Choose a pack of kano pastries based on how many snack occasions you have planned and how many people will be eating, rather than simply looking at the pack weight. The portion counts given by Albert Heijn and Jumbo can help you divide them up. If anyone has an allergy, always check the label on the exact pack.
If you want to stock the biscuit tin for several days, compare the net weight with the number of people who’ll actually be eating them. Check the pack, too, for instructions on how to store the pastries once opened.
A stated number of portions makes it easier to divide the contents between planned occasions. The portion size on the label is a guide, not a recommended amount for every child.
If you have a food allergy, the product name alone isn’t enough. Check the ingredients and any may-contain warnings on the exact variant before buying or serving it.
First, work out who can eat the pastries and how many occasions you’re buying them for. Then compare the weight, portions and nutritional information on the packs that meet your needs.
| What to consider | What to check | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack, including any may-contain warnings. | If someone at home needs to avoid certain allergens, I want to know whether this variant is suitable before buying it. This is the top priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Pack size | Compare the net weight with the number of planned treat occasions and the people who’ll be eating them. | For several family occasions, I want to have enough in the house without ending up with lots left over. Having the right amount in stock is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Portioning | Check whether the label gives a number of portions and a weight per portion; Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions and Jumbo lists five 55 g portions. | If I want to portion the pastries out in advance, a clear portion count helps me plan. Around 25% of consumers prioritise portioning. |
| Where they fit into your snack plan | Check the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, and think about when you’d like to serve a filled pastry. | I want to offer a kano as an occasional treat, rather than let it become a daily snack by default. This is the main consideration for around 19% of consumers. |
The kano pastry packs mentioned here vary in net weight, from 230 g for Aviateur to 325 g for Sondey. Weight alone also won’t tell you how many portions a pack will provide for your family.
First, count the treat occasions you have planned. Then compare the weight and, where listed, the number of portions or pieces.
Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list different ingredients and warnings for their kano pastry variants. So a label you’ve read before won’t necessarily apply to another pack.
Check the exact variant’s packaging every time you buy it. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses the importance of clear allergen information on food labels.
Stocking up for the holidays doesn’t mean you have to serve kano pastries every day. For children aged 4 to 12, the Dutch Nutrition Centre recommends choosing mainly foods from the Dutch Wheel of Five for snacks.
Plan to serve the pastries as a treat on selected occasions, and keep everyday alternatives such as fruit or vegetables at home for other snack times.
Lidl lists Sondey Kano’s as an in-store product. However, a product page doesn’t guarantee that the pack will be available at a particular branch when you visit.
Check the range at the shop where you plan to do your food shopping if you need this particular variant.
According to Albert Heijn, AH Roomboter kano’s come in a 270 g pack with six stated portions of 45 g.
According to Jumbo, Jumbo Kano’s met Roomboter have a net weight of 275 g and five stated portions of 55 g.
PLUS lists Aviateur Kano’s in a 230 g pack, with each pastry individually wrapped and a 46% almond paste filling.
Lidl describes Sondey Kano’s as butter pastries filled with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.
Start with the number of treat occasions you have planned and how many people will be eating. Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions per pack and Jumbo five 55 g portions. Use these figures as a guide when dividing them up, not as a fixed portion for every family member.
It’s better to plan a kano as a treat rather than a standard daily snack. For children aged 4 to 12, the Dutch Nutrition Centre recommends choosing mainly foods from the Dutch Wheel of Five for snacks, and having no more than four eating or drinking occasions between meals.
Check all the ingredients and may-contain warnings on the pack of the exact variant. The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Aviateur products described here include wheat or other cereals containing gluten, milk, soya and almonds. Information about egg and other nuts varies by product.
Follow the storage instructions on your pack. Albert Heijn says to store its butter kano pastries in a cool, dry place and keep them in a sealed tin once opened. Jumbo recommends storing its pastries in a cool, dry, dark place, while PLUS says to store Aviateur Kano’s in a cool, dry place.
