Sharing during a TV night
If you want to divide the pack in advance, check both the number and weight of the stated portions. Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions; Jumbo lists five 55 g portions.
Who is this relevant to?
Planning lunch boxes
For taking them with you, it matters whether the biscuits are individually wrapped and how you can reseal the rest after opening. Check the inner packaging before choosing a large pack for lunch boxes.
Comparing labels
If you’re checking ingredients, allergens or nutritional information, read the current label and compare similar canoe biscuits on the same basis. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using values per 100 g when comparing nutritional information.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to share the canoe biscuits at home or take them with you. Then check the portions, inner packaging and label on the pack you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this important for? |
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| Sharing during a TV night | Check the number of portions and the weight per portion. Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions; Jumbo lists five 55 g portions. | If I’m sharing a pack with others, I want to know in advance how much everyone will get. This is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Taking them with you and storing them | Check whether the biscuits are individually wrapped and whether you can seal the rest securely after opening. | A biscuit for my lunch box needs to be easy to take without bringing the whole pack. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this practical use. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the current ingredients and allergen information; compare sugars and saturated fat per 100 g. | If I need to consider allergens or compare nutritional values, I start with the label. This is the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a multipack means individually wrapped lunch-box portions
A stated pack weight or number of portions doesn’t tell you whether each canoe biscuit is individually wrapped. This matters most if you want to take one biscuit with you and save the rest.
Check the number of biscuits and the inner packaging. Also see how you can seal the opened pack.
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Assuming a larger pack means more portions
Albert Heijn lists six portions in 270 g, while Jumbo lists five portions in 275 g. So the total weight alone doesn’t tell you how many portions you can share during your TV night.
Compare the stated number of portions and the grams per portion, or check the number of biscuits on the pack.
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Skipping the label on a familiar product
Ingredients and allergens matter if you need to avoid certain substances. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label.
When buying, read the current packaging, including any cross-contamination warnings, rather than relying on a pack you bought before.
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Comparing nutritional values for different portion sizes
A 45 g portion from Albert Heijn and a 55 g portion from Jumbo aren’t a like-for-like comparison. So a difference per portion may also be down to the portion size used.
Compare sugars, fats and other nutritional values per 100 g first, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Then consider how much you want to serve.
Brands compared
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists AH Roomboter kano's as a 270 g pack containing six 45 g portions.
- The stated number of portions makes it easier to divide a pack in advance.
- Check the physical packaging for the latest ingredients, nutritional information and allergens.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists Kano's met Roomboter as a 275 g pack containing five 55 g portions.
- The weight per portion makes it clear how much you’ll be sharing if you follow the stated portions.
- Don’t compare nutritional values per portion directly with Albert Heijn: the stated portions are different weights.
PLUS
PLUS describes its 275 g Roomboter kano's as butter biscuits with 39% almond paste filling and an almond decoration.
- The stated filling and decoration give you specific points to compare with other canoe biscuits.
- Check the label before buying if the ingredients or allergens will influence your choice.
Sondey
Lidl describes Sondey Kano's, 325 g, as butter biscuits filled with almond paste.
- The pack weight is stated, which is useful if you’re considering a larger pack.
- Check the number of biscuits, nutritional information and allergens on the packaging in store.
Aviateur
A pack of Aviateur Gevulde Kano's previously shown by Jumbo contained seven biscuits in 325 g, according to the product information.
- This example shows why a stated number of biscuits can be more useful than pack weight alone.
- Jumbo lists this version as no longer available in its online range, so don’t consider it a current online purchase option.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a larger pack of canoe biscuits more convenient for a lunch box?
Not necessarily: the pack weight doesn’t tell you whether the biscuits are individually wrapped. Check the inner packaging and see whether you can seal the remaining biscuits securely.
How do I compare canoe biscuits when the stated portions differ?
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g first; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends this basis for comparing labels. Then check the weight per portion and the number of biscuits you want to share during your TV night.
Can I rely on the product name if I have an allergy?
No. Before buying, read the current ingredients and allergen information on the label. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list several allergens for the canoe biscuits reviewed; also check the pack you’re buying for any cross-contamination warnings.
How should I store canoe biscuits after opening?
Follow the instructions on the packaging and seal the remaining biscuits securely. For its canoe biscuits, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a closed tin after opening; check the storage instructions for any other product.