When choosing kano pastries for a family trip, compare the number of pastries or portions rather than relying only on the pack weight or the ‘family pack’ label. A dry, solid pastry should generally be fine as food you can take in your hand luggage according to Schiphol; different rules apply to liquid or spreadable food. Also check the allergens on the pack you buy, and protect the pastries from being crushed while you travel.
If you want to hand out pastries before you leave or take a small supply with you, compare the number of portions as well as the pack weight. Jumbo lists five portions for its 275 g pack; Albert Heijn lists six portions for its 270 g butter kano pastries.
A dry, solid pastry is different from liquid or spreadable food, which Schiphol includes under its liquids rules. Also look for packaging that won’t get crushed easily in your bag.
Ingredients vary between varieties. The products mentioned contain ingredients including wheat or gluten, milk, soya, egg, and almond or other nuts. Check the allergen information on the exact pack you buy, including warnings about possible traces.
Decide how many pastries you want to share on your trip, then check that the packaging and ingredients suit what you’re taking and the people you’re buying them for.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portions and supply | Compare the stated number of pastries or portions and the pack weight. Check how to store any pastries left over at home. | If I want to share with my family, I want to know in advance whether there’s a pastry for everyone and how many will be left over. For around 33% of consumers, the amount to share is the main consideration. |
| Hand luggage and packaging | Keep the pastries dry and protect them from being crushed. Check separate spreadable or liquid food against Schiphol’s rules, and look at your airline’s conditions too. | When I’m travelling, I want to be able to take the pastries out of my bag intact, without treating solid pastries and spreadable food as if they were the same. Around 42% of consumers give practical hand-luggage considerations top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the pack you buy to see which allergens the product contains or may contain. | Before I hand out pastries, I want to check that the ingredients are suitable for the people who’ll be eating them. Allergen information is the first consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
The pack weight doesn’t tell you how many pastries you can hand out. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo packs mentioned list six and five portions respectively.
Compare the number of portions with the number of people who want to share. If one pack isn’t enough, you could consider buying several.
Allergens can vary between kano pastry varieties. Albert Heijn also warns that product information may change.
Before eating, check the ingredients and any warnings about possible allergens on the exact pack you’ve bought.
Schiphol distinguishes between ordinary food and liquid or spreadable food. A dip or spread to go with your kano pastries may therefore be subject to different hand-luggage rules.
Check any extras separately, and look out for any additional rules imposed by your airline.
Albert Heijn lists 270 g butter kano pastries and 280 g AH BASIC kano pastries; both product pages state that each pack contains six pastries or portions.
Jumbo lists 275 g butter kano pastries with five portions, as well as a separate 220 g mini variety.
PLUS lists 275 g butter kano pastries with almond paste and an almond decoration.
A dry, solid kano pastry should generally be fine as food you can take in your hand luggage according to Schiphol. However, security may still refuse an item, and your airline may have additional rules.
Not to the solid pastry itself. Schiphol does include liquid and spreadable food under its liquids rules. So check any dip, spread or drink you want to take separately.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought. For the butter kano pastries mentioned, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dark, dry place and keeping them in a sealed tin once opened. A sturdy box can help stop them getting crushed while you’re travelling.
You can’t determine that for kano pastries in general. The varieties mentioned differ in the allergens they contain or may contain, including wheat or gluten, milk, soya, egg and nuts. So read the full allergen information on the pack of the specific variety before handing out the pastries.
