For St Nicholas Eve, first count how many people will have a pastry, then compare that with the number of pieces or portions stated on the pack. Albert Heijn lists six portions for AH Roomboter kano's and Jumbo lists five for Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter; the Aviateur pack states seven pieces, but Jumbo no longer sells it online. If you’d also like to save some pastries for lunchboxes, check the storage advice, and always read the label on the pack you choose if anyone has allergies.
You’ll want to work out in advance whether everyone will get a pastry. The Aviateur, AH and Jumbo packs list seven pieces, six portions and five portions respectively; a portion count is not necessarily the same as the number of individual pastries.
You compare the current pack price and price per kilo, but also consider how many useful portions the pack provides. If the pack doesn’t state a piece count, you’ll need to check the packaging before handing them out.
You’re looking for a pack that might have some left over after the evening, and you’ll want to check the storage advice. If anyone needs to avoid certain allergens, check the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack before planning the portions.
First decide how many pastries or portions you want to serve. Then compare the packs by price, storage advice and any allergens that matter to your guests.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Serving everyone in advance | Compare the number of guests with the stated number of pieces or portions. Jumbo lists seven pieces for Aviateur, Albert Heijn lists six portions for AH, and Jumbo lists five portions for its own brand; also check availability. | If everyone needs a pastry during the St Nicholas Eve celebrations, I want to know in advance whether one pack will be enough. Predictable serving is the top priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Good value for your group | Compare the current pack price and price per kilo with the number of portions you need. Weight alone doesn’t tell you how many individual pastries you can serve. | I want to stick to my budget without choosing a pack that doesn’t provide enough for my group. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this balance. |
| Storing leftovers | Read the storage advice on the pack you choose. Albert Heijn recommends keeping opened AH Roomboter kano's in a sealed tin; Jumbo advises storing its kano pastries in a cool, dry, dark place. | If there are pastries left over for lunchboxes, I want to know how to store them after opening. Flexible storage is the top priority for around 19% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the label on the exact pack before serving, including any warnings that the product may contain other allergens. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergen information must appear on prepacked food. | If a guest needs to avoid an allergen, I need to be able to check the ingredients before serving anything. Around 25% of consumers put checking the label first. |
A 325 g or 330 g pack doesn’t tell you how many individual pastries it contains. So you can’t work out from the weight alone whether everyone will get one.
For a set group, use the stated number of pieces or portions. If you want to divide them up yourself, check the pack before deciding how many to buy.
Jumbo says that Aviateur Gevulde Kano's is no longer available online. Its stated count of seven pieces is useful for comparing pack sizes, but you can’t rely on being able to buy it online.
Check what’s available locally before you shop, and choose an available pack with a suitable stated portion count if necessary.
The AH and Jumbo varieties mentioned contain several allergens. Some packs also list other allergens that the product may contain.
Find out which allergens your guests need to avoid, then read both the ingredients and the warnings on the current pack.
If you want to keep pastries after the evening, it’s important to follow the storage advice once the pack is open. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that the quality of opened biscuits can deteriorate.
Seal any leftover pastries and follow the storage advice on the pack before setting them aside for a lunchbox.
AH Roomboter kano's are a 270 g pack option, with Albert Heijn listing six portions.
Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter is a 275 g pack which, according to Jumbo, contains five 55 g portions.
Jumbo lists Aviateur Gevulde Kano's as seven pieces in a 325 g pack.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Kano's in a 330 g pack.
Lidl describes Sondey Kano's as butter biscuits with almond paste in a 325 g pack.
Count the people who’ll be eating and compare that with the number of pieces or portions on the pack. Jumbo lists seven pieces for Aviateur Gevulde Kano's and five portions for Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter; Albert Heijn lists six portions for AH Roomboter kano's. If the pack gives a portion count, check that it matches how you want to serve the pastries.
Only decide based on the allergens that person needs to avoid and the current label on the exact pack. The AH and Jumbo varieties mentioned contain several allergens and may include additional warnings. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergen information must appear on prepacked food.
Follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve chosen and seal any leftover pastries after opening. Albert Heijn recommends keeping AH Roomboter kano's in a sealed tin; Jumbo advises storing its kano pastries in a cool, dry, dark place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that the quality of opened biscuits can deteriorate.
Use the product page to help you make your choice, but check the label on the pack you’ve actually bought before serving. Product information can change; if a guest has allergies, the ingredients and any warnings on that exact variety are what matter.
