Who is this relevant to?

If you want one Kano at a time

You want to know in advance how large a listed portion is and how many portions are in the pack. Once opened, you’ll need a suitable way to seal and store what’s left.

If you check allergens carefully

You compare the ingredients and any warnings about possible traces on the current packaging. This information varies by variety.

If you’re stocking up on a few snacks

You check whether the pack weight and number of portions suit how often you want a Kano, so the rest of an opened pack isn’t left for too long.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the portion size and pack format, then compare the ingredients. If you have an allergy, always check the label on the pack you’re buying.

What to consider What to check Who is this important to?
Portions Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions; Jumbo lists five 55 g portions. I want one Kano and to know how much will be left in the pack; portion planning would be a priority for around 36% of consumers.
Allergens Check both the ingredients and any warnings about possible traces on the pack you buy. If I have an allergy, I want to assess whether this particular variety is suitable for me; checking allergens would be the main concern for around 29% of consumers.
Ingredients Compare the stated almond paste filling and check whether the ingredients include butter concentrate or vegetable oils. If I’m choosing mainly based on the filling or butter content, the name Kano’s doesn’t tell me enough; ingredients would take priority for around 21% of consumers.
Pack size Compare the pack weight and stated number of portions with how much you actually want to store. I want a small stock without bringing home more biscuits than I’ll use; pack size would be the deciding factor for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a listed portion is an individually wrapped Kano

    Albert Heijn lists six portions per pack, while Jumbo lists five. A portion size doesn’t tell you whether the biscuits are individually wrapped or sold loose.

    Check the packaging if you’re looking for something you can take with you as a single snack. Seal an opened pack well; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing biscuits somewhere cool, dry and dark.

  • Assuming every Kano has the same recipe

    The stated filling and ingredients vary between the varieties reviewed. For example, Aviateur’s product information at PLUS lists vegetable oils, while Albert Heijn’s butter Kano’s list butter concentrate.

    Read the product description and ingredients list if the filling or butter content will determine your choice. Don’t rely on the product category name alone.

  • Checking only an online ingredients list

    Allergens and warnings about possible traces vary by variety. If you have an allergy, the information on the pack you receive is important when deciding whether to buy it.

    Before eating, check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.

Brands and varieties compared

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s butter Kano’s come in a 270 g pack, with six stated portions of 45 g.

  • Albert Heijn lists 41% almond paste filling and 12% butter concentrate.
  • The ingredients and allergen information includes egg, milk, wheat, soya and almond, among other things. Check the warnings on the pack too.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists its butter Kano’s in a 275 g pack, with five 55 g portions.

  • The product description states that they contain 38% almond paste filling.
  • The allergen information includes almond, egg, milk, soya and wheat, among other things. Also read the warnings about possible traces.

PLUS

PLUS describes its own butter Kano’s as biscuits decorated with almonds, in a 275 g pack.

  • The product information states that they contain 39% almond paste filling and 11% butter concentrate.
  • The pack weight alone doesn’t tell you how much you’ll want for a single snack.

Aviateur

PLUS lists a 230 g Aviateur variety with 46% almond paste filling.

  • The filling percentage is clearly stated in the product description.
  • The ingredients list includes vegetable oils. Check the packaging if butter or the individual portion size matters to you.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket’s Kano’s as assorted pastries shaped like canoes, in a 330 g pack.

  • The pack weight makes it easy to compare pack sizes.
  • Check the packaging to work out how much you want at a time, and read the ingredients and allergen information there.

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Frequently asked questions

Which allergens should I check in Kano’s?

Read the allergen information on the packaging of the variety you’re buying. The Kano’s described here include wheat, milk, egg, soya and almond, among other things, but ingredients and warnings about possible traces vary from product to product.

How should I store an opened pack of Kano’s?

Seal it well and store it somewhere cool, dry and dark, following the instructions on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends this way of storing biscuits; Albert Heijn advises keeping its Kano’s in a sealed tin once opened.

Does packaging for the Dutch market need to show information in Dutch?

Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, legally required food information must be provided in Dutch for products intended for the Dutch market. Check the information on the pack itself when looking at ingredients or allergens.