Choose kano pastries if you want to share filled cakes over coffee or at the Christmas table. If the recipient is expecting chocolate or chocolates as a gift, choose a box of chocolates instead: the Albert Heijn and Jumbo kano pastries described here are butter cakes filled with almond paste. When comparing kano pastries, check the contents, allergens and storage instructions on the pack you choose.
If you're looking for a box of chocolates or sweets for someone, don't choose based on the name kano alone. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo kano pastries described here are filled cakes; consider a box of chocolates as a separate gift.
For a plate of filled cakes, consider the net weight, number of portions or individual cakes, and storage instructions. Check how many you need before choosing a pack.
Check the exact pack for ingredients, allergens present and warnings about possible cross-contamination. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information for prepacked foods must appear on the label.
First decide whether you want to give chocolate or share filled cakes. Then, when comparing kano pastries, check the label and pack size.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it's important for |
|---|---|---|
| Type of gift | Read the product description: is it a filled cake, or actually a box of chocolates or sweets? | If you want to give chocolate as a gift, you don't want to end up with a pack of cakes that isn't what the recipient expects. For around 50% of consumers, this distinction comes first. |
| Allergens | Check the label on the pack you choose for allergens present and warnings about possible cross-contamination. | If you need to consider an allergy, you need to be able to check the ingredients on the specific pack. Allergen checks are the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Sharing and storage | Compare the net weight and number of cakes or portions, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | For Christmas coffee, you'll want to know whether a pack contains enough cakes and how to store them. Around 20% of consumers prioritise these practical considerations. |
The Albert Heijn and Jumbo kano pastries described here are cakes filled with almond paste, not a box of chocolates. So they may not be what the recipient is expecting.
Choose kano pastries for a cake treat, and consider a box of chocolates separately if chocolate is the requested gift.
The kano pastries described contain different allergens, and online product information can change. A general product name doesn't tell you which ingredients are in the pack you choose.
Before eating, read the current label, including any warnings about possible cross-contamination.
Lidl describes Sondey Kano pastries as available in-store only. So it's worth visiting a shop if you specifically want this pack.
Check availability at your chosen store before relying on that variety for your Christmas shopping.
The AH own-brand range includes a 270 g butter kano pastry filled with almond paste.
The Jumbo own-brand range includes kano pastries made with butter and almond paste in a 275 g pack.
The PLUS own-brand range includes 275 g butter kano pastries with an almond paste filling.
The Aviateur kano pastries described by PLUS are cakes filled with almond paste, in a 230 g pack.
Lidl describes its 325 g Sondey Kano pastries as butter cakes filled with almond paste.
No. Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe the kano pastries discussed here as butter cakes filled with almond paste. If the recipient is expecting chocolate or sweets, choose a box of chocolates rather than a pack of kano pastries.
Check the current packaging of the variety you've chosen. The products described list ingredients including wheat or cereals containing gluten, milk, soya, egg and almonds; warnings about the possible presence of other nuts or cereals vary by pack.
Follow the storage advice on the pack. The product pages described recommend storing them in a cool, dry place; Albert Heijn also advises keeping its butter kano pastries in a sealed tin after opening.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked foods must appear on the label. So read the label on the pack you actually buy, even if you've already checked the product information online.
