Commuter planning a quick coffee break
You want to share something with your coffee when you arrive or at the office. A pack with a clear number of portions makes it easier to work out whether there’s enough for everyone.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Gift-giver bringing something to share
You’re looking for something to give as a gift that can also be shared. It’s worth considering whether you’d prefer to give a pastry to enjoy with coffee or an assortment of chocolates.
Buyer who needs to consider allergens
You want to know in advance whether the recipient avoids ingredients such as milk, egg, wheat, soya or nuts. Check the information on the packaging of the product you choose.
What should you consider when choosing?
First decide whether you’re looking for a treat to enjoy with coffee or a chocolate gift. Then consider whether it’s suitable for the recipient and how much you actually want to share.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
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| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product; if necessary, ask what the recipient avoids. | If I’m giving or sharing something, I want to know whether the recipient can eat it. For around 33% of consumers, suitability comes first. |
| Taking it with you and sharing it | Compare the number of portions with the size of your group and check whether it can be handed out individually. | When I’m out and about, I want to bring something that’s easy to share when I arrive; around 27% of consumers prioritise this convenience. |
| Gifting and choice of flavour | Choose between pastries to enjoy with coffee and an assortment of chocolates; if you opt for chocolate, check which flavours are included. | For a thank-you gift, I want the recipient to be able to choose from a range of chocolate flavours. For around 20% of consumers, this is their main consideration when choosing a gift. |
| Quantity for your group | Check the stated number of portions and consider whether you can store any leftovers. | If I’m bringing something in for colleagues, I want enough to go round without being left with a large pack; around 20% of consumers prioritise getting the right amount. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking kano pastries for a box of chocolates
Kano pastries are pastries filled with almond paste. They won’t give you the assortment of chocolates you might be looking for as a gift.
Before you buy, decide whether you want something to serve with coffee or a chocolate gift.
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Choosing a large pack for a small coffee break
The pack weight alone doesn’t tell you how many portions you can serve.
Compare the stated number of portions with the size of your group and think about how you’ll store any leftovers.
If you’re only having a quick coffee break, make sure you can store any leftovers afterwards.
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Assuming the allergens are the same as in another product
Ingredients and warnings can vary from one product to another. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo kano pastries reviewed list several allergens.
Read the packaging of the exact product you’re buying, especially if you don’t know the recipient’s preferences.
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Relying on an old product listing
A product shown previously may no longer be available when you go to buy it. For example, Jumbo states that its 325 g Aviateur Gevulde Kano's are no longer in its online range.
Check the chosen retailer or product page shortly before buying, and have an alternative in mind if you’re planning to give it as a gift.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists AH Roomboter kano's at 270 g, with six 45 g portions and 41% baker’s almond paste.
- The stated number of portions helps you plan for a small coffee break.
- The product information lists egg, milk, wheat, soya and almond, among other allergens; check the pack you buy.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists roomboter kano's at 275 g, with five 55 g portions and 38% almond paste filling.
- The five stated portions give you a useful guide when buying for a small group.
- The product information lists almonds, egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat, among other allergens.
PLUS
PLUS provides product information for its own-brand Roomboter kano's at 275 g and for Aviateur Kano's.
- You can check the packaging and ingredients of the own-brand and branded options separately.
- PLUS says that ingredient and allergen information may change; check the packaging of the product you buy.
Aviateur
A 230 g pack at PLUS and a 325 g option at Jumbo are among the Aviateur products documented.
- Jumbo describes the 325 g option as having a 46% almond paste filling.
- Jumbo states that this particular option is no longer in its online range; check which product is available to buy.
Heerlijck Banket
ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket Kano's at 330 g as pastries to enjoy with coffee.
- The stated weight helps you compare the pack with the number of people you want to share it with.
- Check the packaging of the product you choose for ingredient and allergen information.
Verkade
Verkade makes chocolate and biscuits. If you’re buying a gift to enjoy with coffee, the exact product matters more than the brand name alone.
- If you’re looking for a chocolate gift, check a specific pack of chocolates.
- Don’t assume you’re choosing a pack of kano pastries just because of the brand name.
Chocolate to give as a gift or share
These Joybuy products focus on chocolate to give as a gift or share with coffee. If you specifically want to serve kano pastries, you’ll need a different kind of product.
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Tony's Chocolonely Chocolate Gift Pack 288 g
A chocolate gift for anyone who’d rather give chocolate than kano pastries with coffee.
288 g pack. Check the allergens on the packaging, and see whether the bars are individually wrapped if you want to hand them out separately.
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Celebrations Chocolate Assorted 385 g
An assortment of chocolates to bring along when you want to offer a selection of treats.
385 g pack. Check the number of pieces and the allergens on the pack you choose before sharing it with a group.
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Merci Petits Chocolate Collection 125 g
An assortment of chocolates for a thank-you with coffee.
125 g pack. Check the number of chocolates if you’re sharing with several people, and check the allergens on the label.
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Milka Chocolate Assortment Party Pack 143 g
An assortment of chocolates to share with coffee.
143 g pack. Check how many pieces are included, and if you have allergies, read the label for this particular product.
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Nestle Kitkat Itoen Matcha & Chocolate, 9 pieces, 104,4 g
Nine individually wrapped bars are a good option if you want to hand out portions with coffee rather than give a box of chocolates as a gift.
Check the best-before date and the allergens on the packaging before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Are kano pastries the same as a box of chocolates?
No. Kano pastries are pastries filled with almond paste, while a box of chocolates contains chocolate. Choose kano pastries if you want to serve a pastry with coffee; look at a box of chocolates if the chocolate gift is what matters most.
How many kano pastries should I bring for a small coffee break?
Match the stated number of portions to the size of your group. Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions for its 270 g roomboter kano's; Jumbo lists five 55 g portions for its 275 g option.
How should I store kano pastries once opened?
Follow the storage advice on the packaging of the product you buy. Albert Heijn recommends storing its roomboter kano's in a cool, dry place and keeping them in a sealed tin once opened; Jumbo advises storing its option in a cool, dry and dark place.
Should I check for allergens when giving kano pastries or chocolate as a gift?
Yes, check the allergens on the exact pack before giving anything as a gift. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo kano pastries reviewed list several allergens; ingredients can also vary between different chocolate assortments.