Who is this relevant to?

Organisers who want to count out portions in advance

If you want to offer each attendee one small treat without having to cut anything up, a pack with a stated quantity gives you a useful starting point for planning.

Organisers whose attendees avoid certain allergens

You’ll want to know which ingredients and allergens are listed on the packaging you choose before serving. Keep that information to hand when you unpack the pastries, too.

Buyers catering for a larger group

You’ll want to make sure there are enough treats to go round. Where the quantity is stated, compare the number of pieces per pack and work out how many packs you’ll need for the group.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide how you want to hand out the pastries, then check the quantity and ingredients on the pack you’re buying.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Small portions Check the number of pieces per pack. ALDI lists 14 HEERLIJCK BANKET Mini-kano's. If I want to offer everyone one small treat, I want to be able to count them out in advance without cutting up biscuits. Portion planning is the top priority for around 40% of consumers.
Allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, and keep it available when the biscuits have been unpacked. If an attendee needs to avoid certain allergens, I want to know what this variety contains before serving. Around 30% of consumers give this check top priority.
Quantity for the group Compare the stated number of pieces with your serving plan; pack weight alone doesn’t tell you how many pieces are inside. For a larger group, I want to avoid the platter being empty before everyone has had a treat. Having enough biscuits is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers.
Type of treat Check the product description and ingredients if you’re specifically looking for a filled canoe-shaped pastry to serve with coffee or tea. Once the practical details are taken care of, I want to offer a familiar sweet biscuit. This is the top priority for around 10% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a mini pack always contains enough pieces

    ALDI lists 14 pieces for its HEERLIJCK BANKET Mini-kano's and marks the offer as ‘while stocks last’. Jumbo says its previously listed Jumbo Roomboter Mini Kano's pack is no longer part of its online range.

    Count the attendees, decide how many pieces you want to offer, and check that the pack you have in mind is available before the meeting.

  • Only asking about nuts

    According to PLUS product information, Aviateur Kano's also contain wheat or gluten, soya and milk; they may contain egg. PLUS Roomboter kano's also list egg as an ingredient.

    Read the full allergen information on the packaging of the variety you’ve bought. Place the pack beside the platter when you unpack the biscuits.

  • Confusing pack weight with the number of portions

    ALDI’s mini pack lists both 308 g and 14 pieces. The regular packs from Aviateur and PLUS that we reviewed list 230 g and 275 g respectively; weight alone doesn’t tell you how many pieces are inside.

    Plan how you’ll serve them based on the actual number of pieces in each pack, not just the weight in grams or the word ‘mini’.

Brands to consider

HEERLIJCK BANKET

ALDI lists HEERLIJCK BANKET Mini-kano's in a pack of 14, weighing 308 g.

  • The stated quantity helps you plan small portions.
  • ALDI marks the offer as ‘while stocks last’; check availability and read the allergen information on the pack.

Aviateur

PLUS lists Aviateur Kano's in a regular 230 g pack, rather than as mini pastries.

  • The product information lists ingredients and allergens that you can check against the packaging before serving.
  • According to PLUS, this variety contains wheat or gluten, soya, milk and almonds or nuts; it may contain egg.

PLUS

PLUS describes its 275 g Roomboter kano's as regular filled canoe-shaped pastries decorated with almonds.

  • The product description helps you distinguish this regular variety from a mini pack.
  • According to PLUS, this variety contains, among other things, cereals containing gluten, egg, soya, milk and nuts; check the label on the pack you buy.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists 220 g Roomboter Mini Kano's as a mini variety filled with almond paste.

  • The product name and pack weight make it clear which mini variety is meant.
  • Jumbo says on the product page that the item is no longer part of its online range.

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Frequently asked questions

How many mini pastries do I need for a work meeting?

Use the number of pieces stated on the pack you choose and decide how many you want to offer each attendee. ALDI lists 14 HEERLIJCK BANKET Mini-kano's; count the attendees and decide whether you want to bring extra.

Can attendees with a food allergy eat canoe-shaped pastries?

Don’t assume that this type of pastry is suitable for them. According to PLUS, Aviateur Kano's contain wheat or gluten, soya, milk and almonds or nuts, and may contain egg; PLUS Roomboter kano's also list egg as an ingredient. Check the allergen information on the exact pack for each attendee.

What should I do with the allergen information if I put the pastries on a platter?

Place the original packaging with its ingredients and allergen information beside the platter so attendees can check it. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority also has requirements for allergen information when unpackaged food is offered to consumers in certain professional settings.

Can I add mini pastries to my list as a Verkade product?

Don’t automatically assume that mini pastries are made by Verkade. Check the brand and exact product name on the pack you want to buy.