Who is this choice relevant to?

Planning your weekly shop

You compare pack weights and want to know how many canoe pastries to add to your cupboard.

Checking allergens

You check the current label to see whether ingredients such as wheat, milk, egg, soya or almond, and any ‘may contain’ warnings, are relevant to you.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the flavour you want: the word ‘canoe’ on its own tells you nothing about cocoa. Then compare the pack size and the information on the label.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Dark cocoa flavour Check whether the product name and ingredients actually mention cocoa or dark chocolate. If I’m looking for a pronounced cocoa flavour, I don’t want to accidentally pick up a regular almond-paste-filled canoe pastry. Around 40% of consumers put this flavour preference first.
How much to keep in the cupboard Compare the net weight and check the best-before date and storage instructions on the pack. For my weekly shop, I want to buy enough canoe pastries without bringing home more than I can store and use. Around 30% of consumers prioritise planning their supplies.
Allergens and nutritional information Read the ingredients, allergen information and ‘may contain’ warnings on the pack; compare the nutritional values per 100 g. When ingredients are a deciding factor for me, I want to know what’s in this variety and which warnings apply. For around 30% of consumers, checking the label is their top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a search term describes the product

    The descriptions of the regular canoe pastries mentioned here focus on almond paste and, sometimes, butter. The search term ‘dark’ doesn’t confirm that a pack contains dark chocolate or cocoa.

    Check the product name and ingredients on the pack before choosing a canoe pastry for its cocoa flavour.

  • Confusing butter with allergen information

    A butter canoe pastry may also contain ingredients such as wheat, egg, soya and almond. ‘May contain’ warnings can also vary between products.

    When you buy, read the full ingredients and allergen information on the pack, not just the name on the front.

  • Comparing nutritional values per serving directly

    Serving sizes can vary between manufacturers, so values per serving don’t always give you a like-for-like comparison.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then check the quantity you want to buy.

Brands to consider

AH

According to Albert Heijn, AH Butter Canoes are butter biscuits made with 41% almond paste and 1% almond.

  • This variety comes in a 270 g pack.
  • Check the label for details including egg, milk, gluten-containing cereals, soya and almond, as well as possible traces.

Jumbo

According to Jumbo, Jumbo Butter Canoes are butter biscuits made with 38% almond paste.

  • The pack contains 275 g; Jumbo lists nutritional values per 100 g and per serving.
  • Check the current pack for allergens and possible traces, including almond, egg, gluten, milk and soya.

PLUS

According to PLUS, PLUS Butter Canoes are biscuits made with almond paste and decorated with almond.

  • The pack contains 275 g; PLUS lists 11% butter concentrate.
  • Check the pack for the ingredients and allergen information for this variety.

Aviateur

According to the product information from PLUS, Aviateur Canoes are biscuits with a 46% almond-paste filling, in a 230 g pack.

  • The ingredients include vegetable oils, making this a different recipe to compare with the butter varieties mentioned.
  • Check the label for details including wheat, soya, milk and almond, as well as a warning about possible traces of egg.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket Canoes as pastries shaped like canoes.

  • The pack contains 330 g.
  • Use the label on the pack to compare ingredients, allergens or nutritional values.

Sondey

Lidl describes Sondey Canoes as butter biscuits filled with almond paste.

  • The pack contains 325 g; Lidl says they’re available in store.
  • Check the pack for the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information that matter to your choice.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I compare canoe pastries with different serving sizes?

Compare the nutritional information per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, this gives you a like-for-like basis; serving sizes can vary between manufacturers.

What should I check if allergens are important to me?

Read the ingredients, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the current pack. The canoe pastries mentioned may contain ingredients including wheat, milk, egg, soya or almond, but the information varies between varieties.

How should I store canoe pastries after my weekly shop?

Follow the storage instructions and date on the pack. Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS and Aviateur advise storing the varieties described in a cool, dry place; Albert Heijn recommends keeping its butter canoe pastries in a sealed tin once opened.