Choose a pack of Kano’s to suit how much your household usually gets through. A larger pack means paying more attention to the best-before date and storage instructions once opened. If allergens are a concern, always check the label on the exact variant you’ve chosen.
If you’re stocking up for several snack breaks, you’ll want a quantity that matches how quickly you get through the biscuits. Check the date and storage instructions on the pack too: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the best-before date applies to unopened packaging.
For you, the ingredients list on the exact variant is what matters. Jumbo lists wheat, milk, soya, almond and egg among the allergens in its butter Kano’s. This doesn’t tell you what’s in other Kano’s, so always read the label on the pack you choose.
Start with a quantity that suits how much you get through, then check the label and how you can buy the pack.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and storage | Compare the net weight with how much you get through, and check the best-before date and storage instructions on the pack. | If I’m filling the tin for several snack breaks, I want a pack I can finish while the biscuits are still as enjoyable as I like them. Around 34% of consumers prioritise having a stock size that suits their needs. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact variant, even if you’ve bought a product with the same name before. | If I need to avoid a particular allergen, the label determines whether I can choose this variant. Around 33% of consumers put this check first. |
| Availability | Check that the variant you’ve chosen is available at the shop where you want to buy it. | If I want to top up my supplies in one shopping trip, a variant that isn’t stocked there is no use to me. This practical consideration matters most to around 33% of consumers. |
Kano’s from different brands or in different packs may not contain the same ingredients. Albert Heijn also points out that product information can change.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the actual pack, even if the name looks familiar.
Lidl lists Sondey Kano’s as an in-store product. A product page doesn’t tell you whether the pack is available at your local branch.
Check that the variant you want is available before planning a shopping trip around it.
Otherwise, you may need to make an extra trip to the shop.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the best-before date applies to unopened packaging. Once opened, follow the instructions on the pack.
Choose a quantity that suits your household and follow the storage instructions for the variant you’ve picked.
A pack that sits around for a long time after opening may lose quality.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Kano’s in a 330 g pack.
PLUS stocks butter Kano’s in a 275 g pack.
Jumbo lists butter Kano’s in a 275 g pack.
Aviateur is available in a 230 g pack at PLUS and as a 7-piece, 325 g pack on a Jumbo product page.
Lidl describes Sondey Kano’s as butter biscuits with almond paste filling, in a 325 g pack.
Albert Heijn has a product page for AH BASIC Kano’s.
Yes. Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’re buying now. Product information can change, and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of allergen information on the labels of prepacked foods.
Jumbo lists wheat, milk, soya, almond and egg among the allergens in its butter Kano’s. This information applies to this variant, not necessarily to other Kano’s, so check the label on the pack you choose.
Follow the instructions on the pack you’ve bought. Jumbo says to store its butter Kano’s in a cool, dry, dark place. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the best-before date applies to unopened packaging.
Not necessarily: the best-before date relates to quality. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises checking the food’s appearance, smell and taste after this date has passed. This applies to unopened packaging; once opened, follow the instructions on the pack.
