If you definitely want chocolate, check whether it’s included in the product and whether the kano biscuit is available. Chocolate as an ingredient doesn’t necessarily mean the biscuit is coated in chocolate. Albert Heijn described Hellema Koffie Kano's Caramel as containing 18% milk chocolate, but listed it as discontinued. If chocolate isn’t essential, you could choose a classic kano biscuit with almond paste and compare the serving size, ingredients and nutritional information of the individual products.
If chocolate is a must, look beyond the product name: chocolate in the filling is different from a chocolate coating. Albert Heijn described Hellema Koffie Kano's Caramel as containing milk chocolate, but listed this variety as discontinued.
If chocolate isn’t essential, the product descriptions from Albert Heijn and Jumbo offer a clearer guide: both describe a butter biscuit with almond paste.
If serving size, sugars, fats or allergens influence your choice, compare the nutritional information for the exact product. The kano biscuits described contain ingredients including wheat, milk, egg, soya and almonds. Always check the current packaging for your chosen variety.
First, decide whether chocolate is essential. Then check the filling and serving size. Before buying, read the label if ingredients or allergens are important to you.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate and availability | Check whether chocolate is an ingredient or a coating, and confirm that the product is currently available. | If I want to taste chocolate, I don’t want to accidentally choose a regular almond-paste kano biscuit. Around 44% of consumers prioritise this chocolate preference. |
| Almond paste and serving size | Compare the filling described and the number of biscuits or servings in each pack. | For a classic biscuit with my coffee, I’m mainly looking for almond paste and a serving size that suits the occasion. This is the first thing around 33% of consumers consider. |
| Allergens and nutritional information | Read the allergen information and compare the nutritional values per 100 g and per serving. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients or compare nutritional values, the label matters more than the flavour name. Around 23% of consumers prioritise these checks. |
Albert Heijn described Hellema Koffie Kano's Caramel as biscuits made with caramel paste and milk chocolate. That description doesn’t say that a classic kano biscuit is coated in chocolate.
Read the full product description and ingredients list if the coating itself is important to you.
A butter kano biscuit with almond paste has a different filling from the chocolate and caramel variety described. The classic product descriptions from Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Lidl and PLUS don’t confirm a chocolate coating.
Choose based on the filling described. If you’re set on chocolate, also check whether the exact product is available.
The kano biscuits mentioned vary in their ingredients and serving sizes. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list ingredients including wheat, milk, egg, soya and almonds for their classic varieties described here.
Check the current allergen information and nutritional details for the variety you’re buying, especially if you need to avoid certain ingredients.
Hellema Koffie Kano's Caramel is worth considering if you’re looking for chocolate as an ingredient.
AH Roomboter kano's are a classic option with almond paste filling.
Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter are for anyone looking for a biscuit with almond paste.
Aviateur Kano's are an option with almond paste filling.
Sondey Kano's are butter biscuits filled with almond paste.
Look for an explicit mention of the coating in the product description or ingredients information; chocolate in the filling isn’t enough. Albert Heijn described Hellema Koffie Kano's Caramel as containing milk chocolate and caramel paste, but not as a classic kano biscuit coated in chocolate. The product was listed as discontinued.
Read the allergen information on the exact pack before buying. The classic kano biscuits described by Albert Heijn and Jumbo contain ingredients including wheat, milk, egg, soya and almonds. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information for pre-packed products must appear on the label.
First compare the ingredients and serving size, then look at the nutritional values per 100 g and per serving. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using the ingredients list and nutrition table for this comparison; the flavour name alone doesn’t tell you how the products differ.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging of your kano biscuits. For its butter kano biscuits described here, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dry place and keeping them in a sealed tin after opening. Jumbo recommends storing its variety in a cool, dry and dark place.
