When choosing kano biscuits for a student house, don’t go by the words ‘family pack’ alone. Think about how many biscuits you’re likely to eat and whether you can seal the pack properly once it’s open. A larger pack may suit a group of housemates, while a smaller one could be more practical if only a few people are eating them. If anyone needs to avoid certain ingredients, check the current packaging before serving.
A larger pack may suit a group of people sharing, provided you seal it properly after opening and finish it before the quality starts to decline. The packs discussed here range from 230 g for Aviateur to 325 g for Sondey.
If only a few housemates eat kano biscuits, how much you’ll actually get through matters more than the words ‘family pack’. A smaller pack may be more practical for your biscuit tin.
Ingredients and allergens vary between products. If someone needs to avoid an ingredient, check the current label, including any warnings about possible traces.
First, work out how many housemates will be sharing. Then check the pack size and the ingredients in the variety you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sharing and stock | Compare the net weight with the number of people sharing, and make sure you can seal the pack properly once it’s open. | If several housemates are eating from the same tin, I want enough kano biscuits to share without having to keep an open pack for too long. For around 30% of consumers, having enough to share is the priority. |
| A smaller pack | For example, compare Aviateur’s 230 g pack with larger packs, and think about how much you’ll get through. | If only a few housemates are sharing, I’d rather have a pack that won’t be left sitting around. Having a suitably small supply is the main concern for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, listed allergens and ‘may contain’ warnings on the current pack. | If someone in the house needs to avoid an ingredient, I want to know whether this particular variety is suitable before filling the tin. For around 40% of consumers, checking this is the main priority. |
The name doesn’t tell you how many kano biscuits are in the pack. The packs discussed here vary in net weight, from 230 g to 325 g.
Check the weight and, if listed, the number of biscuits. Choose a quantity that suits the number of people sharing and the space in your biscuit tin.
The labels for the PLUS and Aviateur varieties discussed here list different ingredients and warnings about possible traces. A product name is no substitute for checking the label.
Ask anyone who needs to avoid certain ingredients to check the current packaging before the kano biscuits are eaten.
Albert Heijn says its butter kano biscuits have been discontinued. The Joybuy page consulted for G'woon Kano's also says the product is no longer available.
Check what pack is currently available at the retailer you plan to buy from.
PLUS lists its own-label butter kano biscuits in a 275 g pack, with 39% almond paste filling.
PLUS lists Aviateur Kano's in a 230 g pack, with 46% almond paste filling.
Lidl describes Sondey Kano's as butter biscuits filled with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.
Jumbo lists its own-label kano biscuits made with butter in a 275 g pack, describing them as butter biscuits with 38% almond paste filling.
Albert Heijn’s product page describes 270 g of butter kano biscuits, divided into six 45 g portions.
It depends on how many housemates are sharing and how quickly you’ll get through the pack. Compare the net weight: Aviateur lists 230 g and Sondey 325 g. Choose a larger pack only if you can seal it properly after opening.
Always check the ingredients and warnings on the current pack of the variety you’ve chosen. The PLUS and Aviateur products discussed here list, among other things, wheat, soya, milk and almond. PLUS also lists egg, while Aviateur carries a warning about possible traces of egg.
Seal an opened pack properly and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Keep the kano biscuits somewhere dry so they’re less likely to go soft in the biscuit tin.
Not based on the product page mentioned: Albert Heijn marks these butter kano biscuits as discontinued there. The listed 270 g pack size may still be useful when comparing pack sizes.
