Parents looking to hand out genuine kano pastries
If almond paste and the recognisable kano shape matter, look for plain butter kano pastries, such as the versions from AH and Jumbo. A chocolate biscuit isn't automatically the same product.
Which option is right for you?
Organisers who want to prioritise chocolate
If a chocolate coating matters more than the kano shape, you could also consider a different type of biscuit or a wafer. Check what type of product you're choosing and how it's packaged before planning the treats.
Organisers who need to check allergens
Ask parents in advance about any relevant allergies. The kano pastries and chocolate alternatives described here contain different allergens, so read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging for the exact version you choose.
What should you look for when choosing?
For a children's party, first decide whether almond paste and the kano shape are essential. Then check for allergens and work out how many individual portions you'll need.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it's important for |
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| Genuine kano pastries | Check that the product description says the kano pastries contain almond paste; also count the portions in each pack. | If I've promised kano pastries, I don't want to hand out cocoa biscuits or wafers instead. For around 42% of consumers, choosing the right type of product matters most. |
| Allergens | Ask about allergies in advance and read the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging you've chosen. | If children have food allergies, I need to know which version is suitable before handing anything out. Around 33% of consumers make this their top priority. |
| Chocolate and portions | Check the type of biscuit and the number of individual items or portions; don't rely on the product photo alone. | I'd like to hand out chocolate treats and check that there are enough portions, even if they're not kano pastries. That's the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a chocolate biscuit for a kano pastry
AH and Jumbo describe their plain kano pastries as butter biscuits filled with almond paste. According to Albert Heijn, Verkade Choco Wolken is a cocoa biscuit with a cream filling and milk chocolate. It won't necessarily meet a request for kano pastries.
Check that both the product type and filling match what you want to hand out. Choose a different type of biscuit only if it suits the party.
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Focusing only on the chocolate coating
The kano pastries and chocolate alternatives described here contain different ingredients and allergens. So if you switch to a different type of biscuit, you'll need to check the packaging again.
Check for allergies with the parents in advance and read the current allergen information for each version you choose before handing it out.
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Assuming a product listing means it's available
A product description can help you compare options, but it doesn't tell you whether the treat is available from your chosen shop when you come to buy it.
Check availability before settling on quantities for the party, and have a suitable alternative in mind.
Brands and product ranges to consider
AH
Albert Heijn describes AH Roomboter kano's as butter biscuits filled with almond paste. The 270 g pack lists six 45 g portions.
- The product information lists ingredients, allergens and portion sizes, which can help you plan how many to hand out.
- These are plain kano pastries with no confirmed chocolate coating. Albert Heijn notes that product information can change, so check the packaging.
Jumbo
Jumbo describes Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter as plain kano pastries filled with almond paste. The 275 g pack lists five 55 g portions.
- The product information includes details such as ingredients, allergens, portion sizes and storage advice.
- These kano pastries don't have a chocolate coating. Check the packaging for allergens too, including almonds, eggs, gluten, milk and soya.
Verkade
Verkade offers chocolate alternatives if you're not set on the kano shape: the manufacturer describes a chocolate-coated wafer, while Albert Heijn describes Choco Wolken as a cocoa biscuit with cream and milk chocolate.
- These product descriptions make it clear what type of biscuit or wafer you could choose instead of a kano pastry.
- These aren't kano pastries filled with almond paste. Check the allergens for each version and whether it's available from your chosen shop.
Chocolate alternatives on Joybuy
These biscuits and wafers are alternatives for a children's party if chocolate matters more than a kano pastry filled with almond paste. Before handing them out, compare the packaging, portion sizes and allergen information for the version you choose.
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Glico Pocky Cookie Bar Chocolate Flavor 47g IN
A 47 g chocolate snack to consider if it doesn't need to be a kano pastry filled with almond paste. Check the portions and allergens on the packaging before handing it out.
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Lu Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits 150 g
Milk chocolate biscuits in a 150 g pack for anyone looking to hand out a different type of biscuit instead of kano pastries. Check the packaging for the number of portions and listed allergens.
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Kahve Dunyasi Gofrik Pistachio Paste Milk Chocolate 10x12.5g
A wafer alternative with pistachio and milk chocolate, packed as 10 × 12.5 g. This isn't a kano pastry, so read the full allergen information on the packaging before handing it out.
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Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate 150 g
A 150 g pack of spritz biscuits with milk chocolate for anyone who doesn't need to hand out kano pastries. Check the packaging for the number of biscuits and any allergens.
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Verkade Nizza Coconut Milk Chocolate with a Sugar Layer 177g
A coconut biscuit with milk chocolate and a sugar coating, in a 177 g pack. If you need individual treats, check the number of biscuits on the packaging and read the allergen information too.
Frequently asked questions
How many portions are there in a pack of kano pastries?
Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions for AH Roomboter kano's; Jumbo lists five 55 g portions for Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter. For a children's party, work out how many portions you need and check the packaging of the product you buy.
Can I hand out kano pastries or chocolate biscuits if a child has a nut allergy?
Don't assume either option is suitable without checking. Albert Heijn lists almonds in AH Roomboter kano's, Jumbo lists almonds and nuts in its kano pastries, and the listing for Verkade Choco Wolken mentions hazelnuts. Check with the parents about the allergy in advance and read the current packaging for the exact version you've chosen.
Where can I find allergen information on a pre-packed treat?
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the mandatory declaration of 14 allergens; always check the label on the version you're actually handing out.
How should I store kano pastries until the children's party?
Follow the storage advice on the packaging of the product you've chosen. Albert Heijn recommends storing its butter kano pastries in a cool, dry place and keeping them in a sealed tin after opening; Jumbo recommends storing its kano pastries somewhere cool, dry and dark. Check the use-by date on the packaging too.