Choose classic canoe biscuits if the almond paste filling is what matters most: product information from Albert Heijn and PLUS lists 37.6 to 39 g of sugars per 100 g for the AH, PLUS and Aviateur canoe biscuits mentioned here. If you’d rather serve something lower in sugar, compare biscuits or other cookies using their nutritional information, and check sweeteners and allergens for your guests too.
You’re looking for a sweet snack to share, but a traditional canoe biscuit may not be the best fit if you want to limit sugar. Another type of biscuit could be a better match for what you’re looking to buy.
For you, the almond paste filling and distinctive shape matter more than a lower sugar content. Check the serving size, nutritional information and allergens for the product you choose.
You’re buying for a group and want to know in advance which sweeteners and allergens the biscuits contain. So, check the packaging of every product you plan to serve.
First decide whether you specifically want filled canoe biscuits or whether another type of biscuit will do. Then compare the nutritional information and ingredients of the products you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Lower sugar | Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g and check the serving size; don’t go by the product name alone. | If I want to serve something lower in sugar, I’d rather choose a different biscuit than a canoe biscuit when the nutritional information points that way. Sugar reduction is a priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| The classic canoe biscuit | Check that it’s a filled canoe biscuit, and read the sugar content on the packaging too. | Almond paste filling is part of the treat at my game night, even if that means I don’t choose the biscuit with the lowest sugar content. The classic canoe biscuit comes first for around 33% of consumers. |
| Suitable for guests | Check the ingredients, allergens and any sweetener warnings on each pack. | When I put biscuits out for a group, I want to know first what my guests need to be aware of. For around 25% of consumers, checking the ingredients is their main concern. |
Product information from Albert Heijn and PLUS lists 37.6 to 39 g of sugars per 100 g for the regular canoe biscuits mentioned here. The shape doesn’t mean it contains less sugar.
When you’re shopping, compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure with that of another type of biscuit.
A low sugar content on its own doesn’t tell you how much energy a biscuit provides. Albert Heijn lists 465 kcal per 100 g for AH Digestive 0% sugar.
As well as sugars, check the energy per 100 g and how much a serving contains.
The alternatives mentioned may contain polyols, and product information for some of them warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. Allergens also vary from one product to another.
If necessary, ask guests about allergens in advance and check the current packaging before serving the biscuits.
A useful option if you want to compare a regular canoe biscuit with a biscuit or bar that has a different sugar content.
A good option if a crunchy biscuit suits your game night better than a filled canoe biscuit.
A useful option if a chocolate cookie is an acceptable alternative to the shape and filling of a canoe biscuit.
These products offer a biscuit or cookie bar as an alternative to a filled canoe biscuit. For your game night, compare the latest nutritional information and ingredients; don’t rely on a claim in the product name alone.
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A biscuit is an option if you don’t need the filling and shape of a canoe biscuit. The product name says ‘sugar-free’, while the nutritional information also lists sugars. So check the current packaging, including the sweeteners and allergens.
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The pack of six cookie bars could be a good choice if you want to put out individual portions rather than filled canoe biscuits. Compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure on the current packaging, and check the ingredients and allergens for your guests.
Not the regular varieties mentioned here: Albert Heijn lists 39 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Roomboter kano's, while PLUS lists 38.9 g for PLUS Roomboter kano's and 37.6 g for Aviateur Kano's. Compare them with another type of biscuit if reducing sugar is your main priority.
No. Albert Heijn lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g for Verkade San Francisco Zero, despite it having no added sugars. These include naturally occurring sugars. So check the nutritional information rather than relying only on the claim on the front of the pack.
No, you can’t work out the energy content from the sugar figure alone. Albert Heijn lists 0.3 g of sugars and 465 kcal per 100 g for AH Digestive 0% suiker; check both figures and the serving size.
Check the ingredients, allergens and any sweetener warnings on the exact packaging of each product. The product information for AH Digestive 0% suiker, Verkade San Francisco Zero and Céréal Chocolate chip cookie zonder suikers, among others, warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
