Which option is right for you?

If you want to hand out pastries individually

For a meeting, a visit or a coffee break, you may want to put one sealed portion in front of each person. PLUS explicitly describes Aviateur Kano's as ‘Individually Wrapped’.

If you’re serving several kano pastries at home

If you’re opening the pack straight away, you can compare the butter varieties from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS by recipe, portion size and how to store them after opening. If individual wrappers still matter, check the pack separately.

If you need to check ingredients for your guests

Read the label on the exact variety before serving it. Ingredients and allergens vary by product. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked food must appear on the label.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether each pastry needs its own wrapper. If you’ll be serving from an opened pack, compare the recipe and portion sizes. Always check the label of the variety you choose for ingredients and allergens.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Individual wrappers Look for a clear statement such as ‘Individually Wrapped’ on the pack; don’t assume this from the number of pieces. If I want to give everyone a sealed pastry at a meeting, I don’t want to have to hand them out from an opened tray. For around 42% of consumers, individual portions come first.
Butter and almond paste Compare the ingredients and the stated percentage of almond paste in the exact variety. At home, I serve several kano pastries at once and focus mainly on choosing the recipe I prefer. Around 33% of consumers prioritise butter and almond paste when making this choice.
Ingredients and nutritional information Read the allergen information, including any ‘may contain’ statement, and compare nutritional values on the same basis, such as per portion. When I’m choosing for guests, I want to know what’s in the pastries and which nutritional information applies to each portion. For around 25% of consumers, this information is their main concern.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘mini’ or ‘multiple pieces’ means individually wrapped

    The number of pieces or a tray doesn’t tell you whether each pastry has its own wrapper. PLUS distinguishes between Aviateur Kano's Individually Wrapped and PLUS Butter Kano Pastries Per Tray; ALDI states the number of pieces in its Mini Kano Pastries.

    If you need to hand out sealed portions, check the wording on the pack you’re buying.

  • Assuming one kano pastry has the same allergens as another

    Recipes vary. PLUS’s information for Aviateur Individually Wrapped lists wheat, soya, milk and almonds, among other allergens, and states that it may contain egg.

    Check the current label for every variety you choose, including any statement about allergens that may be present.

  • Comparing portions by product name alone

    A butter-based product name doesn’t tell you how much a stated portion weighs or which nutritional values apply to it. Jumbo lists 20.2 g of sugars and 4.8 g of saturated fat per 55 g portion of its kano pastries.

    When comparing other varieties, use the nutritional information per portion or per 100 g on the same basis, and check how many portions the pack contains.

Brands and varieties compared

Packaging and recipes apply to a specific variety, not to every kano pastry from the same brand.

Aviateur

PLUS lists Aviateur Kano's Individually Wrapped as an individually wrapped option to hand out with coffee or cake.

  • According to PLUS, this variety has a 46% almond paste filling.
  • PLUS lists wheat, soya, milk and almonds among the allergens; it may contain egg.

Albert Heijn

AH Butter Kano Pastries are a variety you can serve from one pack at home.

  • Albert Heijn states that this variety contains 12% concentrated butter, 41% almond paste and six portions.
  • The product description doesn’t confirm individual wrappers; Albert Heijn recommends storing the pastries in a sealed tin after opening.

Jumbo

Jumbo Kano Pastries with Butter include portion information for anyone serving several pastries at home.

  • Jumbo lists five portions in the 275 g pack and 38% almond paste.
  • The stated plastic packaging doesn’t confirm individual wrappers; check the allergens on the label too.

PLUS

As well as Aviateur Individually Wrapped, PLUS lists its own butter variety as ‘Per Tray’.

  • For PLUS Butter Kano Pastries Per Tray, PLUS lists 11% concentrated butter and 39% almond paste filling.
  • ‘Per Tray’ doesn’t confirm that each pastry has its own wrapper. The allergen information for this variety lists gluten, egg, soya, milk and almonds, among other allergens.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI Netherlands lists 330 g Kano Pastries and Mini Kano Pastries, with 14 pieces weighing 308 g.

  • The mini variety has a stated number of pieces, which can help you plan for a coffee break.
  • The smaller size and number of pieces don’t confirm individual wrappers.

Sondey

Lidl Netherlands describes Sondey Kano Pastries, 325 g, as butter biscuits filled with almond paste.

  • The product description makes clear what type of biscuit it is.
  • Check the pack in store for information about individual wrappers, ingredients and allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

Which kano pastries are explicitly individually wrapped?

PLUS explicitly describes Aviateur Kano's Individually Wrapped 230 g as ‘Individually Wrapped’. For other varieties, don’t assume they’re individually wrapped just because the pack states a number of pieces or says ‘mini’; check the packaging itself.

How should you store kano pastries after opening?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. For AH Butter Kano Pastries, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a sealed tin after opening; Jumbo says to keep its variety in a cool, dry, dark place.

Where can you find allergen information for kano pastries?

Read the allergen information on the label of the pack you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that the allergens required by law must be listed on prepacked food labels; also look out for any ‘may contain’ statement.

What does the best-before date mean for kano pastries?

The best-before date relates to the quality of an unopened product stored according to the instructions. According to the Consumers’ Association, the date applies as long as the pack remains unopened. Once opened, follow the storage instructions on the pack and check the product before eating it.

How do you compare the nutritional value of kano pastries?

Compare the nutritional information for the exact varieties on the same basis, such as per 100 g or per portion. Jumbo lists 20.2 g of sugars per 55 g portion of its butter kano pastries; for another pack, first check the stated portion weight.