Who is this choice for?

Fairtrade cocoa is a must

You want to be able to check that the cocoa in the product you choose is labelled Fairtrade when you take a coffee break. A general claim from a shop or brand isn’t enough: the label must apply to the exact variant.

A classic kano pastry to enjoy with coffee

You’re looking for a filled biscuit and mainly want to know how many portions are in the pack. Albert Heijn lists six portions for its butter kano pastries; Jumbo lists five for its butter kano pastries.

Ingredients and allergens come first

Before buying, you need to check whether the ingredients are suitable for you. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s kano pastries list ingredients including wheat, milk, soya, egg and almond; always check the current packaging for the variant you choose.

What should you look for when choosing?

If Fairtrade cocoa is the deciding factor, the claim on the specific product determines whether a kano pastry is suitable. If that isn’t essential, you can compare kano pastries by portion size and ingredients.

Kano pastry with almond paste

A good choice if: you’re looking for a classic filled biscuit to enjoy with your coffee.

The trade-off: the relevant product pages for the kano pastries mentioned by ALDI, Albert Heijn and Jumbo don’t show a Fairtrade cocoa claim.

Chocolate product with a Fairtrade label

A good choice if: a Fairtrade cocoa claim that applies to the specific product matters more to you than the kano shape.

The trade-off: you’ll be choosing a different type of product, so check which ingredients the Fairtrade label applies to.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Fairtrade cocoa Check the label on the exact variant and read which ingredients the claim applies to. If Fairtrade cocoa is essential for my coffee break, I want to be able to find the claim on this specific product. Around 42% of consumers make verified cocoa status their top priority.
Portions and pack size Compare the net weight and the stated number of portions. When I’m sharing a coffee break with others, I want to know how many biscuits I’ll get from a pack. Around 33% of consumers give portion size the highest priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients list and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. If certain ingredients aren’t suitable for me, I want to be able to check the warnings before buying. Around 25% of consumers put this check first.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing a shop that sells Fairtrade products with a Fairtrade kano pastry

    A claim about a product range doesn’t tell you anything about each individual biscuit. The relevant product pages for the kano pastries mentioned by ALDI, Albert Heijn and Jumbo don’t show a Fairtrade cocoa claim.

    Check the packaging or product page for the exact variant you want to buy. If there’s no claim that applies to the specific product, don’t treat that kano pastry as a confirmed Fairtrade choice.

  • Confusing Fairtrade with full physical traceability

    Fairtrade International allows mass balance for cocoa. This means that buying Fairtrade doesn’t automatically mean the cocoa in an individual product has been physically tracked separately from farm to biscuit.

    Read the information provided with the certification label. If physical separation is essential to you, check whether the product gives separate information about this.

  • Assuming all kano pastries contain the same allergens

    The kano pastries mentioned by Albert Heijn and Jumbo list ingredients including wheat, milk, soya, egg and almond. A similar biscuit may have a different ingredients list or different warnings.

    Check the ingredients and warnings on the current packaging for your chosen variant every time you buy it.

Relevant brands to compare

Heerlijck Banket / ALDI

A kano pastry to enjoy with coffee, according to the product description from ALDI Netherlands.

  • ALDI Netherlands lists a 330 g pack.
  • The product page doesn’t show a Fairtrade cocoa claim for this kano pastry.

Albert Heijn

AH butter kano pastries are an option if you want to compare almond paste and the stated number of portions.

  • Albert Heijn lists 270 g, six portions and 41% pastry filling.
  • The product page doesn’t show a Fairtrade cocoa claim for these kano pastries; check the listed allergens too.

Jumbo

Jumbo butter kano pastries are another filled biscuit with a stated portion size.

  • Jumbo lists 275 g, five portions and 38% pastry filling.
  • The product page doesn’t show a Fairtrade cocoa claim for these kano pastries; check the current allergen information.

Verkade

Worth considering if you’re thinking of having a chocolate biscuit with your coffee instead of a kano pastry.

  • Albert Heijn describes Verkade Lange Nekken milk chocolate as biscuit sticks made with Fairtrade milk chocolate.
  • Lange Nekken aren’t kano pastries. Check the label and ingredients on the packaging for the exact variant.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a kano pastry Fairtrade if the supermarket also sells Fairtrade products?

No. A claim about a product range doesn’t confirm anything about an individual kano pastry. The product pages for ALDI Heerlijck Banket Kano pastries, AH butter kano pastries and Jumbo butter kano pastries don’t show a Fairtrade cocoa claim for those specific products. Check the current packaging for the variant you choose.

Does a Fairtrade label on a chocolate biscuit mean every ingredient is Fairtrade?

Not automatically. Fairtrade International describes separate certification options for composite products and allows mass balance for cocoa. Check the packaging to see which ingredients the label applies to and what information is provided alongside it.

Which allergens should I check in kano pastries?

Always check the ingredients list and allergen warnings on the packaging you choose. The kano pastries mentioned by Albert Heijn and Jumbo list ingredients including wheat, milk, soya, egg and almond, but information for another variant is no substitute for the current label.

How can I compare kano pastries for a coffee break with several people?

Compare both the net weight and the stated number of portions. Albert Heijn lists 270 g and six portions for AH butter kano pastries; Jumbo lists 275 g and five portions for its butter kano pastries; and ALDI lists 330 g for Heerlijck Banket Kano pastries. These pack details don’t tell you anything about Fairtrade status.