Lunchbox and serving planners
If you want to give out canoes individually, clear information about the wrapping and number of biscuits is more useful than the pack weight alone. For example, PLUS lists an Aviateur variety as individually wrapped.
Who are these packs for?
Stock buyers planning to share
A stated number of portions can help you plan for a coffee break or sharing occasion. Albert Heijn lists six portions for its 270 g pack; Jumbo lists five portions for its 275 g pack.
Label-conscious buyers
If you’re buying canoes for other people, you’ll want to check the ingredients, allergens, portion size and storage advice on the current packaging. This is especially important if anyone receiving them has a relevant allergy or intolerance.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide how the canoes will be handed out as part of your snack stock. Then check that the pack size and label suit the way you plan to use them.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Handing them out individually | Check whether the biscuits are individually wrapped and how many the pack contains. | If I want to put a canoe straight into a lunchbox, I need to be able to give it out individually. Around 31% of consumers prioritise this convenience when handing them out. |
| Planning sharing occasions | Compare the stated number of portions with the portion size; a portion doesn’t have to be individually wrapped. | For a shared coffee break, I want to know in advance how many portions I can hand out. For around 25% of consumers, being able to plan this is the most important consideration. |
| Label and allergens | Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and nutritional information on the packaging. | When I’m buying for someone with a relevant allergy, I need to be able to check the packaging. Checking the label is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Pack size for your stock | Compare the total weight and confirmed number of biscuits with the number of planned serving occasions. | When restocking, I want to know whether one pack contains enough biscuits. For around 19% of consumers, pack size is the first thing they consider. |
Common purchasing pitfalls
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Assuming the pack weight tells you how many portions you can serve
A weight of 330 g doesn’t tell you how many individual biscuits or portions you can hand out. Albert Heijn lists six portions for 270 g, while Jumbo lists five portions for 275 g; these figures tell you more than the total weight alone.
Decide in advance whether you’re planning by biscuit or by portion, then check the relevant information on the pack you choose.
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Assuming all canoes have the same allergen profile
Ingredients and warnings can vary between varieties. Information from a pack you bought previously is no substitute for checking the label on the pack you’re handing out now.
Every time you buy them, check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ information on the physical packaging.
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Treating an online product listing as confirmation of ongoing availability
Products can be discontinued: Jumbo listed its seven-piece, 325 g Aviateur Filled Canoes as no longer available in its online range. This doesn’t tell you whether other varieties or shops have them in stock.
Before planning your stock, confirm current availability, pack size and best-before date with your chosen shop.
Brands to consider
Aviateur
PLUS lists Aviateur Individually Wrapped Canoes in a 230 g pack. This packaging detail is useful if you want to hand out the biscuits individually.
- The product information states that it contains 46% almond paste filling.
- Check the number of biscuits and the label: this variety lists wheat, soya, milk and almonds among its ingredients; the product may contain egg.
AH
Albert Heijn lists AH Butter Canoes in a 270 g pack, with six 45 g portions.
- The stated number of portions helps you plan a sharing occasion.
- Six portions doesn’t mean the biscuits are individually wrapped. Check the allergens on the pack too.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists Butter Canoes in a 275 g pack, with five portions.
- Nutritional information is also provided per 55 g portion, making it easier to compare products by portion.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging before handing the biscuits out to others.
PLUS
PLUS lists Butter Canoes in a tray pack of 275 g, with 39% almond paste filling.
- The pack weight and tray packaging are specified.
- Check the current packaging to find out how many biscuits you can hand out individually.
Heerlijck Banket
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Canoes in a 330 g pack. The larger pack weight may be useful when planning your stock.
- The total weight gives you a starting point for working out how many packs you need.
- Before choosing the pack to hand out, check the number of biscuits, ingredients and allergens on the packaging.
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Frequently asked questions
Which pack of canoes is handy for lunchboxes?
A variety that is genuinely individually wrapped is a good choice if you want to give them out separately. PLUS lists 230 g Aviateur Individually Wrapped Canoes; check the current packaging to see how many wrappers the pack contains. A stated number of portions, as with AH Butter Canoes, doesn’t in itself confirm that the biscuits are individually wrapped.
How should I store an opened pack of canoes?
Follow the storage advice on the packaging of the product you choose. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS advise storing the canoes mentioned in a cool, dry place; Albert Heijn also recommends keeping them in a sealed tin once opened.
What should I check on the label when buying canoes for other people?
At the very least, check the product name, ingredients, allergens, net weight, best-before date, nutritional information and any relevant storage instructions on the current packaging. The European information service Your Europe and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority provide guidance on labelling and allergen information for prepacked foods. Check the label of the specific variety you plan to hand out or sell.