Who is a pack of kano cakes useful for?

A pack with a clear number of portions or cakes is especially useful when you know in advance how many lunchboxes or sharing occasions you need it for.

Lunchbox planners

You can divide a pack up in advance for several days. Jumbo lists five portions, Albert Heijn six portions and Aviateur seven cakes; see which quantity suits your plans.

Sharing at work or on the go

You want to know how many people can have a cake from the pack. A stated number of cakes helps, but it doesn’t tell you whether each one has its own wrapper.

Shoppers comparing labels

You check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information per portion before buying. Check these details on the packaging of the exact variety you choose.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, work out how many cakes you need, then consider how you’ll carry them. Finally, compare the labels on the options you’re considering.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Number of portions or cakes Compare the stated number of cakes or portions with the occasions you have planned. Jumbo lists five 55 g portions, Albert Heijn six 45 g portions and Aviateur seven cakes weighing 47 g each. If I’m planning several lunchboxes in advance, I want to know how many occasions one pack will cover. Portion planning would be the main priority for around 40% of consumers.
Taking them with you Check whether the packaging mentions individual wrappers and whether a cake will fit in your lunchbox. When I’m out and about, I want to be able to take a cake with me without assuming it’s individually wrapped. Convenience on the go would be the main priority for around 30% of consumers.
Label and lunch Read the ingredients and allergen information for your chosen variety; compare the sugar per portion if you’re checking the nutritional information. When putting my lunch together, I want to know what’s in the cake and how large a portion is. For around 30% of consumers, the label and nutritional information would be the main consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a tray means individually wrapped cakes

    A stated packaging type or number of portions doesn’t confirm that each kano cake is individually wrapped. This matters if you want to take a single cake loose in your bag.

    Look for an explicit statement on the packaging that the cakes are individually wrapped. If there isn’t one, use a sturdy container to carry them.

  • Looking only at the pack weight

    Two packs of a similar weight can contain different numbers of stated portions. Albert Heijn’s pack contains six portions in 270 g, while Jumbo lists five portions in 275 g.

    Compare the number of portions or cakes with the occasions you plan to have them.

  • Skipping the label

    Ingredients and allergens vary between varieties. If you need to avoid a particular ingredient, the name ‘kano cakes’ alone isn’t enough to assess a product.

    Before eating, read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging of the kano cakes you’ve chosen.

  • Planning a sweet cake as your whole lunch

    A stated portion of kano cake tells you how much cake counts as one eating occasion, not what the rest of your lunch should include.

    Decide separately what else you’ll take for lunch. If you’re looking for a different snack, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists fruit and vegetables among its suggestions.

Brands compared

The packs listed offer different ways to plan your portions. Always check the details for the variety you choose when you buy it.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists its butter kano cakes as 270 g, with six 45 g portions.

  • The stated number of portions helps you divide the pack between lunch occasions.
  • Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens; product information can change.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists its butter kano cakes as 275 g, with five 55 g portions.

  • The stated portion size makes it easier to plan for each eating occasion.
  • A stated portion doesn’t confirm that the cake is individually wrapped.

PLUS

PLUS lists butter kano cakes in a 275 g pack.

  • The product information includes a Nutri-Score E and nutritional details you can refer to when comparing options.
  • The Nutri-Score alone doesn’t tell you whether this cake suits your lunch; check the portion size and ingredients too.

Aviateur

Aviateur Gevulde Kano's are listed in a 325 g pack of seven, with each cake weighing 47 g.

  • The stated number of cakes helps when you want to divide them up.
  • Don’t assume each cake has its own wrapper based on the number of cakes alone; also check availability at your chosen shop.

Sondey

Lidl lists Sondey kano cakes as a product available in store.

  • An option to look out for when you shop at Lidl.
  • Check the label in store if you want to compare the number of portions, ingredients or nutritional information.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists own-brand Heerlijck Banket Kano's in a 330 g pack.

  • The pack weight gives you a starting point for planning.
  • Check the label for the number of portions and the ingredients before comparing this pack with another variety.

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Frequently asked questions

How many kano cakes do I need for several lunch occasions?

Compare the occasions you have planned with the number of portions or cakes on the pack, rather than looking only at the pack weight. Jumbo lists five portions, Albert Heijn six portions and Aviateur seven cakes; choose a quantity that suits what you want to take with you or share.

Which allergens should I check in kano cakes?

Read the allergen information for the exact variety on the current packaging. The products described include ingredients such as wheat, milk, egg, soya and almond or other nuts, but the ingredients vary by product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that the 14 allergens that must be declared have to be listed on the label.

Are kano cakes meant to be a full lunch?

A kano cake is a sweet treat, and a portion guide doesn’t make it a full lunch. Decide what else you want to take with you, and check the nutritional information per portion if it matters to your choice.

How should I store an opened pack of kano cakes?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for your variety. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS advise storing their kano cakes in a cool, dry place; Albert Heijn also recommends keeping them in a sealed tin once opened.