Who is the pack for?

Families who want to share out portions

Want to know how many portions are in the pack for coffee time? Albert Heijn lists six portions, Jumbo five, while Aviateur lists seven pieces. Check that the stated quantity is right for your group.

Households keeping an eye on allergens

The Albert Heijn and Jumbo varieties described list several allergens, including milk, egg, soya and almonds. Check the full allergen information on the packaging of the variety you choose.

Shoppers stocking the biscuit tin

Want to serve the kano cakes with coffee later as well as alongside your oliebollen? Albert Heijn and Jumbo advise storing their products in a cool, dry, dark place; Albert Heijn recommends putting them in a sealed tin after opening.

What should you look for when choosing?

First work out how many portions or individual cakes you need. Then check the allergen information on the label and make sure the pack you want is available from your retailer.

What to consider What to check before buying Who is this important for?
Number of pieces or portions Check the stated quantity and portion size; a number of portions is not necessarily the same as a stated number of pieces. If everyone needs their own, I want to know in advance how many the pack contains. For around 42% of consumers, this is the top priority.
Allergens Read the full allergen information on the current packaging, including any ‘may contain’ statements. If someone in my household needs to avoid an allergen, the label determines which variety is suitable. Around 33% of consumers give this check top priority.
Storage and availability Check the storage instructions and whether your retailer sells the product; Lidl lists Sondey as available in store only. If I’m saving the cakes for coffee later, I want to be able to store them and actually buy the pack I’ve chosen. This matters most to around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a family pack contains a set number of cakes

    Albert Heijn lists six portions in 270 g, while Jumbo lists five portions in 275 g. So, in this case, a higher weight doesn’t automatically mean more stated portions.

    Count how many people you want to serve and compare the stated number of pieces or portions before looking at the weight.

  • Trying to work out allergens from the product name

    Words such as ‘butter’ and ‘almond paste’ don’t tell you everything about the ingredients. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo varieties described list several allergens.

    Check the current label for the variety you’ve chosen, including any ‘may contain’ statements.

  • Assuming a product page means it’s available locally

    Lidl lists Sondey Kano's as available in store only. The Aviateur pack was no longer in Jumbo’s online range on the product page mentioned.

    Check what your retailer has available shortly before you buy, especially if you’re counting on a specific pack.

  • Thinking kano cakes are an ingredient for oliebollen

    Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe kano cakes as filled cakes, not baking mix.

    If you want something to serve alongside your oliebollen, set the kano cakes out separately. For the oliebollen batter, follow the ingredients in the recipe you’re using.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

AH Roomboter kano's: 270 g, with six stated 45 g portions and 41% confectioner’s almond paste, according to Albert Heijn.

  • The stated number of portions and portion size make it easier to share them out.
  • The ingredients information lists egg, milk, soya, almonds and wheat, among other things; check the current label before buying.

Jumbo

Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter: 275 g, with five stated 55 g portions and 38% almond paste, according to Jumbo.

  • The stated portion size makes this pack easy to compare with other options that list portions.
  • Five portions won’t be enough if you want to give everyone their own portion and you’re serving six or more people; check the listed allergens, too.

Sondey

Lidl describes Sondey Kano's as butter cakes with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.

  • The pack weight is stated, so you can compare it with other packs.
  • Lidl lists it as available in store only; check the pack for the number of pieces and allergen information.

Aviateur

The Aviateur Gevulde Kano's described by Jumbo contain seven pieces in a 325 g pack, with a 46% almond paste filling.

  • The number of pieces is stated, which is useful if you want to count out individual cakes.
  • The Jumbo product page mentioned stated that the pack was no longer in its online range; check availability before you count on it.

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Frequently asked questions

Are kano cakes meant to go in oliebollen batter?

The kano cakes described are filled cakes that you can serve separately alongside your oliebollen. If you want to add something to the batter, check whether your oliebollen recipe includes that ingredient and how it should be added.

How do I choose if everyone needs their own kano cake?

Look for the stated number of pieces. If the pack lists portions, check how many individual cakes it contains. Jumbo lists five portions and Albert Heijn six; Aviateur lists seven pieces, but that pack was no longer in the online range on the Jumbo product page mentioned.

Which allergens should I check in kano cakes?

It depends on the variety: Albert Heijn and Jumbo list milk, egg, soya and almonds, among other things. For the full list and any ‘may contain’ statements, read the current label on the pack.

How should I store kano cakes after opening?

Follow the instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn and Jumbo advise storing them in a cool, dry, dark place; Albert Heijn recommends putting them in a sealed tin after opening.

Can I order every pack mentioned online?

Don’t assume so without checking: Lidl lists Sondey as available in store only, and the Jumbo page mentioned showed Aviateur as outside its online range. Shortly before buying, check which in-store or delivery options are available for the pack you’ve chosen.