If you’re putting snacks out for a group
You want enough sweet biscuits for game night, so you’re checking the pack weight and stated servings. Albert Heijn lists six 45 g servings for its kano biscuits; Jumbo lists five servings per pack.
Who is this choice relevant to?
If you need to take guests’ allergies into account
If several people will be sharing the snacks, you’ll want to know what ingredients and allergens are listed on the pack before serving. The kano biscuits described here include wheat, egg, milk, soya and almond, among other ingredients; the information varies by product.
If you’re really looking for chocolate
A kano is a biscuit with almond paste, not a box of chocolates. If you want a snack where chocolate takes centre stage, decide which type of chocolate product you’re after before comparing packs.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to serve almond paste biscuits or chocolate. If you choose kano biscuits, let your guests’ needs guide which pack and label you check.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Quantity and servings | Compare the net weight and, if listed, the number of servings or pieces. Albert Heijn lists 270 g and six 45 g servings; Jumbo lists 275 g and five servings. | If I’m putting something out for several players, the quantity needs to suit the group. For around 30% of consumers, being able to share is the top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check both the ingredients list and any warnings about traces on the pack you buy. Look for the allergens relevant to your guests. | If a guest has an allergy, I want to check the relevant allergens on the label before serving. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Availability | Check whether you can buy the pack you want at the shop you plan to visit. Lidl lists Sondey Kano biscuits, 325 g, as an in-store product. | If I’m picking up snacks with the rest of my shopping, I want to know where to go in advance. This is the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking kano biscuits for a box of chocolates
The kano biscuits described here are butter biscuits with almond paste. They won’t meet your needs if you want to serve or give chocolate as a gift.
First decide which type of product you mean: kano biscuits with almond paste or a chocolate product. Then compare packs within that category.
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Assuming every kano biscuit has the same allergen information
Allergens and warnings about possible traces can vary between varieties. If someone has a relevant allergy, information from another brand or pack is no substitute for checking the product’s own label.
Read the label on the exact pack you’re serving. If you’re unsure whether it’s suitable for a guest with an allergy, don’t serve it to them.
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Relying solely on the online product description
Albert Heijn says that product information can change. An earlier online description may therefore not match the pack you receive.
Use the product page to help you choose, then check the ingredients, allergens, storage instructions and best-before date on the pack again when you buy it or it’s delivered.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
AH Butter Kano biscuits come in a 270 g pack. Albert Heijn lists a serving size of 45 g and six servings per pack.
- Serving information makes it easier to plan quantities for a group.
- The listed ingredients include egg, milk, cereals containing gluten, soya and almond, among others. Check the label on the pack you buy.
Jumbo
Jumbo Butter Kano biscuits come in a 275 g pack; Jumbo describes them as containing 38% almond paste.
- Jumbo lists five servings per pack.
- The variety described contains cereals containing gluten, milk, soya, egg and almond, among other ingredients. Check the current allergen information.
PLUS
PLUS Butter Kano biscuits are listed as a 275 g pack with 39% almond paste filling and an almond decoration.
- The product description makes clear what type of filling and decoration this variety has.
- According to the product information, this variety contains wheat, egg, soya, milk and almond, among other ingredients. Also look out for warnings about other allergens.
Lidl / Sondey
Lidl describes Sondey Kano biscuits as butter biscuits filled with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.
- The stated weight gives you a starting point for planning the total quantity.
- Lidl lists these as an in-store product; check the pack in store for ingredients, allergens and serving information.
ALDI / Heerlijck Banket
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Kano biscuits as bakery biscuits shaped like canoes, in a 330 g pack.
- The stated pack weight is useful when planning quantities for the snack table.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack before serving.
Verkade
Verkade Tops Milk Chocolate are biscuits with a cream filling and a milk chocolate topping. They’re an option if you’re looking for chocolate biscuits, not kano biscuits.
- A different type of product for anyone who wants chocolate instead of almond paste.
- According to the product information, this variety contains wheat, milk, egg and soya, among other ingredients, and may contain hazelnuts, pistachios and sesame.
Chocolate snacks on Joybuy
These products suit anyone looking for a chocolate or chocolate-flavoured snack for game night. They aren’t kano biscuits with almond paste, so choose them only if this is the different type of product you’re after.
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Lu Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits, 150 g
For anyone who wants to serve chocolate biscuits instead of kano biscuits.
The product name lists a 150 g pack. If allergens are relevant to your guests, check the label before serving.
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KitKat Gold Wafer Chocolate Salted Caramel Flavor, 9 pieces
For anyone who wants to serve a chocolate wafer with salted caramel flavour instead of a biscuit with almond paste.
The product name lists nine pieces. Check the pack for allergens before serving them to guests.
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Nestle Kitkat Strawberry Short Cake, 9 pieces, 104,4 g
For anyone looking for a strawberry-flavoured snack instead of kano biscuits.
The product name lists nine pieces and a total weight of 104,4 g. Check the pack to see which ingredients and allergens apply to this variety.
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Glico Pocky Cookie Bar Chocolate Flavor, 47 g IN
For anyone who wants a chocolate-flavoured snack instead of kano biscuits.
The product name lists 47 g; consider whether that quantity is right for the number of people sharing. Also check the current label for allergens.
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Lu Lulu Bear Chocolate, 150 g
For anyone considering a chocolate option instead of kano biscuits with almond paste.
The product name lists 150 g. This product is described as a small cake; check the label for the ingredients and allergens in the pack you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Are kano biscuits a box of chocolates?
No, the kano biscuits described here are butter biscuits with almond paste. If chocolate is what you really want for game night, look for a chocolate product or chocolate biscuit instead of kano biscuits.
Which allergens should I check if guests are sharing kano biscuits?
Check the label on the pack you buy for the allergens relevant to your guests. The varieties described from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS include wheat, egg, milk, soya and almond, among other ingredients; warnings about possible traces may vary. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, the relevant allergens must be clearly listed in the ingredients list of pre-packed foods.
How should I store kano biscuits after game night?
Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the pack of kano biscuits you buy. Albert Heijn recommends storing its variety in a sealed tin after opening; Jumbo advises keeping its variety in a cool, dry, dark place.