Who is this choice relevant to?

Looking for a chocolate coating

You want a biscuit that really is coated in chocolate. That might mean choosing a different type of biscuit from a kano pastry, such as the Verkade Choco s’mores described by Albert Heijn.

Fans of classic kano pastries

For you, the kano shape and almond paste matter more than a chocolate coating. The product descriptions from Jumbo Supermarkets and Albert Heijn can help you identify this option.

Planning snacks for a night shift

You want to take something sweet with you and decide in advance which portion to choose and what else is on your meal plan. Arboportaal advises paying attention to what you eat during night shifts and trying to avoid snacking.

What should you look for when choosing?

Plain kano pastry

Choose this option: if you’re looking for a boat-shaped biscuit filled with almond paste.

The trade-off: the kano pastries described by Jumbo and Albert Heijn aren’t confirmed as having a chocolate coating.

Chocolate-coated biscuit

Choose this option: if an explicitly stated chocolate coating matters more to you than the kano shape.

The trade-off: according to its product description at Albert Heijn, Verkade Choco s’mores is a biscuit with marshmallow and a milk chocolate coating, not a kano pastry.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters most to
Chocolate coating Look for an explicit statement in the product description that the biscuit is coated in chocolate; a search term alone isn’t enough. I really want a biscuit with a chocolate coating for my break, even if it isn’t a kano pastry. For around 45% of consumers, the chocolate coating matters most.
Kano shape and almond paste Compare the type of product, the proportion of almond paste and the stated portion size. I’d rather take a familiar kano pastry with almond paste than a chocolate biscuit with a different filling. Around 33% of consumers prefer this classic kano pastry.
Portion and label Check the portion size, sugars, saturated fat and allergens on the packaging of the specific product. For my night shift, I want to know in advance which biscuit and portion I’m taking, and whether the ingredients suit my needs. This is the main consideration for around 22% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a kano pastry for a chocolate-coated kano pastry

    The kano pastries described by Jumbo Supermarkets and Albert Heijn are biscuits filled with almond paste. The chocolate-coated Verkade Choco s’mores is a different type of biscuit.

    Is the chocolate coating essential? Check that the description explicitly mentions the coating.

  • Choosing based on flavour alone

    The biscuits mentioned vary in portion size, nutritional information and ingredients. If you have an allergy, the label on the version you choose may be especially important.

    Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and per portion, and check the allergen information on the current packaging.

  • Taking a biscuit as your only food for the night shift

    Arboportaal advises paying attention to what you eat during night shifts and trying to avoid snacking. So a sweet biscuit doesn’t have to replace a planned meal.

    Decide in advance what you’ll eat during your shift and whether you also want to take a biscuit.

  • Leaving an opened pack loose in your bag

    An opened pack can affect the quality of the biscuits.

    Seal the pack well and store the biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also follow the instructions on the packaging.

Brands to consider

Verkade

A useful reference if you’re looking for a chocolate-coated biscuit rather than a kano pastry.

  • Albert Heijn describes Verkade Choco s’mores as a biscuit with marshmallow, a 32% milk chocolate coating and a 66 g pack.
  • It isn’t a kano pastry. Check the pack label for allergens, including wheat, milk, soya and egg, and for the possible presence of other ingredients.

AH

A supermarket own-brand option if you’re looking for a classic butter kano pastry with almond paste.

  • Albert Heijn lists AH Roomboter kano’s as containing 41% almond paste, with 270 g per pack and six stated portions of 45 g.
  • The product description doesn’t confirm a chocolate coating. Check the allergens on the pack you choose.

Jumbo

A supermarket own-brand option for a kano pastry made with butter and almond paste.

  • Jumbo Supermarkets lists Jumbo Kano’s met Roomboter as containing 38% almond paste, with five portions of 55 g and 20,2 g of sugars per portion.
  • The product isn’t described as chocolate-coated. Check the packaging for allergen information.

HEERLIJCK BANKET

A reference for plain kano pastries in the form of a traditional pastry biscuit.

  • ALDI Netherlands lists a 330 g pack of HEERLIJCK BANKET Kano’s.
  • For information about a chocolate coating, nutritional values and allergens, check the description and label on the specific pack.

Chocolate biscuits on Joybuy

These are biscuit and snack products with milk chocolate for anyone considering an alternative to a kano pastry. Compare the product type and pack before choosing something for your night shift.

Lu Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits, 150 g pack

Lu Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits 150 g

For anyone who’d like to take a milk chocolate biscuit instead of a kano pastry. The pack states 150 g; check the current label for the portion size, nutritional information and allergens.

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Kahve Dunyasi Gofrik Pistachio Paste Milk Chocolate, 10x12.5g

Kahve Dunyasi Gofrik Pistachio Paste Milk Chocolate 10x12.5g

For anyone considering a pistachio and milk chocolate snack instead of a kano pastry. The title states 10x12.5g; before buying, check the current packaging for allergen and nutritional information.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a chocolate-coated kano pastry the same as a chocolate-coated biscuit?

No: the kano pastries described by Jumbo Supermarkets, Albert Heijn and ALDI Netherlands are traditional pastries, while Albert Heijn describes Verkade Choco s’mores as a chocolate-coated biscuit. If you want a chocolate coating, check that it’s explicitly mentioned for the specific product.

What should I look for when taking a biscuit on my night shift?

Check the stated portion size and decide when you’ll have the biscuit alongside your other food. Arboportaal advises paying attention to what you eat during night shifts and trying to avoid snacking; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre also suggests vegetables, fruit, nuts and bread as snacks.

Which allergens should I check in these biscuits?

Always check the allergen information on the specific pack. The kano pastries and chocolate-coated biscuit described here list ingredients such as wheat, milk, soya, egg or nuts, but ingredients and warnings vary by product.

How should I store an opened pack of biscuits for my next shift?

Keep the pack tightly closed in a cool, dry, dark place. This is the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s storage advice for biscuits; also follow the instructions and date on your product’s packaging.