Who is this relevant to?

Cyclists following a fuelling plan

You want to be able to count the carbohydrates in a portion towards what you eat and drink during a longer ride. The portion size and fat content of your chosen kano pastry also matter when making your choice.

Group riders who want to share

You’re looking for a treat to enjoy during a break or after your ride. In that case, the key things to consider are how much is in the pack and how you’ll share it with the group.

Cyclists checking allergens

Check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ information on the pack you buy. Allergen information varies between variants.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether the kano pastries are for sharing or for eating while you ride. Then check the portion size, nutritional information and label for the exact variant.

What to consider What to check when buying Who does this matter to?
Carbohydrates per portion Check the portion weight and the carbohydrates per portion. Jumbo lists 33.7 g of carbohydrates per 55 g portion. If I eat a kano pastry during a longer ride, I want to know how many more carbohydrates I’ll get from drinks or other food. Around 31% of consumers prioritise being able to work this out.
Amount to share Compare the pack weight with the number of people sharing. The packs described weigh 230 g, 275 g or 330 g. For a treat during a break, I want to have enough to share without carrying an unnecessarily large pack. Sharing is the main reason for choosing a product for around 25% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Check the current label for the variant you’ve chosen, including any ‘may contain’ information. The Jumbo and PLUS variants described list ingredients including wheat, milk, soya, egg and almond. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, the ingredients in this exact pack come before any other selection criteria. This is a priority for around 19% of consumers.
Portions and packaging Check the number of portions or pieces and whether it’s easy to portion out the pastries on the go. Jumbo lists five portions in a 275 g pack; PLUS describes the Aviateur pack as ‘Per Wrapper’. When I’m out and about, I want to be able to grab a portion without guessing the amount or having to divide up a whole pack. Portioning convenience matters most to around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Thinking a sharing pack is a complete fuelling plan

    According to Jumbo, one portion of Jumbo Kano pastries contains 33.7 g of carbohydrates. What else you eat or drink during a longer ride still matters; one portion does not represent your total intake.

    Add together the carbohydrates in all the food and drinks you plan to have, and decide in advance whether you want to eat the solid food you’ve chosen while cycling.

  • Assuming all kano pastries have the same nutritional profile

    PLUS lists 62.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g for its butter kano pastries and 58.6 g per 100 g for Aviateur. So you can’t use the figures for one variant as a guide to another.

    Compare the nutritional information and ingredients for the exact variant, using the same quantity as your basis.

  • Relying only on an image of the label you saw earlier

    Ingredients and ‘may contain’ information can vary between variants or packs. A product page you viewed previously is no substitute for checking the label on the pack you’re actually using.

    Before eating, check the ingredients and allergen information on that pack.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo Kano's with Butter is described as a 275 g pack containing five 55 g portions.

  • Jumbo lists carbohydrates and fat per 100 g and per portion, making it possible to count the contribution from one portion.
  • The listed 33.7 g of carbohydrates and 8.1 g of fat per portion don’t tell you how well these pastries will suit you while cycling.

PLUS

PLUS Butter Kano pastries are described as a 275 g tray filled with almond paste and decorated with almonds.

  • The product information includes nutritional values per 100 g and a list of ingredients, making it easier to compare with other variants.
  • If you’re sharing them, check the allergens and any ‘may contain’ information on the pack itself.

Aviateur

PLUS lists Aviateur Kano pastries in a 230 g pack labelled ‘Per Wrapper’.

  • The pack weighs less than the 275 g and 330 g packs described here.
  • The ‘Per Wrapper’ label doesn’t tell you how the individual pastries are packaged, so check this if you want to take portions with you on a ride.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket Kano pastries as pastry treats in a 330 g pack.

  • If you’re planning to share, the pack weight is easy to compare with the 230 g and 275 g packs described here.
  • Before choosing this variant to take with you, check the pack for nutritional values, ingredients and allergen information.

g'woon

For its 275 g pack of g'woon Kano pastries, Joybuy lists nutritional values per 100 g.

  • The listed values are 62.5 g of carbohydrates and 15.2 g of fat per 100 g.
  • Don’t use these values as nutritional information for a kano pastry from another brand or variant.

Kano pastries on Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Can one kano pastry replace my fuelling plan for a longer bike ride?

Not without accounting for everything else you consume. Jumbo lists 33.7 g of carbohydrates per 55 g portion; what else you eat or drink during the ride and how well you tolerate solid food are separate things to consider.

Is a larger pack more convenient during or after a ride?

A larger pack is best suited to sharing, provided there’s enough for the group. If you want to eat kano pastries while cycling, check the portions and packaging before you set off rather than looking only at the total pack weight.

Which allergens should I check in kano pastries?

Always check the label for the variant you’ve chosen, including any ‘may contain’ information. The Jumbo and PLUS products described list ingredients including wheat, milk, soya, egg and almond; another pack may have a different recipe.