Who are these options relevant to?

Parents stocking the biscuit tin at home

You want to spread one pack across several after-school occasions. Pack weight and the stated number of servings help you decide which pack suits your needs.

Parents who need to check allergens

You check whether the current label is suitable for a child’s dietary needs and ask about the school or after-school club’s rules before packing anything. The listed varieties from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain cereals containing gluten and other allergens.

Families planning a treat

You’d like to serve a cake after school now and then, without making it the regular snack. For children aged 4 to 12, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends options including fruit and vegetables as snacks.

What should you look for when choosing?

Before taking one to school or an after-school club, check the label and local rules. If you’re buying for home, pack weight and stated servings help you decide how many after-school occasions you want one pack to cover.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Allergens and school rules Read the current ingredients and allergen information, and ask the school or after-school club about its rules for food brought in from home. If I want to pack a canoe cake, I need to know whether the ingredients and rules are suitable for the child. This is the top priority for around 42% of consumers.
Stocking up and servings Compare the pack weight and, where listed, the number of servings and serving size. I want to spread a pack over several afternoons and know in advance how many servings it provides. Stocking up at home is the main concern for around 33% of consumers.
An occasional treat or a regular habit Check the nutritional information per 100 g and per serving, and decide when you’ll be serving the cakes. For us, a canoe cake is an occasional treat, not something for every afternoon after school. This distinction matters most to around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a ‘family pack’ contains a set number of servings

    Pack weight and stated servings tell you different things. Albert Heijn lists six 45 g servings in its 270 g pack; Jumbo lists five 55 g servings in its 275 g pack.

    If you want to spread the cakes over several afternoons, check both the weight and serving information on the pack.

  • Checking for gluten only

    As well as cereals containing gluten, the listed canoe cakes from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain other allergens, including milk, egg, soya and almond.

    Check the full, current allergen information every time you buy, and check the school or after-school club’s rules before packing them.

  • Unintentionally making cake a daily snack

    Albert Heijn lists 39 g of sugars per 100 g for its butter canoe cakes; Jumbo lists 20.2 g of sugars per 55 g serving for its variety. These figures use different units. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends options including fruit and vegetables as snacks for children.

    Decide whether you’re buying canoe cakes for an occasional treat, and when comparing nutritional information, always check whether the figure is per 100 g or per serving.

Brands with relevant canoe cakes

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists a 270 g pack of its butter canoe cakes, with six 45 g servings.

  • The stated number of servings is helpful if you want to divide a pack between several occasions in advance.
  • This variety contains cereals containing gluten, milk, egg, soya and almond, among other allergens. Check the current label when you buy it.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a 275 g pack of its butter canoe cakes, with five 55 g servings.

  • The stated serving size makes it possible to compare this pack with other products by serving.
  • This variety contains cereals containing gluten, milk, soya, egg and almond, among other allergens. Also read any warnings on the current pack.

PLUS

PLUS lists its own 275 g butter canoe cakes, as well as 230 g Aviateur Kano’s.

  • The two pack weights listed give you different quantities to put in the biscuit tin.
  • PLUS’s own butter canoe cakes contain cereals containing gluten, milk, egg, soya and almond, among other allergens. Check the label for each variety you choose.

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Kano’s in a 330 g pack.

  • The stated pack weight is useful if you’re mainly comparing how much you’ll have at home.
  • Before choosing this variety for a child, check the ingredients, allergens and any serving information on the pack.

Lidl / Sondey

Lidl lists 325 g Sondey Kano’s as a product available in store only.

  • The pack weight gives you a starting point if you’re comparing what to stock at home.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and serving information on the pack in store before taking it home.

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Frequently asked questions

Are canoe cakes meant to be an everyday after-school snack?

Canoe cakes are for an occasional treat, rather than an obvious choice for a regular snack. For children aged 4 to 12, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends options including fruit and vegetables as snacks.

What should I check before packing a canoe cake for school or an after-school club?

First, check the current allergen label and the school or after-school club’s rules. The listed canoe cakes from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain cereals containing gluten as well as other allergens. Always check the packaging of the specific variety you’re packing.

How should I store an opened pack of canoe cakes?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack. For its butter canoe cakes, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a sealed tin after opening. Also check the best-before date on your own pack.