Students who want to take a kano cake with them
If you travel between home and a place to study, packaging matters. Check whether your chosen kano cake is individually wrapped before relying on it as a snack on the go.
Who are these options for?
Students studying at home who plan their portions
A portion size helps you decide what to set aside for a study break. Albert Heijn lists its butter kano cakes as 45 g per portion, while Jumbo lists its butter kano cakes as 55 g per portion.
Shoppers checking ingredients and nutritional information
For the Albert Heijn and Jumbo varieties mentioned, relevant ingredients include gluten-containing ingredients, milk, egg, soya, and almonds or other nuts. Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the packaging you buy.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether you’ll be taking the kano cakes with you or eating them at home from an opened pack. Then check the portion size and label for the specific variety.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging and storage | Look for an explicit statement that the cakes are individually wrapped; a number of portions doesn’t confirm that they have separate wrappers. Also read the storage advice for after opening. | If I’m putting a kano cake in my bag or spreading a pack over several study days, I want to know how to store the rest. For around 42% of consumers, packaging and freshness would be the most important consideration. |
| Portion size | Albert Heijn lists its butter kano cakes as 45 g per portion, while Jumbo lists its butter kano cakes as 55 g per portion. Compare those figures with how much you want to set aside for a break. | If I’m planning several study breaks, I want to be able to decide in advance how much to have each time. Around 25% of consumers would put portion size first. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Check the allergens and compare sugars, fat and fibre per 100 g and, where listed, per portion on the label. | If ingredients or nutritional values determine my choice, I want to be able to check the specific packaging. For around 33% of consumers, this information would carry the most weight. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a portion means an individually wrapped cake
Albert Heijn lists six portions and Jumbo five portions for the kano cakes mentioned. This doesn’t tell you whether each cake has its own wrapper, which can make a difference when you’re taking them with you.
Before buying, check whether the product description or packaging explicitly says that the cakes are individually wrapped.
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Only looking at the front of the packaging
For the Albert Heijn and Jumbo varieties mentioned, allergens and nutritional values are part of the decision. A product name or picture isn’t a substitute for this information.
Read the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the variety you choose. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends checking the back of the label too.
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Leaving an opened multipack unsealed
If you’ll be using a pack over several study days, the storage advice for after opening is important.
Follow the label for your variety: Albert Heijn says to store its butter kano cakes in a sealed tin after opening; Jumbo advises keeping its butter kano cakes somewhere cool, dry and dark.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists a 270 g pack of AH butter kano cakes, with six portions of 45 g.
- The product listing includes ingredients, allergens, nutritional values and storage advice.
- Six portions doesn’t confirm that the kano cakes are individually wrapped; check the packaging if you want to take them with you one at a time.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists its butter kano cakes in a 275 g pack, described as five portions of 55 g.
- The product listing includes ingredients, allergens, nutritional values and storage advice.
- The portion size doesn’t confirm that each cake has its own wrapper.
Aviateur
Jumbo lists Aviateur Filled Kano Cakes in a pack of seven, weighing 325 g.
- The listing includes ingredients, allergens and storage advice.
- Jumbo notes that this product is no longer available in its online range. The listing also doesn’t confirm that the cakes are individually wrapped.
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Frequently asked questions
Are Albert Heijn and Jumbo kano cakes individually wrapped?
Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s portion sizes don’t confirm that the cakes have separate wrappers. If you want to take one kano cake with you at a time, check the packaging or product description carefully.
How should I store an opened pack of kano cakes?
Follow the storage advice on the packaging for your variety. Albert Heijn says to store its butter kano cakes in a cool, dry place and keep them in a sealed tin after opening; Jumbo advises keeping its butter kano cakes somewhere cool, dry and dark.
Which allergens should I check in kano cakes?
Always check the allergen information on the specific packaging. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo varieties mentioned list, among other things, wheat or other gluten-containing ingredients, milk, egg, soya, and almonds or other nuts.
What nutritional information helps when comparing kano cakes?
Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and, if listed, per portion. Albert Heijn lists 39 g of sugars per 100 g for its butter kano cakes, while Jumbo lists 36.8 g per 100 g for its butter kano cakes. Also check the other nutritional values and ingredients on the packaging you choose.