Choose a pack with a stated serving size if you want to portion out kano biscuits for a small group: Albert Heijn lists six 45 g servings, while Jumbo lists five 55 g servings. A heavier pack is best if you can use the larger quantity; also check the number of biscuits and read the allergen information on the current packaging before sharing.
You want to know in advance how you can divide up a pack. Albert Heijn lists six servings for its 270 g pack; Jumbo lists five servings for its 275 g pack. Check the number of individual biscuits separately if everyone needs their own.
Before sharing, read the label on the pack you’re actually taking with you. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS product information lists ingredients including milk, egg, soya and almond, but the details vary by product.
A stated serving doesn’t necessarily mean one individual biscuit. So first decide whether you need a specific number of biscuits, are mainly concerned with the total quantity, or need to take ingredients into account.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Dividing up the servings | Check the serving size and count the biscuits separately. Albert Heijn lists six 45 g servings; Jumbo lists five 55 g servings. | When we’re eating with a small group, I want to be able to work out how to divide up the pack in advance. Around 40% of consumers prioritise how the servings are divided. |
| Pack size | Compare the weight with what the group needs. ALDI lists 330 g and Lidl 325 g; the weight alone doesn’t tell you how many individual biscuits are in the pack. | When I’m packing for a larger group, I want to take enough without having lots left over. For around 30% of consumers, the total quantity is the first thing they consider. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings about possible traces on the current pack. | If I’m sharing biscuits with someone who needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in the pack first. This check comes first for around 30% of consumers. |
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Kano's at 330 g and Lidl lists Sondey Kano's at 325 g. You can’t tell how many biscuits are in each pack from these weights alone.
If everyone needs an individual biscuit, check the number on the pack before deciding whether it’s right for your group.
Ingredients and allergen information can change. A product description you read previously is no substitute for the label on the pack you’re sharing.
Before sharing, check the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings about possible traces.
Jumbo says that Aviateur Gevulde Kano's 7 Stuks 325 g is no longer part of its online range, even though the product details are still visible.
Choose a pack you can actually buy for lunch, rather than relying only on the details in an old product listing.
AH Roomboter kano's is a 270 g pack for which Albert Heijn lists six 45 g servings.
Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter contains 275 g; Jumbo lists five 55 g servings.
Lidl describes Sondey Kano's as butter biscuits with almond paste in a 325 g pack.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Kano's in a 330 g pack.
PLUS Roomboter kano's is a 275 g pack. PLUS describes the product as a butter biscuit with 39% almond paste filling and an almond decoration.
Match the number of individual biscuits to the group if everyone needs their own. Albert Heijn lists six 45 g servings for AH Roomboter kano's, while Jumbo lists five 55 g servings for Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter; check the number of biscuits separately on the pack.
Before sharing, check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging, including any warnings about possible traces. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information for prepacked foods is shown on the label.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the kano biscuits you’ve bought. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS product information recommends storing them in a cool, dry place; Albert Heijn also recommends keeping them in a sealed tin once opened.
No, ‘butter’ doesn’t tell you everything about what’s in a kano biscuit. Read the full ingredients list and allergen information on the label, especially if you’re sharing the pack with others.
