Choose a pack of Kano cakes based on how many your household gets through, then check the serving size, ingredients and allergens for the variant you’ve chosen. A Kano cake is better as an accompaniment than the main part of a sweet breakfast: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using foods from the Dutch Wheel of Five as the basis for breakfast.
If the pack is intended to last for several occasions, it helps to check the stated number of servings as well as the weight. Albert Heijn lists six servings for its pack of butter Kano cakes; Jumbo lists five for its butter version.
A larger pack is practical if you’ll eat all of it. According to their product information, the packs mentioned from Aviateur, Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Sondey range from 230 g to 325 g. For Sondey, you can check the rest of the pack information in store.
If you have a food allergy or another reason to avoid certain ingredients, the exact variant matters. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list different allergens and possible traces, so check the label on the pack you buy.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and servings | Compare the net weight and, where stated, the number of pieces or serving size. Albert Heijn lists 270 g and six 45 g servings; Jumbo lists 275 g and five 55 g servings. | If I’m filling the biscuit tin for several occasions, I want to know how many servings we’ll get from one pack. For around 42% of consumers, getting enough in the pack comes first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and any warnings about possible traces on the packaging of the variant you’ve chosen. Look out for wheat, egg, milk, soya and almond where listed. | If I’m buying for someone who needs to avoid certain ingredients, this particular pack needs to be suitable. Around 33% of consumers give this check top priority. |
| Nutrition information and breakfast | Check the sugar and energy content per 100 g and per stated serving. Decide whether the Kano cake will be a sweet addition to a breakfast based on foods from the Dutch Wheel of Five, which the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends as a starting point. | If I have a Kano cake with breakfast, I want to know what one serving adds to the meal. This is the top consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
Ingredients and warnings about possible traces vary between variants. A familiar brand name or similar-looking packaging won’t tell you which allergens are listed for the pack you’ve chosen.
Check the label on the exact variant before buying; use online product information as a guide beforehand only.
A Kano cake is a sweet treat. For the basis of breakfast, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends choosing foods from the Dutch Wheel of Five.
Plan to have the Kano cake as a sweet addition and choose the rest of your breakfast separately.
Packaging information can change. Lidl lists Sondey Kano cakes in a 325 g pack, sold in store only; you’ll need to check the pack itself for the rest of the label information.
When you buy, check the weight, ingredients, allergens and storage instructions on the pack you take home.
Albert Heijn lists a 270 g own-label pack of butter Kano cakes, with six 45 g servings. The stated serving size is useful when planning for several occasions.
Jumbo lists 275 g butter Kano cakes, with five 55 g servings. If you’re planning by serving, don’t assume this stated amount is the same as the servings in another pack.
PLUS lists a 275 g own-label pack of butter Kano cakes. The range described also includes 230 g Aviateur Kano cakes, so you can compare two different pack sizes.
PLUS describes Aviateur Kano cakes as a 230 g pack with a 46% almond paste filling. This is a separate variant for anyone who wants to compare that particular filling and pack size.
Lidl describes Sondey Kano cakes as a 325 g pack, sold in store only. The larger pack size may be useful if you’re filling the biscuit tin for several occasions.
It’s best to think of a Kano cake as a sweet addition rather than the basis of breakfast. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends foods from the Dutch Wheel of Five as a starting point; also check the nutrition information per serving for the Kano cake you choose.
Read the ingredients list and any warnings about possible traces on the exact pack. Product information for the variants described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS includes wheat, milk, egg, soya and almond, among other ingredients, but the information varies by product.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn advises storing its butter Kano cakes in a cool, dry place and keeping them in a closed tin after opening; also check the use-by date on the packaging.
