Who is this choice for?

Fair organisers planning portions

You want to know how many canoe pastries you can hand out and how many packs you’ll need. Albert Heijn lists six servings of 45 g per pack; Jumbo lists five servings of 55 g.

Parents checking allergens and school rules

You want to know whether the pastries meet the school’s requirements and the children’s needs. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information lists ingredients including wheat, milk, egg, soya and almond. Check the label on the pack you buy.

Buyers who want to offer one pastry per pupil

You’re looking for a pastry that can be handed out or sold individually. Check whether the pastries are individually wrapped, and ask the school whether you can serve them from an opened pack.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, check what the school allows and how the pastries will be served. Only then is it worth comparing servings per pack and product types.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Allergens and school policy Ask about the school’s rules and read the full allergen information on the pack. I want to avoid offering something that doesn’t meet the requirements for our school group. This is the top priority for around 34% of consumers.
Individual servings Check whether each pastry is individually wrapped and ask whether it can be served from an opened pack. If I want to give each pupil one pastry, I need to know exactly how I can offer it. Around 33% of consumers put individual servings first.
Number of servings Compare the stated number of servings per pack with the expected number of buyers. I want to bring enough pastries without mistaking a stated serving for an individually wrapped item. Planning quantities matters most to around 20% of consumers.
Type of pastry Read the product description, then check the ingredients on the label. Once the school rules and serving arrangements are sorted, I want to choose a pastry made with butter and almond paste. This product preference comes first for around 13% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a serving is an individually wrapped pastry

    Albert Heijn lists six servings per pack and Jumbo lists five. That doesn’t tell you whether the pastries have individual wrappers or can be sold from an opened pack.

    Check the packaging itself and ask the school how the pastries can be offered individually.

  • Checking for gluten and nothing else

    As well as ingredients containing gluten, Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information lists milk, egg, soya and almond, among other allergens. Full allergen information can vary between products.

    Read the label on the pack you actually buy and make sure your choice meets the requirements for the school group.

  • Calculating the number of packs based on total weight

    The packs have a similar total weight, but Albert Heijn lists six servings of 45 g, while Jumbo lists five of 55 g. So you may need a different number of packs to provide the same planned number of servings.

    Work out how many packs you need based on the expected number of buyers and the stated servings per pack, not just the weight.

  • Assuming edible treats are always allowed

    According to the Voedingscentrum, schools may have their own rules about food and celebrations. A school fair may therefore have different requirements for what you can offer.

    Before you buy, ask whether the school allows food to be sold and what rules apply to packaging, allergen information and serving food from an opened pack.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

For AH Roomboter kano's, Albert Heijn lists a 270 g pack with six servings of 45 g.

  • The product information lists the ingredients, allergens and storage advice.
  • A serving size doesn’t confirm that each pastry has its own wrapper. Check the packaging if that’s important for your fair.

Jumbo

For Kano's met Roomboter, Jumbo lists a 275 g pack with five servings of 55 g.

  • The product information lists the ingredients, allergens and number of servings.
  • Check the pack to see whether the pastries are individually wrapped if the school requires it.

Aviateur

Jumbo described Aviateur Gevulde Kano's as a pack of seven pastries weighing 325 g.

  • The product description included allergen information.
  • The Jumbo page said this pack was no longer available online. Don’t plan your fair around this product without checking current availability and the label.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I offer canoe pastries if there are children with allergies?

Not until you’ve checked the school’s rules and the label. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information lists wheat, milk, egg, soya and almond, among other ingredients. Discuss with the school which products it allows, and refer to the allergen information on the pack you’re actually offering.

How should I store canoe pastries until the fair?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy. Albert Heijn advises storing them in a cool, dry place and, once opened, in a sealed container. Jumbo advises keeping them in a cool, dry, dark place. Also agree with the school how opened food should be handled at the stall.