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Canapés
Calories & nutrition facts
savoury toasts with various toppings, prepacked
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 251 kcal —
- Protein 9.1 g 18%
- Carbohydrate 22 g 8%
- Fat 13 g 17%
- Saturated fat 7.1 g 36%
- Fibre 2.8 g 10%
- Sugars 5.6 g —
- Sodium 445 mg 19%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 449 µg 50%
- Vitamin C 1.6 mg 2%
- Vitamin D 0.32 µg 2%
- Vitamin E 0.42 mg 3%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.27 mg 23%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.27 mg 21%
- Niacin (B3) 3.4 mg 21%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.6 mg 12%
- Vitamin B6 0.16 mg 9%
- Folate (B9) 26.1 µg 7%
- Vitamin B12 0.72 µg 30%
Minerals
- Calcium 153 mg 12%
- Iron 1.8 mg 10%
- Magnesium 23.4 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 181 mg 14%
- Potassium 152 mg 3%
- Zinc 1.4 mg 13%
- Copper 0.1 mg 11%
- Manganese 0.18 mg 8%
- Selenium 3.8 µg 7%
- Iodine 7.2 µg 5%
Questions about Canapés
What counts as a canapé?
A canapé is a small, savoury bite served before a meal or with drinks. It usually has a base such as toast, a cracker or pastry, topped with something like cheese, smoked fish, pâté or vegetables.
How many canapés should you allow per person?
For a short drinks reception before dinner, plan on about four to six per person; if they are replacing a meal, allow roughly eight to twelve. Offer a mix of flavours and include a substantial option such as a tartlet or filled pastry.
How do you stop canapé bases going soggy?
Toast bread until dry and crisp, then let it cool completely before adding toppings. For juicy toppings, spread a thin layer of butter, cream cheese or another thick spread over the base as a barrier, and assemble close to serving.
Can you make canapés the day before?
Prepare toppings and sturdy components ahead, keeping them covered in the fridge, but assemble crisp bases shortly before serving. Cut vegetables and prepare dips the day before; add delicate herbs, crisp leaves and other garnishes at the end.
How should you store leftover canapés?
Refrigerate canapés with perishable toppings promptly in a covered container, and eat them within a day for the best texture. Crisp bases soften in storage, so keep any unused bases and toppings separate when possible.
What goes well with canapés?
Serve a range of contrasting bites: something creamy, something crisp and fresh, and a savoury option such as smoked salmon on blinis, cheese straws or mini quiches. Olives, cut vegetables and a simple dip make useful accompaniments.
Can you make vegetarian canapés?
Yes. Try whipped goat’s cheese with roasted pepper on toast, mushroom pâté in pastry cases, or cucumber rounds topped with herbed cream cheese. Check that pastry and other ready-made bases do not contain animal fats if you want them fully vegetarian.
Source: ANSES–Ciqual (France) 25523 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
