Which packaging works best for you?

If you’re handing out individual portions

For a snack bag or day out, you’ll want to be able to hand out the cakes individually. PLUS explicitly labels Aviateur Kano Cakes as ‘individually wrapped’; check for this wording on the pack you buy, too.

Families sharing snacks at home

If you’re putting the kano cakes out for everyone to share, you could consider a tray. PLUS labels its butter kano cakes as ‘in a tray’. Follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose.

If you’re checking allergens for a group

When buying for a group, check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ statements on the pack you choose. PLUS’s product information for Aviateur Kano Cakes lists wheat, soya, milk and almonds, among other ingredients, and says the product may contain egg.

What should you look for when choosing?

Decide whether you want to hand out the kano cakes individually or serve them together. Check the allergens for each packaging option separately.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Individual portions Look for clear wording on the pack, such as ‘individually wrapped’; PLUS uses this for Aviateur Kano Cakes. For a snack bag, I want to be able to pack each cake individually without opening a tray first. For around 42% of consumers, handing out individual portions would be the main priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ statement on the current pack. If I’m buying kano cakes for a group, I want to know which ingredients matter to the people receiving them. Checking allergens would be the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Serving at home Compare the packaging and pack weight; PLUS lists its butter kano cakes in a 275 g tray. Check the storage advice, too. At home, I put the cakes out together and don’t need individual wrappers. Around 25% of consumers would choose packaging mainly for this use.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a tray contains individually wrapped kano cakes

    PLUS distinguishes between Aviateur Kano Cakes ‘individually wrapped’ and PLUS Butter Kano Cakes ‘in a tray’. The tray label doesn’t mean you can assume that each cake has its own wrapper.

    Read the packaging description before buying kano cakes for individual snack bags.

  • Assuming allergens are the same based on the brand or a pack you bought before

    Ingredients and possible traces vary between products. Albert Heijn also points out that ingredient and allergy information can change.

    Before handing out the cakes, check the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warning on the pack you’re actually using.

Relevant brands and product ranges

Aviateur

PLUS lists Aviateur Kano Cakes Individually Wrapped in a 230 g pack.

  • The ‘individually wrapped’ label makes this product worth considering if you’re looking for individual portions.
  • Check the current label before buying: the product information lists several allergens and says it may contain egg.

PLUS

PLUS lists its Butter Kano Cakes in a Tray in a 275 g pack.

  • A tray is a packaging option to consider if you’re serving the cakes together at home.
  • ‘In a tray’ doesn’t confirm that the cakes are individually wrapped. Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack, too.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists 275 g Butter Kano Cakes with almond paste.

  • The stated pack weight helps when comparing packs for sharing at home.
  • If you need individually wrapped cakes, check the packaging itself. Jumbo says this product should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place.

Albert Heijn

AH BASIC Kano Cakes is a product listing to consider when comparing kano cakes.

  • The product name gives you a specific variety to look for at Albert Heijn.
  • Check the packaging and current label before deciding whether this variety suits your needs.

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Frequently asked questions

Are kano cakes in a tray individually wrapped?

Not necessarily: PLUS uses ‘in a tray’ for its butter kano cakes and ‘individually wrapped’ for the Aviateur variety mentioned above. If you need to hand them out individually, check whether each cake has its own wrapper.

How should I store kano cakes during the autumn half-term?

Follow the storage advice on the pack you choose. PLUS’s product information for Aviateur and its own butter kano cakes says to store them in a cool, dry place; Jumbo also recommends storing its Butter Kano Cakes somewhere dark.

Which allergens should I check in kano cakes?

Check the allergens for each product on the current label. PLUS’s listing for Aviateur Kano Cakes names wheat, soya, milk and almonds, among other ingredients, and says the product may contain egg. Don’t assume another kano cake has the same ingredients.

Is online product information enough when buying for a group?

Check the physical pack before handing out the kano cakes, too. Albert Heijn warns that ingredient and allergy information can change, so the details on the pack you’ve chosen are important for anyone with an allergy.