Fans of a classic canoe biscuit
You’re looking for a canoe-shaped biscuit with almond-paste filling to enjoy with your coffee. The filling and familiar shape matter more to you than a chocolate coating.
Who is this choice for?
Those looking for a chocolate coating
You want a biscuit that the product description confirms is covered in chocolate. A biscuit stick or a partially coated biscuit bar will do too, as long as you’re not expecting a canoe biscuit.
Hosts who need to check allergens
You’re serving biscuits to several guests and want to check each pack for allergens that are present or may be present. Up-to-date ingredient and allergen information is more important here than the product category.
What should you look for?
Canoe biscuit with almond paste
Choose this: if the canoe shape and almond-paste filling matter more to you than chocolate with your coffee.
Bear in mind: the descriptions of the canoe biscuits mentioned don’t confirm a chocolate coating.
Biscuit with a chocolate coating
Choose this: if your main priority is a biscuit that’s actually covered in chocolate.
Bear in mind: LU Mikado and LU Time Out have a different shape and don’t have the almond-paste filling found in a canoe biscuit.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
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| Canoe shape and almond paste | Check whether the description mentions a canoe biscuit with almond paste, and how many you’ll need for your coffee break. | If I want to serve classic canoe biscuits, their shape and filling are what decide it for me. Around 42% of consumers put this preference for canoe biscuits and almond paste first. |
| Real chocolate coating | Look for ‘covered in’ or ‘coated in’ chocolate; chocolate pieces alone don’t mean the same thing. | I mainly want chocolate on the outside of the biscuit, even if that means giving up the canoe shape. Around 33% of consumers put a chocolate coating first. |
| Allergens and portions | Read the ingredients, allergen information and serving details on the current packaging. | When ingredients matter to my guests, I want to know what I can serve and how many portions the pack contains. Around 25% of consumers put this focus on labels and portions first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a canoe biscuit is covered in chocolate
The descriptions of the canoe biscuits mentioned from Jumbo, PLUS, Lidl and ALDI don’t confirm a chocolate coating. So if that’s what you’re buying them for, you could end up with a different kind of biscuit.
Check whether the specific product description says ‘covered in’ or ‘coated in’ chocolate; the word ‘canoe’ doesn’t tell you that.
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Mistaking a chocolate biscuit for a canoe biscuit
LU Mikado is a biscuit stick with milk chocolate, while LU Time Out is a partially coated biscuit bar. Neither is a canoe biscuit with almond paste.
Before you buy, decide which feature you’re not willing to compromise on: the canoe shape with almond paste, or the chocolate coating.
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Skipping the label when sharing biscuits
The canoe biscuits and chocolate biscuits mentioned have different ingredients and allergens. A brand name alone won’t tell your guests what’s in a specific pack.
Read the current ingredients list and any warnings on every pack. Ask guests who need to avoid allergens what information they need.
Brands to consider
Jumbo
Jumbo sells a canoe biscuit made with butter and almond paste in a 275 g pack.
- According to Jumbo, this canoe biscuit contains 38% almond paste.
- The product description doesn’t confirm a chocolate coating; check the packaging for allergen information if you’re serving guests.
Aviateur
The Aviateur canoe biscuit at PLUS is filled with almond paste and comes in a 230 g pack.
- PLUS states that this canoe biscuit has a 46% almond-paste filling.
- The description doesn’t confirm a chocolate coating; check the pack’s allergen information too.
Sondey
Lidl describes Sondey Canoe Biscuits as butter biscuits filled with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.
- The description makes it clear that these are biscuits filled with almond paste.
- The description doesn’t mention a chocolate coating; check the packaging if that’s a deciding factor.
LU
LU Mikado and LU Time Out are alternatives for anyone who cares more about chocolate on the outside than the canoe shape.
- Jumbo describes LU Mikado as biscuits containing 49% milk chocolate, and LU Time Out as partially coated in 34.5% milk chocolate.
- They’re biscuit sticks and biscuit bars respectively, not canoe biscuits with almond paste.
Chocolate alternatives on Joybuy
These biscuits, biscuit sticks and wafers are options if chocolate matters more to you with your coffee than a canoe biscuit with almond paste. Check each product’s packaging if the exact chocolate coating, number of portions or allergen information will influence your choice.
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LU Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits 150 g
Worth considering if you’d rather serve a milk chocolate biscuit with your coffee than a canoe biscuit. This isn’t a canoe biscuit with almond paste; check the packaging for details of the chocolate coating and allergens.
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Milka Choco Wafer Milk 180 g
A wafer option for a coffee break where chocolate matters more than the canoe shape. Don’t expect a canoe biscuit with almond paste, and check the current label if allergens are a consideration for your guests.
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LU Mikado biscuit sticks with milk chocolate 75 g
Worth considering if a chocolate coating matters more than a filled canoe biscuit. Jumbo describes this 75 g LU Mikado variety as biscuits covered in 49% milk chocolate; they’re biscuit sticks, not canoe biscuits with almond paste.
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Milka Choc Cookies with Chocolate 175 g
A chocolate alternative if you’re not specifically looking for a canoe biscuit with almond paste to enjoy with your coffee. Check the packaging for the exact product description, portion information and allergens before serving them to guests.
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Nestle Kitkat Strawberry Short Cake 9 pieces 104,4 g
A wafer alternative if you don’t need the canoe shape; according to the product name, the pack contains nine pieces. Check which type of chocolate is listed on the current packaging if that matters to your choice, and read the allergen information before sharing the wafers.
Frequently asked questions
Do the canoe biscuits mentioned have a chocolate coating?
The descriptions of the canoe biscuits mentioned don’t confirm a chocolate coating. Jumbo, PLUS and Lidl describe biscuits with almond paste, while ALDI refers to canoe-shaped pastries. Check the specific packaging if chocolate is a must-have for you.
What can I choose if chocolate matters more than the canoe shape?
Choose a biscuit whose description explicitly says it’s covered or coated in chocolate. According to Jumbo, LU Mikado biscuits are covered in 49% milk chocolate, while LU Time Out is partially coated in 34.5% milk chocolate. Neither is a canoe biscuit with almond paste.
Is an allergen filter enough when I’m buying biscuits for guests?
No, check the current label on every pack too. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that 14 allergens must be listed on the label; also check for any warnings that are important to your guests.
How should I store the biscuits until coffee time?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of your chosen product. Jumbo recommends keeping its canoe biscuits somewhere cool, dry and dark; don’t assume the same advice applies to another biscuit.