For a Halloween party, choose a pack size that suits the number of guests. For example, Jumbo lists five 55 g servings in its 275 g pack of kano biscuits. If you want to hand them out individually or pack them in lunchboxes, check whether the biscuits are individually wrapped; a stated number of servings doesn’t confirm this. When handing them out, also check the allergen label on the pack you’ve bought.
If you’re putting kano biscuits out on a party table or preparing plates in advance, the serving information can help you work out how many you need. Jumbo lists five 55 g servings in its 275 g pack; compare this with your guest list and the other food you’ll be serving.
When handing them out to a mixed group, it’s important to check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve bought. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses the importance of clear allergen labelling on food.
First, decide how many portions you want to serve and whether the kano biscuits will be put out on a table or need to be packed individually. Then check the label on the pack you’re buying.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity for your guests | Compare the pack weight and, if stated, the number of biscuits or servings with your guest list. | If I’m putting kano biscuits out on the party table, I want to have enough to serve without having lots left over. Getting the quantity right is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Handing them out or taking them along | Check whether each kano biscuit is individually wrapped and how many the pack contains; a serving size doesn’t prove that they’re individually wrapped. | For a lunchbox or individual treat, I want to know whether I can hand the kano biscuits out separately straight from the pack. Being able to hand them out individually is the main concern for around 30% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve bought, including any warning about possible traces. | If my guests have different allergies, I want to check what the biscuits contain before handing them out. Checking the label is the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
A statement that a pack contains five servings, as with Jumbo’s pack, doesn’t mean each biscuit has its own wrapper. This matters if you want to put them in lunchboxes or hand them out individually.
Before buying, check that the inner packaging clearly shows the kano biscuits are individually wrapped.
Otherwise, you may need to set aside time to divide them into portions and use separate tubs or bags.
Jumbo and PLUS list ingredients including wheat, milk, soya, egg and almond for their kano biscuits. PLUS also warns that other cereals and nuts may be present.
Ask which allergens are relevant to your guests, read the label on the pack you’ve bought and keep it to hand while serving.
Albert Heijn warns that product ingredients, nutritional information and allergen information can change. So a product page you viewed earlier is no substitute for checking the label on the pack you’re handing out.
Check the physical packaging again before serving the kano biscuits.
Jumbo Butter Kano Biscuits come in a 275 g pack. Jumbo lists five 55 g servings.
Albert Heijn lists AH Butter Kano Biscuits in a 270 g pack.
PLUS lists Butter Kano Biscuits Per Tray, 275 g, and Aviateur Kano Biscuits Per Wrapper, 230 g.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Kano Biscuits in a 330 g pack.
Lidl lists Sondey Kano Biscuits as butter biscuits filled with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.
Choose a quantity to suit your guest list, the portion size you want and the other food you’ll be serving. Jumbo lists five 55 g servings in its 275 g pack; for other packs, the stated number of biscuits or servings is a more useful guide than weight alone.
Check the allergen information on the exact pack you’re going to serve. Jumbo and PLUS list ingredients including wheat, milk, soya, egg and almond for their kano biscuits; also look for any warnings about possible traces of other allergens.
Use it to help you prepare, but check the pack you’ve bought before handing the biscuits out. Albert Heijn says that ingredient, nutritional and allergen information can change.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought. Albert Heijn and Jumbo recommend keeping their kano biscuits in a cool, dry and dark place; Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a sealed tin after opening.
