For a small group, consider a 270–275 g pack of kano biscuits. If you’d rather have fewer left over, look at a 230 g pack too. Compare the net weight and filling, and always check the current label before sharing the biscuits.
You want to share kano biscuits over coffee or another drink without having lots left over. Examples include Aviateur’s 230 g pack, AH Butter Kano Biscuits at 270 g according to Calorielijst.nl, and the 275 g packs from PLUS and Jumbo.
You’ve chosen this type of biscuit and want to know what filling you’ll be serving. PLUS and Jumbo describe theirs as butter biscuits with almond paste filling. Check the description on the pack you buy.
If you’re sharing biscuits, everyone needs to know which ingredients and possible traces are listed on the current packaging. Don’t assume that every brand or variety has the same allergen information.
First work out how many people will be eating, then compare the fillings and check the label on your chosen pack before sharing.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Compare the net weight and number of biscuits on the pack with the number of people sharing them. | If I’m having a drink on a terrace with a few people, I want to serve enough biscuits without having lots left over. Around 40% of consumers would put choosing the right quantity first. |
| Biscuit and filling | Read the product description and, if it matters to your choice, compare the stated proportion of almond paste filling. | I mainly want to know whether the biscuit and filling suit what my group likes to eat. Around 30% of consumers would put their preference for the biscuit and filling first. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients, allergens and any trace warnings on the current label. | If someone sharing the biscuits needs to avoid an allergen, I don’t want to rely on the product name. Checking the label would be the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
The Aviateur, PLUS, Jumbo and AH packs described here have a net weight of 230 to 275 g. The words on the packaging don’t tell you how many biscuits you’ll have for your group.
Check the net weight and number of biscuits. If you’re expecting more people, use that information to decide whether one pack will be enough.
PLUS lists egg as an ingredient, while the Aviateur variety reviewed may contain egg. That difference matters if someone needs to avoid an allergen.
Check the current label for each product you choose, including any warnings about possible traces. If the biscuits are served loose, ask for the allergen information.
According to the product pages, the proportion of almond paste filling is 46% for Aviateur, 39% for PLUS and 38% for Jumbo. The name ‘kano biscuits’ alone doesn’t show you this difference.
Compare the description and stated proportion of almond paste filling if the filling is a deciding factor for your group.
PLUS describes its 275 g Butter Kano Biscuits as crisp biscuits decorated with almonds and filled with almond paste.
The Aviateur Kano Biscuits listed by PLUS come in a 230 g pack with 46% almond paste filling.
Jumbo describes its 275 g Butter Kano Biscuits as butter biscuits with 38% almond paste filling.
Albert Heijn lists AH Butter Kano Biscuits; Calorielijst.nl records a 270 g pack for this product.
Not necessarily: 270–275 g is the net weight of some of the packs described, not a label for a separate large sharing pack. Think about how many people will be eating, then check the net weight and number of biscuits in the pack you choose.
This varies by product, so always read the current label. PLUS and Aviateur product information lists wheat, soya, milk and almonds, among other allergens. Egg is an ingredient in the PLUS variety, while the Aviateur variety may contain egg.
Follow the storage instructions on your own pack. For the Aviateur and PLUS kano biscuits described here, PLUS recommends storing them in a cool, dry place.
