Choose a pack based on how many portions you want to serve at once: Jumbo lists five portions, Albert Heijn lists six, and Jumbo lists seven cakes for an Aviateur pack. Jumbo no longer lists that Aviateur pack in its online range. If you want to spread the cakes across several occasions or take them in a lunchbox, check the pack for individual wrapping, storage advice and allergen information.
You want to match the number of kano cakes to your guests without having too many left over. Albert Heijn lists six portions for its pack, Jumbo lists five portions for its own-label pack, and seven cakes for the Aviateur pack mentioned.
For a lunchbox or a later tea break, portion size, protection for the cakes and storage advice all matter. Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you choose, too. For everyday snacks for children, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends choosing foods from the Wheel of Five, such as vegetables and fruit.
Before buying and serving, read the allergen declaration for the exact variant you have chosen. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat or gluten, milk, soya, egg and almond among the allergens in their kano cakes; ingredients and warnings may vary between packs.
Start with the number of occasions you’re planning to serve them. Then check whether the pack suits taking them with you and storing them, and whether its ingredients are suitable for your group.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions or cakes | Compare the stated number with your guest list: Jumbo lists five portions, Albert Heijn lists six, and Jumbo lists seven cakes for the Aviateur variant. | If I’m buying for one tea gathering, I want to have enough kano cakes to share without having too many left over. For around 38% of consumers, a pack that’s the right size for sharing comes first. |
| Portioning and storage | Check whether the cakes are individually wrapped, and read the storage advice and best-before date. | If you want to divide the cakes between several occasions or lunchboxes, a pack that works for this is particularly useful. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list, allergen declaration and portion size for the variant you’ve chosen. | If someone in my group has a food allergy, I need to know what’s in this pack first. If I’m buying for a child, I also consider whether a cake is suitable as a snack. This is the top consideration for around 37% of consumers. |
The stated number of portions doesn’t tell you whether each kano cake has its own protective wrapper. Without one, you’ll need to take extra care when packing them or storing them after opening.
Check the pack before you buy and follow the storage advice once opened. Albert Heijn recommends keeping its butter kano cakes in a sealed container after opening.
The packs listed at 270 g, 275 g and 325 g also differ in their stated portions or number of cakes. Weight alone doesn’t tell you how many people you can serve, according to the pack.
Compare the number of portions or cakes first, then check the weight and portion size.
The name ‘butter kano cake’ doesn’t tell you which allergens or possible traces are listed on the label. This matters if anyone in your group has a food allergy.
Check the current allergen declaration every time you buy them, including any warnings about traces. Don’t rely on a pack you bought previously.
A pack that’s handy for a treat doesn’t automatically answer the question of what to give children as an everyday snack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends choosing snacks for children mainly from the Wheel of Five.
Plan kano cakes as a treat for a specific occasion, and look to the options recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, such as vegetables and fruit, for everyday snacks.
Albert Heijn lists its butter kano cakes in a 270 g pack containing six 45 g portions.
Jumbo lists its butter kano cakes in a 275 g pack containing five 55 g portions.
Jumbo lists an Aviateur pack containing seven filled kano cakes weighing 325 g in total; PLUS also shows a different 230 g Aviateur pack.
Start with the number of guests and decide how many cakes you’d like to serve each person. Jumbo lists five portions for its butter kano cakes, Albert Heijn lists six portions for its variant, and Jumbo lists seven cakes for an Aviateur pack. Check whether the last of these is available: Jumbo says it’s no longer in its online range.
That depends on the pack and how you protect the cake. A stated number of portions doesn’t confirm that each kano cake is individually wrapped, so check the wrappers, best-before date and storage advice for the variant you’ve chosen.
Check the full allergen declaration on the specific pack, even if you’ve bought the product before. For the variants described, Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat or gluten, milk, soya, egg and almond among the allergens; warnings about possible traces may vary between variants.
It’s better to choose kano cakes for a planned treat than as an automatic everyday option. For children’s snacks, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends choosing foods mainly from the Wheel of Five, including vegetables and fruit.
