Families filling the Christmas biscuit tin
You want enough kano biscuits for several coffee breaks, tea times or festive gatherings. The net weight and stated number of portions can help you work out how many packs you’ll need.
Who is this guide for?
Shoppers checking ingredients and allergens
If a family member or guest needs to avoid ingredients such as wheat, milk, egg, soya or nuts, check the label on the pack you’re actually serving.
Shoppers planning a Christmas stock-up
You want to keep several packs in reserve without opened kano biscuits going soft or stale before you finish them.
What should you look for?
Work out how many kano biscuits you expect to serve, then check that the ingredients are suitable for everyone who’ll be eating them. Only then decide how many packs to open at once.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and portions | Compare the net weight and stated number of portions with how many times you plan to serve them. | If the biscuit tin will be on the table over several days, I want enough kano biscuits without lots of leftovers. Around 44% of consumers would put quantity first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients and information about allergens present or that may be present on the current pack. | If guests are joining us who need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know exactly what’s in these kano biscuits. Around 33% of consumers would make this their top priority. |
| Opened packs | Choose a pack size to suit how often you plan to serve them, and check the storage instructions on the packaging. | I want the remaining kano biscuits to still be enjoyable after the first festive gathering. Storing the biscuits would be the first consideration for around 23% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Judging by the words ‘family size’ alone
According to the product pages of Albert Heijn, Jumbo, ALDI, PLUS and Aviateur, the packs reviewed contain between 230 g and 330 g. The ‘family size’ label alone doesn’t tell you how many portions will suit your Christmas plans.
Compare the net weight and, where stated, the number of portions with how many times you plan to serve them.
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Serving kano biscuits without checking the label
The varieties reviewed list different allergens. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be clearly stated on the label of pre-packed foods.
Check the pack you’re serving and keep it to hand in case guests ask about the ingredients.
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Opening all the packs at once
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, biscuits can become soft, stale or less flavoursome over time, among other things.
Open one pack first and follow the storage instructions on the packaging for the remaining kano biscuits. Albert Heijn recommends keeping its butter kano biscuits in a sealed tin after opening.
If you open too many packs at once, the leftover kano biscuits may lose the quality you want.
Brands to consider
The details below apply to the specific kano biscuits described, not necessarily to other products from the same brand.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists its butter kano biscuits in a 270 g pack, with six portions and 41% almond paste filling.
- The product information includes ingredients, nutritional values and storage instructions.
- The product lists egg, milk, cereals containing gluten, soya and almonds, among other ingredients. Check the label on the pack you buy.
Jumbo
Jumbo’s butter kano biscuits come in a 275 g pack with five portions and 38% almond paste filling.
- The stated number of portions can help you plan your biscuit tin.
- Check the label before serving: the product information lists almonds, egg, milk, soya and wheat, among other ingredients.
Sondey
Lidl describes Sondey Kano biscuits as butter biscuits filled with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.
- The stated pack size is useful when planning a larger biscuit tin.
- Lidl lists this as an in-store product. Check the packaging in store for ingredient and allergen information.
Heerlijck Banket
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Kano biscuits in a 330 g pack.
- The net weight can help you work out how many packs you’ll need for the occasions you have planned.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging before serving the kano biscuits to guests.
PLUS
PLUS lists its butter kano biscuits in a 275 g pack with 39% almond paste filling.
- The product information describes the ingredients and lists allergens.
- Check the label on the pack you choose when you buy it.
Aviateur
The Aviateur Kano biscuits listed by PLUS come in a 230 g pack with 46% almond paste filling.
- The stated percentage of almond paste makes it easier to compare the ingredients.
- The ingredients include vegetable oils. The product contains wheat, soya, milk and almonds, among other ingredients, and may contain egg.
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Frequently asked questions
Are kano biscuits automatically suitable for someone with a gluten or nut allergy?
No. The varieties reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS and Aviateur list wheat or gluten and almonds, among other ingredients. If you have an allergy, always check the label on the exact pack, even if you’ve bought a similar one before.
How should I store opened kano biscuits for the Christmas biscuit tin?
Store them according to the instructions on the packaging and seal the opened pack well. Albert Heijn recommends keeping its butter kano biscuits in a sealed tin. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that a biscuit that’s stale, soft or dried out is a sign that its quality has deteriorated.
Is Sondey a good option for a larger biscuit tin?
The Sondey Kano biscuits described by Lidl contain 325 g of butter biscuits with almond paste and are listed as an in-store product. Check the label in store, then consider whether the pack size suits how many times you plan to serve them.