Kano pastries can be a good choice with coffee at a work meeting, but they’re not automatically a substitute for a box of chocolates: Jumbo, ALDI and Lidl describe their versions as pastries filled with almond paste. Choose a sharing pack so attendees can help themselves, mini kano pastries for smaller portions, or individually wrapped ones to hand out. If anyone has an allergy, always check the packaging of the product you’ve chosen before serving it.
You’re looking for something sweet to share with coffee or tea, rather than a chocolate gift. ALDI describes its kano pastries as sweet treats to enjoy with coffee, while Jumbo lists a 275 g pack of butter kano pastries.
If attendees arrive at different times or want to take something with them, the product format may be a factor. ALDI offers mini kano pastries, while PLUS lists Aviateur individually wrapped kano pastries.
You need to be able to check whether the pastry you choose is suitable for everyone attending. The ingredients listed for Jumbo butter kano pastries 275 g include wheat, milk, soya, almond and egg yolk. Check the label on the pack you’re actually serving.
First decide whether you want to serve a pastry with coffee or give chocolate as a gift. Then choose the format and quantity that suit your meeting. If allergies are a consideration, check the label separately.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pastries or chocolate | Decide whether you’re looking for something to go with coffee or a gift of chocolate. | If I want to give chocolate as a gift, I don’t want to accidentally choose pastries filled with almond paste. For around 31% of consumers, this choice of purpose comes first. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and any may-contain warnings on the pack you’ve chosen. | If someone attending needs to avoid an ingredient, I want to know exactly what’s in the pack I’m serving. For around 25% of consumers, this check is the top priority. |
| Portion format | Choose between a sharing pack, mini kano pastries and individually wrapped ones. | If attendees don’t take their break at the same time, I want to be able to hand out pastries individually; for others, smaller portions are important. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this choice of portion size. |
| Quantity | Compare the pack weight with the number of attendees and the portions you want to offer. | For a group break, I want to bring enough pastries without judging the quantity solely by the format of one pack. Having enough is the first consideration for around 19% of consumers. |
Jumbo, ALDI and Lidl describe the kano pastries featured here as pastries filled with almond paste. So if you want to give or serve chocolate, a pack of kano pastries won’t automatically fit the bill.
Before you buy, decide whether you’re looking for a pastry to go with coffee or chocolate. Choose kano pastries as a sweet treat, or if the recipients specifically want them.
The ingredients listed for Jumbo butter kano pastries 275 g include wheat, milk, soya, almond and egg yolk. This doesn’t tell you which ingredients are in other versions.
If anyone has a relevant allergy, check in advance what they need to avoid and read the label on the exact pack you’re serving. If necessary, provide a suitable alternative separately.
PLUS and Albert Heijn note that product information can change. A list you checked earlier may no longer match the pack on the table.
Check the current packaging just before serving and keep it to hand in case attendees have questions about the ingredients.
These brands offer different types of kano pastries. Compare the specific pack you’re considering, especially if portion size or ingredients will determine your choice.
Jumbo describes its butter kano pastries 275 g as butter pastries filled with almond paste.
ALDI lists 330 g packs of kano pastries, as well as mini kano pastries by Heerlijck Banket.
Lidl describes Sondey kano pastries as butter pastries filled with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.
PLUS lists Aviateur individually wrapped kano pastries in a 230 g pack.
PLUS lists its own-brand butter kano pastries in a 275 g tray.
No. The kano pastries featured here are pastries filled with almond paste, not an assortment of chocolates. Jumbo describes its product as a butter pastry with almond paste, while ALDI and Lidl also describe their versions as pastries. If you’re looking for chocolate, choose a product that’s actually chocolate.
Check the ingredients and any may-contain warnings on the exact pack you plan to serve. Jumbo butter kano pastries 275 g lists wheat, milk, soya, almond and egg yolk, among other ingredients; don’t assume other versions have the same ingredients.
Use the product page as a guide, but check the current packaging before serving the kano pastries too. PLUS and Albert Heijn note that ingredient and allergen information can change.
Follow the storage and use-by information on the pack you’ve chosen. Jumbo and PLUS product information recommends storing them in a cool, dry place; Jumbo also specifies a dark place.
Choose mini kano pastries if you want to offer smaller portions, and individually wrapped ones if handing them out separately or taking them away is important. ALDI lists mini kano pastries and PLUS lists Aviateur individually wrapped kano pastries; if allergies are a concern, check the label of either format separately.
