Who are the options for?

Sharing over coffee or at home

You want to serve several ready-to-eat portions from one pack without baking first. Jumbo lists five portions per pack and Albert Heijn lists six.

Lunchbox planners

You want to take kano cakes with you over several days. A pack containing several portions doesn’t necessarily mean they’re individually wrapped; Albert Heijn recommends storing its cakes in a sealed container after opening.

Home bakers

You’re looking for ingredients for a baking project rather than a ready-to-eat cake. Zeelandia’s Kanomix recipe uses 2.000 g of mix, with additional ingredients including butter and egg.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to serve ready-made kano cakes or bake your own. For ready-made packs, compare the number of portions and the packaging. For any food product, check the label if ingredients or allergens are important to you.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Pack size Compare the number of portions and check the packaging for individual wrappers. Jumbo lists five portions in 275 g; Albert Heijn lists six in 270 g. If I want to share kano cakes or spread them over several lunch breaks, the pack needs to suit the number of occasions. Around 44% of consumers would make pack size their first purchasing priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current label, including the ingredients and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. When ingredients or allergens determine my choice, I want to check the label on the exact pack I’m buying. For around 33% of consumers, this check would come first.
Ready-made or home-baked Choose between ready-to-eat kano cakes and baking your own. Zeelandia’s recipe calls for 2.000 g of Kanomix, plus additional ingredients. If I mainly want to make and bake my own dough, a pack of ready-made cakes won’t suit my plans. Baking would be the top priority for around 23% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming several portions means individually wrapped cakes

    Five or six portions in a pack doesn’t automatically mean each kano cake has its own wrapper. This matters most if you want to put one in a lunchbox.

    Check the packaging for individual wrappers before you buy. If there aren’t any, store the cakes in an airtight container once opened.

  • Relying on the product name when checking allergens

    Ingredients and warnings about the possible presence of allergens can vary between products. So a previous purchase is no substitute for checking the label on the pack you’re choosing now.

    Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains which allergens must be listed on labels for prepacked foods.

  • Buying ready-made kano cakes for a baking project

    A pack of ready-made cakes doesn’t contain dough for you to prepare yourself. Zeelandia’s Kanomix recipe also starts with 2.000 g of mix.

    Decide whether you want to serve or bake before you buy. If you’re choosing a mix, check which ingredients and preparation steps are required.

    As well as the mix, the Kanomix recipe requires ingredients including butter and egg, time to chill the dough and use of an oven.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Kano's met Roomboter (butter kano cakes) in a 275 g pack, with five portions and 38% almond paste.

  • The product information includes ingredients, allergens, nutritional values and storage instructions.
  • Five portions doesn’t confirm that the cakes are individually wrapped.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Kano's roomboter (butter kano cakes) in a 270 g pack, divided into six 45 g portions.

  • The product information includes ingredients, allergens and storage advice; after opening, Albert Heijn recommends storing the cakes in a sealed container.
  • Check availability and packaging before buying if individual wrappers are important to you.

PLUS

PLUS lists butter kano cakes in a 275 g tray, with a 39% almond paste filling.

  • The product information includes ingredients, allergens, nutritional values and storage advice.
  • A tray doesn’t confirm that it contains individually wrapped portions for lunchboxes.

Aviateur

PLUS lists an Aviateur pack of kano cakes weighing 230 g, with a 46% almond paste filling.

  • The pack is smaller than the 270 g and 275 g packs mentioned above.
  • Check the number of cakes and how they’re packed, and read the current allergen information.

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Frequently asked questions

Are the kano cakes in a pack individually wrapped for lunchboxes?

You can’t tell from the number of portions. Jumbo lists five portions per pack and Albert Heijn lists six, but check the packaging for individual wrappers if you need portions to take with you.

How should I store an opened pack of kano cakes?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging; for its kano cakes, Albert Heijn recommends using a sealed container after opening. The product information mentioned also advises storing them in a cool, dry place.

Which allergens should I check for in kano cakes?

Read the current label for the product you’ve chosen, including information about the possible presence of other allergens. The product information mentioned lists ingredients including wheat, milk, soya, egg and almonds, but ingredients vary between packs.

Can I bake my own kano cakes using a pack of ready-made ones?

No, a pack of ready-made kano cakes isn’t a baking mix. To bake your own, you’ll need a recipe or suitable mix. Zeelandia’s Kanomix recipe requires ingredients including butter, egg, lemon zest, water and salt, as well as 2.000 g of mix.