If you want to serve biscuits at brunch
Kano biscuits are a good option with coffee or as a sweet addition to the table. For portion planning, Jumbo lists five portions of 55 g per pack, while Albert Heijn lists six portions of 45 g for its version.
Which option is right for you?
If you need to consider allergens
If you’re catering for a group where allergens are a concern, check the packaging of the exact version you’re buying. Before serving, check the ingredients, the listed allergens and any warnings that the product may contain other allergens.
If you want to give chocolate as a gift
A kano is a filled biscuit, not a box of chocolates. If you specifically want to give chocolate, look at chocolate gifts as a separate product category.
What should you look for when choosing?
For Easter brunch or a gift, first decide whether you want biscuits for the table or chocolate. If you choose kano biscuits, compare the label and portion sizes.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Choose deliberately between kano biscuits and a separate chocolate gift. | If I want to give chocolate as a gift, I don’t want to turn up with a box of biscuits. This is the top priority for around 38% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Check the chosen pack for allergens and any warnings that the product may contain other allergens. | If guests need to avoid certain allergens, I want to be able to check the ingredients of this exact version. This is the top priority for around 37% of consumers. |
| Portions and storage | Compare the number of portions, the net weight and the storage instructions. | For brunch, I want to serve enough biscuits without opening more packs than necessary. This is the main consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes when choosing
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Picking up kano biscuits when you meant to buy a box of chocolates
Kano biscuits are filled with almond paste, so they’re not the same as a chocolate gift.
Decide whether you want to serve biscuits or give chocolate as a gift, then choose the relevant product category.
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Looking only at the pack size
The net weight alone doesn’t tell you how many portions the manufacturer lists for that pack. Jumbo lists five portions for its 275 g pack; Albert Heijn lists six for its 270 g pack.
Compare the listed portions with the number of guests, and check the storage instructions if you won’t use the whole pack at once.
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Relying on the label from a previous purchase
Ingredients vary between versions, and product information can change. So a pack you checked before doesn’t tell you everything about the biscuits you’re serving now.
Before serving, check the ingredients and allergens on the current pack of the exact version you’ve bought.
Brands to consider
Jumbo
Jumbo offers kano biscuits made with butter and almond paste filling in a 275 g pack.
- Jumbo lists five portions of 55 g and provides ingredient and allergen information.
- These are filled biscuits, not a chocolate gift.
Albert Heijn
AH Butter Kano biscuits are filled biscuits sold in a 270 g pack.
- Albert Heijn lists six portions of 45 g, along with ingredients and storage instructions.
- Albert Heijn warns that ingredient and allergen information may change, so check the packaging.
Aviateur
PLUS describes Aviateur Kano biscuits as biscuits with 46% almond paste filling, in a 230 g pack.
- PLUS provides ingredient, allergen and nutritional information for this version.
- Check the product information on the pack you buy.
Sondey
Lidl describes Sondey Kano biscuits as butter biscuits filled with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.
- Lidl states that this product is sold in store.
- Check the label on the pack you choose for ingredient and allergen information.
Verkade
Verkade has a range of chocolate products; Jumbo lists some Verkade products under chocolate gifts.
- A separate product category to explore when chocolate is what you’re looking for.
- Check the packaging and allergens for the specific chocolate product; chocolate isn’t the same as kano biscuits.
Joybuy products
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Frequently asked questions
Are kano biscuits the same as a box of chocolates?
No. The kano biscuits described by Jumbo and Albert Heijn are filled with almond paste. If you want a chocolate gift, look for a chocolate product.
Which allergens should I check in kano biscuits for Easter brunch?
Check the full allergen declaration on the pack of the version you choose. The products described list, among other things, wheat or other cereals containing gluten, almonds or other nuts, milk, soya and egg as allergens present or as possible traces. The information varies by product.
Should I check the label again if I’ve bought the same kano biscuits before?
Yes, check the label on the pack you’re serving now. Albert Heijn warns that ingredient and allergen information may change.
How should I store kano biscuits until Easter brunch?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose. For the versions described, Jumbo and Albert Heijn recommend storing them in a cool, dry place; Albert Heijn also recommends keeping them in a sealed tin after opening.