Who is the pack for?

Christmas market or coffee-morning organisers

You’ll want to share several regular portions. The portion count and allergen information on the pack you choose will help you plan.

Lunchbox shoppers looking for a smaller size

You’ll want to check the size of each cake and how to pack them after opening. A sharing pack doesn’t necessarily contain individually wrapped cakes; Jumbo says its 220 g Mini Kano's are no longer in its online range.

Christmas market sellers and stallholders

You’ll need to check which allergens are in the product you choose, and how to store and serve the cakes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses the importance of providing allergen information before purchase and working safely at markets and events.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to share regular portions or pack the cakes in lunchboxes. Then check the details on the pack you’re actually buying, especially if you’ll be serving the cakes outside their original packaging.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most important for?
Portions to share Check the number of portions or cakes, not just the pack weight. Jumbo lists five portions for its 275 g pack. If I’m handing out cakes at a Christmas market, I want to know in advance how many regular portions I’ll get from a pack. For around 38% of consumers, planning portions comes first.
Size for a lunchbox Check the size of each cake, how they’re packaged and whether they’re currently available. Jumbo’s 220 g Mini Kano's are no longer in its online range. For a lunchbox, I want to know whether a cake will fit and how to pack it after opening. Around 25% of consumers say size is their main priority.
Allergens and serving Read the label on the exact product and keep the allergen information available if you’re serving the cakes outside the pack. When I’m serving cakes from a stall, I want to be able to inform visitors about allergens in advance and store the cakes carefully. This is the most important factor for around 25% of consumers.
Ingredients and nutritional information Compare the ingredients and, where listed, the sugars and saturated fat per portion of the product you choose. When I’m choosing canoe cakes for an occasion, I want to know what’s in a portion. Ingredients and nutritional information are the deciding factors for around 12% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a sharing pack contains individually wrapped cakes

    The pack weight and portion count don’t tell you how the cakes are packaged inside. This matters most when you want to pack them loose in lunchboxes.

    Check the number of cakes and the inner packaging before buying. Also check the label for instructions on how to store the cakes after opening.

  • Relying on an old product page as a current option

    Jumbo says its 220 g Mini Kano's are no longer in its online range. Albert Heijn’s 270 g canoe cakes are also listed as discontinued.

    Use these sizes for comparison only, and check with the retailer to see which products are currently available.

  • Throwing away the label before serving

    For the canoe cakes mentioned, Jumbo and PLUS list allergens including wheat, milk, egg, soya and almond. Without the packaging, it’s harder to check this information at a stall.

    Keep the label for the exact product to hand, or clearly display its allergen information for visitors.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo describes its 275 g pack of butter canoe cakes as suitable for sharing.

  • Jumbo lists five portions per pack.
  • The 220 g Mini Kano's are no longer in its online range, so don’t rely on this product for lunchboxes.

PLUS

PLUS describes its 275 g pack of butter canoe cakes as suitable for sharing or serving with coffee.

  • The product information lists the ingredients and allergens.
  • Check how many cakes are in the pack and whether they’re individually wrapped.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket canoe cakes in a 330 g pack for in-store purchase.

  • The pack weight of 330 g is listed.
  • Check the number of portions and the label in store before choosing this pack for a group or lunchboxes.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn described its 270 g butter canoe cakes as containing six 45 g portions.

  • The former product page lists a portion size and storage advice.
  • This product has been discontinued and is no longer available to buy.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a pack of canoe cakes suitable for sharing at a Christmas market?

Yes, if the number of portions suits your event and you can store and serve the cakes appropriately. Jumbo lists five portions in its 275 g pack; the weight of another product alone won’t tell you how many portions you can hand out.

Are these canoe cakes individually wrapped for lunchboxes?

You can’t tell from the portion count or pack weight. Check the inner packaging of the product you want to buy; Jumbo also says its 220 g Mini Kano's are no longer in its online range.

Which allergens should I check when handing out canoe cakes?

Read the label on the exact product and keep the information available for visitors. For the canoe cakes mentioned, Jumbo and PLUS list allergens including wheat, milk, egg, soya and almond; also check the current pack for any warnings about other allergens.

What should I consider when running a Christmas market stall?

Store the cakes according to the label and make sure you can tell visitors about allergens. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority provides information on serving food safely and hygienically at markets and events; also ask the organiser or local council which requirements apply to your stall.