Sportspeople who want to share a treat afterwards
You take cakes for your teammates or friends and want to know how many portions are in a pack and how to protect the box in transit.
Who is this guide for?
Gym-bag users planning a single portion
You want to decide in advance how much to take with you, so you compare the stated portion size and nutritional information per portion.
Shoppers with allergies or dietary restrictions
You need to check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety. Product information from retailers including Albert Heijn and Jumbo lists allergens such as wheat, milk, egg, soya and almond.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to share the cakes after exercise or take one portion for yourself. Then compare the portion sizes, and if you have an allergy, always read the label on the pack you’re buying.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| When you’ll exercise and your nutritional goals | Think about when you want to eat the cake, the portion size and the nutritional information per portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against having a large portion just before exercise. | If I want to eat something shortly before training, I want to decide for myself whether one cake is right for me at that time. For around 40% of consumers, when they exercise or their nutritional goals are the top priority. |
| Sharing and carrying | Compare the number of portions and protect the box from getting squashed in your bag. Albert Heijn lists six portions of 45 g; Jumbo lists five portions of 55 g. | After exercise, I want to have enough cakes to hand out without them breaking on the way. Sharing and carrying are the main considerations for around 30% of consumers. |
| Allergens and ingredients | Check the current packaging for the exact variety to see which allergens are present and which may be present. | If I have an allergy, I need to know whether this particular pack is suitable before sharing or eating it. Around 30% of consumers prioritise checking ingredients and allergens. |
Common mistakes
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Treating a sharing box as one sports portion
According to Albert Heijn, a box of AH butter kano cakes contains six stated portions. Jumbo lists five portions for its butter kano cakes. So the whole pack does not count as one portion.
Before you leave, decide how many cakes to take with you and store the rest according to the instructions on the packaging.
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Choosing a kano cake to meet a protein goal
Jumbo lists 3.4 g of protein and 20.2 g of sugars per 55 g portion of its butter kano cakes. The word ‘snack’ alone doesn’t tell you whether a product fits your nutritional goals.
If you have a specific nutritional goal, compare the nutritional information for the exact products you’re considering, per portion or per 100 g.
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Assuming the allergens based on the product name alone
The supermarket varieties mentioned differ in their ingredients and allergen information. If you have an allergy, warnings about possible traces may also be important.
Read the label on the exact pack before buying, even if you’ve bought kano cakes with the same name before.
Brands and varieties to consider
Albert Heijn
AH butter kano cakes are listed in a 270 g box containing six 45 g portions. This portion breakdown is useful if you want to decide in advance how many cakes to take with you.
- Albert Heijn lists the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for this variety.
- Check the packaging when you buy it, as product information may change.
Jumbo
Jumbo butter kano cakes weigh 275 g and have five stated portions of 55 g.
- Jumbo provides nutritional information per portion and states that the cakes contain 38% almond paste.
- Check the allergen information: the product details list almond, egg, gluten, milk and soya, among other allergens.
PLUS
PLUS butter kano cakes are listed in a 275 g pack. PLUS states that this variety has a 39% almond paste filling.
- The product information lists the ingredients, allergens and Nutri-Score E.
- As well as checking the listed allergens, read the current packaging for warnings about possible traces.
Sondey (Lidl)
Lidl describes its 325 g Sondey kano cakes as butter cakes filled with almond paste. The stated pack size is worth considering if you want to share them.
- Lidl lists the pack size.
- Check the label in store for the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the pack you’re buying.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I take a kano cake with me just before training?
A kano cake isn’t automatically a suitable choice just before exercise. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against having a large portion then. Decide whether one cake is right for you at that time, or save it as a treat for afterwards.
How can I carry kano cakes without them breaking?
Protect the box from getting squashed in your gym bag and keep the cakes away from wet items. Jumbo advises storing its variety in a cool, dry, dark place; Albert Heijn recommends using a sealed tin after opening.
Where can I check the allergens in kano cakes?
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that allergens must be clearly identifiable on the labels of pre-packed foods.