Kano fans who also fancy chocolate
You want to keep the kano shape and almond paste filling, but also serve something chocolatey. Putting a classic kano alongside a separate chocolate-coated biscuit lets you enjoy both.
Who is this choice for?
Anyone sharing snacks during the match
You’re buying for several people and want to know how many are in a pack and how many portions you can divide it into. Compare the pack sizes and portion information for the products you’re considering.
Anyone checking ingredients and allergens first
If someone eating with you needs to avoid certain ingredients, check the label before deciding between a kano and a chocolate alternative. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information for prepacked products is shown on the label.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether almond paste and the kano shape matter more to you than a chocolate coating. Then look for a pack that suits your group and check the ingredients of each product individually.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Kano or chocolate | Read the product description: is it a kano with almond paste or a separate chocolate-coated biscuit? | I mainly want to eat a kano with almond paste during the match and would rather have chocolate as a separate snack. Around 43% of consumers put the kano experience first. |
| Pack size and portions | Compare the pack weight and, where stated, the number of pieces or portions. | If I’m putting snacks out for several people, I want them to be easy to share. For around 29% of consumers, sharing is the main priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the latest label for both the ingredients and any warnings about possible traces. | I need to check first which ingredients everyone in my group can eat. Checking ingredients comes first for around 28% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a kano with almond paste is also covered in chocolate
The kano biscuits described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain almond paste, but aren’t described as chocolate-coated. A chocolate-coated biscuit, such as LU Mikado at Jumbo, is a different type of product.
Check the description to see whether it has a coating. If you want both flavours on the table, choose a kano and a chocolate-coated product separately.
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Overlooking a warning about possible traces
If you have an allergy, a warning about possible traces may be just as important as the ingredients list. Allergens vary from product to product.
Before sharing or eating, check the latest label on every pack, even if you’ve bought the product before.
Brands to help you choose
These brands can help you distinguish classic kano biscuits from chocolate alternatives. A brand name alone doesn’t tell you whether a particular product is chocolate-coated.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn describes its own-brand 270 g butter kano as containing 41% almond pastry filling.
- The product information includes ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
- This butter kano isn’t described as chocolate-coated.
Jumbo
Jumbo describes its own-brand 275 g kano biscuits as made with butter and containing 38% almond pastry filling. Its range also includes LU Mikado, a separate biscuit covered in milk chocolate.
- The pack weight and five portions are listed for the kano biscuits.
- The kano mentioned isn’t chocolate-coated, and LU Mikado isn’t a kano.
PLUS
PLUS describes its own-brand butter kano biscuits as filled with almond paste and also lists Aviateur Kano’s as a separate branded product.
- The product information for PLUS kano biscuits includes ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
- The PLUS kano biscuits mentioned aren’t described as chocolate-coated.
Aviateur
The Aviateur Kano’s listed by PLUS are 230 g biscuits with a 46% almond pastry filling.
- The stated percentage of almond pastry filling is useful if you’re specifically interested in the filling.
- This product isn’t described as chocolate-coated. Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack.
Heerlijck Banket
ALDI Netherlands lists 330 g Heerlijck Banket Kano’s as pastry biscuits in a kano shape.
- The stated pack weight is useful when planning snacks for a group.
- If you’re looking for a chocolate coating, don’t rely on the product name alone. Check the label for ingredients and allergens too.
Chocolate alternatives on Joybuy
These products suit you if you’d rather have chocolate than a kano with almond paste. They’re biscuits and wafers, not chocolate-coated kano biscuits. When choosing, pay particular attention to the product type, pack size and latest label.
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Lu Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits, 150 g
A good option if you’re looking for milk chocolate biscuits to enjoy before the match instead of kano biscuits with almond paste.
150 g pack. If you have allergies, check the ingredients and warnings on the latest label.
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Nestle Kitkat Strawberry Short Cake, 9 stuks, 104,4 g
A wafer alternative for anyone who fancies chocolate during the match but isn’t specifically looking for a kano with almond paste.
The pack contains nine pieces and weighs 104,4 g. If you have allergies, check the latest label.
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Kahve Dunyasi Gofrik Pistachio Paste Milk Chocolate, 10 × 12,5 g
A chocolate alternative with pistachio for anyone looking to serve something different from kano biscuits with almond paste.
The product name lists ten portions of 12,5 g. If you have allergies, especially a nut allergy, check the latest label.
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KitKat Gold Wafer Chocolate Salted Caramel Flavor, 9 stuks
A chocolate wafer alternative with salted caramel flavour, if the kano shape and almond paste filling aren’t essential.
The pack contains nine pieces. Think about how you’d like to share them, and check the latest label if you have allergies.
Frequently asked questions
Are the kano biscuits mentioned covered in chocolate?
The kano biscuits from Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS and Aviateur aren’t described as chocolate-coated on their product pages. If you’re looking for a coating, check the description of a separate chocolate-coated biscuit or wafer. It’s not the same as a kano with almond paste.
How do I choose a quantity for several people?
Check the pack weight and the stated number of pieces or portions. For example, Jumbo lists five portions for its 275 g kano biscuits. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing products per 100 g for nutritional values.
Which allergens should I look out for in kano biscuits?
The product information for the kano biscuits mentioned includes wheat or other cereals containing gluten, milk, soya and almonds. Some products may also contain egg or carry warnings about possible traces. So check the latest label on the exact pack you’re going to share.
How should I store kano biscuits until the match?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack of the kano biscuits you choose. Albert Heijn recommends storing its kano biscuits in a sealed tin after opening; Jumbo and PLUS advise keeping their products in a cool, dry place.