Who are you choosing canoe cakes for?

King's Day sharers

You want to share canoe cakes with a group. As well as the net weight, check the number of pieces or portions to see whether one pack will be enough.

Lunchbox planners

You’re planning a set number of treats for lunchboxes or a small household. A stated number of cakes or portions is more useful than the pack weight alone.

Shoppers checking ingredients

You want to make sure your chosen option is suitable for everyone who’ll be eating. Read the label on that exact pack: the products listed have different ingredients and allergen information.

What should you look for on the pack?

First, decide how many cakes you want to hand out or keep. Then check the number of pieces or portions and the ingredients on the pack you’re actually choosing.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Enough to share Compare the net weight with the stated number of pieces or portions; weight alone won’t tell you how many cakes you can hand out. If several people are eating together on King's Day, I want to know whether one pack will be enough. Around 50% of consumers prioritise having enough cakes to share.
Portions you can plan around Check the number of pieces or portions and the storage instructions for when you plan to enjoy the cakes. For lunchboxes or a small household, I want to know in advance how many treat occasions one pack will cover. Around 30% of consumers prioritise being able to plan portions.
Ingredients and allergens Read the label on the exact option, including the ingredients list and any warnings about possible traces. If someone eating with me needs to avoid certain ingredients, the pack must be suitable for them. For around 20% of consumers, this check is the first thing they look for when buying.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘multipack’ means a set number of individually wrapped cakes

    The products listed don’t all describe quantities in the same way: you’ll see pieces, portions or just a weight in grams. That doesn’t tell you whether each cake is individually wrapped.

    Check both the number of pieces or portions and the net weight on the pack you choose. Separately, check whether individual wrapping is important for how you’ll use them.

  • Choosing a different option without checking the label again

    Jumbo, PLUS and Aviateur canoe cakes have different ingredients and allergen information. A similar pack size doesn’t mean a product is suitable for someone who needs to avoid certain ingredients.

    Read the label on the exact pack and look out for wheat, milk, soya, egg and almond or other nuts, depending on the option.

  • Assuming a product shown online is readily available

    Lidl lists Sondey Kano's as an in-store product. The AH BASIC Kano's product page marks that option as discontinued.

    Before you shop, check whether the option you want is available at the store you plan to buy it from.

Comparing brands and own-label options

Jumbo

Jumbo lists its butter canoe cakes in a 275 g pack, with five portions and 38% almond paste filling.

  • The stated number of portions makes it easier to plan for sharing.
  • The ingredients and allergen information include almond, egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat. Check that the pack you choose is suitable for everyone eating.

PLUS

PLUS lists 275 g butter canoe cakes with 39% almond paste filling.

  • The product information lists ingredients and allergens, so you can check them before buying.
  • Check the current label on the pack too, as online product information may change.

Aviateur

The Aviateur Kano's listed by PLUS come in a 230 g pack containing five pieces. The product page states that they have 46% almond paste filling.

  • The pack contains five pieces, making it easy to compare with the number of planned treat occasions.
  • The ingredients list includes wheat, soya, milk and almond; according to the product information, it may also contain egg. Read the label on the pack you choose.

Sondey

Lidl lists Sondey Kano's as butter cakes filled with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.

  • The stated pack weight gives you a clear figure to compare with other packs.
  • Lidl lists this product as available in store only. Check the pack there for the number of pieces and the ingredients.

AH BASIC

Albert Heijn's product page lists AH BASIC Kano's as six pieces weighing 280 g, but marks this option as discontinued.

  • The stated number of pieces shows why it’s worth comparing the number of cakes as well as the weight.
  • Don’t use this option as a guide for your shopping; check which other packs are currently available.

Canoe cakes at Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if a pack of canoe cakes is big enough to share?

Compare the number of people eating with the number of pieces or portions on the pack. Jumbo lists five portions in a 275 g pack, Aviateur lists five pieces in a 230 g pack, and Lidl lists Sondey Kano's as weighing 325 g. The weight alone doesn’t tell you how many individual cakes you can hand out.

What should I look for when buying canoe cakes for lunchboxes?

Choose a pack with a number of pieces or portions that suits your planned lunchboxes, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. Aviateur, for example, lists five pieces; a pack containing five portions doesn’t necessarily mean the cakes are individually wrapped.

Which allergens should I check in canoe cakes?

Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying. Wheat, milk, soya, egg and almond or other nuts are among the allergens that may be relevant in the options listed, but the information varies by product.

Is online ingredient information enough to choose an option?

Use online information to compare packs in advance, but check the label on the pack you buy too. Product information can change. If someone needs to avoid certain ingredients, the information on the pack you choose is especially important.