The weekly shopper who likes to plan ahead
Looking for a pack of kano pastries for several coffee breaks and wants the quantity to suit what the household will eat that week.
Who is this guide for?
Anyone looking for something to share with a cuppa
Looking for an almond-paste-filled pastry to serve with coffee or tea at home, and paying attention to pack size.
Shoppers who need to check allergens
Comparing ingredients and warnings about possible traces on the label of the actual pack, even when buying the product again.
What should you look for when choosing?
If allergens are important to your choice, check the label first. Then think about how many kano pastries you need and whether you have a preference for a particular type of pastry or percentage of almond paste.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens and labelling | Read the ingredients, allergen information and warnings about possible traces on the pack. | If I have an allergy, I want to know what’s in the pack before eating or sharing it. For around 36% of consumers, checking the label comes first. |
| Stocking up for the week | Compare the net weight with the number of coffee breaks you have planned. | For several coffee breaks, I want to buy the right amount in one go. Around 29% of consumers give weekly supplies top priority. |
| How much you’ll need to share | Check the pack weight and, if listed, the number of servings. | If I’m sharing kano pastries, I want a pack that suits the number of people eating. For around 21% of consumers, this is the main consideration. |
| Pastry and filling | Read the product description and check the stated percentage of almond paste. | If you’re looking specifically for butter pastries or a particular percentage of almond paste, focus on the ingredients. Around 14% of consumers give this preference priority. |
Common mistakes
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Confusing kano pastries with boxes of chocolates
Kano pastries are filled pastries. If you want to give chocolate as a gift, you’ll need to look in a different product category.
Choose kano pastries if you’re after pastry filled with almond paste. If you’re looking for chocolate, browse chocolates or boxes of chocolates instead.
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Assuming online allergen information is definitive
Ingredients and warnings can change. Jumbo, PLUS and Aviateur list different allergens and possible traces in their product information.
If you have an allergy, read the label on the exact pack you’re buying, even if you’ve bought the same product before.
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Choosing based on pack size alone
A larger pack won’t necessarily suit a household with few planned occasions to eat them.
Choose a pack size to suit the number of people eating, and follow the storage advice on the packaging.
Brands compared
Jumbo
Jumbo describes its 275 g Butter Kano pastries as butter pastries with 38% almond paste.
- Jumbo lists five 55 g servings for this pack.
- This serving information applies to this product, not all Jumbo pastries.
PLUS
PLUS lists its 275 g Butter kano pastries as having a 39% almond-paste filling and an almond decoration.
- The product description clearly states the type of pastry and percentage of filling.
- If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and any possible traces on the current pack.
Heerlijck Banket
ALDI Netherlands describes its 330 g Heerlijck Banket Kano pastries as pastries shaped like canoes.
- The 330 g pack size is listed for this product.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack label.
Aviateur
PLUS lists a 230 g pack of Aviateur Kano pastries with a 46% almond-paste filling.
- The stated percentage of filling is useful if that’s what you want to base your choice on.
- The percentage of filling alone won’t tell you how a pastry will taste.
Sondey
Lidl Netherlands describes its 325 g Sondey Kano pastries as butter pastries filled with almond paste and lists them as an in-store product.
- The product type and pack size are listed.
- Check the in-store label for ingredients, allergens and storage advice.
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Frequently asked questions
Are kano pastries the same as a box of chocolates?
No, kano pastries are pastries filled with almond paste, not a box of chocolates. If you specifically want to buy chocolate, look in the chocolates or boxes of chocolates category.
Which allergens should I check in kano pastries?
Check the allergen information on the current label for each product. The product information for Jumbo, PLUS and Aviateur lists ingredients including wheat, milk, soya, egg or almond, with differences between the varieties. Also check the pack you’re buying for any warnings about possible traces.
How should I store kano pastries after buying them?
Follow the storage advice and best-before date on the packaging. Jumbo, PLUS and Aviateur recommend storing their products in a cool, dry place. Jumbo also advises keeping them somewhere dark.