If you want to serve a traditional kano
You’re looking for a filled biscuit with almond paste to serve with coffee. Product listings from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS give details about the filling and size of their kano biscuits.
Who might each option suit?
If you’re mainly after a chocolate coating
You care more about the chocolate than the shape and filling of a kano. Albert Heijn describes Verkade Lange Nekken as biscuits coated in milk chocolate; they’re a different type of product.
If you’re buying for several coffee drinkers
You want to know how many biscuits are in a pack and where you can buy them. For example, ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Kano’s in a 330 g pack as an in-store product.
What should you look for when choosing?
Before coffee with friends, decide whether almond paste filling or a chocolate coating is your priority. Then work out how many biscuits or portions you’ll need for your group.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional kano | Check that it’s a kano filled with almond paste, and compare the stated filling and pack weight. | I want to serve a filled kano with coffee, not just any biscuit. Around 40% of consumers prioritise a traditional kano. |
| Chocolate coating | Check whether the biscuit is actually coated in chocolate, and whether its shape and filling matter to you. | Chocolate on the outside matters more to me than almond paste filling. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Quantity for your group | Check the number of biscuits or portions, the weight, and whether you can buy the product in store or online. | If several friends are coming over, I want to know in advance whether one pack will be enough. This is the main concern for around 30% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a chocolate-coated biscuit for a kano
A chocolate coating tells you nothing about the biscuit’s shape or filling. Albert Heijn describes Verkade Lange Nekken as biscuits with puffed rice balls and milk chocolate, while the kano biscuits from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain almond paste.
Want both a kano and a chocolate coating? Check for both features in the product description before choosing an alternative.
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Trying to work out allergens from the product name
The kano biscuits described may contain ingredients such as wheat, milk, egg, soya and almond. The name or image alone won’t give you enough information.
If a guest has an allergy, ask them to check the latest label on the pack you’ve chosen before serving the biscuits.
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Assuming an online listing guarantees in-store availability
Jumbo marks its mini kano biscuits as no longer available through the relevant online listing. ALDI directs customers to its stores for its kano biscuits and notes that products may sell out.
Shortly before your coffee get-together, check whether the pack you want is available from your chosen shop or through your preferred ordering method.
Brands and product ranges to consider
AH
Albert Heijn lists a 270 g pack of AH Roomboter kano’s.
- The product description states that it contains 41% almond paste filling, with a 45 g portion size.
- Check the label on the pack you buy for ingredients, nutritional information and allergens.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists a 275 g butter kano as a large biscuit.
- The description states that it contains 38% almond paste filling and has five portions.
- Jumbo no longer lists the individual mini version as available online, so don’t assume you can order both sizes.
PLUS
PLUS lists its own 275 g butter kano, decorated with almonds.
- The product information states that it contains 39% almond paste filling.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you choose, even if you’ve read the online product information.
Aviateur
PLUS lists Aviateur Kano’s in a 230 g pack.
- The product description states that it contains 46% almond paste filling.
- The listed ingredients include vegetable oils, so don’t assume this is a butter kano unless you’ve checked the packaging.
Heerlijck Banket
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Kano’s as pastry biscuits shaped like canoes, in a 330 g pack.
- The stated pack weight is useful if you’re buying for several coffee drinkers.
- ALDI directs customers to its stores to buy these. Check the label there too if ingredients or allergens matter to your group.
Biscuits to try instead of kano biscuits
These Joybuy products are different types of biscuits or wafers for anyone considering a chocolate-coated alternative to serve with coffee. They aren’t kano biscuits filled with almond paste. Check the product description and label if the chocolate coating or ingredients are important to your choice.
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Nestle Kitkat Strawberry Short Cake, 9 pieces, 104,4 g
A wafer alternative for anyone who doesn’t necessarily want to serve a kano filled with almond paste alongside their coffee.
The pack states that it contains 9 pieces and weighs 104,4 g in total. Check the packaging for details of the chocolate coating and ingredients if they matter to your choice.
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Kahve Dunyasi Gofrik Pistachio Paste Milk Chocolate, 10 × 12,5 g
An alternative with pistachio and milk chocolate if a traditional kano isn’t your first choice.
The product name states that the pack contains 10 pieces of 12,5 g each. If anyone has an allergy, check the full ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
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KitKat Gold Wafer Chocolate Salted Caramel, 9 pieces
A wafer alternative for anyone who wants to offer a chocolate biscuit with coffee instead of a kano.
The product name states that the pack contains 9 pieces and has a salted caramel flavour. Check the packaging if the precise chocolate coating or ingredients matter to you.
Frequently asked questions
Which allergens should I check when serving kano biscuits to guests?
Check the latest label on the pack you’ve chosen, including warnings about possible traces. The product information for the kano biscuits described includes ingredients such as wheat, milk, egg, soya and almond; ingredients vary from product to product.
How should I store kano biscuits until coffee time?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS advise storing their kano biscuits in a cool, dry place; Albert Heijn recommends putting them in an airtight tin after opening.