Who is this choice relevant to?

Stock managers with a strict sugar requirement

Need to be able to show whether a snack meets the intended sugar limit, without describing an ordinary kano pastry as low in sugar.

Shoppers who want to keep a classic kano pastry

Want to keep a pastry filled with almond paste in their range, so they compare the stated sugars per 100 g, portion sizes and pack weights of the available varieties.

Shoppers for whom allergens are decisive

Need to check the exact pack for allergens and any warnings about possible traces before buying snacks in bulk or handing them out.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether ‘low sugar’ is an essential requirement or whether you simply want to compare kano pastries with one another. For shared supplies, then check allergens and practical packaging separately.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
A strict sugar requirement Read the total sugars per 100 g and the exact claim on the current label. According to the Voedingscentrum, ‘low sugar’ means no more than 5 g of sugars per 100 g. If I need to be able to offer a snack as low in sugar, the lowest figure among the kano pastries isn’t enough. This sugar requirement comes first for around 36% of consumers.
Differences between kano pastries Compare the sugars on the same basis, per 100 g, and check the portion size of the pack you choose. I want to keep the familiar kano pastry filled with almond paste, but compare sugar levels within that category. This is the main priority for around 29% of consumers.
Allergens Check both the allergens present and any warnings about possible traces for the exact variety. When handing snacks out to several people, I want to know who a pack is suitable for; a small difference in sugar won’t decide that. Checking allergens comes first for around 21% of consumers.
Stock management Check the pack weight, local ordering options, best-before date and storage advice for the pack you’re buying. If I need to store and hand out snacks, the packaging and shelf life help determine what’s practical. This is the first consideration for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Calling the lowest kano figure ‘low sugar’

    Jumbo lists 36.8 g of sugars per 100 g for its kano pastries. That’s the lowest figure among the four products compared, but it’s above the maximum of 5 g per 100 g that the Voedingscentrum defines as ‘low sugar’.

    Describe the difference only as a comparison between these kano pastries. Don’t use ‘low sugar’ for a product whose current label doesn’t support that claim.

  • Going by the front of the pack alone

    A product name or statement on the front doesn’t tell you how much total sugar the product contains per 100 g. The recipe may also change.

    When a new delivery arrives, read the nutritional information, ingredients and allergens on the physical pack before using the shelf description.

  • Assuming one kano pastry has the same allergens as another

    The ingredients listed and warnings about possible traces vary between products. So a sugar comparison doesn’t replace checking who the snack is for.

    Record the exact variety in your stock management process and check the allergen information on each pack separately.

  • Including a product without a sugar figure in the comparison

    Lidl and ALDI product listings give a pack weight, but that isn’t enough to include them in a comparison of sugars per 100 g.

    Only include a variety in the sugar comparison once you can read the nutritional information on the current pack. Also check local ordering options before planning your stock.

Brands and product ranges to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo Kano’s met Roomboter are traditional kano pastries with almond paste in a 275 g pack.

  • Jumbo lists 36.8 g of sugars per 100 g: the lowest stated figure for the four kano pastries in this comparison.
  • The product information lists wheat, milk, soya, egg and almond among the allergens present. The sugar figure doesn’t support describing it as low in sugar.

Aviateur

PLUS lists Aviateur Kano’s van De Aviateur Banketbakkerijen as a 230 g pack with a 46% almond paste filling.

  • PLUS lists 37.6 g of sugars per 100 g for this variety.
  • The product information lists wheat, soya, milk and almond among the allergens; egg may be present as a trace. Check the exact pack for allergen information.

PLUS

PLUS Roomboter kano’s are own-brand 275 g kano pastries with an almond paste filling and almond decoration.

  • PLUS lists 38.9 g of total sugars and 38.5 g of added sugars per 100 g separately.
  • The product information lists wheat, egg, soya, milk and almond among the allergens. Nutri-Score E isn’t a separate assessment of whether it’s suitable for your supplies.

Albert Heijn

AH Roomboter kano’s are listed as a 270 g pack divided into six 45 g portions.

  • Albert Heijn lists 39 g of total sugars and 38 g of added sugars per 100 g.
  • The product information lists wheat, soya, milk, egg and almond among the allergens. Albert Heijn notes that ingredient and nutritional information may change.

Sondey

Lidl lists Sondey Kano’s as butter biscuits with almond paste in a 325 g pack.

  • The pack weight and product type can help you choose a pack for your supplies.
  • Only compare this variety for sugar and allergens once you’ve checked the nutritional information and ingredients on the pack.

A different type of snack on Joybuy

This savoury biscuit is an option to consider if a kano pastry with almond paste isn’t essential. Check the sugar content and allergens on the current label before deciding whether it meets the requirements for your snack supplies.

Pacific Biscuits with Seaweed Flavour Family Pack 400 g

Pacific Biscuits with Seaweed Flavour Family Pack 400 g

For anyone considering a savoury biscuit instead of a sweet kano pastry. The family pack contains 400 g; before buying, check the nutritional information, allergens, best-before date and whether the quantity you need is available to order.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you describe the kano pastries compared here as low in sugar?

No: the four stated figures range from 36.8 to 39 g of sugars per 100 g, while the Voedingscentrum defines ‘low sugar’ as no more than 5 g per 100 g. Always check the current nutritional information on a new pack before using a claim in a shelf description.

Which of these kano pastries has the least sugar?

Jumbo Kano’s met Roomboter lists 36.8 g of sugars per 100 g. Based on product information from Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn, it’s followed by Aviateur at 37.6 g, PLUS Roomboter at 38.9 g and AH Roomboter at 39 g per 100 g. This is a comparison of four varieties, not an assessment of all kano pastries.

Which allergens should you check in kano pastries?

Check both the allergens present and any warnings about traces on the exact pack. The varieties compared list combinations of wheat, soya, milk and almond; some also list egg as an ingredient or possible trace.

How should you store kano pastries in your snack supplies?

Follow the storage advice and best-before date on the pack you’ve bought. Product information from Albert Heijn, PLUS and Jumbo recommends storing them in a cool, dry place; Albert Heijn also recommends keeping them in a sealed tin once opened.