Who might find this choice useful?

Shoppers looking for Fairtrade cocoa

You want to see a clear Fairtrade claim on the chocolate snack you buy, and you’re open to choosing a different type of product from kano pastries.

Families looking to share filled pastries

You’re looking for a pack with easy-to-recognise portions. Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions for AH Butter Kano pastries.

Shoppers checking for allergens

Before sharing, you want to check the allergens and warnings on the packaging of your chosen pastry or chocolate.

What should you consider when choosing?

Kano pastries as a filled treat

Choose this: if you mainly want to share a filled pastry.

The trade-off: the AH kano pastries mentioned here don’t provide grounds for choosing them on the basis of Fairtrade cocoa.

Chocolate snack with a Fairtrade claim

Choose this: if a product-specific Fairtrade cocoa claim is your priority.

The trade-off: a chocolate bar isn’t a kano pastry.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Fairtrade cocoa Look for a current Fairtrade claim on the specific chocolate product you’ve chosen. A general claim about a brand doesn’t tell you anything about a different pastry. If I want Fairtrade cocoa, I need to be able to link the claim to the snack I’m buying. For around 44% of shoppers, this product-specific choice is the priority.
Allergens Read the allergens and warnings on the current packaging; ingredients vary from product to product. When sharing a snack, I want to know in advance whether everyone can eat it. Around 33% of shoppers give this check top priority.
Portions and storage Compare the number of portions in each pack and follow the storage instructions for the product you choose. When people are coming over, I want to know how many pastries I can serve and how to store the rest. This is the most important consideration for around 23% of shoppers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a brand’s Fairtrade claim applies to kano pastries

    Albert Heijn’s ingredient information for the AH kano pastries mentioned here lists no cocoa or chocolate. A Fairtrade claim on a chocolate bar doesn’t support a claim about those pastries.

    Check the claim on the specific product you want to buy. Fairtrade International links the use of its marks to products that meet the relevant standards.

  • Serving pastries from a multipack without checking for allergens

    For AH Butter Kano pastries, Albert Heijn lists ingredients including egg, milk, soya, almonds and cereals containing gluten, as well as a warning about other nuts.

    Read the current packaging before sharing the pastries, especially if anyone in your group needs to avoid certain ingredients.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

According to Albert Heijn’s product information, AH Butter Kano pastries are filled pastries made with butter, pastry filling and almonds.

  • For this product, Albert Heijn lists a 270 g pack with six 45 g portions, along with ingredient and allergen information.
  • The product information doesn’t provide grounds for choosing these kano pastries as a Fairtrade chocolate snack.

Verkade

Verkade states that its 90 g Puur bar contains Fairtrade cocoa. This makes it a different product choice from a kano pastry.

  • The Fairtrade cocoa claim applies to a specific chocolate product.
  • A claim for this bar tells you nothing about the ingredients or certification of AH kano pastries.

Chocolate snack at Joybuy

This chocolate bar is a good choice if you’re looking for a separate snack and Fairtrade cocoa matters more to you than the kano pastry format. Check the Fairtrade claim and allergens on the current packaging.

Tony's Chocolonely Milk Pecan Caramel chocolate bar, 180 g

Tony's Chocolonely Milk Pecan Caramel chocolate bar, 180 g

A 180 g chocolate bar for anyone looking for a separate chocolate snack instead of kano pastries. The product description states that it’s Fairtrade milk chocolate; check this claim on the current packaging. Before sharing, also read the allergen information, including details of milk, soya, pecan and gluten-containing ingredients, as well as any warnings about egg and peanuts.

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Frequently asked questions

Are AH kano pastries a Fairtrade chocolate snack?

Based on Albert Heijn’s product information, you can’t choose the AH kano pastries mentioned here as a Fairtrade chocolate snack. The ingredient information lists no cocoa or chocolate; always check the packaging of any other product.

How can I check a Fairtrade claim on chocolate?

Check the certification mark or product-specific Fairtrade cocoa claim on the current packaging of the chocolate you’re buying. Fairtrade International says its marks are licensed for specific products.

Which allergens should I check in AH Butter Kano pastries?

For AH Butter Kano pastries, Albert Heijn lists ingredients including egg, milk, wheat, soya and almonds, and warns that the product may contain other nuts. Read the current packaging before sharing the pastries.

How should I store AH Butter Kano pastries after opening?

Albert Heijn recommends storing AH Butter Kano pastries in a cool, dry place and putting them in a sealed tin after opening. Also check the best-before date and instructions on your packaging.