Who is this relevant to?

People avoiding specific allergens

If you need to avoid wheat, milk, egg, soya or nuts, check the label before considering the flavour. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list several of these allergens as present in their standard kano pastries.

People who check the label every time

If you regularly buy food for someone with a food allergy, use online product information to compare items in advance. Also check the packaging of the product you actually buy: Albert Heijn notes that product information can change and that the correct allergy information is on the packaging.

What should you look for when choosing?

With a kano pastry, check the allergens on the specific product’s packaging first. Only then use flavour or cocoa content as criteria for choosing.

What to look out for What to check Who this matters to
Specific allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information. Consider any ‘may contain’ warning separately. If I need to avoid certain allergens, I want to know before choosing a flavour whether they are ingredients or could be present unintentionally. Around 56% of consumers prioritise excluding relevant allergens.
Up-to-date product information Compare the online listing with the product name, ingredients and allergen information on the packaging you buy. When buying a product again, I don’t want to rely on what was on the packaging last time. Around 33% of consumers prioritise up-to-date information.
Dark flavour Use any stated cocoa content as flavour information, and check the allergens for the exact product separately. I’m looking for a dark cocoa flavour, but I don’t want to assume that tells me which allergens a biscuit contains. Around 11% of consumers prioritise this flavour preference when comparing products.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘dark’ or ‘plain’ means allergen-free

    A flavour description doesn’t give you a complete list of ingredients. Even a stated cocoa content won’t tell you whether a product contains the allergens you need to avoid.

    Check the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the label of the exact product.

  • Overlooking a ‘may contain’ warning

    For standard kano pastries from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS, other possible grains or nuts are listed alongside allergens that are present. This distinction could matter when you’re choosing a product.

    Read the list of allergens present and any warnings about possible presence separately, and consider both in relation to the allergens you need to avoid.

  • Relying on a label you checked before

    A familiar product name doesn’t mean the ingredients haven’t changed. Albert Heijn advises customers to follow the allergy information on the packaging.

    Check the ingredients and allergens on every new pack, even if you’ve bought the product before.

Brands to compare

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH butter kano pastries, 270 g, made with almond pastry filling.

  • The product information lists egg, milk, cereals containing gluten, soya, almonds and wheat among the allergens present.
  • If you need to avoid any of these allergens, this standard version isn’t suitable for you.

Jumbo

Jumbo describes its butter kano pastries, 275 g, as butter biscuits with almond pastry filling.

  • Jumbo lists almonds, eggs, gluten, milk, nuts, soya and wheat among the allergens present.
  • Also check the packaging for warnings relevant to the allergens you avoid.

PLUS

PLUS lists butter kano pastries, 275 g, decorated with almonds and filled with almond paste.

  • The allergen information lists wheat, egg, soya, milk, nuts and almonds among the allergens present.
  • Use the allergen information and any warnings on the current packaging to help you choose.

Sondey

Lidl describes Sondey kano pastries as butter biscuits filled with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.

  • The product description makes the type of biscuit and pack size clear.
  • If you have a food allergy, only consider these kano pastries after checking the ingredients and allergens on the specific packaging.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket kano pastries, 330 g, as pastries shaped like a canoe.

  • The product listing gives the product name and pack size.
  • If you’re choosing based on an allergy, check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging itself.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a dark kano pastry automatically suitable if you have a food allergy?

No. A dark flavour or higher cocoa content won’t tell you which allergens a product contains. Before deciding, read the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the packaging of the specific product.

Can I rely on the allergen information on an online shop?

Use online information to compare products in advance, but check the packaging of the product you buy. Albert Heijn says that product information can change and that the correct allergy information is on the packaging.

What does ‘may contain’ mean on a pack of kano pastries?

‘May contain’ warns that an allergen could be present unintentionally; this is different from an allergen listed as an ingredient. Check whether the warning relates to something you need to avoid, and if in doubt, seek advice that’s right for your circumstances.