Choose a classic kano pastry if you’re mainly after a buttery pastry with almond paste to enjoy with your coffee. If you’re looking for a distinct cocoa flavour, you can serve some dark chocolate alongside it: the ingredient lists for the Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS kano pastries we looked at don’t mention cocoa or chocolate. When choosing chocolate, compare the stated cocoa percentage and check the allergen information for both products.
You want to pair the texture of a kano pastry with a distinct cocoa flavour. The chocolate element doesn’t come from the listed ingredients in the Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS kano pastries we looked at, so adding separate dark chocolate is an alternative.
You’re mainly looking for a buttery pastry with almond paste to enjoy with your coffee. The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS kano pastries we looked at fit the bill, without you needing to add chocolate.
Your choice depends on the ingredients and warnings on the current packaging. The kano pastries we looked at list different allergens; if you’re pairing one with chocolate, check both products separately.
Best for: a coffee break where buttery pastry and almond paste matter more than cocoa.
Consider: the ingredient lists for the Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS kano pastries we looked at don’t mention cocoa or chocolate.
Best for: enjoying a distinct cocoa flavour alongside a kano pastry’s pastry and almond paste.
Consider: you’ll be choosing two products and checking the ingredients and allergens for both; this isn’t a ready-made chocolate kano pastry.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa flavour | Look for cocoa or chocolate in the ingredients list. If you’re buying dark chocolate separately, compare the stated cocoa percentage. | I mainly want to taste cocoa with my coffee, not just almond paste. Around 40% of consumers are said to prioritise cocoa flavour when buying. |
| Almond paste and pastry | Compare the product descriptions, the amount of almond paste and the pack size of the kano pastries you’re considering. | For me, a familiar filled pastry is what makes this coffee break; chocolate comes second. Around 30% of consumers are said to put the classic kano pastry first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients, allergens and any precautionary warnings on the current packaging. Do the same for any chocolate you serve alongside it. | I can only choose once the information on both packs meets my needs. Checking ingredients and allergens is said to be the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS kano pastries we looked at are pastries with almond paste; their listed ingredients don’t mention cocoa or chocolate. A search term doesn’t tell you what’s in the pastry.
Check the ingredients list for cocoa or chocolate. If these aren’t listed for the product you’ve chosen, opt for a classic kano pastry or deliberately add separate chocolate.
According to the Voedingscentrum, there’s no legally defined cocoa percentage for the terms ‘bitter’ and ‘extra bitter’. The flavour description alone doesn’t tell you the exact percentage.
Compare the cocoa percentage and ingredients listed on the chocolate packaging you choose.
Kano pastries with similar names can have different ingredients and warnings. The products we looked at list ingredients including wheat or gluten, milk, soya, and almond or other nuts; the exact information varies by product.
If you have an allergy, always read the current packaging, including any ‘may contain’ warnings. Check separate chocolate in the same way.
AH Roomboter kano's are a classic filled pastry for anyone looking for almond paste to enjoy with their coffee.
Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter are pastries with almond paste, not a confirmed dark chocolate variety.
The PLUS Roomboter kano's and Aviateur Kano's we looked at are both pastries with almond paste.
Verkade Kookchocolade is an option if you want to add chocolate to a cake yourself, rather than buy a ready-made kano pastry.
These chocolate bars are suited to serving dark chocolate separately with coffee and kano pastries. They aren’t kano pastries, so choose and check the pastry separately if you want to pair the two.
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A separate chocolate bar for anyone who wants to serve cocoa alongside a kano pastry with their coffee.
The product name states 78% cocoa and a pack size of 100 g. If you have an allergy, check the current packaging; the available product information gives conflicting indications about milk.
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A separate chocolate bar to serve with a classic kano pastry and coffee.
The product name states 70% cocoa and a pack size of 100 g. Check the current allergen information on the packaging before pairing the bar with a kano pastry.
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A separate chocolate bar to enjoy with coffee; the product information also mentions using it in baking.
The product name states 70% and 180 g, but the cocoa information in the product details isn’t consistent. If the percentage affects your choice, check it on the packaging, and read the allergen information too.
No, the listed ingredients for the Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS kano pastries we looked at don’t mention cocoa or chocolate. This doesn’t rule out other or limited-edition varieties, so check the ingredients of the kano pastry you’re planning to buy.
No. According to the Voedingscentrum, there’s no legally defined cocoa percentage for ‘bitter’ or ‘extra bitter’. Check the percentage on the packaging if the amount of cocoa matters to you.
Check the current ingredients and allergen warnings for both the kano pastry and the separate chocolate. The kano pastries we looked at list ingredients including wheat or gluten, milk, soya, and almond or other nuts, but the ingredients and warnings vary by product.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the kano pastries you choose. The product information we looked at from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS says to store them in a cool, dry place; Albert Heijn also recommends keeping them in a sealed tin after opening.
