Consumers who put Fairtrade first
You only want to choose a product for drinks if the Fairtrade statement applies to the exact variant. An ordinary canoe pastry without this statement won’t meet your requirement.
Who is this choice important to?
Fans of classic canoe pastries
You’re mainly looking for a butter biscuit with almond paste and want to know how many portions to serve. Fairtrade cocoa only becomes a relevant criterion if you’re considering a product that contains cocoa.
Consumers who check allergens
Before buying, you read the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ statements on the packaging you’ve chosen, even if you already know the product.
What should you look for when choosing?
Traditional butter canoe pastry
Choose this: if the biscuit with almond paste matters more to you than a Fairtrade cocoa statement.
The trade-off: the product pages for the AH and Jumbo variants don’t mention cocoa or make a Fairtrade claim.
Chocolate or chocolate biscuit with Fairtrade cocoa
Choose this: if a verifiable Fairtrade cocoa statement matters more to you than the traditional canoe shape.
The trade-off: check the exact variant. According to Milieu Centraal, a Fairtrade logo on a white background may apply only to a certified ingredient.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade cocoa | Read the Fairtrade statement on the exact packaging. If there’s a logo on a white background, check which ingredient is certified. | If I put Fairtrade cocoa first, I want to know what the certification on my chosen product applies to. Around 42% of consumers say that verifiable sourcing is their top priority. |
| Allergens | Check the current ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ statements. | If I have an allergy, I need to be able to check whether the biscuit I’ve chosen is suitable for me before serving it. For around 33% of consumers, checking allergens comes first. |
| Portions and biscuit flavour | Compare the stated number of portions and check whether the ingredients match the butter biscuit with almond paste you’re looking for. | For my drinks gathering, I want enough portions and the familiar canoe pastry with almond paste. That combination is the top buying priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming an ordinary canoe pastry is a Fairtrade cocoa product
AH and Jumbo describe the canoe pastries mentioned here as butter biscuits with almond paste; their product pages don’t mention cocoa or make a Fairtrade claim. So the product name alone isn’t enough to support a Fairtrade choice.
Only use a Fairtrade statement as a buying criterion if it appears on the packaging or product page for the exact variant.
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Assuming a brand claim applies to every variant
A statement about a brand’s or retailer’s cocoa doesn’t automatically tell you which certification applies to the product you’ve chosen. For example, Lidl says its own-brand cocoa has Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance or organic certification.
If Fairtrade is a requirement for you, read the certification and explanation on the packaging of the specific chocolate or chocolate biscuit.
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Checking allergens only after buying
The product information for the AH and Jumbo canoe pastries mentioned here lists ingredients including gluten, milk, egg, soya and almond. Warnings about possible traces may also affect your choice.
Check the current label before buying, even if you’re choosing a familiar variant again.
Relevant brands and retailers
Albert Heijn
AH Butter Canoe Pastries are an option if you’re looking for a traditional butter biscuit with almond paste.
- Albert Heijn lists a 270 g pack with six 45 g portions, 41% almond pastry filling and 1% almond.
- The product page doesn’t mention cocoa or make a Fairtrade claim, so don’t consider this variant a Fairtrade choice based on the product page alone.
Jumbo
Jumbo Butter Canoe Pastries are another traditional canoe pastry with almond paste.
- Jumbo describes the 275 g pack as a butter biscuit with 38% almond paste and provides allergen information.
- The product page doesn’t mention cocoa or make a Fairtrade claim. Check the label if certification is important to your choice.
Verkade
Worth considering if you’re thinking of choosing chocolate or a chocolate biscuit instead of a traditional canoe pastry.
- According to Verkade’s own information, the cocoa in its chocolate bars and chocolate letters is Fairtrade.
- This brand statement doesn’t confirm that a Fairtrade canoe pastry is available, and it doesn’t replace checking the packaging of the variant you choose.
Lidl
A retailer to consider if you’re open to chocolate instead of canoe pastries.
- Lidl says its own-brand cocoa comes from farming with Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance or organic certification.
- These different certifications aren’t interchangeable. Check the exact packaging if you specifically want Fairtrade.
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Frequently asked questions
Are AH Butter Canoe Pastries and Jumbo Butter Canoe Pastries Fairtrade?
Their product pages don’t provide evidence of this: Albert Heijn and Jumbo don’t mention cocoa or make a Fairtrade claim for these variants. Check the current packaging if a Fairtrade statement is essential to your purchase.
Does a Fairtrade logo always apply to the whole product?
No. According to Milieu Centraal, a Fairtrade logo on a white background may apply only to a certified ingredient. Check the packaging to see exactly what the logo applies to.
Which allergens should I check in canoe pastries for drinks?
Always check the label of the variant you’ve chosen. The product information for AH Butter Canoe Pastries and Jumbo Butter Canoe Pastries lists ingredients including wheat or gluten, milk, egg, soya and almond. Jumbo also mentions possible traces of other nuts and cereals.
How should I store canoe pastries after opening?
Store canoe pastries in a cool, dry, dark place in an airtight container, as advised by the Voedingscentrum. Also follow the instructions on the packaging, and check their appearance, smell and taste after opening.