For a coffee break on your own, a kano pastry from a multipack could work if you want one serving and can store the rest. Albert Heijn lists six 45 g servings per pack, while Jumbo lists five 55 g servings; these are not individually wrapped pastries. So compare the serving weight and storage instructions, and check the current label if allergens are a concern.
If you’re choosing a treat for one coffee break, the serving size, ingredients and storage instructions on the pack are practical things to consider. Both Albert Heijn and Jumbo list multiple servings per pack.
If you regularly have something with your coffee, you can check the nutrition information per serving and weigh that choice against what else you eat during the day. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre stresses the importance of a nutritious, balanced diet for older people.
If you have an allergy or other dietary restriction, the ingredients and allergen list on the current packaging matters more than the product name. Jumbo and PLUS list several allergens for their kano pastries.
For a coffee break, it’s not just the pastry itself that matters, but also the serving size and what you’ll do with the rest of the pack. If you have an allergy, check the current allergen information before weighing up these practical considerations.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| A serving for one coffee break | Check the serving weight and number of servings. Albert Heijn lists 45 g per serving; Jumbo lists 55 g per serving. | If I want one pastry with my coffee, I want to know how large the serving is. For around 24% of consumers, a manageable serving size comes first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging, even if you’ve bought the product before. | If I need to avoid an allergen, I want to know exactly what’s in this particular kano before serving it. For around 29% of consumers, this check is the top priority. |
| Nutrition information | Compare the nutrition information per serving, including sugars, fats, fibre and protein. Albert Heijn lists 39 g of sugars per 100 g for its kano pastries. | If I regularly have something with my coffee, I want to know how a serving fits in with what else I eat. Around 29% of consumers put this consideration first. |
| Packaging and storage | Check how many servings the pack contains and follow the storage instructions once it’s open. | If I only eat a kano pastry occasionally, I want to be able to store the rest of an opened pack properly. For around 18% of consumers, this practical consideration matters most. |
Albert Heijn lists six servings per pack and Jumbo lists five. A stated serving size doesn’t mean each kano pastry is individually wrapped.
If you’re buying for one person, check the number of pastries and how they’re packaged.
Jumbo and PLUS list ingredients including wheat, egg, milk, soya and nuts for their kano pastries. The exact information can vary by product.
Before buying and eating, read the ingredients and allergen list on the current packaging.
Nutrition information varies between kano pastries. Albert Heijn lists 39 g of sugars per 100 g for its version; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre stresses the importance of a nutritious, balanced diet for older people.
Check the nutrition information per serving and decide how the treat fits alongside your other meals and snacks.
One pastry won’t show whether someone is eating enough variety throughout the day. An individual’s nutritional needs require a broader assessment.
If a reduced appetite persists or you experience unintended weight loss, speak to a healthcare professional rather than basing your choices on one snack.
Albert Heijn describes its 270 g Roomboter kano’s as butter pastries with almond-flavoured confectionery filling and almonds.
Jumbo’s 275 g Kano’s met Roomboter are described as butter pastries with confectionery filling.
PLUS describes its 275 g Roomboter kano’s as pastries with confectionery filling and an almond decoration.
ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket Kano’s as pastries shaped like canoes, sold in a 330 g pack.
A kano is a sweet pastry, so it isn’t necessarily the right choice for an everyday snack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre stresses the importance of a nutritious, balanced diet for older people. If you’d like to eat kano pastries regularly, check the nutrition information per serving.
Always check the label on the product you choose. Jumbo and PLUS list ingredients including wheat, egg, milk, soya and nuts for their kano pastries. Warnings about the possible presence of other allergens can also vary.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack. Albert Heijn advises storing its pastries in a cool, dry place and keeping them in a sealed tin once opened. Also check the best-before date on the packaging.
