Brunch host who wants to serve chocolate
Wants to put a biscuit with a visible chocolate coating on the table and doesn’t mind if its shape and filling differ from a kano.
Which option is right for you?
Fan of classic kano biscuits
Is mainly looking for a canoe-shaped biscuit with almond paste filling. A chocolate-coated alternative won’t offer the same combination.
Host mindful of allergens
Needs to check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging of each option before serving the biscuits.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether your guests are expecting a kano with almond paste filling or simply something with a chocolate coating. They’re different products, even if both work on the same brunch platter.
Classic kano
Choose this: if the canoe shape and almond paste filling are your priorities.
The trade-off: the supermarket products described don’t confirm that the kano has a chocolate coating.
Chocolate-coated alternative
Choose this: if the chocolate coating matters more than the canoe shape.
The trade-off: a biscuit or wafer won’t necessarily have the almond paste filling found in a kano.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate coating and shape | Check whether the description confirms both a chocolate coating and the shape and filling you want. Albert Heijn describes Verkade Chocorondjes as biscuits with a milk cream filling and a 17% milk chocolate coating, not as kano biscuits. | I want chocolate on the brunch platter, even if that means giving up the canoe shape. Around 17% of consumers would consider the chocolate coating their top priority. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and warnings on the packaging of the option you choose. Don’t assume that kano biscuits and chocolate biscuits have the same ingredients. | If a guest has a food allergy, I need to be able to assess what I’m serving for each product. For around 42% of consumers, checking the packaging would be their first priority. |
| Quantity and availability | Compare the weight and the number of biscuits or portions. Also check whether the product is available from the shop where you do your food shopping. | For a larger brunch, I want to know how many I can serve and where to buy them. This would be the main consideration for around 41% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a chocolate biscuit for a chocolate-coated kano
Jumbo describes its kano as an all-butter biscuit with almond paste filling. Albert Heijn describes Verkade Chocorondjes as having a milk cream filling and a milk chocolate coating. Their shapes and fillings are not interchangeable.
Before you buy, decide whether the kano with almond paste filling or the chocolate coating is a must-have.
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Checking just one allergen
The kano biscuits and chocolate biscuits described may contain different allergens, and warnings about possible traces may also apply. So checking only the front of the packaging isn’t enough when you’re catering for guests with allergies.
Compare the full information on each current pack with your guests’ allergies.
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Assuming a product listing guarantees availability
Lidl describes Sondey Kano's as an in-store-only product. So an online product description won’t tell you whether it fits in with where you do your shopping.
Check availability at the shop where you plan to buy it, and decide in advance which alternative would be acceptable for your brunch.
Brands to consider
These examples show why it’s worth knowing the difference between a kano and a chocolate-coated alternative. A brand name alone doesn’t tell you whether a particular option is available.
Verkade
Chocorondjes are a chocolate-coated biscuit alternative, not a kano with almond paste filling.
- Albert Heijn describes them as biscuits with a milk cream filling and a milk chocolate coating.
- Check the packaging for allergen information; these round biscuits aren’t a substitute for the shape and almond paste filling of a kano.
Albert Heijn
The AH all-butter kano described is an example of the classic kano option.
- The product listing gives a pack size of 270 g.
- The description doesn’t confirm a chocolate coating; check current availability separately.
Jumbo
Jumbo describes its kano as an all-butter biscuit with almond paste filling.
- The product description gives a pack size of 275 g and says it contains 38% almond paste filling.
- The description doesn’t include a chocolate coating; if you have allergies, check the current packaging.
Lidl
Sondey Kano's are described as all-butter biscuits filled with almond paste.
- Lidl gives a pack size of 325 g.
- The product listing says it’s available in store only and doesn’t confirm a chocolate coating.
Aldi
Heerlijck Banket Kano's are among the classic canoe-shaped biscuits.
- ALDI describes a pack size of 330 g.
- If you’re specifically looking for a chocolate coating or allergen information, check the packaging of the option you choose.
Plus
PLUS describes its all-butter kano as a biscuit with almond paste.
- The product description mentions an almond decoration and almond paste filling.
- The description doesn’t confirm a chocolate coating.
Chocolate alternatives on Joybuy
These biscuits and wafers are alternatives for anyone who would rather have chocolate than a kano with almond paste filling at Easter brunch. They aren’t versions of the classic kano.
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Kahve Dunyasi Gofrik Pistachio Paste Milk Chocolate, 10 × 12,5 g
An alternative if milk chocolate and pistachio matter more than the canoe shape and almond paste filling.
The product name lists ten portions of 12,5 g. If you have allergies, check the current packaging before serving.
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Lu Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits, 150 g
A chocolate biscuit for a brunch where you don’t specifically want to serve a kano with almond paste filling.
The product name lists 150 g. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging for your guests.
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Nestle Kitkat Strawberry Short Cake, 9 pieces, 104,4 g
A wafer alternative if you’re looking for small chocolate treats rather than kano biscuits for Easter brunch.
The product name lists nine pieces and 104,4 g. Check the packaging for the ingredients and allergens that are relevant to your guests.
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KitKat Gold Wafer Chocolate Salted Caramel Flavor, 9 pieces
A chocolate wafer with a salted caramel flavour for anyone happy to try something other than a canoe shape.
The product name lists nine pieces. Check the current ingredients and allergen information before serving.
Frequently asked questions
Are chocolate-coated biscuits the same as kano biscuits?
No. The classic kano biscuits described have an almond paste filling, while Albert Heijn describes Verkade Chocorondjes as chocolate-coated biscuits with a milk cream filling. Only choose this alternative if its different shape and filling suit your brunch.
What should I check if guests have food allergies?
For each product, read the current ingredients, allergen information and warnings on the packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes the mandatory labelling of 14 allergens. Then check the product you’ve bought against your guests’ specific allergies.
Can I rely on online ingredient information alone?
Use online product information to compare options, but check the packaging before serving too. PLUS notes that a product’s ingredients, nutritional information and allergy information can change.
How should I store the biscuits until Easter brunch?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the kano biscuits, biscuits or wafers you choose. Check for any separate instructions after opening too, as they can vary from product to product.