Choose kano biscuits if you want to serve almond-paste-filled biscuits during a coffee break; choose a box of chocolates if you specifically want a chocolate gift. The kano biscuits described here are filled with almond paste, not boxes of chocolates. If you’re choosing kano biscuits, pay particular attention to the number of servings, how they’re packaged and the allergens listed on the current label.
You’ll want to know how many people one pack will serve. Albert Heijn lists six servings in its 270 g butter kano biscuits; Jumbo lists five servings in its 275 g kano biscuits. Check whether the stated serving size works for your group.
If you need several packs, it helps to compare the pack weight and stated number of servings or biscuits with the number of people attending. The product ranges described here come in different pack sizes.
If someone needs to avoid certain ingredients, the name ‘kano biscuits’ isn’t enough to help you choose. For the varieties described here, Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list ingredients including cereals containing gluten, milk, egg, soya and almonds or other nuts. Check the label on the specific pack before serving.
First decide whether you’re looking for filled biscuits to enjoy with coffee or a chocolate gift. If you choose kano biscuits, the serving size, pack format and label will help you find the right option for your coffee break.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Serving one per person | Check the stated number of servings or biscuits and whether they’re individually wrapped. | If I want to give everyone one biscuit, I need to be able to hand them out without splitting portions on the spot. Around 31% of consumers put ease of serving first. |
| Enough for the group | Compare the pack weight and stated servings with the number of people you’re catering for. | For a larger coffee break, my main priority is having enough biscuits and knowing how many packs I’ll need. Around 31% of consumers prioritise the overall quantity. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label for both the ingredients and any allergen or possible trace warnings. | If someone needs to avoid an ingredient, I don’t want to rely on the product name or a pack I bought previously. This is the main concern for around 23% of consumers. |
| Serving size and nutritional information | Compare the nutritional values per 100 g with the stated serving size, without judging the whole product on the basis of one value. | If I’m serving a sweet treat, I want to see how the nutritional information relates to the portion I’m putting out. This matters most to around 15% of consumers. |
The kano biscuits described here are filled biscuits made with almond paste. Their pack weight and serving size won’t tell you what’s inside a box of chocolates.
First decide whether you want something to serve with coffee or chocolate to give as a gift. Then compare products within the category you’ve chosen.
Similar pack weights don’t necessarily mean the same number of servings: Albert Heijn lists six servings in 270 g, while Jumbo lists five servings in 275 g.
Check the number of servings or biscuits and compare it with the number of people attending.
Each of the varieties described has its own ingredients and allergen information. Possible traces may also matter to the person who’ll be eating the biscuit.
Read the label on each pack before serving and, if necessary, choose another treat that’s suitable for the person concerned.
A product listing doesn’t automatically tell you whether a particular pack format is available in your local shop. For example, Lidl lists its Sondey kano biscuits as an in-store product.
Check availability before planning your coffee break around one specific variety.
Albert Heijn describes its 270 g butter kano biscuits as six 45 g servings, with almond paste filling.
Jumbo lists five 55 g servings in its 275 g butter kano biscuits, with an almond paste filling.
PLUS describes its 275 g butter kano biscuits as biscuits with almond paste and an almond topping; the product listing shows Nutri-Score E.
The Aviateur kano biscuits listed by PLUS come as five individually wrapped biscuits, weighing 230 g in total.
ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket kano biscuits as almond-paste pastries in a 330 g pack.
Lidl lists Sondey kano biscuits as butter biscuits with almond paste in a 325 g pack, available in store.
No. The kano biscuits described here are filled biscuits made with almond paste, not an assortment of chocolates. If you’re looking for a chocolate gift, consider a box of chocolates as a separate product category rather than assuming the features of kano biscuits tell you what you’ll get.
Use the number of servings or biscuits on the pack you choose as a starting point. Albert Heijn lists six 45 g servings in its 270 g pack; Jumbo lists five 55 g servings in its 275 g pack. Compare this with the number of people you want to serve.
Yes. Check the ingredients and allergens on the current pack, even if you know the brand. The composition of the specific product and any warnings about possible traces matter when someone needs to avoid certain ingredients.
Nutritional values per 100 g let you compare products on the same weight basis, while the stated serving size shows the quantity those values relate to. Don’t draw general conclusions about a product’s healthiness or someone’s diet from a single figure or a Nutri-Score.
Follow the storage instructions for the product you choose. Albert Heijn advises storing its butter kano biscuits in a cool, dry place and keeping them in a sealed tin after opening; Jumbo and PLUS also recommend storing the varieties described in a cool, dry place.
