A party host who wants guests to help themselves
You want to put out treats that guests can help themselves to. With kano biscuits, the difference between a pack containing several biscuits and individually wrapped portions is key.
Who is this relevant to?
A host with guests who have allergies
You want to know which ingredients and allergens are in the exact pack you’re serving. Check the current label and any warnings about possible cross-contamination before putting out the treats.
A host serving biscuits on a platter
You want to share traditional kano biscuits without needing each one to have its own wrapper. In that case, the number of biscuits, portion size and storage instructions are more useful points to compare.
What should you look for when choosing?
Individually wrapped biscuits
Choose these if: guests need to be able to pick up a sealed portion for themselves, or you want to prepare portions in advance.
Bear in mind: an individually wrapped biscuit isn’t automatically a kano biscuit; also check how many portions to hand out are in the pack.
Standard pack of kano biscuits
Choose these if: you’ll portion out the biscuits yourself or serve them on a platter, and individual wrappers aren’t essential.
Bear in mind: the quantities listed by AH BASIC and Jumbo don’t confirm how the biscuits are packaged inside the pack.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sealed portions to hand out | Look for an explicit statement that the portions are individually wrapped, or check the wrappers shown on the pack. | If guests are taking something with them, I want every portion ready to go in a sealed wrapper. Around 46% of consumers prefer this way of handing out treats. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the label on the exact product, including any warnings about possible cross-contamination. | When guests have allergies, I want to assess what I’m serving in advance. Ingredients and allergens are a priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Pack contents and portion size | Compare the number of biscuits or portions, and remember that one portion doesn’t always mean one biscuit. | I want to put out enough suitable portions for the group. Pack contents are the first consideration for around 18% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a multipack for individually wrapped portions
Six biscuits in a pack or five listed portions tell you nothing about whether each biscuit has its own wrapper. For self-service, you may still need to portion out the biscuits yourself.
Before buying, check whether the pack explicitly says the biscuits are individually wrapped or shows the inner wrappers.
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Going by the name ‘kano’ alone
Allergens vary from product to product. For its butter kano biscuits, Jumbo lists almonds, egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat, among others.
Read the current label for the variant you choose, and keep the product information handy for guests who want to check the allergens.
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Treating an old product listing as a current option
The listings for AH BASIC Kano’s, Jumbo Roomboter Mini Kano’s and Aviateur Gevulde Kano’s stated that these products were no longer part of the relevant online range.
Check which variant you can actually buy just before you shop, especially if you’re counting on a particular size.
Brands to consider
AH BASIC
Albert Heijn listed AH BASIC Kano’s as a pack of six biscuits, weighing 280 g in total, with almond paste filling.
- The number of biscuits is listed, which helps when planning a platter.
- The listing showed the product as discontinued, and the biscuit count doesn’t confirm that they’re individually wrapped.
Jumbo
Jumbo Kano’s met Roomboter is listed as a 275 g pack containing five portions.
- The portion information gives you a starting point for planning how to serve them.
- Five portions doesn’t necessarily mean five individually wrapped biscuits.
Aviateur
Jumbo listed Aviateur Gevulde Kano’s as seven biscuits weighing 325 g in total.
- The number of biscuits is given, making the pack contents clear.
- The product was no longer listed in the online range, and the listing doesn’t confirm that each kano biscuit has its own wrapper.
Sondey
Lidl lists Sondey Kano’s as butter biscuits filled with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.
- The product type and pack weight are listed.
- Lidl describes this as a store item; check the ingredients and whether each biscuit is individually wrapped on the pack.
Biscuits for individual portions
These biscuits are alternatives for a party table where individual portions are wanted; they aren’t kano biscuits. For each product, check the difference between a separate pack and an individually wrapped biscuit.
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Ulker Halley Mini Biscuit, 3 × 77 g
An alternative to consider if you’d like to hand out small biscuits instead of kano biscuits. Check the packaging to see how many individual portions the three 77 g packs provide, and read the current allergen label.
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LU Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits, 150 g
A biscuit alternative if you want to prepare portions in advance. The pack weighs 150 g; check the number of individual portions and the allergens on the packaging before planning for your guests.
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Hellema Smoeltjes Speculaas Cookies, 8 stuks, 200 g
Speculaas biscuits for anyone who wants to serve something other than kano biscuits. The product name lists eight biscuits and 200 g; check how they’re packaged if every guest needs to be able to pick up a sealed portion.
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Oreo Raspberry & Blueberry Flavor Sandwich Cookies, 97 g, two individual packs
A choice for anyone who can use two separate packs as portions to hand out instead of kano biscuits. The product name lists 97 g in total and two individual packs; it doesn’t mean that every biscuit inside a pack is individually wrapped.
Frequently asked questions
Are standard AH or Jumbo kano biscuits individually wrapped?
You can’t tell from the listed pack contents. Albert Heijn lists six biscuits for AH BASIC Kano’s, while Jumbo lists five portions for its butter kano biscuits. Check the physical packaging if you want to hand out each kano in its own wrapper.
How should I store kano biscuits until the Halloween party?
Follow the storage advice on the pack you buy. Albert Heijn and Jumbo recommend keeping the standard kano biscuits mentioned in a cool, dry, dark place; Albert Heijn advises storing them in a sealed tin once opened.
Which allergens should I check in kano biscuits?
Read the full allergen information for the variant you choose, not just the product name. The kano biscuits mentioned list wheat or gluten, milk, soya, almonds or other nuts, and, in some variants, egg. Also check for any warnings about possible cross-contamination.
Are mini kano biscuits automatically suitable as sealed portions to hand out?
No. A smaller size doesn’t mean that each biscuit has its own wrapper. Check the inner packaging of the variant you want to buy; Jumbo Roomboter Mini Kano’s was also no longer listed in the online range.