Kano cakes aren’t an obvious everyday snack for babies and toddlers: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends choosing foods from the Wheel of Five instead. A family pack is better suited to an occasional family treat. If you do offer one, consider the amount and check the allergens and the school or childcare setting’s rules before packing it.
Looking for something for your baby or toddler’s regular snack time? The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends choosing foods from the Wheel of Five. So don’t think of a family pack of kano cakes as an everyday snack.
A larger pack might be for the biscuit tin and an occasional family treat. For a young child, the amount you offer is a separate consideration; the serving size on the pack isn’t automatically right for a toddler.
Check the label on the pack you’ve bought and ask about the setting’s rules beforehand. The Jumbo and PLUS kano cakes reviewed contain, among other things, wheat, milk, egg, soya and almond.
First decide whether you’re looking for something for every day or an occasional treat. Then consider the portions in the family pack and whether you’ll be serving them at home or somewhere else.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Every day or occasionally | Distinguish between an everyday snack and a treat. For everyday snacks, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends foods from the Wheel of Five. | If your toddler has a snack every day, you won’t want to keep falling back on biscuits. For around 50% of consumers, suitability for everyday use is the top priority. |
| Portions and sharing | Check the pack weight and stated serving size. For its 275 g pack of butter kano cakes, Jumbo lists five 55 g servings. That doesn’t automatically mean you should offer a toddler that amount. | For an occasional family treat, you may want to share the pack without assuming a whole cake is the right portion for a toddler. This is the biggest consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
| Allergens and setting rules | Read the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ statement on the pack you’ve bought. Ask the school or childcare setting about its rules for the group. | If you’re packing something for school or childcare, you’ll want to consider what a child needs to avoid and the group’s rules. These requirements take priority for around 20% of consumers. |
Jumbo lists 222 kcal for one 55 g kano cake. The fact that a pack contains five servings doesn’t mean a whole cake is the recommended amount for a young child.
Save kano cakes for an occasional treat and choose something else for everyday snack time, in line with the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s advice.
The Jumbo and PLUS kano cakes reviewed contain, among other things, wheat, milk, egg, soya and almond. Information about possible traces may vary between products.
Read the full allergen information on the pack you’re buying. Don’t choose these wheat-containing kano cakes for a child who needs to follow a strict gluten-free diet.
According to VOO, schools can set their own rules for treats. So what’s allowed at home may not fit a school’s policy; ask the childcare setting about its local rules too.
Before packing anything, check what the setting allows and what allergen rules apply to the group.
Jumbo Kano’s met Roomboter comes in a 275 g pack. Jumbo lists five 55 g servings and provides the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for the product.
PLUS Roomboter kano’s comes in a 275 g pack and is made with almond paste and decorated with almonds.
Albert Heijn lists its 270 g AH Kano’s roomboter as no longer in its range.
Not as the usual choice. For babies and toddlers, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends snacks from the Wheel of Five, such as fruit, vegetables or wholemeal bread. Biscuits are better suited to a small, occasional treat.
Don’t automatically assume a whole cake is right. Jumbo lists a 55 g serving for this variety, containing 222 kcal. For an occasional treat, decide how much to offer rather than simply following the serving size on the pack.
No. The Jumbo and PLUS kano cakes reviewed contain wheat, so they aren’t suitable for a strictly gluten-free diet. The Dutch Coeliac Society stresses that a child with coeliac disease must follow a strict gluten-free diet.
Yes. Ask the school or childcare setting in advance about its rules for treats and allergens. VOO says schools can have their own treat policies, so don’t assume another setting has the same rules.
Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the pack you’ve bought. For the varieties reviewed, Jumbo and PLUS product information recommends a cool, dry place.
