Who is this choice relevant to?

Group snack shoppers

If you’re buying kano cakes for a family or a film night with several people, compare the net weight and, where shown, the number of portions. This helps you choose the right amount for your group.

Allergen-conscious snack shoppers

If you’re buying for someone who needs to avoid certain ingredients, check the label on your chosen variety before sharing the cakes. The varieties listed here include ingredients such as wheat, milk, egg, soya and almonds.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, work out how many people will be eating and whether you want to keep any leftovers. Then check that the ingredients in your chosen pack are suitable for everyone you’re buying for.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Quantity for the group Compare the net weight and the stated number of portions with the number of people eating. If we’re watching with several people, I want enough kano cakes to share without having lots left over. Having enough to go round is a priority for around 57% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the exact variety you’re buying. If I’m also buying for someone who needs to avoid an ingredient, the cakes I choose must be suitable for them. Around 29% of consumers prioritise this check.
Keeping leftovers Check the storage advice on the pack and consider whether you can seal an opened pack securely. If there are likely to be cakes left over, I want to be able to enjoy them another time. Keeping leftovers is the main consideration for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Automatically choosing the biggest pack

    A larger pack gives you more kano cakes, but that doesn’t automatically make it a better choice for a film night with only a few people. The varieties listed here range from 270 g to 330 g in net weight.

    Choose a pack size to suit your group and check the number of portions if it’s shown on the pack. Store any leftover cakes in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.

  • Relying only on the online ingredients list

    If someone needs to avoid an allergen, the information on the pack you actually buy is what matters. Product information can change, and allergens vary by variety.

    Before serving, check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack, even if you’ve bought the cakes before.

  • Assuming you can take your own snacks into any cinema

    Whether you can take your own kano cakes with you depends on the house rules of the cinema you’re visiting.

    Check the rules before you set off or ask a member of staff, especially if you’re buying the pack specifically for your cinema visit.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists a 270 g pack of AH butter kano cakes, with six 45 g portions.

  • The stated number of portions can help you plan for a group.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack itself; online product information can change.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists butter kano cakes in a 275 g pack with five portions.

  • The stated portions give you a useful guide to how much to share between several people.
  • Check the allergen information on your chosen pack, including any warnings about other nuts or grains.

PLUS

PLUS lists a 275 g pack of butter kano cakes.

  • The net weight makes it easy to compare the pack with how much you need for your film night.
  • This variety lists ingredients including wheat, soya, milk, egg and almonds; check the current label.

Sondey

Lidl lists Sondey kano cakes in a 325 g pack, available in-store.

  • The stated net weight gives you a useful guide when buying for several people.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack in-store before sharing the cakes.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket kano cakes in a 330 g pack.

  • This pack contains more kano cakes than the other packs listed here, if you’re likely to use that many.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and storage advice on the pack in-store.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I share these kano cakes with someone who needs to avoid certain allergens?

First, check the label on the exact pack you want to share. The varieties listed by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS include ingredients such as wheat or gluten, milk, egg, soya and almonds or other nuts; the information varies by product.

How should I store any kano cakes left after film night?

Store leftover cakes in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also follow the storage advice on the pack you bought.