The product pages for AH Butter Kano pastries and Jumbo Butter Kano pastries do not make a Fairtrade claim, and their ingredient lists do not mention cocoa or chocolate. If Fairtrade cocoa is essential, check the exact packaging rather than inferring this from a Kano pastry or supermarket name. As a separate chocolate option, Verkade says the cocoa in its chocolate bars and chocolate letters is Fairtrade; this claim does not apply to Kano pastries.
You’re looking for a treat whose packaging lets you check whether the cocoa used is Fairtrade. A general statement about a brand or supermarket’s range doesn’t tell you anything about the specific Kano pastry you’ve chosen.
You’re handing out treats to children who may have different food allergies. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list several allergens in the product information for their Kano pastries, so check the packaging of the variety you’re buying.
You want to hand out canoe-shaped pastries and compare the number of portions, the contents and the storage instructions. Verifying a Fairtrade cocoa claim isn’t the main consideration here.
A good fit if: you mainly want a ready-made, canoe-shaped pastry to hand out.
Consider: the ingredient lists for the AH and Jumbo varieties mentioned do not include cocoa or chocolate, and their product pages make no Fairtrade claim.
A good fit if: you want to be able to verify the Fairtrade cocoa in the chocolate treat you choose.
Consider: this is a different treat from a Kano pastry; Verkade’s Fairtrade cocoa claim is limited to chocolate bars and chocolate letters.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade cocoa | Check for a Fairtrade statement on the exact packaging and see whether cocoa or chocolate is listed as an ingredient. | I want to hand out chocolate whose Fairtrade status I can check on the product I’ve chosen, rather than relying on the shop’s name alone. This is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the latest ingredients and allergen information on the packaging. If a child has a known allergy, check with their parent or carer. | If a child has a food allergy, I want to know whether the treat is suitable for them before handing it out. This check is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Portions and storage | Compare the number of portions with the number of children and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. | I want to have enough treats for everyone and store any unopened or leftover pastries according to the label. Practical planning is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
Verkade makes its Fairtrade cocoa claim specifically about chocolate bars and chocolate letters. The availability of Fairtrade products in a supermarket range also doesn’t prove that a particular Kano pastry is Fairtrade.
Check the statement on the packaging of the product you’ve chosen and see whether it actually contains cocoa or chocolate.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list several allergens in the product information for the Kano pastries described here. If a child has a known allergy, the information on the exact packaging is what matters.
Ask in advance which ingredients need to be avoided, read the label and, if necessary, provide a separate treat.
Albert Heijn points out that ingredients, nutritional information and allergen details may change. So checking the product page earlier isn’t enough for the packaging you eventually hand out.
Check the label on the packaging you’ve bought when you purchase it and before handing it out, including the storage instructions.
Albert Heijn lists AH Butter Kano pastries in a 270 g pack, described as butter pastries with almond paste.
Jumbo lists Butter Kano pastries in a 275 g pack, described as butter pastries with almond paste.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Kano pastries in a 330 g pack as canoe-shaped pastries.
Lidl describes Sondey Kano pastries in a 325 g pack as butter pastries filled with almond paste.
Verkade is worth considering if you’re thinking about a separate chocolate treat for the party.
No. The product category or shop name doesn’t prove that. The product pages for AH Butter Kano pastries and Jumbo Butter Kano pastries make no Fairtrade claim, and their ingredient lists don’t mention cocoa or chocolate. If Fairtrade cocoa is essential, check the packaging of the product you’ve chosen.
Read the allergen information on the packaging of the exact variety and, if a child has a known allergy, check with their parent or carer. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists allergens such as cereals containing gluten, eggs, nuts, soya and milk, which must be shown on the labels of pre-packed products. The AH and Jumbo Kano pastries described here contain several relevant allergens.
Yes, provided the date and storage instructions on the packaging you’ve bought are suitable for when you plan to hand them out. Albert Heijn advises storing its Butter Kano pastries in a cool, dry place and keeping them in a sealed tin after opening. Jumbo advises storing its Butter Kano pastries in a cool, dry, dark place.
No. Verkade says the cocoa in its chocolate bars and chocolate letters is Fairtrade, but that claim about a product range says nothing about Kano pastries. If you choose a chocolate treat, check the packaging of the product you’ve chosen for ingredients, allergens and portion details too.
