Who is this choice relevant to?

Weekly shopper choosing the right pack size

You want to know how many kano pastries to buy for the week. Albert Heijn lists its butter kano pastries as a 270 g pack with six portions; Jumbo lists its version as 275 g with five portions.

Shopper who needs to check allergens

Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the pack you’re buying. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list ingredients such as wheat, milk, egg, soya or almond in their kano pastries; the information varies by product.

Looking for a chocolate-coated kano

For you, a layer of chocolate around the kano is essential. Check that this coating is listed in the current product description and ingredients list: a chocolate biscuit or a standard kano with almond paste isn’t automatically the same product.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether a chocolate coating is essential. If you’re choosing a standard kano, compare the pack size and number of portions, read the allergen information, and consider how to store the pack once opened.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Pack size and portions Check the net weight and the number of pieces or portions on the current pack. If I’m buying kano pastries for several occasions during the week, I want a pack that suits how much I expect to eat. Around 40% of consumers put this first.
Allergens Read the ingredients list and any warnings about the possible unintended presence of allergens on the pack you’ve chosen. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, the information on this exact pack is what matters. For around 30% of consumers, checking allergens is their main concern.
Chocolate coating Check that both the product description and ingredients list mention a chocolate coating on the kano; don’t rely on the biscuit category alone. I’m not looking for just any chocolate biscuit, but specifically a kano with a layer of chocolate around it. This product type is the main priority for around 20% of consumers.
Storage after opening Read the storage and use-by information, and check how you can reseal the pack after opening. If I don’t eat all the kano pastries at once, I want to store them during the week according to the instructions on the pack. Around 10% of consumers give this the highest priority.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a chocolate biscuit for a chocolate-coated kano

    A chocolate biscuit may have a different shape, filling and allergen list. The kano descriptions from Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Lidl, ALDI and PLUS don’t confirm a chocolate coating.

    If you’re looking for a chocolate-coated version, check that both the product description and ingredients list match the kano you want.

  • Relying only on online allergen information

    A recipe or product listing can change. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods.

    Read the ingredients list and warnings on the pack you’re actually buying, especially if you need to avoid certain allergens.

  • Leaving an opened pack unsealed

    Storage instructions vary by product. Albert Heijn recommends storing its butter kano pastries in a sealed tin after opening; Jumbo advises keeping its version somewhere cool, dry and dark.

    Follow the instructions and use-by date on your own pack, and seal it properly after opening.

Brands to consider

AH

Albert Heijn describes AH Roomboter kano's as butter pastries with almond paste filling, in a 270 g pack.

  • The product information lists six portions, ingredients and allergens.
  • The description doesn’t confirm a chocolate coating; check the current pack if that’s what you’re looking for.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Kano's met Roomboter in a 275 g pack, described as a butter pastry with 38% almond paste filling.

  • The product information lists five portions and includes ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
  • The version described is a standard kano; the description doesn’t mention a chocolate coating.

Sondey

Lidl lists 325 g Sondey Kano's as butter pastries filled with almond paste.

  • The net weight and type of filling are included in the product description.
  • Lidl advises customers to check in store for this item. Check the pack there for the ingredients, allergens and any chocolate coating.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI describes 330 g Heerlijck Banket Kano's as pastries shaped like canoes.

  • The product description lists the pack size.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens in store; the description doesn’t confirm a chocolate coating.

Aviateur

PLUS lists Aviateur Kano's Per Wikkel in a 230 g pack as biscuits with 46% almond paste filling.

  • The product information includes ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
  • The description doesn’t confirm a chocolate coating; don’t mistake the almond paste filling for a layer of chocolate around the pastry.

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Frequently asked questions

Are the kano pastries described chocolate-coated?

The product descriptions from Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Lidl, ALDI and PLUS don’t confirm a chocolate coating on the kano pastries listed. If you’re looking for this version, check the current product description and packaging for the specific item before adding it to your weekly shop.

Which allergens should I check in kano pastries?

Check the ingredients list and allergen warnings for the version you’re buying. The product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists ingredients such as wheat, milk, soya, egg and almond; the details vary by product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are shown on the labels of prepacked foods.

How should I store kano pastries after opening?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack and seal it properly after opening. Albert Heijn recommends keeping its butter kano pastries in a sealed tin; Jumbo advises storing its version somewhere cool, dry and dark.