Looking for a dark chocolate flavour?
If cocoa is your top priority, you’ll want to know whether the kano actually contains chocolate. Check the product name and ingredients list on the exact pack; a separate chocolate bar is a different product.
Which option is right for you?
Fans of a classic kano
If you’re after a butter pastry filled with almond paste to enjoy with coffee or tea, compare the kanos from Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS and Lidl by their packaging, filling and portion size. The pastry doesn’t have to contain dark chocolate.
Careful label readers
If you’re considering sugar, saturated fat or allergens, compare the nutritional information for the exact product. For allergens, always check the current packaging, including any warnings about possible cross-contamination.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want a classic kano or whether chocolate in the pastry itself is a must. Then compare the packaging and nutritional information.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Dark chocolate in the kano | Check whether chocolate or cocoa is listed in the kano’s ingredients and whether a cocoa percentage is given for this product. | If you’re looking for a kano with a pronounced cocoa flavour, don’t infer that flavour from a photo or search term. Around 38% of consumers prioritise this flavour. |
| Classic pastry with almond paste | Compare the product description, filling and number of pieces per pack. | If you mainly want a kano to enjoy with coffee or tea, the familiar combination of pastry and almond paste matters more. Around 31% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Nutritional information and allergens | Check the sugar and saturated fat per 100 g and per portion, as well as the allergen information on the current pack. | If ingredients or allergens influence your choice, you’ll want to check the exact pack before eating it. Around 31% of consumers prioritise checking the label. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a search term for an ingredient
A search term or product photo won’t tell you whether a kano contains dark chocolate. The butter kanos described here are pastries filled with almond paste; Verkade Extra Puur is a separate chocolate bar.
If chocolate in the pastry itself matters to you, check the ingredients of the exact kano.
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Judging by the front of the pack alone
A flavour description doesn’t give you the full picture of nutritional values or allergens. Portion sizes can also vary between packs.
Compare the nutrition table per 100 g and per portion, and check the ingredients and allergens on the current pack.
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Relying on a general product description if you have an allergy
The kanos discussed here list different allergens. A description of another variety, or a pack you looked at previously, may not match the one you buy.
Before eating, check the full allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warning on that pack.
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Assuming a product is in stock at your local shop because it has a product page
Lidl describes Sondey Kanos as an in-store product, while ALDI marks its larger pack ‘OP=OP’ (while stocks last).
Check availability with the retailer you plan to buy from.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn describes its butter kanos as a 270 g pack containing six portions, with almond paste and almonds.
- The stated portion sizes make it easier to compare them by eating occasion.
- Consider this a kano filled with almond paste, not a dark chocolate kano based on the search term. Check the allergens on the pack.
Jumbo
Jumbo describes its 275 g Kanos met Roomboter as butter pastries filled with almond paste.
- The pack and stated nutritional values per portion are useful for comparing eating occasions.
- The description doesn’t make this a dark chocolate kano; check the exact label for allergens.
PLUS
PLUS describes both its own butter kanos with almond paste and Aviateur Kanos with almond paste filling.
- You can compare the descriptions of two different kano varieties.
- Ingredients and allergens can vary by variety, so check the pack you choose.
Lidl / Sondey
Lidl describes its 325 g Sondey Kanos as butter pastries filled with almond paste and says they are sold in store.
- The stated weight helps when comparing pack sizes.
- Check availability in store and read the label before considering nutritional information or allergens.
ALDI / Heerlijk Banket
ALDI lists HEERLIJCK BANKET Kanos as a pack of 14, weighing 650 g.
- The number of pieces and the weight make the pack size clear.
- ALDI marks it ‘OP=OP’ (while stocks last). Check the packaging for ingredients and nutritional information.
Verkade
Verkade states that its Extra Puur bar contains 71% cocoa. It’s chocolate, not a kano.
- A separate bar is an option if you’d like dark chocolate alongside a kano.
- The bar’s cocoa percentage tells you nothing about the ingredients in a kano.
Dark chocolate as a separate accompaniment
These Joybuy products are chocolate bars for anyone who’d like dark chocolate alongside a classic kano. None of these bars is a kano; if you’re pairing them, check each pack separately.
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Lindt Excellence 78% Cacao, 100 g
A separate chocolate bar if you’d like dark chocolate alongside a kano; choose a kano separately to enjoy with it.
Compare the stated cocoa content with the other bars and check the current label for allergens.
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Lindt Excellence 70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate, 100 g
A separate chocolate bar for anyone who wants dark chocolate alongside a classic kano, rather than a kano with chocolate in it.
The cocoa percentage is in the product name; check the current label for ingredients and allergens.
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Lindt Excellence 90% Cocoa Supreme Dark, 100 g
A separate bar if a high stated cocoa percentage matters to you; choose a classic kano separately.
A higher cocoa percentage alone doesn’t determine which bar you’ll prefer. Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging too.
Frequently asked questions
Does ‘dark’ in a search mean that a kano contains dark chocolate?
No, the search term tells you nothing about the ingredients of a specific product. Check the kano’s name and ingredients list; the butter kanos discussed here are described as containing almond paste, not as kanos with dark chocolate.
Which allergens should I check in a kano?
Always read the label on the exact pack. The varieties discussed here list, among other things, cereals containing gluten, milk, soya and almonds, but ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings vary by product.
How do I compare sugar and saturated fat in different kanos?
First compare the same values per 100 g, then look at the portion you plan to eat. Use the nutrition table on the current packaging rather than relying only on a description on the front.
How should I store kanos after opening?
Follow the instructions on the pack you buy. Albert Heijn says to store its butter kanos in a sealed tin after opening; Jumbo says to store its variety in a cool, dry and dark place.