If you want to give every festival-goer an individually wrapped pastry, choose a product whose packaging explicitly says that the pastries are individually wrapped. Makro lists De Molen's Banket as a box of 30 individually wrapped filled pastries, each weighing 50 g. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean they’re the elongated kano shape. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s kano pastries come in multipacks; check the actual pack if each pastry needs to be individually wrapped.
If you want to hand each visitor an individually wrapped pastry, look for individually wrapped filled pastries. Makro lists De Molen's Banket as a box of 30 individually wrapped pastries, each weighing 50 g.
If the kano shape is important, Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s multipacks are an alternative to filled pastries. Their product information lists six and five portions respectively, but doesn’t confirm that each kano is individually wrapped.
Check the label on the pastries you receive before handing them out. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information lists various allergens, including egg, milk and almond. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly stated on the labels of pre-packed foods.
When buying sweet pastries for festival-goers, decide what matters most: an individually wrapped portion, the distinctive kano shape, or checking the ingredients and allergens. A stated number of portions doesn’t in itself mean that each one is individually wrapped.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Individually wrapped portions | Look for an explicit statement that the pastries are individually wrapped or wrapped separately, and check the box when it arrives. | If I want to hand every visitor an individually wrapped pastry, I need to be able to rely on each one having its own wrapper. For around 46% of consumers, individually wrapped portions are the top priority. |
| Kano shape and portion size | Check the shape and stated portion size: Albert Heijn lists 45 g per portion, while Jumbo lists 55 g. Check separately whether each pastry is individually wrapped. | If you specifically want to serve an elongated kano, you can’t simply treat a standard filled pastry as a like-for-like substitute. For around 27% of consumers, the kano shape comes first. |
| Ingredients and labelling | Check the current packaging for ingredients, allergens, any ‘may contain’ warnings and the best-before date. | If visitors need to decide for themselves whether they can eat a pastry, I want the label information to be available and easy to read. That’s the top priority for around 27% of consumers. |
Albert Heijn lists six portions and Jumbo lists five, but their product information doesn’t confirm that each kano is wrapped separately. This distinction matters if you only want to hand out individually wrapped pastries.
Before buying, check that the product packaging explicitly says the pastries are individually wrapped or wrapped separately.
De Molen's Banket’s individually wrapped option is called a filled pastry. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s kano pastries have the shape you’re looking for, but that doesn’t confirm they’re individually wrapped.
Decide which feature is essential. If you need both, check that the product you actually buy meets both requirements.
Ingredient and allergen information can change, so a product page you viewed earlier is no substitute for checking the label on the pack you receive.
When the order arrives, compare the current label with the information you give to staff and visitors.
Even when pastries are wrapped, it’s important to store and hand them out properly. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires food and drink sold at markets and events to be stored and sold safely and hygienically.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging, keep the stock clean and don’t hand out pastries with damaged wrappers. Agree the serving arrangements with the festival organiser.
Makro lists a box of 30 individually wrapped filled pastries, each weighing 50 g. It’s an option if giving each visitor an individually wrapped pastry is your priority.
AH Roomboter kano's are listed as a 270 g pack with six 45 g portions.
Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter are listed as a 275 g pack with five 55 g portions.
Jumbo lists Aviateur Gevulde Kano's as a pack of seven, weighing 325 g.
A multipack doesn’t guarantee that each pastry is individually wrapped. Albert Heijn and Jumbo state the number of portions in their kano packs, but don’t confirm that each pastry has its own wrapper. Check the pack you receive if you need individually wrapped portions.
Check the current label on the product you choose. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information lists allergens including egg, milk, soya and almond. De Molen's Banket lists wheat, soya and egg, and warns that the product may contain nuts.
Make sure visitors can check the ingredients, allergens and best-before date for the pastries you choose. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly stated on labels for pre-packed foods. Before handing them out, check that the information on the packaging you receive is legible.
Yes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires food and drink sold at markets and events to be stored and sold safely and hygienically. Ask the organiser what arrangements apply to serving food at your festival, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Don’t assume based on the type of product alone: follow the storage instructions for the kano pastries you buy. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information says to store them in a cool, dry and dark place. Check the current packaging so you can store them appropriately at the festival.
