Which snack is right for you?

For fans of almond paste and convenience

A traditional kano pastry is ideal if you want to serve a pastry filled with almond paste straight away during the school holidays, without a strong dark chocolate flavour.

For dark chocolate lovers

If chocolate is the main thing you’re looking for, you could choose a cookie with dark chocolate pieces or finish a kano pastry with cooking chocolate yourself. These are two different snacks, prepared in different ways.

For shoppers checking allergens

If you’re choosing a snack for several people, check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings that the product may contain other allergens on the current packaging.

What should you look for when choosing?

Traditional kano pastry

Best for: anyone who wants to serve an almond-paste-filled pastry without any preparation.

Consider: the Albert Heijn and Aviateur kano pastries described here are not confirmed dark chocolate varieties.

Cookie with dark chocolate pieces

Best for: anyone who’d prefer a ready-to-eat cookie with dark chocolate to the shape and filling of a kano pastry.

Consider: the proportion of chocolate pieces doesn’t tell you the cocoa percentage of the whole cookie.

Finish a kano pastry yourself

Best for: anyone who wants to pair an almond-paste filling with their choice of dark chocolate.

Consider: cooking chocolate still needs to be prepared. Check the allergens in both the kano pastry and the chocolate, too.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Dark chocolate or a kano pastry Check the type of product and whether the packaging states a cocoa percentage or the proportion of dark chocolate pieces. I mainly want to taste dark chocolate and don’t necessarily need a kano pastry with almond paste. That chocolate flavour is the priority for around 31% of consumers.
Ready to serve Check the number of pieces or portions and the storage instructions on the packaging. If I want something to share during the school holidays without any preparation, I’d rather choose a ready-to-eat kano pastry. Convenience is the main priority for around 31% of consumers.
Allergens Read the current ingredients list and check the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ information. Before putting out a snack for others, I want to know whether the ingredients and possible traces are suitable for them. Around 38% of consumers make this their priority.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a regular kano pastry for a dark chocolate one

    The Albert Heijn and Aviateur kano pastries described here are filled with almond paste. Their product information doesn’t confirm a dark chocolate variety.

    Before you buy, decide what matters most to you: a kano pastry with almond paste, a ready-to-eat cookie with dark chocolate pieces or the option to add your own topping.

  • Assuming ‘plain’ or ‘dark’ tells you which allergens a product contains

    Verkade Cooking Chocolate 74% Cocoa contains soya and, according to the product information, may also contain other allergens. Ingredients and warnings vary between kano pastries, too.

    Read the current packaging for each product, including if you’re adding chocolate to a kano pastry.

  • Relying on a product page you viewed earlier

    Ingredients and nutritional information can change. An older description isn’t enough if a particular ingredient or allergen affects your choice.

    Check the current product information when you buy and read the packaging before serving.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn describes its butter kano pastries as containing 41% almond paste filling and 1% almonds.

  • The product information states that the pack weighs 270 g and contains six portions.
  • This isn’t a confirmed dark chocolate kano pastry. Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens.

Aviateur

PLUS describes Aviateur Kano pastries as containing 46% almond paste filling.

  • The product information gives the pack size as 230 g and lists ingredients, allergens and storage advice.
  • A dark chocolate variety isn’t confirmed here. The listed ingredients include wheat, soya, milk and almonds.

Verkade

Verkade Cooking Chocolate 74% Cocoa is an ingredient for adding your own chocolate finish to a kano pastry, not a ready-to-eat pastry.

  • The product information provided by Jumbo states that it contains 74% cocoa.
  • The chocolate contains soya and may contain other allergens. If you’re finishing a kano pastry with it, check both packs.

Jumbo

Jumbo Chocolate Cookies with Dark Chocolate Pieces are a ready-to-eat cookie option if you don’t need a kano pastry with almond paste.

  • According to Jumbo’s product information, 40% of these cookies consists of dark chocolate pieces.
  • They aren’t kano pastries, and the percentage of chocolate pieces isn’t the cocoa percentage of the whole cookie.

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Frequently asked questions

Which allergens should I check in kano pastries and dark chocolate?

Check the current packaging of each product for ingredients and possible traces. For its butter kano pastries, Albert Heijn lists egg, milk, cereals containing gluten, soya and almonds, among other allergens. Verkade Cooking Chocolate contains soya and may contain milk, nuts and cereals containing gluten, among other allergens.

How should I store kano pastries once opened?

Follow the storage advice for the kano pastry you buy. For its butter kano pastries, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a sealed tin once opened. PLUS advises storing Aviateur Kano pastries in a cool, dry place.

Do pre-packed snacks have to list allergens on the label?

Yes. According to the Dutch Ondernemersplein, allergens must be listed on the label of pre-packed food. When choosing kano pastries or chocolate, always read the label on the product you’re actually going to use.