Choose a classic kano pastry if you’re after a sweet pastry with almond filling and don’t specifically need dark cocoa: Albert Heijn, PLUS and Aviateur describe this filling in their product information, not a dark cocoa version. If you’re looking for a dark cocoa flavour, check the ingredients, any stated cocoa percentage, nutritional information and allergens for the specific alternative. The word ‘dark’ alone tells you nothing about its nutritional value.
You’re specifically looking for a dark cocoa flavour for a mid-morning snack and don’t want to accidentally buy a classic kano pastry with almond filling. So check the packaging of any alternative to make sure cocoa or chocolate is actually listed in the ingredients.
You’d like a kano pastry as a treat, but you’re also keeping an eye on sugars, saturated fat and portion size. Compare the nutritional information for similar pastries. The Dutch government says Nutri-Score is also intended to help you compare products of the same type.
You need to know whether a kano pastry contains ingredients such as wheat, milk, egg, soya or almond. Information varies by product, so read the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warning on the packaging you buy.
First decide whether dark cocoa is essential, or whether a classic kano pastry with almond filling will do. Then compare the nutritional information and check the allergens on each pack.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Dark cocoa flavour | Look for cocoa or chocolate in the ingredients list, and check the cocoa percentage if one is given. | If I specifically want a dark cocoa flavour, a classic kano pastry with almond filling won’t meet my taste preference. Around 40% of consumers put this preference first. |
| Nutritional value and portion size | Compare sugars and saturated fat per 100 g, and check the weight of one portion. | For a snack, I want to be able to weigh up the nutritional contribution of one pastry. Around 30% of consumers give this consideration priority. |
| Allergens and ingredients | Read the current allergen information and any warning about possible traces on the packaging. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, the recipe determines whether I can choose the pastry. This is the top priority for an estimated 30% of consumers. |
A flavour description doesn’t tell you how much cocoa a pastry contains. Albert Heijn, PLUS and Aviateur describe kano pastries with almond filling, not a dark cocoa version.
For a product marketed as dark, check the ingredients, any stated cocoa percentage, the nutritional information and the allergens.
PLUS gives its butter kano pastry a Nutri-Score of E. The Dutch government says Nutri-Score is for comparing products of the same type, not for judging a snack on its own.
As well as any Nutri-Score, check the nutritional information per 100 g and the portion size.
Albert Heijn, PLUS and Aviateur list wheat or other gluten-containing cereals, milk, soya and almond among the ingredients in their kano pastries. Egg and possible traces vary by product.
Read the allergen information on the specific pack, even if you’ve bought a similar kano pastry before.
Albert Heijn lists a 270 g pack of butter kano pastries, divided into six 45 g portions.
PLUS describes its 275 g butter kano pastry as a pastry with almond filling.
The Aviateur Kano pastries described by PLUS are individually wrapped: five pastries in a 230 g pack.
ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket Kano pastries, 330 g, as pastries shaped like canoes.
The product description for g'woon Kano pastries, 275 g, mentions almond pastry filling and butter.
No. The word ‘dark’ alone doesn’t tell you anything about the nutritional value. For a specific product, compare sugars, saturated fat and portion size, among other things. The Dutch government says any Nutri-Score should only be used to compare products within the same category.
Always check for wheat or other gluten-containing cereals, milk, soya and almond: these appear in the kano pastries described by Albert Heijn, PLUS and Aviateur. Albert Heijn and PLUS also list egg. Check the current ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warning for the pastry you’re buying.
Use the packaging of the kano pastry you’re actually buying to check its ingredients and allergens. A similar appearance or a description you saw earlier doesn’t replace the information on that specific pack.
Albert Heijn recommends storing its butter kano pastries in a cool, dry place and putting them in a sealed tin after opening. For other products, follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
