Choose a multipack of kano pastries based on the number of portions and the weight of each one. Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions for AH Butter Kano pastries, while Jumbo lists five 55 g portions for Butter Kano pastries. The smaller listed portion may suit you if you want to divide treats between lunchboxes; for coffee with guests, you may prefer a larger pastry. Check the packaging and the latest ingredients and allergen information too.
If you’re serving kano pastries to several people, the stated number of portions can help you work out how many packs you’ll need. Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions for AH Butter Kano pastries; Jumbo lists five 55 g portions for Butter Kano pastries.
A stated portion weight is useful if you want to choose a consistent treat size in advance. Don’t assume that each portion is individually wrapped: check the inner packaging if you want to take the pastries with you one at a time.
The ingredients and warnings differ between the products mentioned. Check the current packaging for your chosen product, including information about wheat, milk, soya, egg, almond and any warnings about possible traces.
Decide how many pieces you want to share and what size will suit you. Then consider how you’ll store the rest, and always check the label on your chosen pack if you have an allergy.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Number and size of portions | Compare the number of portions with the weight of each one. Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions; Jumbo lists five 55 g portions. | If I’m planning coffee for a group, I want to know whether there are enough pieces and how big they are. Portion size is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Taking them with you and storage | Check whether the pieces are individually wrapped and follow the storage instructions on the packaging, especially after opening. | For several days of packed lunches, I want to be able to divide up the pieces and store the rest as directed on the pack. This is the main priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and any warnings about possible traces on the physical packaging. | If I need to avoid a particular allergen, I need to be able to check whether this specific variety is suitable. Around 30% of consumers say this check is their priority. |
A pack’s weight doesn’t tell you how many pieces you can serve. Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions for AH Butter Kano pastries, while Jumbo lists five 55 g portions for Butter Kano pastries.
Choose a pack with a number of portions and pastry size that suit your coffee break or lunchboxes.
The stated number of portions doesn’t tell you how the pieces are packed inside the multipack. This matters if you want to take them with you individually or use the pack over several days.
Check the inner packaging and follow the manufacturer’s storage instructions after opening.
Ingredients and allergen warnings can vary between products or change over time. Depending on the variety, the kano pastries mentioned here may contain wheat, milk, soya, egg and almond.
Check the label on the pack you’re actually using each time you buy, including any warnings about possible traces.
For AH Butter Kano pastries, Albert Heijn lists a 270 g pack with six 45 g portions and 41% almond paste.
For Butter Kano pastries, Jumbo lists a 275 g pack with five 55 g portions and 38% almond paste.
PLUS lists Aviateur Kano pastries in a 230 g pack with 46% almond paste filling.
Lidl Netherlands describes its 325 g Sondey Kano pastries as butter biscuits filled with almond paste and says they’re sold in store.
The Joybuy product page describes 275 g g'woon Kano pastries with almond paste filling and 15% butter.
Use the stated number of portions and the size you’d like to serve as a guide. Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions for AH Butter Kano pastries; Jumbo lists five 55 g portions for Butter Kano pastries. Compare these quantities with the number of people you’re planning to serve.
You can if the portion size suits your plans, but a stated number of portions doesn’t mean the pieces are individually wrapped. Check the inner packaging and follow the storage instructions after opening; Albert Heijn recommends keeping opened AH Butter Kano pastries in a sealed tin.
Check the ingredients and allergen warnings for the specific variety, including any mention of wheat, milk, soya, egg or almond, as well as possible traces. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be clearly listed on the label. Check the current physical packaging every time you buy.
