Who are kano biscuits suitable for?

If you want to bake biscuits yourself

If you’re looking for dough or a baking mix, the ready-made kano biscuits described by Jumbo and ALDI aren’t what you need to get started. Look for ingredients or a mix that suits the recipe you want to make.

If you want to fill the biscuit tin

For coffee or when guests come round, you can choose biscuits that are ready to eat. Compare pack weights and the number of portions, if the retailer provides this information, as Jumbo and Albert Heijn do for their varieties.

If you need to check ingredients and allergens

If you have an allergy or intolerance, the variety you choose matters. Read the current ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging, even if you’ve already checked the product details online.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want biscuits to serve or ingredients to bake with. If kano biscuits suit your plans, consider how many you need and check the ingredients for the specific pack.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Baking or serving Check whether the description is for a ready-made biscuit or instead lists ingredients or a baking mix. If I want to make dough myself, ready-made kano biscuits aren’t enough. This baking need comes first for around 42% of consumers.
Quantity Compare the pack weight and the number of biscuits or portions, where stated; portion sizes can vary. If I’m filling the biscuit tin, I want to know how many biscuits I’m bringing home. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this need to stock up.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the variety you choose, including any warnings about traces. If certain ingredients aren’t suitable for me, I want to be able to check the packaging before choosing a variety. This check is the top priority for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking kano biscuits for a baking product

    The kano biscuits described by Jumbo, Albert Heijn, PLUS and ALDI are ready-made filled biscuits. They don’t give you the dough or baking mix you need to make biscuits yourself.

    Before buying, decide whether you want biscuits to serve or ingredients to bake with. If it’s the latter, look for the ingredients or mix for your recipe.

  • Assuming every variety has the same allergens

    Product information from Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS lists several allergens, but those details apply to their specific varieties.

    Always check the current label on the pack you choose, including information about possible traces.

  • Assuming an old product page means it’s still available

    Albert Heijn lists AH BASIC Kano's as discontinued. This doesn’t tell you whether other AH varieties are available.

    Check the current product page or the shelf for the specific kano biscuits you want to buy.

Brands compared

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket Kano biscuits as ready-made pastries in a 330 g pack.

  • The stated pack weight is useful if you’re looking to stock up on biscuits.
  • Check the pack for the number of biscuits and the ingredients and allergens listed.

PLUS

PLUS describes its 275 g Roomboter kano's as biscuits decorated with almonds and filled with almond paste.

  • The product information states that this variety contains 39% almond paste and lists its ingredients and allergens.
  • According to PLUS, the variety contains wheat, egg, soya, milk and almonds, among other ingredients. Check the pack for the full allergen information too.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists its 270 g Roomboter kano's as a filled biscuit variety.

  • The product information lists six portions, 41% almond paste and 12% concentrated butter.
  • The online allergen information lists egg, milk, gluten, soya and almonds, among other allergens. Check the label for this variety when you buy it.

Jumbo

Jumbo describes its 275 g Kano's met Roomboter as butter biscuits filled with almond paste.

  • Jumbo lists five portions and 38% almond paste for this variety.
  • The product information lists almonds, egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat as allergens, among others. Check the information about possible traces too.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use kano biscuits to bake biscuits myself?

Not as a substitute for dough, a baking mix or basic ingredients: the kano biscuits described by Jumbo, Albert Heijn, PLUS and ALDI are ready-made filled biscuits. They’re ideal for the biscuit tin if you want something ready to serve.

Which of these packs contains the most?

Of the varieties discussed here, ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Kano biscuits at 330 g. Albert Heijn lists 270 g, while Jumbo and PLUS each list 275 g for the varieties mentioned.

Where can I check the allergens in kano biscuits?

Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack of the variety you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens in prepacked foods must be clearly stated on the label. Look out for any warnings about traces too.

How should I store an opened pack of kano biscuits?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose. For its Roomboter kano's, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dry place and using a sealed tin after opening. Instructions may differ for other varieties.