Families who want to share one pack
For a coffee break at home, you’ll want to know whether one pack is enough. ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket canoe-shaped biscuits at 330 g; Jumbo states that its Butter Canoes provide five portions.
Who is this choice relevant for?
Price-conscious family shoppers
If you’re buying several packs, you can compare the current price per kilo with the pack size. The price of a single pack alone won’t show you the difference in quantity.
Shoppers checking for allergens
If you need to avoid certain ingredients, check the label on the exact variety before buying. Jumbo lists wheat, milk, soya, almond and egg among the ingredients in its Butter Canoes.
What should you look for when buying?
Work out how many biscuits or stated portions you need for your group. Then compare the current price per kilo and read the label before choosing a pack.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Enough for everyone | Check the net weight and, where stated, the number of biscuits or portions. Weight alone doesn’t tell you how many biscuits are in the pack. | If I want to offer everyone a canoe-shaped biscuit, I need to know whether one pack will be enough. For around 42% of consumers, having enough biscuits or portions is the top priority. |
| Price per kilo | Compare the current price per kilo of similar packs, then check whether the quantity is right for you. | If I’m buying several packs to stock up, I want to see what I’m paying for the same quantity. For around 33% of consumers, the price per kilo is the deciding factor. |
| Label | Read the ingredients, allergen information and nutritional details for the exact variety. | If someone at the table needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to check the pack before buying. For around 25% of consumers, checking the label is the top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a heavier pack means more portions
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket canoe-shaped biscuits at 330 g, but doesn’t state the number of biscuits or portions. Jumbo, by contrast, states that its 275 g pack contains five portions. So you can’t tell how many individual biscuits you can hand out from the weight alone.
When buying for a group, check the stated number of biscuits or portions on the pack, and use the weight as an additional point of comparison.
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Comparing only the price of each pack
When pack sizes differ, the price per pack doesn’t tell you enough about how much the same quantity of canoe-shaped biscuits will cost.
Compare the current price per kilo of the exact packs, then check that the quantity is right for your group.
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Assuming every variety contains the same allergens
Ingredients vary from one variety to another. Jumbo lists wheat, milk, soya, almond and egg among the ingredients in its Butter Canoes.
Every time you buy, read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, including any warning about traces of allergens.
Brands and own-label options to consider
Heerlijck Banket
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket canoe-shaped biscuits as assorted biscuits, in a 330 g pack.
- The stated net weight makes it easier to compare packs.
- Check the pack for the number of biscuits or portions, and whether the variety is available at your local store.
Jumbo
Jumbo states that its Butter Canoes come in a 275 g pack, with five portions of 55 g each.
- The stated number of portions makes it easier to plan for a group.
- Check whether five portions will be enough. This variety contains wheat, milk, soya, almond and egg, among other ingredients.
AH
Albert Heijn lists AH butter canoe-shaped biscuits in its range.
- The product name makes it easy to identify the butter variety.
- Before buying for a group, check the pack for the current weight, number of biscuits, allergens and nutritional information.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I choose canoe-shaped biscuits to share with a large family?
Check the number of biscuits or stated portions, and compare the net weight too; the words ‘sharing bag’ don’t tell you how many people one pack will serve. Jumbo states that its Butter Canoes contain five portions, while ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket canoe-shaped biscuits at 330 g without stating the number of portions.
How many people will one pack of Jumbo Butter Canoes serve?
Jumbo states that each pack contains five portions of 55 g. If you want to give each person exactly one biscuit, check the number of biscuits on the pack too.
Which allergens should I check in canoe-shaped biscuits?
Always check the label on the exact variety: Jumbo lists wheat, milk, soya, almond and egg among the ingredients in its Butter Canoes. Also read any warnings about traces of allergens; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens must be listed on the label.
How should I store an opened pack of canoe-shaped biscuits?
Seal an opened pack securely and follow the storage advice on the packaging. Jumbo advises storing its Butter Canoes in a cool, dry and dark place; also check the best-before date on the pack you buy.