When choosing canoe pastries for party bags, go by the stated number of portions or pieces, not the ‘family pack’ label: Albert Heijn lists six portions per pack of AH Roomboter kano's, while Jumbo lists five portions and PLUS lists five pieces for Aviateur Kano's. Before you buy, check that the treat fits your school and class rules. Read the label on the pack you choose too: these varieties contain gluten and list other allergens as well.
You want to know whether canoe pastries can be handed out and which allergens matter in the class. VOO explains that schools can set rules about treats; ask the teacher what applies to this class and check the label.
You want to work out in advance how many packs you’ll need. Albert Heijn lists six portions for AH Roomboter kano's; Jumbo lists five portions, and PLUS lists five pieces for Aviateur Kano's.
You want the number of packs to match the group. So compare the number of portions or pieces per pack, and check just before you buy that your chosen variety is available.
First, find out what the school and class allow. Then work out how many pastries you need and check that you can get the packs you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What to check before you buy | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| School rules and allergens | Ask which treats are allowed, and read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the pack you buy. | If there are rules about food or allergens, I want to know first whether these canoe pastries can be handed out in class. This is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Number of portions or pieces | Count the recipients and compare the number listed per pack: AH lists six portions, Jumbo five portions and PLUS five Aviateur canoe pastries. | I want to be able to put one pastry in each child’s bag without guessing based on the total pack weight. Around 33% of consumers give the right quantity top priority. |
| Availability | Just before you buy, check that you can get the number of packs you need from your chosen retailer. | When it’s time to fill the bags, I don’t want to have to switch to a different pack. Availability comes first for around 25% of consumers. |
The packs listed contain five or six portions or pieces. The number of children will determine how many packs you need.
Remember to count any other recipients too, and use the number of portions or pieces on the pack rather than relying on its weight alone.
If the quantity doesn’t add up, you may need another pack.
The canoe pastries described contain gluten and also list other allergens, including milk, soya, egg or almond. Which of these matter depends on the rules for your class.
Ask about the specific allergy and dietary requirements, and check both the ingredients and any warnings about possible traces on the pack you choose.
Ingredients and availability can change, so a product page you looked at previously is no substitute for checking the label on the pack you buy.
Check the packaging shortly before filling the bags, and make sure you can get enough packs.
The number of portions or pieces doesn’t tell you whether each pastry has its own wrapper. Nor does the product name Aviateur Kano's Per Wikkel mean you can assume that every pack on offer has the same inner packaging.
If individual wrappers are important, check the packaging before you buy or plan to wrap the pastries yourself.
Wrapping them yourself takes extra party bags and time.
AH Roomboter kano's are an own-brand option if you want to plan for six portions per pack.
Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter are an own-brand option with five portions listed per pack.
PLUS Roomboter kano's are an own-brand option made with butter and almond paste.
PLUS lists Aviateur Kano's Per Wikkel as a pack of five pieces.
That depends on the rules set by the school and class. VOO explains that schools can have a policy on treats; check the school handbook or ask the teacher what’s allowed before you buy canoe pastries.
No. The varieties described list gluten or wheat. Don’t choose them for anyone who needs a gluten-free treat, and check the label on the specific pack for any alternative you consider.
At the very least, check the ingredients and possible traces listed on the pack you choose. The allergen information for the varieties described includes milk, soya, egg and almond or other nuts; ask what rules apply to the class.
Read the label on the pack you buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens must be clearly and correctly listed on food labels. Check the current packaging even if you’ve looked at the product information before.
