Drivers who want to share one pack
A standard pack may be just right for a snack break with a small group. Albert Heijn lists its butter canoe cakes in a 270 g pack; PLUS and Jumbo each list a butter version in a 275 g pack.
Who is this relevant to?
Groups buying snacks for several people
If everyone wants to be able to grab a biscuit, the number of biscuits matters as well as the weight. Jumbo lists Aviateur Filled Canoe Cakes in a 325 g pack containing seven biscuits.
Travellers who need to check ingredients and allergens
Check the ingredients and allergens for your chosen variety before sharing. Albert Heijn notes that online product information can change, so the label on the pack you buy is the best source to check.
What should you look for when choosing?
Work out how many people will be sharing the pack, then check that its ingredients, portions and storage requirements suit your journey.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size for sharing | Compare the net weight and, if stated, the number of biscuits with the size of your travel group. | I want to have enough biscuits to hand out during a stop without automatically taking a bigger pack. Around 31% of consumers prioritise having enough in the pack. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and the allergens shown on the packaging for your chosen variety. | If someone in the car needs to avoid an ingredient, I want to know exactly what’s in this pack. Around 31% of consumers prioritise this check. |
| Portions and nutritional information | Check the nutritional information per 100 g and, where given, per portion; decide how many biscuits you want to share. | I like taking a sweet biscuit with me, but want to decide in advance how much we’ll eat. Around 23% of consumers put portion size first. |
| Storage after opening | Check the storage advice and take an airtight container or bag in case you have any biscuits left over. | If we don’t finish the pack during the journey, I want to be able to keep the rest sealed. Around 15% of consumers make storage their first consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a ‘sharing bag’ has enough in it without checking
A sharing label doesn’t tell you how many biscuits you’ll be taking for your group.
Check the net weight and the number of biscuits on the pack, if stated.
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Guessing the allergens from the biscuit’s name
Ingredients can vary between varieties, and online product information may change.
Before sharing, read the current ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you’ve bought. Don’t share the biscuits with anyone who has a relevant allergy if you can’t check this information.
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Opening a large pack without a plan for leftovers
If your group doesn’t finish the pack, you’ll need to store the remaining biscuits properly during the journey. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place and keeping them well sealed.
Take a sealable container or bag and follow the storage advice on the packaging.
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Choosing a sweet biscuit without checking the portion
Pack size alone tells you little about how much each person will eat or the nutritional value of your chosen variety.
Check the nutritional information and decide how you want to share the pack before setting off.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists AH butter canoe cakes in a 270 g pack.
- The stated pack size makes it easier to compare standard packs.
- Albert Heijn says that online information about ingredients, nutritional values and allergens may change. Check the current label.
PLUS
PLUS lists butter canoe cakes in a 275 g pack.
- The stated weight makes it easy to compare the pack size with other standard varieties.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging of the variety you buy.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists standard butter canoe cakes in a 275 g pack and mini butter canoe cakes in a 220 g pack.
- You can compare the total pack size of the standard and mini varieties. Jumbo describes the standard variety as a butter biscuit with 38% almond paste filling.
- The mini variety has a different total weight; check the number of biscuits too if handing them out to your group is important.
Aviateur
Jumbo lists Aviateur Filled Canoe Cakes in a pack of seven, weighing 325 g.
- Knowing the number of biscuits can help when you’re shopping for several people in advance.
- The pack size doesn’t tell you whether the product is suitable for someone with an allergy or dietary requirement; check the label for this variety.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I check the allergens on a pack of canoe cakes?
Yes, especially if anyone sharing them has an allergy or intolerance. The European Union requires allergens to be highlighted in the ingredients list of prepacked foods, so check the information on the pack you’re actually taking with you.
Can I rely on online ingredient information?
Use it to help you make your choice, but check the packaging before eating. Albert Heijn says that product information about ingredients, nutritional values and allergens can change.
How should I store opened canoe cakes during the journey?
Keep any leftover biscuits well sealed, cool, dry and out of the light where possible during your journey. This follows the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s storage advice for biscuits; also follow the instructions on the packaging.
How can I compare the nutritional value of different canoe cakes?
Check the nutritional information for your chosen varieties per 100 g and, if stated, per portion. This lets you compare like for like and decide how many biscuits you want to share during the journey.