Choose kano pastries if you mainly want to share a filled cake: the AH packs described each contain six portions. If you’re looking for a pronounced dark chocolate flavour, a dark chocolate bar is a better fit. It’s a different product from a kano pastry, so check the ingredients and how many portions you’ll need for either option.
They want to include something with a pronounced chocolate flavour for the adults at a shared snack time. The standard kano pastries described by Albert Heijn are filled cakes; dark chocolate is a separate choice.
They want to know how many cakes there are before handing them out. Albert Heijn lists six portions for the AH BASIC Kano's and AH Roomboter kano's described here.
They need the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variant being served. The allergens listed differ between the AH kano pastries described here.
Decide whether the filled cake or the dark chocolate flavour matters most. Then consider how many people will be eating and check the packaging for anyone with an allergy.
Choose this when: you want to share a filled cake; Albert Heijn lists six portions for the AH variants described here.
Bear in mind: the ingredients lists for these variants do not mention chocolate or cocoa.
Choose this when: a dark chocolate flavour matters more than the shape of a kano pastry; Albert Heijn lists dark chocolate bars as separate products.
Bear in mind: a bar doesn’t have the filling or individual cakes of a kano pastry.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Dark chocolate flavour | Look for chocolate or cocoa in the ingredients of your chosen variant, and check the stated cocoa percentage if that’s important to you. | If I mainly want to serve something with a pronounced dark chocolate flavour, an ordinary filled kano pastry won’t necessarily fit the bill. For around 40% of consumers, this flavour comes first. |
| Number of portions | Count how many people will be eating and compare that with the number of items or portions on the pack. | When handing them out, I want to know in advance whether everyone can have a cake. Around 30% of consumers give the number of portions top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the label on your chosen pack, including any warnings about traces. | When family members need to watch what they eat, I want to avoid choosing a variant that isn’t suitable for them. For around 30% of consumers, checking the label is their main concern. |
The AH BASIC Kano's and AH Roomboter kano's described by Albert Heijn have an almond paste filling; their ingredients lists do not mention chocolate or cocoa. These variants therefore won’t necessarily meet a craving for dark chocolate.
If you want to buy a chocolate-flavoured kano pastry, check that the exact pack you’re considering lists chocolate or cocoa. Otherwise, consider a dark chocolate bar as a separate option.
The allergens listed differ between AH kano pastry variants, so the description for one cake isn’t a reliable way to check another pack.
Read the label on the variant you’ve actually bought before handing out the cakes.
The AH packs described contain six portions. If more than six people are eating, there won’t be enough for one cake each.
Count how many people will be eating and decide in advance whether you need more kano pastries or want to offer dark chocolate as a separate option.
The product pages for AH BASIC Kano's and AH Roomboter kano's provide information about each variant.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list Verkade dark and extra dark chocolate bars as separate chocolate products.
Jumbo’s Verkade range includes dark and extra dark chocolate bars.
These bars suit you if you want dark chocolate alongside or instead of kano pastries. They aren’t filled cakes, so compare the cocoa percentage and pack weight, then decide how much you’d like to share with your family.
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For anyone who wants a dark chocolate bar alongside or instead of kano pastries; this bar doesn’t have a kano filling.
78% cocoa and a pack weight of 100 g. Decide how much you’d like to share, and check the packaging if anyone has an allergy.
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For anyone who wants to offer dark chocolate as a separate option for a family occasion, rather than as a replacement for a filled kano pastry.
70% cocoa and a pack weight of 180 g. Decide how much you’d like to share, and read the label if anyone has an allergy.
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For anyone considering a dark chocolate bar alongside or instead of kano pastries; this product doesn’t have the shape or filling of a kano pastry.
70% cocoa and a pack weight of 100 g. Choose an amount that suits the number of people eating, and check the packaging for allergens.
Not necessarily: the ingredients lists for the AH BASIC Kano's and AH Roomboter kano's described here don’t mention chocolate or cocoa. Choose a kano pastry for that flavour only if the information for the exact variant lists chocolate or cocoa.
Albert Heijn lists six portions in a 270 g pack of AH Roomboter kano's, with 45 g per portion. If you want to give everyone one cake, you’ll need more than one pack for more than six people.
It depends on the variant. For AH Roomboter kano's, Albert Heijn lists egg, milk, gluten-containing cereals, soya and almond, as well as possible traces of other ingredients. Check the allergen information on the pack you actually buy.
For the kano pastries described here, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dry place and putting them in a sealed tin after opening. Also follow the storage instructions on your own pack.
In the EU, pre-packed foods must follow labelling rules covering information such as ingredients and allergens, as explained by Your Europe. Check this information on the pack you choose, especially if someone eating with you has an allergy.
