Choose Kano pastries if you’re after a filled almond-paste pastry for a late-night snack; if you’re looking for a chocolate gift, you’ll need a different type of product. When comparing Kano pastries, check the stated serving size, pack contents and current ingredients and allergen information before choosing a variety.
You’re after a filled pastry for later in the evening and want to know how much a stated serving contains. Albert Heijn lists a serving of 45 g for its butter Kano pastries; Jumbo lists 55 g for its butter variety.
Before buying, you check the ingredients and allergens for the variety you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list, among other things, wheat or gluten, milk, soya, egg and almond; warnings about other nuts vary by product.
You look at the pack contents and the number of stated servings to choose a pack for one evening or to share. The butter varieties listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo contain 270 g and 275 g respectively.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Serving size | Check the stated serving size and the number of servings per pack. | If I want to have one Kano pastry in the evening, I want to decide in advance how much to take from the pack. For around 45% of consumers, sticking to a set serving size comes first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, listed allergens and any warnings on the current packaging. | When I’m buying for someone with an allergy, I need to check which ingredients and possible traces are listed. For around 33% of consumers, this check is the top priority. |
| Pack contents | Compare the net weight and, where stated, the number of pastries or servings. | If I want to share the pastries, I’m looking for an amount that suits the number of people eating and how much will be left over. For around 22% of consumers, pack contents are the most important consideration. |
The Kano pastries listed by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and ALDI are filled pastries, not a selection of chocolates. So a Kano pastry won’t necessarily suit someone looking for chocolate as a gift.
First decide whether you’re after a pastry for an evening snack or chocolate as a gift. Then compare products in the category you’ve chosen.
The weight of a pack doesn’t tell you how much is in one stated serving. Albert Heijn lists a serving of 45 g for its butter Kano pastries, while Jumbo lists 55 g for its butter variety.
If you want to choose an amount in advance, check both the serving size and the number of servings on the pack.
The butter varieties reviewed list several allergens, including egg, milk, soya, gluten and almond. It’s also worth checking for warnings about the possible presence of other nuts.
If you have an allergy or intolerance, check the current packaging of the exact variety you’re buying; don’t rely on the online product description alone.
Albert Heijn lists 270 g butter Kano pastries, with a stated serving size of 45 g.
Jumbo lists 275 g butter Kano pastries containing 38% almond paste, with a stated serving size of 55 g.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Kano pastries as pastries shaped like a canoe, in a 330 g pack.
Lidl has a product listing for Sondey Kano pastries.
First, check the current label for the variety you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list several of these allergens and warnings about the possible presence of other nuts on their butter Kano pastries. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information for pre-packed products must appear on the label.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging. For the varieties reviewed, Albert Heijn and Jumbo advise storing them in a cool, dry, dark place; Albert Heijn recommends keeping them in a sealed tin once opened.
Don’t assume the answer is the same for every variety. Albert Heijn and Jumbo label the butter Kano pastries reviewed as vegetarian; check the packaging of the product you choose to confirm.
At the very least, read the ingredients, allergens, net contents, nutritional information, best-before date and storage instructions on the packaging. According to Business.gov.nl, food information for consumers must be easy to find and read, and must not be misleading.
