Who are these canoe cakes for?

Festival-goers who want to take one portion

Want to know how much one portion weighs and what to do with the rest of the pack. Albert Heijn lists 45 g per portion; Jumbo lists 55 g per portion.

Shoppers keeping an eye on pack size

Compare the total pack weight with how much you need for one or more occasions, so you don’t end up with more canoe cakes than you intended.

Shoppers for whom allergens are a priority

Check the current label before buying. Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists different allergens and possible traces for the canoe cakes mentioned here.

What should you look for at a street festival?

First decide whether you need a clearly defined portion, a small pack or clear allergen information. Then check separately whether each canoe cake has its own wrapper: portion size and packaging are not the same thing.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Portion size and taking it with you Compare the stated portion weight and check whether the canoe cakes are individually wrapped. I want to take one canoe cake without using the whole pack during the festival. Around 43% of consumers prioritise a clearly defined portion.
Pack size Compare the total weight with how many times you want to eat from the pack. If I’m eating alone, I don’t want to take more canoe cakes than I can use. For around 29% of consumers, pack size is the most important factor.
Allergens Read the label on the pack you buy; if the cakes are sold unpackaged, ask about allergens. If I have an allergy, I want to know what’s in these particular canoe cakes before I buy them. Allergen information is a priority for around 28% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a portion means an individually wrapped cake

    Albert Heijn and Jumbo list the number of portions, but this doesn’t tell you whether each canoe cake has its own wrapper. That matters if you only want to take one or hand them out individually.

    Check the physical packaging if individual wrappers are essential for you.

  • Choosing a larger pack without thinking about leftovers

    For a single occasion, a pack with several portions may contain more canoe cakes than you want to take with you.

    Check both the total weight and the portion size, and think about what you’ll do with the rest.

  • Assuming allergens based on the brand or an old label

    Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists different allergens and warnings about possible traces. The label on the pack you buy is the one that matters.

    Read the current label. If the cakes are sold unpackaged at the festival, ask about allergens before you buy.

Brands to help you choose

Albert Heijn

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

  • The portion information can help you choose how much you need for one occasion.
  • Check the pack to see whether the cakes are individually wrapped, and read the current label for ingredients and allergens.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists 275 g butter canoe cakes, with five 55 g portions.

  • The number of portions and the weight per portion make it clear how much you get for each occasion.
  • Check whether each cake is individually wrapped, and read the current label for allergen and storage information.

Aviateur

PLUS lists Aviateur Individually Wrapped Canoe Cakes in a 230 g pack.

  • The stated total weight is lower than that of the Albert Heijn and Jumbo packs mentioned here.
  • Don’t assume from the product name that each cake has its own wrapper; check the pack and the allergen information.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket Canoe Cakes as pastries shaped like canoes, in a 330 g pack.

  • The total pack weight is stated.
  • Check the packaging for the number of canoe cakes, how they’re wrapped, and the ingredient and allergen information.

Sondey

Lidl describes Sondey Canoe Cakes as butter biscuits filled with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.

  • The product type and total pack weight are stated.
  • Check in store how many canoe cakes are in the pack, how they’re wrapped and what the current label says about allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

How should I store canoe cakes I’m taking to a festival?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy: Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dry place and putting them in a sealed tin after opening; Jumbo recommends storing them in a cool, dry, dark place. Reseal an opened pack as directed on the label.

Can I ask about allergens in unpackaged canoe cakes at a festival?

Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, sellers of unpackaged food must tell customers about the allergens it contains, either verbally or in writing. Ask for this information before you buy.

Can I rely on the brand name if I need to avoid an allergen?

No. Check the label on the exact pack you’re buying. Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists several allergens for the canoe cakes mentioned here; warnings about possible traces also vary from product to product.