Kano biscuits and chocolate are not a substitute for savoury nibbles on a snack platter. Choose them only if you’d also like to serve something sweet or are looking for a gift: Kano biscuits are made with pastry filling, while with chocolate you’ll need to choose the exact product type and packaging. Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging you choose for your guests or recipients.
You’re putting together a savoury snack platter and would also like something to serve with coffee or as a dessert. The Kano biscuits described by Albert Heijn are sweet biscuits with pastry filling; they’re no substitute for savoury nibbles.
You’re really looking for a sweet gift, rather than something for the savoury platter. Verkade offers both biscuits and chocolate, so choose the product type and packaging that suit your gift.
You want to know in advance which ingredients and allergens are in a particular biscuit or chocolate product. Check the current packaging, including any warnings about cross-contamination.
First decide what to put on the savoury platter. Then decide separately whether you’d like to serve Kano biscuits as a sweet treat or are looking for chocolate as a gift.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet or savoury | Decide whether you need savoury nibbles or something sweet for a separate occasion. The Kano biscuits described by Albert Heijn are made with pastry filling. | If I’m putting together a savoury platter, I don’t want to accidentally buy sweet biscuits as a substitute. This distinction matters most to around 40% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the exact product; also look out for cross-contamination warnings. | If guests with allergies are coming, I want to know whether the product I’ve chosen is suitable for them. This is the main purchasing concern for around 40% of consumers. |
| Packaging and quantity | Check whether you’re choosing gift packaging or a sharing pack, and how many pieces or grams it contains. | If I’m looking for a gift or something to share, the packaging needs to suit the occasion and the number of people. This is the priority for around 20% of consumers. |
The Kano biscuits on Albert Heijn’s product pages are sweet biscuits with pastry filling. Chocolate, too, is no substitute for savoury nibbles on a snack platter.
Finish putting together the savoury platter first, then decide whether you’d also like to serve something sweet.
Ingredients and product information can change. Jumbo also says that cross-contamination cannot be ruled out for certain products.
Check the current packaging of the exact product. If the information isn’t clear enough for a serious allergy, ask the retailer or manufacturer for more details before serving it.
A chocolate bar and a pack of Kano biscuits aren’t necessarily gift-wrapped or intended for sharing.
Check the product type, packaging and contents before choosing something for a recipient or group.
Worth considering if you’re looking for Kano biscuits to serve as a separate sweet treat.
Worth considering if you’re thinking of chocolate for a separate sweet occasion or as a gift.
A useful source of ingredient and allergen information when choosing a specific product.
Serve Kano biscuits only as a deliberate sweet addition, not as a substitute for savoury nibbles. The Kano biscuits described by Albert Heijn are made with pastry filling, so they’re better suited to a separate coffee or dessert occasion, for example.
Check the allergen information for the exact product on its current packaging. The AH Kano biscuits described contain, among other things, wheat, milk and soya; AH Butter Kano biscuits also contain egg and almonds. The Verkade white chocolate bar reviewed contains milk and soya, and may contain hazelnuts and almonds.
According to Albert Heijn, store the AH Kano biscuits described in a sealed tin in a cool, dry place after opening. For another product, check the storage instructions on its packaging.
Under the EU labelling rules described by Your Europe, allergens in prepacked foods must be clearly emphasised in the ingredients list. Read the ingredients list and any additional warnings on the packaging of the product you want to buy.
