Choose a pack of canoe biscuits for a late-night snack based on how much you want to store, the stated number of portions, and the ingredient and allergen information. Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions in its 270 g pack; Jumbo lists five 55 g portions in its 275 g pack. A stated portion is not a general recommended amount, so check the nutritional information on the packaging too.
If you want to spread your canoe biscuits across several snack breaks, check the pack size and the stated number of portions. Albert Heijn lists six portions per pack and Jumbo lists five; check the storage instructions on the packaging too.
A smaller pack may be enough for a late-night snack, while you might want to keep more in your biscuit tin. Compare the pack weight with how much you expect to get through.
If particular ingredients matter to you, read the full allergen information on the packaging before eating, including any warnings about possible traces. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights the importance of food labelling for people with food allergies.
First decide how many canoe biscuits you want to keep and share out. Then compare packs using the ingredients list and nutritional information.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size | Check the net weight and choose an amount you expect to get through. | If I’m stocking the biscuit tin for several late-night snacks, I want to know how much I’ll be keeping. Around 40% of consumers prioritise this when deciding how much to buy. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and the full allergen information, including any warnings about possible traces. | If I need to be mindful of ingredients, I want to check the specific pack. For around 30% of consumers, this is the most important factor. |
| Portions | Check the stated number of portions and the weight per portion; manufacturers may use different portion sizes. | If I want to share a pack across several snack breaks, the stated portion helps me plan. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Nutritional information | Compare energy, sugars, saturated fat, fibre and salt per 100 g. | If I want to compare the nutritional values of different canoe biscuits, I prefer to look at the same amount rather than different portion sizes. Around 10% of consumers prioritise this. |
Albert Heijn lists a 45 g portion for its butter canoe biscuits, while Jumbo lists 55 g for its butter canoe biscuits. These different amounts mean that nutritional values per portion are not directly comparable.
Use the portion information to divide up a pack, and compare the nutritional values of different products per 100 g.
A name such as butter canoe biscuits doesn’t tell you which other allergens the product contains or may contain.
Read the full allergen information on the packaging, including any warnings about possible traces.
A product name or claim on the front won’t show how its nutritional values per 100 g compare with those of another pack.
Use the nutrition table to compare energy, sugars and saturated fat, among other things, on the same basis.
PLUS lists a 275 g pack of butter canoe biscuits.
Albert Heijn lists 270 g of butter canoe biscuits, divided into six stated portions of 45 g.
Jumbo lists 275 g of butter canoe biscuits, with five stated portions of 55 g.
Aviateur has a 230 g pack of canoe biscuits.
Joybuy describes a 275 g pack of g'woon Kano's with almond paste filling.
Compare the nutritional values per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, this gives you a common basis for comparison; stated portion sizes can vary between manufacturers.
Also check the packaging for any warnings about possible traces of allergens. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights the importance of food labelling for people with food allergies.
Check the packaging of the product you actually use too. Albert Heijn and PLUS state that product information, including ingredients and allergens, can change.
