Sharing over coffee
If you’re planning a little Valentine’s Day moment, the listed portions can help you work out how much you’ll need. Jumbo lists five 55 g portions per pack; Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions.
Who are these kano biscuits for?
Sharing on more than one occasion
For guests, colleagues or a coffee break later on, the pack weight isn’t the only thing to consider. Check how to store an opened pack according to the packaging, and whether the size you’ve chosen will be available when you need it.
Buying for someone with a food allergy
Check the ingredients, allergens and any may-contain warnings on the label of the exact pack you plan to serve. A product name mentioning butter or almond paste doesn’t tell you enough.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide how many occasions you want the pack to cover. Then check how the biscuits are arranged in the pack and, if you’re buying for someone else, read the current label.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Amount for one occasion | Compare the number of listed portions and the portion size; check how to store any leftovers. | If you’re just having coffee together, you’ll want to know roughly how much will be left. Getting the right quantity comes first for around 33% of consumers. |
| Combining multiple packs | Check the weight of each pack you choose and, where listed, the number of portions. | If you’re putting out a selection of packs, you’ll want to know how much you can serve in total. Around 27% of consumers prioritise planning for multiple packs. |
| Keeping some for later | Check the pack weight and storage instructions after opening; if you’re filling lunchboxes, check how the biscuits are arranged inside, too. | If you want to share or take some kano biscuits with you after Valentine’s Day, don’t assume they’re individually wrapped. This is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
| Label information | Read the ingredients, allergens and any may-contain warnings on the physical pack. When comparing products, check the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion. | If you’re buying for someone who needs to avoid certain allergens, the label matters more than the pack size. This check comes first for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming portions mean individually wrapped biscuits
The portion counts listed by Jumbo and Albert Heijn don’t confirm that each portion is individually wrapped. This matters if you want to put individual biscuits in lunchboxes.
Check the pack for the number of biscuits and how they’re wrapped inside.
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Relying on an allergen list you checked earlier
Albert Heijn warns that ingredients and allergen information can change. So a product page you looked at previously is no substitute for checking the label on the pack you buy.
Before buying and serving, read the allergen information and any may-contain warnings on the packaging.
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Assuming every pack size is available in the same way
Lidl lists Sondey Kano's as an in-store product, while Jumbo no longer lists its Mini Kano's in its online range. So a product or pack size shown online isn’t guaranteed to be available when you shop.
Check availability with the shop you plan to buy from shortly before Valentine’s Day, and consider another pack size as a back-up.
Brands to consider
Jumbo
Jumbo lists its own-brand butter kano biscuits in a 275 g pack, divided into five 55 g portions.
- The listed portions help you plan how much to serve when sharing.
- Don’t assume a mini pack is available: check the current range if you’re looking for Mini Kano's.
Albert Heijn
According to Albert Heijn, AH Roomboter kano's comes in a 270 g pack with six listed portions of 45 g.
- Albert Heijn also says to store an opened pack in a sealed tin.
- Ingredients and allergen information can change, so read the label on the pack you choose.
PLUS
PLUS lists its Roomboter kano's in a 275 g pack, with 39% almond paste filling and a Nutri-Score of E.
- The product information includes ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
- A Nutri-Score is no substitute for checking the ingredients or allergen information.
Sondey
Lidl lists Sondey Kano's as butter biscuits with almond paste in a 325 g pack.
- The listed pack weight helps you compare sizes if you’re buying for more than one occasion.
- Lidl says this product is only sold in store, so check availability at your local shop.
Heerlijck Banket
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Kano's in a 330 g pack.
- The listed pack weight is a useful guide if you’re buying for more than one occasion.
- Before buying, check availability and the label for details of how the biscuits are arranged in the pack.
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Frequently asked questions
How should I plan how many kano biscuits to buy for a small Valentine’s Day get-together?
Use the listed portions to estimate how much you’ll need. Jumbo lists five 55 g portions in its 275 g pack; Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions in its 270 g pack. These figures don’t tell you whether the biscuits are individually wrapped.
What should I look for when buying kano biscuits for someone with a food allergy?
Read the allergen information on the exact pack before serving the biscuits. The varieties checked list different combinations of wheat, egg, milk, soya and almonds, sometimes with possible traces of other nuts. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked food.
How should I store an opened pack of kano biscuits?
Follow the instructions on the packaging of the product you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn recommends storing its Roomboter kano's in a cool, dry place and putting them in a sealed tin once opened; Jumbo says to store its kano biscuits in a cool, dry and dark place.
What does Nutri-Score E mean for PLUS Roomboter kano's?
Nutri-Score E is the score PLUS gives this product; it isn’t a judgement on whether it’s right for you personally. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes Nutri-Score as a logo with ratings from A to E. Also check the nutritional information and ingredients of the product you’re comparing.
Can I assume that a kano biscuit pack shown online will be available?
Check availability for the shop or delivery option you plan to use. Lidl lists Sondey Kano's as an in-store product, Jumbo no longer lists Mini Kano's in its online range, and ALDI notes that items may sell out.