Who is this comparison for?

If you want just one biscuit with a drink

You want to decide in advance how much to have. Jumbo and Albert Heijn’s serving sizes give you a point of comparison. Also check how many biscuits are in the pack and how to store the rest once opened.

If you compare labels

You want to compare sugars, saturated fat, energy and ingredients, rather than relying on a description such as ‘made with butter’. Compare products per 100 g first, then check the serving size you’ve chosen.

If you buy biscuits for more than one occasion

You’d prefer a pack containing several biscuits and want to know how to store the rest. Check whether the canoe pastries are available where you do your shopping, too.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide how much you want to eat during one drinks occasion. Then compare the nutritional information on the same basis and check whether the pack is suitable for later occasions.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Serving size and packaging Grams per serving, number of biscuits and storage advice after opening. Jumbo lists five 55 g servings. If I want one biscuit with my drink, I want to know in advance how much I’ll have and what will be left over. A defined portion is a priority for around 40% of consumers.
Nutritional information and ingredients Compare energy, sugars and saturated fat per 100 g; then check the figures for your chosen serving and read the ingredients. When choosing a sweet biscuit, I want to know which ingredients and nutritional values apply to the piece I’m eating. These details matter most to around 30% of consumers.
Storage and availability Check the storage instructions and where it’s sold. Lidl lists Sondey Canoe Pastries as an in-store product. If I want to eat the remaining biscuits later, I want to know how to store them and whether I can get the same pack at my usual shop. This is the deciding factor for around 30% of consumers.

Pitfalls when choosing a canoe pastry to enjoy with a drink

  • Assuming butter means a particular nutritional value

    The word ‘butter’ on its own doesn’t tell you how much energy, sugar or saturated fat a canoe pastry contains. Jumbo lists 404 kcal and 8.8 g of saturated fat per 100 g for its butter canoe pastry; PLUS lists 376 kcal and 5.2 g per 100 g for Aviateur.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g first, then work out the figures for the portion you actually want to eat.

  • Assuming a listed serving means each biscuit is individually wrapped

    A pack with multiple servings doesn’t mean that each canoe pastry is individually wrapped. This matters in practice if you want to have one and keep the rest for later.

    Before choosing a pack for more than one occasion, check the number of biscuits, how they’re packaged and the storage advice once opened.

  • Guessing allergens from the product name

    Jumbo lists gluten, milk, egg, soya and almond among the allergens in its butter canoe pastry. For Aviateur, PLUS lists wheat, soya, milk and almond, and says it may contain egg. The information therefore varies by product.

    Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging of the canoe pastry you want to buy.

  • Assuming every shop stocks the same range

    Lidl lists Sondey Canoe Pastries as an in-store product. Albert Heijn marks the butter canoe pastry we checked as discontinued, so the serving information on that pack doesn’t confirm that you can still buy it.

    Check your shop’s current range before making a special trip for a particular canoe pastry.

    If an in-store product isn’t available, you may need to make an extra trip to the shop.

Brands to compare

These product ranges show which details you can compare. A brand name alone won’t tell you the serving size or ingredients of a particular canoe pastry.

Jumbo

Jumbo Butter Canoe Pastries come in a 275 g pack with five listed servings of 55 g.

  • Jumbo lists 38% almond paste filling and provides nutritional information per 100 g and per serving.
  • The label lists gluten, milk, egg, soya and almond, among other allergens; also check whether it may contain other nuts.

Aviateur

PLUS describes Aviateur Canoe Pastries as biscuits with 46% almond paste filling, sold in a 230 g wrapper.

  • PLUS lists 376 kcal, 5.2 g of saturated fat and 37.6 g of sugars per 100 g.
  • According to PLUS, this variety contains wheat, soya, milk and almond, among other ingredients; it may also contain egg.

Albert Heijn

The 270 g AH Butter Canoe Pastry listed a 45 g serving and 40% almond paste filling.

  • The product information also lists 15% butter and includes the ingredients and nutritional information.
  • Albert Heijn marks this specific canoe pastry as discontinued. Don’t use its serving information as proof that this pack is still available.

Sondey

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

  • Lidl states that this product is only sold in store.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the pack before comparing this canoe pastry with another.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI describes these as canoe-shaped pastries, sold in a 330 g pack.

  • The pack weight can help you decide whether you want to spread one pack across several drinks occasions.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack, and see whether the product is available at your shop.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I compare canoe pastries with different serving sizes?

First compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then check the amount you want to eat. Jumbo lists a 55 g serving; the butter canoe pastry for which Albert Heijn listed a 45 g serving has been discontinued.

Which allergens should I check in canoe pastries?

Check the allergen information on the specific pack, as the ingredients vary between canoe pastries. Jumbo lists gluten, milk, egg, soya and almond, among other allergens. For Aviateur, PLUS lists wheat, soya, milk and almond, and says it may contain egg.

Can I rely on the nutritional information on a product page?

Use a product page to compare options, but also read the label on the pack you buy. Ingredients and nutritional values can change. When comparing products, also make sure you distinguish between figures per 100 g and per serving.

Are Jumbo and Albert Heijn butter canoe pastries vegan?

No. The ingredients lists for these specific butter canoe pastries include milk and egg. The AH variety mentioned is discontinued; always check the current ingredients list for any other canoe pastry you’re considering.