Before buying, check that kano biscuits are allowed under the school’s policy and are suitable for the group’s allergies and dietary requirements. If you need a set number of portions to hand out, you can count on the six portions in a pack of AH Roomboter kano's or the five portions in a pack of Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter. Pack weight alone won’t tell you how many biscuits you can hand out. Check the current label on your chosen pack too, and make sure allergen information is available at your stall.
You’d like to hand out or sell kano biscuits, but first you need to find out what the school allows and what allergies or dietary requirements people in the group have. The varieties we looked at from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list allergens including cereals containing gluten, egg, milk, soya and almond or nuts. The Voedingscentrum advises asking about allergies and the school’s policy in advance.
You know how many children there are and want to work out in advance how many packs you’ll need. Albert Heijn lists six portions per pack of AH Roomboter kano's; Jumbo lists five portions per pack of Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter. Check that one stated portion matches what you plan to hand out.
You want to take enough without having lots left over. So don’t just compare pack weight: check how many biscuits or portions the pack contains too. The Voedingscentrum advises buying no more than you need for children’s treats.
Start by checking the school’s policy and the label on your chosen kano biscuits. Then work out how many portions you need and whether the size is suitable for handing out or taking away.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| School policy and allergens | Ask what the school allows and read the allergen information on the current label for your chosen variety. | When I’m buying for a school group, I first want to know whether everyone can access the allergen information and whether kano biscuits are allowed under the school’s policy. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Number of portions to hand out | Count the portions you need: Albert Heijn lists six per pack of AH Roomboter kano's, while Jumbo lists five per pack of Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter. | When I know the size of the group, I want to be able to calculate what I need without mistaking pack weight for the number of biscuits. Around 27% of consumers put portion count first. |
| Pack weight | Compare the stated weight with the number of biscuits on the pack; weight alone doesn’t tell you how many biscuits there are. | For a larger group, I want to know how much product I’m taking, but also whether it will give me enough to hand out. Pack size is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
| Portion size and leftovers | Compare the stated portion size and match the number of packs to the group. Albert Heijn lists 45 g per portion and Jumbo lists 55 g per portion. | If I want to hand out small treats, I don’t want to open more packs than necessary. Portion planning matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
A 275 g pack won’t tell you on its own how many children you can cater for. Albert Heijn lists six portions in a 270 g pack of AH Roomboter kano's, while Jumbo lists five portions in a 275 g pack of Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter.
Plan around the number of portions you want to hand out. If the product information you’re using doesn’t state the number of biscuits, check the pack before deciding how many to buy.
The allergen information for the Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS kano biscuits we looked at lists egg, milk, soya and almond or nuts, as well as cereals containing gluten. Ingredients can vary between varieties.
Ask about allergies and dietary requirements in advance, read the current label for the exact variety you’ve chosen, and keep the information available when handing out or selling the biscuits.
The Voedingscentrum says that schools may set out what can and can’t be offered at celebrations in their celebrations or treats policy.
Check the school’s policy before buying. If edible treats aren’t allowed, choose something that is.
These packs offer different things to consider for a school fair. Whichever you choose, check the current label and how many biscuits you actually want to hand out.
Albert Heijn lists a pack weight of 270 g and six 45 g portions for AH Roomboter kano's.
Jumbo lists a pack weight of 275 g and five 55 g portions for Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter.
PLUS describes PLUS Roomboter kano's as a 275 g tray and provides allergen information for the product.
ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket Kano's as a 330 g pack.
Lidl describes Sondey Kano's as butter biscuits filled with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.
It depends on the school’s policy. The Voedingscentrum explains that schools can set out what’s allowed in their celebrations or treats policy. Check before buying kano biscuits.
The varieties we looked at from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list cereals containing gluten or wheat, egg, milk, soya and almond or nuts, among other allergens. Always read the label on the pack you’re actually using, even if you’ve bought the same variety before.
If you hand out one of the stated portions per child, you’ll need five packs of AH Roomboter kano's, with six portions in each, or six packs of Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter, with five portions in each. For other packs, check the number of biscuits or portions on the pack first.
Keep the information from the pack you’re using somewhere easy to read, so you can check which allergens are in the kano biscuits you’re handing out. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information for prepacked products is shown on the label.
