Who is this choice for?

Party hosts looking for less sugar

You want to choose a sweet addition based on its nutritional information, not just its name. Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS and Aviateur list 36.8 to 39 g of sugars per 100 g for the standard kano cakes mentioned here.

Hosts serving a mix of sweet and savoury

You want to offer something sweet alongside savoury snacks. The kano cakes described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS are pastries filled with almond paste; serving them separately with coffee makes it clear what the sweet addition is.

Shoppers mindful of allergens

If your guests need to avoid certain ingredients, the information for the variant you choose matters. The kano cakes mentioned here contain ingredients including wheat, milk, soya and almonds. Check the current label before buying, including any may-contain warnings.

What should you look for when choosing?

When serving kano cakes with party snacks, first decide whether you want to offer a separate sweet moment or are mainly looking for less sugar. The nutritional and allergen information on the specific pack will then help you choose what’s right for your guests.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Less sugar Compare the sugars per 100 g on the labels of specific products, and check the stated serving size too. If I’m looking for a sweet addition with less sugar, I want to be able to compare the values for the biscuits. For around 36% of consumers, clearly having less sugar is the main priority.
Sweet alongside savoury Decide whether to serve the kano cake separately with coffee or as a finishing treat, rather than among savoury snacks only. I want guests to know when the sweet biscuit is intended to be eaten, so I keep it separate from the savoury platter. Getting the arrangement right matters most to around 36% of consumers.
Allergens Read the ingredients, allergen information and any may-contain warning on the pack you choose. If a guest needs to avoid an ingredient, I need to be able to check whether this particular variant is suitable. For around 28% of consumers, this is the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming from the name ‘kano’ that a biscuit contains less sugar

    The standard kano cakes from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS, along with the Aviateur kano cake sold at PLUS, list 36.8 to 39 g of sugars per 100 g. The product type alone doesn’t indicate a lower sugar content.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the products you’re actually considering, and check the packaging.

  • Serving a kano cake as a savoury party snack

    Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS describe their products as sweet pastries with almond paste. A kano cake therefore changes the balance of a platter made up entirely of savoury snacks.

    Serve kano cakes separately as a sweet addition if you’d like to offer them, and choose savoury snacks for the savoury platter.

  • Relying on an old allergen list

    Ingredients and possible traces vary between products and can change. A familiar brand name is no substitute for checking the information on the pack you’ve chosen.

    Just before buying, check the ingredients, allergen information and any may-contain warning for that variant.

  • Going by Nutri-Score alone

    PLUS gives its butter kano cakes a Nutri-Score E. Albert Heijn says Nutri-Score is intended for comparing products within the same category; the label doesn’t tell you how much sugar is in a serving.

    For this choice, also read the nutrition table per 100 g and check the stated serving size.

Brands and product ranges to consider

Albert Heijn

AH Butter Kano Cakes are a standard sweet biscuit option, sold in a 270 g pack.

  • Albert Heijn lists a 45 g serving and 39 g of sugars per 100 g, of which 38 g are added sugars.
  • Use the current packaging for the definitive ingredients and nutritional information; the stated values don’t show this to be a lower-sugar choice.

Jumbo

Jumbo Butter Kano Cakes are pastries filled with almond paste, sold in a 275 g pack.

  • Jumbo lists 36.8 g of sugars per 100 g and 20.2 g per 55 g serving.
  • The ingredients include wheat, milk, soya, egg and almonds. If you have allergies, check the pack you choose.

PLUS

PLUS Butter Kano Cakes are a standard biscuit option, sold in a 275 g pack.

  • PLUS lists 38.9 g of sugars and 38.5 g of added sugars per 100 g.
  • The stated Nutri-Score E is no substitute for the nutrition table and allergen information.

Aviateur

The Aviateur Kano sold at PLUS is an individually wrapped biscuit filled with almond paste.

  • PLUS lists 37.6 g of sugars per 100 g for this Aviateur kano cake.
  • The ingredients list several types of sugar; check the allergens and any possible traces on the pack too.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket Kano Cakes as pastries, sold in a 330 g pack.

  • The product description makes clear that these kano cakes are intended for a sweet moment.
  • Before choosing this variant to meet a specific sugar or allergen requirement, compare the nutritional and allergen information on the pack.

A cookie bar for a different sweet moment

This Joybuy option is a cookie bar, not a kano cake. Consider it only if you’d also like to serve a different kind of sweet biscuit with or after your party snacks; if less sugar is a deciding factor, compare the nutritional information on the packaging.

g'woon Cookie Bars Less Sugar, pack of 6 cookie bars

g'woon Cookie Bars Less Sugar, 6 pieces

For a separate sweet moment, you could consider this cookie bar instead of a kano cake; it’s a different type of product.

The product name states that the pack contains 6 pieces. Check the current nutritional information per 100 g to assess the Less Sugar claim, and check the packaging if you have allergies.

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Frequently asked questions

Are standard kano cakes a lower-sugar choice?

You can’t tell from the product type. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS, along with the Aviateur kano cake sold at PLUS, list 36.8 to 39 g of sugars per 100 g for the variants mentioned here. Compare a specific alternative on the same basis and check the current label.

Do kano cakes go with a savoury party platter?

Yes, if you want to offer a separate sweet moment alongside the savoury snacks. The kano cakes mentioned here are pastries filled with almond paste, and they aren’t a substitute for savoury party snacks.

Which allergens should I check in kano cakes?

Check the allergen information for the specific variant on the current packaging. The products mentioned here include ingredients such as wheat, milk, soya, egg and almonds; look out for any may-contain warnings too.

Is Nutri-Score enough to compare sugar content?

No. Albert Heijn says Nutri-Score is intended for comparisons within the same product category. For this choice, also check the nutrition table for sugars per 100 g and the serving information.

Could the information on the packaging differ from what’s online?

Yes, product information can change. So, when you buy, check the packaging of the kano cake you’ve chosen, especially if ingredients, nutritional values or allergens affect your decision.