Which packaging is right for you?

For lunchboxes and days out

If you don’t want to open the whole pack during car journeys or day trips, individually wrapped kano cakes are an option. PLUS lists Aviateur Kano Cakes, Individually Wrapped in this packaging.

For families sharing a pack

For a snack to share, it helps to know how many portions are in a pack and how to store any leftovers. Albert Heijn lists AH Butter Kano Cakes as six portions of 45 g.

For checking allergens

If ingredients or allergens affect your choice, read the current label on the exact variety you’re buying, including any warnings about the possible unintended presence of allergens.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether you’ll take the kano cakes individually or share them from one pack. Then compare the number of cakes or portions and check the information on the packaging you choose.

What to consider What to check Who is it for?
Individual portions Look for wording such as ‘individually wrapped’ and count the number of cakes in the pack. If I want to hand out a cake at different times, I don’t want to open shared packaging each time. For around 40% of consumers, being able to take them individually is the top priority.
Sharing together Compare the number of cakes or stated portions with the pack weight; Albert Heijn lists six portions of 45 g for its 270 g AH Butter Kano Cakes. When we’re having a family snack, I want to know in advance how many portions the pack contains. Around 30% of consumers put sharing with a group first.
Choosing a shared pack Check the type of packaging and the number of cakes on the pack you want to buy. If everyone is eating at the same time, I want to put out one pack without individual wrappers. For around 20% of consumers, a simple shared pack is the main priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ statement on the current label for the exact variety. When the ingredients determine my choice, I need to be able to check the label before handing out the cakes. For around 10% of consumers, this check is the highest priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a tray means individually wrapped cakes

    A tray for several people doesn’t mean each kano cake has its own wrapper. This matters if you want to divide the cakes between lunchboxes or several day trips.

    Check whether the packaging says ‘individually wrapped’ and how many cakes the pack contains.

  • Looking only at the pack weight

    A similar weight won’t tell you how many cakes are individually wrapped. Albert Heijn lists six portions of 45 g for its 270 g Butter Kano Cakes.

    Compare the weight, number of cakes or portions, and type of packaging together.

  • Using the label for a different variety

    Ingredients and allergens can vary between kano cake varieties. Information about one pack is therefore no substitute for checking the label on another.

    Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging you’ve chosen, even if you know the brand already.

  • Taking an opened pack without a storage plan

    Once opened, a shared pack needs extra protection. Albert Heijn recommends storing AH Butter Kano Cakes in a sealed tin; Jumbo says to store its variety in a cool, dry, dark place.

    Follow the storage instructions for the product you’ve chosen and seal any leftover cakes after use.

Brands and packaging compared

Aviateur

PLUS lists Aviateur Individually Wrapped Kano Cakes as a pack of 5 weighing 230 g, a handy size for taking cakes individually.

  • The number of cakes and individual wrappers are specified for this variety.
  • Before buying, check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions on the packaging you’ve chosen.

Albert Heijn

AH Butter Kano Cakes come in a 270 g pack, which Albert Heijn says contains six portions of 45 g.

  • The stated portions make it easier to plan a snack to share.
  • Don’t assume the cakes are individually wrapped; follow the storage instructions for this pack once opened.

PLUS

PLUS sells its Butter Kano Cakes in a 275 g tray, suited to sharing.

  • The tray format and pack weight are stated.
  • Check the packaging for the number of cakes and whether you need individually wrapped ones.

Jumbo

Jumbo Butter Kano Cakes come in a 275 g pack; Jumbo describes them as butter cakes with 38% almond paste.

  • Jumbo says to store this variety in a cool, dry, dark place.
  • Check the number of cakes and packaging type if you want to divide them up.

G'woon

Joybuy lists G'woon Kano Cakes in a 275 g pack.

  • The product name and pack weight give you a starting point for identifying the variety.
  • Check the number of cakes, ingredients and allergens on the packaging you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take kano cakes from a tray in lunchboxes?

Yes, if you portion out the cakes yourself and store the rest of the pack according to the label. If you want each cake to have its own wrapper, check that the packaging specifically says ‘individually wrapped’.

How many kano cakes are in a pack?

It varies by variety. PLUS lists 5 cakes for its 230 g pack of Aviateur Individually Wrapped Kano Cakes; Albert Heijn lists six portions of 45 g for its 270 g AH Butter Kano Cakes. For other packs, check the number of cakes on the packaging.

How should I store an opened pack during the holidays?

Follow the instructions on the label for the kano cakes you’ve chosen. For AH Butter Kano Cakes, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a sealed tin once opened; Jumbo says to store Jumbo Butter Kano Cakes in a cool, dry, dark place.

Should I check the allergens again for each kano cake variety?

Yes, check the current label for the exact variety, including any ‘may contain’ statement. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses that allergens must be clearly stated on the label, so don’t rely on the ingredients listed for a different pack.