When choosing Kano biscuits for conference catering, don’t go by the ‘family pack’ label. Check how many biscuits or portions you need for each coffee break. Albert Heijn lists six portions for AH Butter Kano biscuits, while Jumbo lists five portions for its butter Kano biscuits. A higher pack weight on its own doesn’t tell you how many individual biscuits you can serve. Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack you choose before offering the biscuits to guests.
If you want to set out a specific number of biscuits for each coffee break, a stated biscuit count or number of portions is more useful than the pack weight alone. Albert Heijn lists six biscuits for AH BASIC, while Jumbo lists five portions for its butter Kano biscuits. Check that the pack you choose is available; Albert Heijn marks AH BASIC as discontinued.
Whether you’re serving wrapped or unwrapped biscuits, you need to be able to check the ingredients and allergens in the product you’ve chosen. Check the label on the pack you receive and keep the information available for guests who ask.
A heavier pack can be a useful starting point when planning a coffee table. Lidl lists Sondey Kano biscuits at 325 g and says this pack is available in store only. Check the pack for the number of biscuits and the listed allergens.
First decide how many biscuits you want to serve. Then compare the portion information, ingredients and availability of the packs that meet your needs.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Number of biscuits | Check the current label for the number of biscuits or stated portions in each pack; don’t use the weight in grams as a substitute for a biscuit count. | I want to set out enough individual biscuits for each coffee break without guessing from the pack weight. That’s why around 36% of consumers prioritise the number of biscuits to serve. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients, listed allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the pack you receive. | When guests ask about ingredients, I want to be able to tell them what’s in the Kano biscuits I’ve chosen. For around 29% of consumers, allergen information comes first. |
| Ingredients and composition | Compare the product description, whether it’s made with butter, and the filling and decoration of the specific variety. | For coffee breaks, I want to choose a biscuit whose ingredients and appearance suit what I’m planning to serve. This is the top consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Pack size | Compare net weight and availability; Lidl lists Sondey Kano biscuits at 325 g as available in store only. | If I need to bring several packs, I want to know which size I can actually buy. Around 14% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
A 325 g pack doesn’t tell you how many individual biscuits you can serve. Albert Heijn lists six biscuits for AH BASIC, while Jumbo lists five portions for its butter Kano biscuits. These figures aren’t the same as a standard biscuit count across all brands.
Plan using the stated number of biscuits or portions for the variety you’ve chosen. If no count is given, check the physical pack before finalising the quantities for your coffee break.
The varieties covered from Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS and Aviateur list different allergens, and some may also contain traces of other ingredients. Similar product names don’t mean the allergen information is the same.
Ask in advance what information your guests need, check the label on each variety you choose, and have a suitable alternative available for guests with different requirements.
Ingredients and allergen information can change when a product is reformulated. An online product page you checked previously isn’t enough to give guests accurate information about the biscuits you’ve received.
Compare the pack you receive with your allergen information and update your records before serving if anything is different.
Albert Heijn lists AH BASIC Kano biscuits at 280 g, with six biscuits, and AH Butter Kano biscuits at 270 g, with six portions.
Jumbo lists butter Kano biscuits at 275 g, with five portions per pack and 38% almond paste.
PLUS lists butter Kano biscuits at 275 g, decorated with almonds and filled with 39% almond paste.
Aviateur Kano biscuits are sold by PLUS in a 230 g pack; the product description states that they contain 46% almond paste.
Lidl lists Sondey Kano biscuits in a 325 g pack and states that the product is available in store only.
Divide the number of biscuits you want to serve by the stated number of biscuits or portions per pack, then round up to the next whole pack. Albert Heijn lists six biscuits for AH BASIC and six portions for AH Butter; Jumbo lists five portions for its butter Kano biscuits. Check which variety is available and whether the stated portion matches what you want to serve.
As a hospitality or catering business, you must be able to inform guests about the allergens present, according to Koninklijke Horeca Nederland. Your Europe says that EU rules for prepacked foods cover, among other things, the declaration of allergens. Keep the current packaging or the relevant product information with your serving plan.
Don’t assume they meet these requirements based on the name Kano biscuits: the varieties covered from Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS and Aviateur list different combinations of cereals containing gluten, milk and nuts. Check the current label for each variety, including warnings about the possible presence of allergens, before describing it as suitable for a particular diet.
Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the pack you receive. Keep the label available while you’re serving the biscuits so you can check the relevant ingredients and allergen information.
No. Don’t assume a fixed number of biscuits based on that label. The packs covered come in different weights, and only some varieties list a number of biscuits or portions. Base your plans on the information for the specific pack you buy.
