Kano pastries are filled almond-paste pastries, while plain digestives are wheat biscuits. For a school fair, choose a product only after the school has confirmed which edible treats are allowed. Then check the allergens on the packaging you choose. If you need a gluten-free option, a plain digestive is not a substitute for a kano pastry.
If you’re buying for a class or school fair, ask in advance which edible treats are allowed and what rules apply to portions, packaging and allergens. According to VOO, schools can set their own policies on treats.
A kano pastry is a good choice for a stall if you’re looking for a pastry filled with almond paste. Check the label of the variety you choose: its allergens differ from those in a plain digestive.
The kano pastries discussed here list wheat or gluten. A digestive specifically labelled as gluten-free is a different product, but you’ll still need to check for other allergens and make sure it complies with the school’s rules.
A good choice when: you want to sell a filled pastry and the school allows this treat.
Bear in mind: the varieties discussed contain wheat or gluten, as well as other allergens depending on the product.
A good choice when: you’re looking for an unfilled biscuit, for example to sell individually or use in baking.
Bear in mind: the plain digestives discussed are wheat biscuits, so they’re not a gluten-free option.
A good choice when: you need a separate gluten-free biscuit option and it’s allowed.
Bear in mind: gluten-free doesn’t mean free from other allergens. Schär Digestive Landtaler lists soya and may contain egg and lupin.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| School rules and allergens | Ask which treats are allowed and read the allergen information on the packaging you buy. | When I’m buying for a class, I want to avoid bringing anything that doesn’t meet the school’s rules or allergy requirements. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Type of biscuit or pastry | Choose between a kano pastry filled with almond paste and an unfilled digestive biscuit; also check how many pieces are in each pack. | For my stall, I want to know whether I’ll be selling filled pastries or individual biscuits. The right type of product is the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Quantity needed | Compare the pack size and number of pieces with the quantity you want to sell or hand out. | I want to plan enough portions without opening more packs than necessary. This is the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
A kano pastry is filled with almond paste, while the plain digestives discussed here are wheat biscuits. The product you choose may therefore be different from what visitors to your stall expect.
First decide whether you want to offer a filled pastry or a biscuit, then compare the varieties within that product category.
The kano pastries discussed here list other allergens too. Schär Digestive Landtaler is labelled gluten-free, but contains soya and may contain egg and lupin.
Check the current allergen information on every pack you choose against the requirements for your group.
According to VOO, schools can decide for themselves which treats are allowed. Choosing kano pastries or biscuits doesn’t, by itself, mean they’ll be permitted at this fair.
Before buying and packing anything, ask the teacher or fair organiser about the rules for edible products, portions and allergens.
If your chosen product isn’t allowed, you could be left with packs you’ve already bought.
The weight doesn’t tell you how many individual pastries or biscuits you can offer.
Check both the pack size and the number of pieces, then choose enough packs for your plans to sell or hand them out.
The own-label range includes both kano pastries and plain digestives, which are different types of product.
Aviateur offers kano pastries filled with almond paste.
Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter are filled butter pastries, not digestive biscuits.
Verkade Digestive Original is a wheat biscuit for anyone looking for an unfilled biscuit.
Schär Digestive Landtaler is a separate gluten-free biscuit option, not a filled kano pastry.
No. The kano pastries discussed here are filled with almond paste, while plain digestives are wheat biscuits. Choose based on the product you want to offer at the fair, not just the search term.
That depends on the rules set by the school or fair organiser. According to VOO, schools can set their own policies on treats. So before buying, ask whether edible pastries are allowed and what rules apply to portions, packaging and allergies.
No. The kano pastries discussed here list wheat or gluten. If you need a gluten-free biscuit option, check that the product is specifically labelled as gluten-free and review the other allergens too: Schär Digestive Landtaler contains soya and may contain egg and lupin.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you buy. The product information for the varieties discussed recommends storing them in a cool, dry, dark place. Also check the best-before date and instructions for storing an opened pack.
