Which size is practical for you?

If you want to set aside a small portion

If you want to grab one or more small pastries late in the evening without cutting up a larger one, a pack of mini canoe pastries lets you choose the number of pieces in advance.

If you want one regular butter canoe pastry

If a larger pastry with almond paste filling sounds better for your snack, compare the portion size and number of portions on the pack. Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions; Jumbo lists five 55 g portions.

If you read labels carefully

If ingredients, nutritional values or allergens influence your choice, check the pack you’re actually buying. The regular canoe pastries described here list ingredients including wheat, milk, egg, soya and almond.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want small, countable pieces or one larger pastry. Then use the label to assess the products and the portion you’ve chosen.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Small, countable pieces Check the number of pieces and the net weight. The HEERLIJCK BANKET pack at ALDI Nederland lists 14 mini canoe pastries in 308 g, averaging 22 g each. I want to be able to set aside a few small pieces late in the evening without cutting up a larger pastry. For around 40% of consumers, choosing the amount in advance is the priority.
One larger pastry Compare the listed portion size and number of portions: Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions and Jumbo lists five 55 g portions. If I want one regular butter canoe pastry, a larger portion suits my snack better than several minis. That’s the main consideration for around 30% of consumers.
Label and allergens Compare similar products per 100 g and read the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the pack you’ve chosen. I want to know what’s in the pastry and which allergens are listed before I decide. For around 30% of consumers, checking the label matters most.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a mini has different nutritional values

    A smaller piece doesn’t automatically change the nutritional values per 100 g. The number of pieces you eat also affects how much you consume.

    Compare similar canoe pastries per 100 g, as the Voedingscentrum recommends, then consider the portion you want to have.

  • Relying on the label from a different pack

    The regular canoe pastries described here list ingredients including wheat, milk, egg, soya and almond. The ingredients list on another product or an older pack may not match the one you buy.

    Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying, especially if you need to avoid an allergen.

  • Choosing a pack of minis without checking availability

    ALDI Nederland marked the HEERLIJCK BANKET Mini Canoe Pastries as ‘while stocks last’. This doesn’t guarantee that the pack will be available at your local shop.

    Check current availability before making a trip specifically for this size.

Brands compared

AH

Albert Heijn lists AH Butter Canoe Pastries in a 270 g pack, with six 45 g portions and 41% almond paste filling.

  • The listed portion size makes it easy to compare with a smaller mini canoe pastry.
  • Check the label if you need to avoid wheat, milk, egg, soya or almond.

Jumbo

According to Jumbo, Jumbo Butter Canoe Pastries weigh 275 g in total and are divided into five 55 g portions.

  • The listed portion suits you if you’d prefer one larger pastry rather than a few minis.
  • Jumbo lists allergens including almond, egg, gluten, milk and soya; check the label on the pack you’ve chosen.

HEERLIJCK BANKET

ALDI Nederland describes HEERLIJCK BANKET Mini Canoe Pastries with butter as a pack of 14 pieces weighing 308 g.

  • The listed number of pieces is useful if you want to set aside a chosen number of mini canoe pastries in advance.
  • The product listing says ‘while stocks last’; check current availability and the nutritional information on the pack.

PLUS

PLUS describes its 275 g butter canoe pastries as containing 39% almond paste filling, with an almond decoration.

  • The product information lists nutritional values per 100 g, making it easy to compare with a similar pastry.
  • PLUS lists allergens including wheat, egg, soya, milk and almonds; check the current label.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a mini canoe pastry have different nutritional values from a regular one?

You can’t tell from the size alone. Compare the nutritional information for similar products per 100 g, then consider how many pieces or what portion you want to eat.

Which allergens should I check in canoe pastries?

The regular canoe pastries described here list ingredients including wheat, milk, egg, soya and almond. Read the allergen information on the pack you buy, as ingredients can vary between products.

How should I store an opened pack of canoe pastries?

Follow the storage instructions on your pack. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information advises storing them in a cool, dry place; Albert Heijn also recommends using a sealed tin after opening.