If you're planning coffee for a group, start by checking the stated number of portions and the pack weight: Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions in its 270 g pack, while Jumbo lists five 55 g portions in its 275 g pack. PLUS also sells a 275 g pack of butter kano biscuits, but don't assume it contains the same number of portions. If any guests have food allergies, always check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’re serving.
If you want to work out how much to put out for a set group in advance, the portion information on the pack is a useful guide. Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions; Jumbo lists five 55 g portions. Also allow for guests who may have more than one kano biscuit.
If you're serving anyone with a food allergy, read the label on the pack you've bought before serving, including any warnings about cross-contamination. Don't rely solely on the product name or product information you viewed earlier.
The portion information helps you plan for one coffee break, while the pack weight is more useful if you want to put biscuits in the tin for several occasions. If any guests have food allergies, checking the current label should come before either of these considerations.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions | Check the stated number of portions and the weight per portion on the exact pack. | When I'm serving a set group, I want to know whether one pack will be enough if not everyone stops at one kano biscuit. Around 34% of consumers prioritise portion planning. |
| Pack weight | Compare the number of grams stated on each pack; don't assume similar-looking packs contain the same amount. | If the biscuit tin will be brought out again for another coffee break, the amount in the pack is what matters most to me. For around 33% of consumers, the total quantity is the main consideration. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and any cross-contamination warnings on the pack you've bought. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check whether this pack is suitable before serving. Ingredients and allergens are the top concern for around 33% of consumers. |
Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions in its 270 g pack; Jumbo lists five 55 g portions in its 275 g pack. So, similar pack weights don't necessarily mean the portions are divided in the same way.
Use the information on the pack you choose as your guide, and allow for guests who may have more than one kano biscuit.
The butter kano biscuits described here list ingredients including wheat, milk, egg, soya and almond. Ingredients can change, and warnings about possible cross-contamination are also important.
Read the label on the pack you’re actually serving. If it isn’t suitable for a guest, choose a suitable alternative for them.
AH butter kano biscuits come in a 270 g pack, with Albert Heijn listing six 45 g portions.
Jumbo butter kano biscuits come in a 275 g pack, with five stated portions of 55 g.
PLUS butter kano biscuits come in a 275 g pack and are made with almond paste and decorated with almonds.
Use the portion information on the pack you choose as your guide, rather than looking at the pack weight alone. Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions in its 270 g pack; Jumbo lists five 55 g portions in its 275 g pack. Buy extra if you think guests will have more than one kano biscuit.
Check the current label on the exact pack and the ingredients the guest needs to avoid. The butter kano biscuits described here list ingredients including wheat, milk, egg, soya and almond; also read any warnings about cross-contamination.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought. Albert Heijn recommends storing AH BASIC Kano biscuits in a sealed tin once opened; check whether the instructions are the same on the pack you choose.
Look at the ingredients list on the label. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens that must be declared need to be clearly stated there. Also check the pack itself for any warnings about possible cross-contamination.
