Stallholders who want to serve smaller portions
You’re looking for a smaller biscuit to give to each customer. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 30 g portions for their mini filled biscuits; Albert Heijn lists 45 g for the regular Roomboter kano.
Who is this relevant to?
Stallholders comparing pack sizes
You want to know how many portions a pack contains before choosing a size. Albert Heijn lists 12 portions for its mini filled biscuits and 6 for the regular Roomboter kano; Jumbo lists 9 portions for its mini filled biscuits.
Stallholders who need to provide allergen information
You’re selling biscuits unwrapped and want to be able to tell customers about any allergens before they buy. To do this, check the latest information for the exact variety you’re serving.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide which portion size suits the way you’ll serve the biscuits, then check the pack and the allergen information for your chosen variety.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size | Compare the stated weight per portion: AH mini and Jumbo mini list 30 g; the regular AH Roomboter kano lists 45 g. | If I want to give each customer one small biscuit, I need a clearly defined portion size. For around 34% of consumers, a small portion is the top priority. |
| Pack contents | Check the number of stated portions per pack and whether the stated portion matches the biscuit you want to serve. | When planning how many to serve, I want to know how many portions I’ll get from a pack. Around 33% of consumers prioritise the number of portions in a pack. |
| Allergen information | Check the latest ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety, and keep it available when serving the biscuits unwrapped. | If I’m selling biscuits loose, I want to be able to tell customers about any allergens before they buy. This is the main concern for around 33% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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The information on the pack is enough when selling loose
A customer receiving an unwrapped biscuit can’t automatically check the information on the original packaging. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, information about allergens present in unpackaged food must be available to customers.
Keep the latest allergen information for every variety you offer at the stall, so customers can check it before buying.
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All canoe biscuits and mini filled biscuits have the same ingredients
A biscuit’s name or shape doesn’t tell you which allergens are in that exact variety. The mini varieties from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS that were checked list several allergens, and the declarations vary by product.
Check the packaging of the variety you’re actually serving, including information about possible traces.
Brands compared
AH (Albert Heijn-huismerk)
Albert Heijn sells both Roomboter kano biscuits and Roomboter gevulde koeken mini, so you can compare a regular and a smaller portion size within the same own-brand range.
- The mini variety lists 12 portions of 30 g; the regular Roomboter kano lists 6 portions of 45 g.
- Check the allergen information on the latest packaging for your chosen variety.
Jumbo (huismerk)
Jumbo Mini Gevulde Koeken met Roomboter are an option if you’re looking for a stated mini portion size.
- Jumbo lists 9 portions of 30 g in each 270 g pack.
- The product information lists almonds, egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat, among other allergens; check the latest packaging.
PLUS (huismerk)
PLUS Midi gevulde koeken are a smaller filled biscuit variety made with butter and almond filling.
- The stated pack size is 270 g.
- Check the pack for the number of biscuits and the portion size before planning a set amount per customer.
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Frequently asked questions
Are mini filled biscuits smaller than regular canoe biscuits?
For the Albert Heijn products compared, the stated portion is smaller: 30 g for Roomboter gevulde koeken mini, compared with 45 g for the regular Roomboter kano. Check the portion weight of other brands and varieties separately.
Which allergens are listed for these mini filled biscuits?
The mini varieties from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS that were checked list wheat or gluten, egg, milk, soya and almonds, among other allergens. The exact declaration and information about possible traces vary by variety; use the latest packaging or product specification for the biscuit you’re serving.
Do I need to provide allergen information if I sell the biscuits unwrapped?
Yes. When selling unpackaged food, information about allergens present must be available to customers. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains this information requirement for unpackaged food, so keep the latest details for the variety you’re serving at the stall and available before purchase.