Families who keep their biscuit tin well stocked
If your household regularly shares kano biscuits, pack size is a practical place to start. The packs listed range from 230 g for Aviateur to 330 g for Heerlijck Banket.
Who is the pack for?
Shoppers who care about the biscuit and almond paste
If you’re looking for a particular butter biscuit or almond paste filling, compare the product descriptions. Albert Heijn lists 41% pastry almond paste in its AH Butter Kano Biscuits; Jumbo lists 38% almond paste in its Jumbo Butter Kano Biscuits.
Households checking for allergens
For these households, the ingredients list on the specific pack matters more than the general name “kano biscuits”. The varieties described contain ingredients such as wheat, milk, egg, soya and almonds, or carry warnings about possible traces.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide how many kano biscuits you want to keep at home and get through. Then compare the type of biscuit and filling, and check the ingredients and storage advice on the pack.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size | Compare the weight in grams and, if stated, the number of servings. | If I top up the biscuit tin regularly, I want enough at home without buying more than we can get through. Getting the right quantity comes first for around 25% of consumers. |
| Type of biscuit and filling | Read the product description for details of the butter, type of filling and any stated almond paste percentage. | If I’m looking for a particular butter biscuit or almond paste filling, that description determines which pack I consider. Around 25% of consumers put this choice first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current ingredients list, highlighted allergens and any warnings about possible traces. | If I have a food allergy, I want to be able to check the exact pack before eating the kano biscuits. This is the most important consideration for around 31% of consumers. |
| Storage after opening | Read the storage advice and best-before date; check whether the biscuits should be kept in a sealed tin. | If we only have a kano biscuit now and then, I want to be able to store the rest as directed on the label and get through them in time. This is the main consideration for around 19% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Automatically choosing the largest pack
A 330 g pack isn’t automatically a better fit for a family than a smaller one if your household only eats kano biscuits occasionally.
Choose an amount you can get through, and follow the storage advice on the pack once it’s open.
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Assuming all kano biscuits are the same
The type of biscuit, filling and allergens vary between products. A familiar product name or a previous purchase is no substitute for checking the current label.
Every time you buy them, check the ingredients and any warnings about possible traces on the specific pack.
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Assuming a ready-to-eat kano biscuit is a standard baking ingredient
The products described are biscuits filled with almond paste. Their product descriptions don’t give instructions for using them in cake or tart batter.
If you want to use kano biscuits in a tart, choose a recipe that explains how to do so, and check the ingredients and allergens too.
Brands and product ranges compared
Albert Heijn
AH Butter Kano Biscuits come in a 270 g pack. Albert Heijn describes them as butter biscuits with 41% pastry almond paste and lists six servings.
- The product information covers ingredients, allergens and storage.
- Check the current pack before buying too: Albert Heijn notes that product information may change.
Jumbo
Jumbo Butter Kano Biscuits come in a 275 g pack; Jumbo describes them as butter biscuits with 38% almond paste.
- Jumbo recommends storing them in a cool, dry, dark place.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack before choosing this variety.
PLUS
PLUS sells 275 g packs of Butter Kano Biscuits and also offers 230 g packs of Aviateur Kano Biscuits. This lets you compare two different product descriptions.
- For Aviateur, PLUS lists biscuits with a 46% almond paste filling.
- Check the ingredients and allergens for the variety you choose on each pack.
Heerlijck Banket
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Kano Biscuits in a 330 g pack, an option if you’re looking for a larger quantity to fill your biscuit tin.
- The 330 g weight makes it easy to compare pack sizes.
- Check the current label in store and make sure this quantity suits your household.
Sondey
Lidl describes its 325 g Sondey Kano Biscuits as butter biscuits filled with almond paste and notes that they’re only available in store.
- The 325 g pack is a useful comparison for households looking to buy more kano biscuits at a time.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack in store.
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Frequently asked questions
Which allergens should I check in kano biscuits?
Check the ingredients and allergens on the specific pack you’re buying. The varieties described list ingredients such as wheat or other cereals containing gluten, milk, egg, soya and almonds. Some also carry warnings about possible traces; the allergens vary by product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains how allergens are highlighted on labels.
How should I store an opened pack of kano biscuits?
Follow the storage advice on the pack of kano biscuits you’ve bought. Albert Heijn recommends storing AH Butter Kano Biscuits in a cool, dry place and keeping them in a sealed tin after opening; Jumbo recommends storing its Butter Kano Biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place.