If you’re shopping for a small group
You want to serve enough kano pastries without having lots left over. Albert Heijn lists six portions per pack of butter kano pastries; Jumbo lists five.
For a birthday drinks party, start by counting how many individual kano pastries you want to serve, rather than looking only at the pack weight. Albert Heijn lists six portions per standard pack, while Jumbo lists five; Heerlijck Banket mini kano pastries at ALDI come in a pack of 14 smaller pieces. If you have more guests, you could also buy several standard packs. Check the label before serving if any guests need to avoid certain allergens.
You want to serve enough kano pastries without having lots left over. Albert Heijn lists six portions per pack of butter kano pastries; Jumbo lists five.
You’re looking for individual treats that guests can pick up alongside other sweet options. Heerlijck Banket mini kano pastries at ALDI are listed as a pack of 14.
You want to be able to check the allergens on the pack you’ve bought before serving. For their standard kano pastries, Albert Heijn and Jumbo list allergens including egg, milk, soya, almond and cereals containing gluten.
Choose these when: you want to offer each guest a standard-sized kano pastry.
The trade-off: Albert Heijn lists six portions per pack and Jumbo five, so you may need several packs for a larger group.
Choose these when: guests will also have other sweet treats to pick from.
The trade-off: Heerlijck Banket’s pack at ALDI contains 14 pieces, but is available while stocks last.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of pieces | Check the number of portions or pieces listed per pack, then work out how many packs you want to serve to your guests. | If I want to offer everyone a kano pastry, the number of pieces needs to match my guest list. This is the top priority for around 34% of consumers. |
| Size | Compare standard portions with mini kano pastries, especially if you’ll also be serving other treats. | At a buffet, I want to be able to serve smaller treats without giving everyone a standard kano pastry. Around 33% of consumers pay most attention to size. |
| Allergens | Read the label on the pack you’ve bought, including any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. | If a guest has an allergy, I want to know what I can serve. Checking the label is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
A heavier pack doesn’t necessarily contain more individual kano pastries. Albert Heijn lists six portions in 270 g; Jumbo lists five portions in 275 g.
Plan using the number of portions or pieces listed, and treat the weight as additional information.
Listed allergens and warnings about possible traces can vary between products. The online description you read previously may also differ from the pack you’re serving.
Check the current label and keep the packaging handy in case guests want to check which allergens are listed.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket mini kano pastries as available while stocks last. That means this size may not be available when you do your shopping.
Check availability and consider whether several standard packs would also give you the number of pieces you need.
Albert Heijn lists a 270 g pack of butter kano pastries, with six portions of 45 g.
Jumbo lists 275 g butter kano pastries, divided into five portions of 55 g.
PLUS describes its 275 g butter kano pastries as biscuits filled with almond paste and decorated with almonds.
ALDI lists standard Heerlijck Banket kano pastries in 330 g packs, and mini kano pastries in packs of 14 weighing 308 g.
It depends on how many guests will have a kano pastry and what other treats you’re serving. Use the portions or pieces listed on the pack: Albert Heijn lists six standard portions per pack, Jumbo lists five, and Heerlijck Banket at ALDI lists 14 mini kano pastries per pack.
Mini kano pastries are handy if you want to serve more individual, smaller treats, but they won’t give every guest a standard-sized kano pastry. Heerlijck Banket’s mini pack at ALDI contains 14 pieces and is available while stocks last; several standard packs could be an alternative.
Read the allergen information on the pack you’re actually serving. For their standard kano pastries, Albert Heijn and Jumbo list cereals containing gluten, egg, milk, soya and almond, among other allergens. Also check for any warnings about other allergens.
Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the pack you’ve bought. Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dry place and keeping opened kano pastries in a sealed tin; Jumbo and PLUS also recommend storing them in a cool, dry place.