Choose a classic butter kano pastry if you’re mainly after the almond paste filling: Jumbo describes its kano as a butter pastry filled with almond paste. If you’re looking for a chocolate coating, choose a biscuit that’s explicitly described as coated, such as LU Mikado, according to Jumbo; it isn’t a kano pastry. Before heading out for your walk, check the packaging for the ingredients and storage instructions.
You’re after a butter pastry filled with almond paste, and want to take it with you without it getting damaged. Jumbo describes its butter kano as this kind of filled pastry; a chocolate-coated biscuit is a different product.
For you, the chocolate coating matters more than the kano shape or almond paste filling. Jumbo describes LU Mikado as a biscuit coated in milk chocolate; check the exact description of other products.
You want to check the ingredients, allergens, nutritional information and storage instructions before buying. Albert Heijn says online product information can change, so also read the packaging of the product you buy.
First decide whether you want almond paste filling or a chocolate coating. Then compare the packaging and labels of products that fit your choice.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Kano pastry with almond paste | Check that the product description mentions butter pastry and almond paste. Jumbo lists 38% almond paste in its 275 g Butter Kano pastries. | I specifically want a filled kano pastry to enjoy on the go, not another biscuit just because it has chocolate. For around 44% of consumers, a kano pastry with almond paste comes first. |
| Chocolate coating | Look for an explicit mention of the coating. Jumbo describes its 75 g LU Mikado as a biscuit coated in milk chocolate. | For my walking break, I want a biscuit covered in chocolate; the kano shape matters less. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this coating. |
| Label and storage | Read the ingredients, allergens, nutritional information and storage instructions on the packaging you buy. | I want to know what’s in my snack and how to store it before taking it with me. For around 23% of consumers, checking the label is the top priority. |
Jumbo describes its butter kano as a pastry filled with almond paste, while LU Mikado is described as a biscuit coated in milk chocolate. These descriptions cater to different preferences.
First decide which feature matters most to you, then check the product description.
Albert Heijn says product details, including ingredients and allergen information, can change.
Read the label on the pack you actually buy, especially if a particular ingredient or allergen affects your choice.
Jumbo recommends storing its Butter Kano pastries in a cool, dry, dark place. Bear this in mind if you plan to take them with you on a walk.
Check the latest storage instructions on the packaging and decide how you’ll protect the snack while carrying it.
Albert Heijn lists butter kano pastries in its range.
Jumbo lists Butter Kano pastries and Mini Kano pastries, as well as separate chocolate biscuits.
Verkade describes Choco Wolken as a biscuit product with a chocolate filling.
These Joybuy products offer a range of biscuits and wafers with chocolate for a walking break. They aren’t kano pastries filled with almond paste; check each product to see whether it has a chocolate flavour, contains chocolate or is explicitly coated in chocolate.
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An option to consider if you’d like biscuits with milk chocolate for your walk instead of kano pastries. The pack contains 150 g; check the label for ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.
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For anyone considering a chocolate-flavoured snack instead of a kano pastry filled with almond paste. The pack contains 47 g; check the label if a chocolate coating, specific ingredients or storage instructions are important to you.
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An alternative if you’re looking for a wafer explicitly coated in milk chocolate, rather than the almond paste filling of a kano pastry. It’s a 33 g hazelnut wafer; check the label for ingredients, allergens and storage instructions before buying.
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A biscuit with milk chocolate for anyone who isn’t specifically looking for a kano pastry with almond paste. The pack contains 150 g; check the label for ingredients, allergens and instructions for storing it while you’re out and about.
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For anyone considering a snack with pistachio paste and milk chocolate instead of a kano pastry. The name indicates ten 12.5 g portions; check the label for ingredients, allergens and storage instructions before buying.
At the very least, read the ingredients, allergens, nutritional information and any storage instructions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists this information as part of the labelling of packaged foods; use the packaging of the product you buy to help you decide.
Yes. If allergens affect your choice, read both the ingredients and any warnings about possible cross-contamination on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre discusses these warnings separately from the listing of allergens in the ingredients.
Jumbo says to store its Butter Kano pastries in a cool, dry, dark place. Check the same advice on the packaging you buy and take the conditions you’ll encounter while carrying them into account.
