Who is this choice relevant to?

Parents looking for an everyday snack

For everyday snack times, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends fruit, vegetables and wholemeal bread for babies and toddlers. A kano pastry is better suited to an occasional treat.

Parents who want to offer a kano pastry now and then

If you want to limit sweet treats, look at both the sugar per 100 g and the amount you actually serve.

Parents packing a snack to take along

For nursery or school, it’s important to check both the current allergen label and the rules on food brought from home. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS product information lists several allergens for their kano pastries.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you’re looking for something for an everyday snack time or an occasional treat. If you’re considering a kano pastry, compare the actual serving size too. If you’re packing it to take along, check the allergens and local rules as well.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Everyday snack For everyday snacks, look to fruit, vegetables or wholemeal bread, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre for toddlers. If I give my child a snack every day, I’m looking for an everyday option, not a treat every time. For around 50% of consumers, this everyday choice is the main consideration.
Sugar and serving size Compare the sugar per 100 g, then work out how much of the product you’ll actually serve. If I offer a kano pastry occasionally, I want to know how much sugar and energy the portion I serve contains. For around 30% of consumers, serving size comes first.
Allergens and group rules Check the current label for ingredients including wheat or gluten, milk, egg, soya and almond; ask what the nursery or school allows. When I pack a snack, it needs to fit the group’s allergy requirements and rules. This is the main concern for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a standard kano pastry for a lower-sugar version

    Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists 39 g, 36.8 g and 38.9 g of sugar per 100 g respectively. Jumbo has the lowest listed value of these three products, but that doesn’t support a claim that it’s a lower-sugar version.

    Compare a specific version using the current nutritional information, and decide separately whether you’re looking for a kano pastry or an everyday snack.

  • Ignoring serving size when comparing products

    Jumbo lists 20.2 g of sugar and 222 kcal per 55 g serving of its kano pastries. So the value per 100 g alone doesn’t tell you what’s in the portion you serve.

    Check the weight of one pastry and decide how much you actually want to give your child.

  • Checking only for gluten

    The listed allergens for the kano pastries discussed also include combinations of milk, egg, soya and almond. So checking for gluten alone isn’t enough if other allergy requirements apply.

    Read the full, current label, including any warnings about traces, and check the group’s rules before packing the snack.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Roomboter kano pastries in a 270 g pack.

  • The product information gives a 45 g serving and 39 g of sugar per 100 g.
  • The listed allergens include cereals containing gluten, egg, milk, soya and almond; check the current packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Kano’s met Roomboter in a 275 g pack.

  • The product information gives both the sugar per 100 g (36.8 g) and values for the listed 55 g serving.
  • According to Jumbo, that serving contains 20.2 g of sugar and 222 kcal, so consider how much you actually give your child too.

PLUS

PLUS lists Roomboter kano pastries in a 275 g pack.

  • The product information lists 38.9 g of sugar per 100 g.
  • For this version, check the current label for ingredients including wheat, egg, soya, milk and almonds.

Sondey (Lidl)

Lidl describes Sondey Kano’s as butter biscuits filled with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.

  • The product description makes clear what type of biscuit and pack size you’re looking at.
  • Read the nutritional information, ingredients and allergens on the packaging before comparing or packing these kano pastries.

Heerlijck Banket (ALDI)

ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket Kano’s as pastries in a 330 g pack.

  • The product type and pack size are listed.
  • Use the nutritional information and allergens on the current packaging to compare the product or decide whether to pack it.

Fruit products for everyday snack times

These Joybuy products are fruit purées, offering a different kind of snack from a kano pastry. When choosing, check the age recommendation and pack weight; for a sugar comparison, consult the current nutritional information.

OLVARIT Fruit Snack Apple Strawberry Pear 6months+, 200 g

OLVARIT Fruit Snack Apple Strawberry Pear 6months+, 200 g

A fruit purée to consider if you’re looking for something other than a kano pastry for an everyday snack. The product name lists apple, strawberry and pear, an age recommendation from 6 months and a 200 g pack.

Check the current packaging for nutritional information and allergens, and ask about the nursery or school’s rules if you’re packing it to take along.

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Olvarit Squeezable Fruit 12+ Strawberry, Banana, Kiwi, 100 g

Olvarit Squeezable Fruit 12+ Strawberry, Banana, Kiwi, 100 g

A fruit purée pouch to consider if you’re looking for an alternative to a kano pastry for a toddler aged 12 months or over. The product name lists strawberry, banana and kiwi, and the pouch holds 100 g.

Read the current nutritional information if you want to compare the total sugar content. If you’re packing it to take along, check the allergens and the nursery or school’s rules too.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a lower-sugar kano pastry suitable as an everyday snack for a toddler?

For everyday snacks, it’s better to choose something other than a kano pastry. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends fruit, vegetables and wholemeal bread as everyday snacks for babies and toddlers. If you do offer a kano pastry, treat it as an occasional treat and check the current label and the amount you serve.

Which of the kano pastries discussed lists the least sugar per 100 g?

Jumbo Kano’s met Roomboter lists the lowest value of the three standard products discussed, at 36.8 g of sugar per 100 g. PLUS lists 38.9 g and Albert Heijn 39 g per 100 g. This is only a comparison of the values for these products; it doesn’t mean Jumbo’s kano pastry is a lower-sugar version or a suitable everyday snack for a toddler.

How do I compare kano pastries with different serving sizes?

First compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then check the weight of the portion you’ll actually serve. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing products per 100 g. For example, Jumbo lists a 55 g serving containing 20.2 g of sugar and 222 kcal.

Can I pack a kano pastry for nursery or school?

First check the rules on food, treats and allergies. Also check the current label: product information for the kano pastries discussed lists cereals containing gluten or wheat, as well as several other allergens.