If someone has coeliac disease, don’t choose the standard kano pastries described in the product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS: they contain wheat or gluten. For your film night, opt for a biscuit or cake alternative that is explicitly labelled gluten-free, and check the label, allergens and cross-contamination warnings before serving. You may need to compromise on the shape and filling of a kano pastry, and check how many portions you’ll need.
You’re looking for a sweet snack that’s explicitly labelled gluten-free, not a pastry that merely looks similar to a kano. The product information for the standard kano pastries checked from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists wheat or gluten, so check the label of the alternative you buy.
You want to put something sweet on the table without any preparation. Jumbo lists a pack of six Lekker Vrij van Gluten Mini Cakes; check whether that’s enough for your group, and bear in mind that these cakes don’t have the shape or filling of kano pastries.
You need a gluten-free alternative you can buy in time. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list gluten-free ranges, but check what’s currently available in your store or online basket before relying on a particular snack.
First, check that the snack you want to buy is labelled gluten-free and read its allergen information. Then make sure the number of portions and availability suit your film night.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free options | Look for an explicit gluten-free label and read the current ingredients, allergen information and cross-contamination warnings. | If someone with coeliac disease is joining us, I don’t want to judge a standard kano pastry by its appearance. Suitability for people with coeliac disease is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Portions and serving | Compare the number of items with the number of guests; choose between a pack to share and individual portions of cake. | For film night, I want something sweet that I can share out without any preparation. Sharing is the most important factor for around 30% of consumers. |
| Availability | Check what’s currently available in your store or online basket, and look beyond the kano pastry category if needed. | Anyone shopping just before the film wants to be able to pick up a suitable gluten-free alternative. Around 20% of consumers give availability the highest priority. |
A small pastry with almond paste isn’t automatically gluten-free. The product information for the standard kano pastries checked from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists wheat or gluten-containing ingredients.
For someone with coeliac disease, choose an alternative that’s explicitly labelled gluten-free and read the packaging of the product you’re actually serving.
Warnings about the possible presence of gluten-containing cereals are relevant too. The Dutch Coeliac Society points out that cross-contamination should also be considered.
As well as the ingredients, check the gluten-free label and any cross-contamination warnings on the current packaging.
A pack of mini cakes and individual portions of cake need to be shared out differently. Gluten-free also doesn’t automatically mean that a product is suitable for people with other allergies.
Work out how many portions you need and check the other allergens in the chosen product for your guests, too.
A gluten-free range doesn’t tell you which snacks are available in your store. Lidl, for example, reported that its additional gluten-free products were temporarily unavailable.
Check what’s available shortly before you buy, and have another type of gluten-free snack in mind as a backup.
A supermarket range to explore for gluten-free alternatives to standard kano pastries.
An option if you’re looking for a pack of gluten-free mini cakes or individual portions of cake.
A range to explore for gluten-free biscuit alternatives beyond the kano pastry category.
A store to check if you’re also considering other types of gluten-free snacks.
Heerlijck Banket Kano's are worth considering when comparing standard kano pastries, not as a gluten-free recommendation.
The standard kano pastries checked from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS aren’t: their product information lists wheat or gluten. Always check the current packaging of any other product.
According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, a product labelled ‘gluten-free’ must not contain more than 20 mg of gluten per kg. When buying, also read the other allergen information on the packaging.
No. Check for a gluten-free label and warnings about possible cross-contamination too. The Dutch Coeliac Society points out that a warning about gluten-containing cereals may indicate a relevant risk.
Check the number of portions and the other allergens listed on the packaging of each product you choose. A gluten-free cake or pastry isn’t automatically suitable for guests with other allergies, and individual portions of cake are shared differently from a pack of biscuits.
