Kano Pastries or a Box of Chocolates for New Year?

Who is this for?

People looking for a chocolate gift

You’re looking for a box of chocolates or a selection to give someone for New Year. Check the product description so you don’t end up choosing filled pastries when you meant to give chocolate.

Hosts looking to share something sweet

You want something to serve with coffee or put out on the table. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s Kano pastries are filled butter pastries with almond paste; check how many portions are listed for the pack you choose.

Shoppers who need to check allergens

You’re buying for yourself or for guests who need to know what’s in the food. Check the allergen information for the exact variety and read the current packaging before serving.

What should you look for when choosing?

Kano pastries

Choose these if: you want to serve filled pastries with almond paste; that’s how Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe their Kano pastries.

Bear in mind: a Kano pastry isn’t a box of chocolates, so it won’t work as a gift where chocolate is the main attraction.

Box of chocolates or chocolate selection

Choose this if: you want to give chocolate or serve a selection of chocolates; Greetz offers separate chocolate gifts for New Year.

Bear in mind: contents, packaging and allergens vary depending on the product you choose.

What to consider	What to check before buying	Who it matters to
Product type	Check whether the description mentions filled pastries, chocolates or a chocolate selection.	If I want to give chocolate, I don’t want to turn up with a box of pastries. For around 39% of consumers, choosing the right type of product comes first.
Allergens	Read the allergen declaration for the exact variety and check the current packaging.	When I buy something for guests, I need to know whether the ingredients are suitable for them. Around 23% of consumers put this check first.
Portions and presentation	Compare the stated number of portions or weight, and see whether the packaging is suitable for serving or giving as a gift.	I want to have enough to share with my guests, or choose packaging that I can give as a present. For around 23% of consumers, this is the main consideration.
Timing	When ordering, check the available delivery or collection slot for the product you’ve chosen.	If I’m not collecting the treat myself, I want to know whether it’ll arrive before New Year. Around 15% of consumers prioritise getting it on time.

Common mistakes

Mistaking a Kano pastry for a box of chocolates

Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe their Kano pastries as butter pastries with almond paste. That makes them a different product from a box of chocolates.

If you’re looking for chocolate, check that the product description specifically mentions chocolates or a chocolate selection.
Assuming allergens from the product name

The name doesn’t tell you which allergens the exact variety contains or may contain. Albert Heijn also notes that product information can change.

Read the allergen declaration and check the current packaging before serving, especially if you’re buying for someone else.
Taking a delivery slot for granted

For a New Year treat, it matters whether the available delivery or collection slot falls before the occasion.

Check product availability and the delivery or collection slot before completing your order.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn describes its 270 g butter Kano pastries as pastries filled with almond paste.

The product information includes details such as ingredients, allergens and portions.
Check the current packaging; these Kano pastries aren’t a box of chocolates.

Jumbo

Jumbo describes its 275 g Kano’s met Roomboter as butter pastries with almond paste.

The product information lists ingredients, allergens and five portions.
This product is suitable for serving pastries, not for choosing a box of chocolates.

Verkade

Verkade’s range includes milk, dark and white chocolate, as well as hazelnut chocolate.

The range offers different types of chocolate to explore by product.
For a gift, check the specific packaging and allergen information; the brand name alone doesn’t guarantee it’s a box of chocolates.

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Frequently asked questions

Are Kano pastries the same as a box of chocolates?

No. Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe their Kano pastries as butter pastries with almond paste. If you want to give chocolate, check that the product you choose actually contains chocolates or a chocolate selection.

Which allergens should I check in Kano pastries?

The varieties described by Albert Heijn and Jumbo include ingredients such as wheat or gluten, milk, egg, soya and almond. Read the declaration for the exact variety and check the current packaging for warnings about possible traces, too.

Is allergen information shown on the packaging?

According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must be shown on the label of prepacked products. So check the label on the pack you’re actually going to serve.

What should I check when ordering online for New Year?

Check that the product you want is available and can be delivered or collected in time. Review the available slot before completing your order.