Who should consider these factors?

Shoppers keeping an eye on pack size

If you’re buying kano biscuits for home, work or visitors on a limited budget, you’ll want to know how many biscuits you need for everyone and what’s in each pack.

Shoppers checking allergens

If someone sharing the food needs to avoid certain ingredients, check the label on the exact pack you’re choosing before you buy it.

Shoppers planning portions

For a coffee break, both the number of biscuits and the portion size may matter. Albert Heijn lists six portions for AH Roomboter kano's; Jumbo lists five 55 g portions for Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter.

What should you look for in kano biscuits?

First decide how many kano biscuits you want to serve. Then check that the ingredients and allergens are suitable for the people you’re buying them for.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Pack size on a limited budget Compare the net weight and number of biscuits in each pack with the amount you need. For visitors or work, I want to bring enough kano biscuits without being left with an unnecessarily large pack. For around 42% of consumers, getting the quantity they need is the main consideration.
Ingredients and allergens Check the current pack to see which allergens the product contains and which it may contain. If someone sharing the food needs to avoid an ingredient, I want to make sure these particular kano biscuits are suitable first. For around 33% of consumers, checking the ingredients is the main consideration.
Portions per person Check the number of biscuits and, where listed, the weight per portion. For a coffee break, I want to be able to choose a portion that suits how I’m serving the biscuits. Around 25% of consumers give portion size top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking kano biscuits for a box of chocolates

    The kano biscuits described here are biscuits filled with almond paste. They don’t automatically serve the same purpose as chocolates in a gift box.

    Before you buy, decide whether you want to serve almond-paste biscuits or give chocolate as a gift.

  • Looking only at the size of the pack

    The pack weight alone doesn’t tell you how many biscuits you can hand out or how large a portion is.

    Compare the net weight with the number of biscuits and the stated portion size.

  • Assuming all kano biscuits contain the same allergens

    Ingredients and warnings vary by product. Online product information can also change.

    Check the label on every pack you buy, including the distinction between ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’.

Brands to consider

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket Kano's as canoe-shaped pastries, sold in 330 g packs.

  • A pack weight of 330 g makes it easy to compare the contents with the amount you want to serve.
  • ALDI directs customers to its store for this product; check there to see whether the pack is available.

Albert Heijn

AH Roomboter kano's come in 270 g packs, with six portions listed. Albert Heijn describes the product as a butter biscuit with 41% almond paste and 1% almonds.

  • The stated number of portions helps you plan a treat.
  • The listed ingredients and allergens include egg, milk, gluten, soya and almonds. Check the current pack.

Jumbo

Jumbo describes its 275 g Kano's met Roomboter as a butter biscuit with 38% almond paste, and lists five portions of 55 g.

  • The stated portion size makes it easier to decide how you want to serve the biscuits.
  • The allergen information includes almonds, eggs, gluten, milk, nuts, soya and wheat. Check the label on the pack you choose.

Sondey

Lidl describes Sondey Kano's as butter biscuits filled with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.

  • The product description makes clear that these are biscuits filled with almond paste, not chocolate truffles.
  • Lidl states that this item is available in store only.

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Frequently asked questions

Are kano biscuits the same as a box of chocolates?

No. The kano biscuits discussed here are biscuits filled with almond paste. If you’re looking for chocolate to give as a gift, look for a different type of product.

Which allergens should I check in kano biscuits?

This varies from pack to pack. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo versions described here list ingredients including cereals containing gluten, milk, soya, egg and almonds; warnings about the possible presence of other ingredients can also vary. Always check the current label on the product you’re buying.

How do I choose a pack for a treat?

Match the number of biscuits and the portion size to the number of people sharing them. Albert Heijn lists six portions for AH Roomboter kano's, while Jumbo lists five 55 g portions for Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter. Also check the ingredients if they’re important for your group.

How should I store kano biscuits after buying them?

Follow the best-before date and storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought. For the products described here, Albert Heijn and Jumbo recommend storing them in a cool, dry, dark place; Albert Heijn recommends keeping them in a sealed tin once opened.