Who is this relevant to?

Anyone who wants one pastry without lots left over

You want to enjoy one kano pastry on King's Day and know in advance how large the stated serving is, and how many servings will be left in the pack.

Anyone who needs to check ingredients and allergens

You want to know which allergens this variety contains before eating it, and what warnings about possible traces appear on the current packaging.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide what serving size suits the occasion. Then check how many pastries you’ll have left, and always check the packaging if you have specific ingredient or allergen requirements.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Serving size Compare the stated weight per serving: Albert Heijn lists 45 g for its AH Butter Kano pastries and Jumbo lists 55 g for its Jumbo Butter Kano pastries. If I want one pastry with my coffee, I check how much the pack says a serving weighs. Serving size is the top priority for around 40% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any warnings about possible traces on the current pack. If I need to watch out for certain ingredients, I want to see the information for this exact variety before making a choice. Ingredients and allergens are the first thing around 40% of consumers consider.
Pack size Compare the number of servings and the storage instructions after opening: Albert Heijn lists six servings per pack and Jumbo lists five. If I won’t eat the remaining pastries at the same time, I want to know how many will be left and how to store the opened pack. Pack size is the deciding factor for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a stated serving is an individually wrapped pastry

    A 45 g or 55 g serving tells you how much one stated portion contains, but it doesn’t confirm that the pastries are individually wrapped.

    Compare the number of servings per pack, and check the packaging itself if individually wrapped pastries are important for your plans.

  • Assuming all kano pastries contain the same allergens

    The AH and Jumbo varieties reviewed list, among other things, wheat or cereals containing gluten, milk, soya, egg and almond. Warnings about possible traces vary by product.

    Check the ingredients and allergens on the current pack every time you buy, even if you’ve bought a similar kano pastry before.

  • Relying on the best-before date alone once the pack is open

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a best-before date applies to an unopened pack. Once opened, the storage instructions on the pack also matter.

    Follow the instructions for the variety you’ve bought. Albert Heijn advises storing its Butter Kano pastries in a sealed tin after opening.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

AH Butter Kano pastries come in a 270 g multipack with six stated servings.

  • Albert Heijn lists 45 g per serving, 41% almond paste and ingredient and allergen information for this variety.
  • The stated servings don’t confirm that the pastries are individually wrapped; check this and the current allergen information on the pack.

Jumbo

Jumbo Butter Kano pastries are listed as a 275 g pack with five servings.

  • Jumbo lists 55 g per serving, 38% almond paste and ingredient and allergen information for this variety.
  • The serving is larger than that of the AH variety mentioned; check the pack for warnings about possible traces, too.

Sondey

Lidl describes Sondey Kano pastries as butter pastries filled with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.

  • The stated pack weight is a useful guide if you want to enjoy the contents over several occasions.
  • Before buying, check the number of pastries, serving sizes, ingredients and allergens on the packaging.

Aviateur

Jumbo described Aviateur Filled Kano pastries as seven 47 g pastries, with a 46% almond paste filling.

  • The stated individual weights give you a clear idea of the size of each pastry in this variety.
  • Jumbo says this variety is no longer in its online range; don’t use the product description as confirmation that it’s currently available.

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Frequently asked questions

Are AH or Jumbo kano pastries individually wrapped?

The stated servings don’t tell you. Albert Heijn lists six servings per pack and Jumbo lists five; check the pack if individual wrapping is important to you.

Which allergens are listed for these butter kano pastries?

For the varieties mentioned, Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information lists, among other things, wheat or cereals containing gluten, milk, soya, egg and almond. Check the current label for the ingredients in your pack and any warnings about possible traces.

How can I use the ingredients listed on a supermarket website?

Use them to compare products in advance, but check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging before eating. Ingredients and product information can change.

How should I store kano pastries once the pack is open?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack of your kano pastries. Albert Heijn advises storing its Butter Kano pastries in a sealed tin after opening; Jumbo recommends keeping its variety somewhere cool, dry and dark.