Runners training for long runs
You want to know when a canoe biscuit can fit into a meal or snack around your training, and when you should think separately about carbohydrates and drinks during prolonged exercise.
Who is this for?
Lunchbox and sharing shoppers
You’re comparing the net weight of different packs and want to know whether the biscuits are individually wrapped before taking them with you or handing them out.
Shoppers checking labels
You want to check the ingredients and allergens for the variant you’ve chosen before buying, even if you’ve bought the same product before.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether the biscuits are for a lunchbox or to share, or for a meal or snack around a long training session. Then check the packaging and current label. Plan food and drinks separately for intense long runs.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Eating during a long training session | Check the carbohydrates per planned portion and arrange drinks separately. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre covers carbohydrate intake during prolonged exercise. | For a long, intense run, I want to know what and how much I’ll eat and drink along the way. This planning is a priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Taking them with you and sharing | Compare the net weight and check the pack for the number of biscuits and whether they’re individually wrapped. | For a lunchbox or a shared snack, I want to be able to portion out the biscuits without relying on the pack name. This is the main consideration for around 29% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label, including the ingredients, declared allergens and any precautionary statements about traces. | If I need to avoid an ingredient or allergen, I want to check the contents of this particular pack. This is the top priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| How much to keep at home | Choose a pack size that suits the number of people and occasions, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | If I only have a canoe biscuit occasionally, I don’t want to buy more than I need. This matters most to around 14% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Thinking a pack of canoe biscuits is a complete marathon plan
During prolonged, intense exercise, you need to consider your carbohydrate and fluid intake separately. The fact that a biscuit contains carbohydrates doesn’t tell you how much to eat or drink while running.
Decide in advance what you plan to have along the way, and don’t try an unfamiliar portion for the first time during an important long run.
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Working out the number of lunchbox portions from the pack weight
Net weight tells you the total weight. Terms such as ‘tray’ and ‘per wrapper’ don’t, on their own, tell you how many individually wrapped biscuits are inside.
Check the number of biscuits and how they’re packaged before buying them for lunchboxes or to hand out.
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Relying on an old label when buying again
Ingredients and allergen information can change, even if the product name stays the same.
Check the current information on the pack every time you buy if the ingredients or allergens matter to your choice.
Brands to consider
Aviateur
PLUS lists Aviateur Kano's Per Wikkel in a 230 g pack.
- The product information includes ingredients, allergens and storage advice.
- If you need lunchbox portions, check the pack to see how many biscuits it contains and how they’re individually wrapped.
PLUS
PLUS lists Roomboter kano's Per Tray in a 275 g pack.
- The net weight helps you compare how much you’ll have at home or to share.
- The word ‘tray’ doesn’t confirm that each biscuit has its own wrapper.
Sondey
Lidl Netherlands lists Sondey Kano's in a 325 g pack as a product sold in store.
- The pack weight helps you decide whether it’s the right size for the amount you want to keep in stock.
- Check the nutritional information and number of portions on the pack before choosing this variant for a particular occasion.
HEERLIJCK BANKET
ALDI Supermarkets lists HEERLIJCK BANKET Kano's in a 330 g pack.
- The net weight helps you estimate how much you’ll have to share.
- Check the number of biscuits and whether they’re individually wrapped if you want to take them separately.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists AH Roomboter kano's in its product information.
- The product name makes it easy to look for the variant on the shelf or label.
- Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change, so check the current label.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need sports nutrition for every marathon training session?
No, not for every session. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre discusses extra carbohydrates mainly for prolonged exercise. Consider what you eat and drink in light of the duration and intensity of your training.
Can I take canoe biscuits with me to eat during a long run?
That can be a personal choice, but a canoe biscuit doesn’t automatically replace a plan for carbohydrates and drinks during a long, intense run. Check the nutritional value per portion and try what you plan to take with you during a training session beforehand—not for the first time on race day.
Does ‘per wrapper’ mean each canoe biscuit is individually wrapped?
You can’t tell from that wording alone. Before choosing a pack for lunchboxes or handing out, check how many biscuits it contains and whether each one has its own wrapper.
Which allergens should I check in canoe biscuits?
Check the allergen information on the current packaging for the variant you’re buying. For the PLUS products described, allergens such as cereals containing gluten, milk, soya, egg or nuts may be relevant. Don’t assume every brand or pack has the same ingredients.
How should I store canoe biscuits at home or in a lunchbox?
Follow the storage advice on your pack. For the PLUS and Aviateur variants described, the advice is to store them in a cool, dry place. Also check the date on the pack.