Who are kano biscuits suitable for?

Parents who want something quick to hand out or decorate

A kano is a ready-made biscuit for a simple activity with children. Do check how many portions you need: Albert Heijn and Jumbo list packs containing multiple portions.

Families who need to check allergens

Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS kano biscuits include ingredients such as wheat, egg, milk, soya and almond. Check the ingredients and any warnings on the current packaging for everyone who will be eating them.

Home bakers who want to melt chocolate

If your recipe calls for melted or measured chocolate, you need a different type of product from a filled biscuit. Verkade offers cooking chocolate in chunks for use as an ingredient.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to serve a ready-made biscuit or need chocolate as an ingredient. If you choose kano biscuits, compare the portions per pack and check the label for everyone who will be eating them.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it's important for
Portion size Compare the number of portions or biscuits per pack. Albert Heijn lists 6 portions in 270 g; Jumbo lists 5 portions in 275 g. If I only need one biscuit, I want to avoid having the rest of the pack left over. Portion size would be the main consideration for around 33% of consumers.
Allergens Read the ingredients and warnings about possible traces on the pack you buy. If a child or guest has an allergy, I need to know what they can eat before handing anything out. Checking allergens would be the main priority for around 27% of consumers.
Use in the recipe Check whether you want to decorate a ready-made biscuit or need to melt and measure chocolate. If we're melting chocolate, I need an ingredient that suits that step in the recipe. The product's intended use would be the most important factor for around 27% of consumers.
Availability Check your chosen shop or delivery option; Lidl lists Sondey kano biscuits as available in store only. When I'm shopping for a planned activity, I want to know whether my shop stocks the pack I've chosen. Availability would be the main concern for around 13% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a pack contains just one individual kano biscuit

    The products listed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS and Lidl come in packs, even though you may only need one biscuit for your activity.

    Count how many people will be eating and check the pack size. If you're looking for one individual kano biscuit, see whether your shop sells them separately.

    Brands to consider

    AH

    Albert Heijn lists AH Roomboter kano’s as a 270 g pack containing 6 portions.

    • The product information includes ingredients, allergens, nutritional values and storage advice.
    • It is a pack containing multiple portions. Check the current packaging, as product information may change.

    Jumbo

    Jumbo lists kano biscuits made with butter in a 275 g pack containing 5 portions.

    • The product page lists ingredients, allergens and storage advice.
    • These aren't sold individually. Also check the pack for warnings about possible traces.

    PLUS

    PLUS lists butter kano biscuits in a 275 g tray, filled with almond paste.

    • The product information lists ingredients and allergens.
    • The tray isn't sold as individual biscuits; choose a pack size to suit the number of people eating.

    Sondey

    Lidl describes Sondey Kano’s as butter biscuits with almond paste in a 325 g pack.

    • The product description makes the type of biscuit and pack size clear.
    • Lidl lists this product as available in store only. Check the label there if allergens are a concern.

    Aviateur

    Jumbo describes Aviateur Gevulde Kano’s as a 325 g pack containing 7 biscuits.

    • The product page includes ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
    • Jumbo says this product is no longer in its online range.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I buy one individual kano biscuit for an activity with children?

The product pages listed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS and Lidl show packs, not kano biscuits sold individually. If you only want one biscuit, check whether your shop sells them separately; for the packs listed, go by the stated pack size.

Can I use kano biscuits when baking with children?

Yes, as ready-made biscuits to hand out or decorate. For a recipe that calls for melted or measured chocolate, cooking chocolate is the right choice; Verkade lists chunks weighing 25 and 10 g for this purpose.

Which allergens should I check in kano biscuits?

Always check the ingredients and warnings on the pack you buy. The kano biscuits described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list ingredients including wheat, egg, milk, soya and almond; warnings about possible traces may vary by product.

How should I store an opened pack of kano biscuits?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging of your kano biscuits. Albert Heijn recommends storing its butter kano biscuits in a cool, dry place and putting them in a sealed tin after opening; Jumbo and PLUS also recommend storing theirs in a cool, dry place.