Who should consider the differences between packs?

Households stocking the biscuit tin

If you want to share out kano biscuits or spread them over several occasions, check the stated number of portions or biscuits. The total weight doesn’t tell you how many individual biscuits are in the pack.

Households keeping an eye on allergens

If someone needs to avoid certain ingredients, the label on the exact pack is what matters. Check for warnings about possible traces too, and don’t rely on information for a different variety.

Smaller households

If you only eat a kano biscuit now and then, consider whether the opened pack can be sealed properly and whether the contents suit your pace of eating. Buying more biscuits offers little practical benefit if they’ll be left sitting around for a long time.

What should you look for when choosing?

Compare the number of portions with how many occasions you expect to eat them. If allergens are a consideration, check the label before choosing a pack size.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Portions and biscuits Compare the stated number of portions or biscuits and the portion size, as well as the weight. If I want to share out kano biscuits or fill the tin for several occasions, I want to know how many individual biscuits I’ll get. For around 45% of consumers, getting enough portions comes first.
Allergens and ingredients Read the current label on the exact pack, including warnings about possible traces. If someone at home needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to check whether these kano biscuits are suitable before buying. For around 33% of consumers, this check matters most.
Storage after opening Choose an amount that suits your pace of eating and check the storage advice on the pack. If I only eat a kano biscuit now and then, I want to avoid leaving the rest open for too long. Around 22% of consumers prioritise keeping them fresh and avoiding leftovers.

Common mistakes

  • Looking only at the total weight

    Albert Heijn lists AH Roomboter kano's as 270 g, with six portions of 45 g. Jumbo lists Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter as 275 g, with five portions of 55 g. So, despite being almost the same weight, the packs have different stated numbers of portions.

    If you want to share out the kano biscuits, compare the number of portions or biscuits and the size of each portion too.

  • Assuming a larger pack is suitable for people with allergies

    Ingredients and warnings about possible traces vary from product to product. Pack size tells you nothing about whether allergens are present.

    Read the current label on the exact variety you’re buying, even if you’ve looked at a similar product before.

  • Buying more than you can store properly

    Voedingscentrum advises storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in an airtight container. For its butter kano biscuits, AH recommends storing them in a sealed tin after opening.

    Choose an amount that suits your pace of eating and seal opened kano biscuits properly.

  • Treating an old product listing as a buying option

    The Jumbo page for Aviateur Gevulde Kano's lists seven biscuits, but also says that the product is no longer part of its online range.

    Use that pack only to compare sizes; check separately whether the product you want is actually available to buy.

Brands compared

AH

Albert Heijn lists AH Roomboter kano's as a 270 g pack with six 45 g portions and 41% almond paste.

  • The stated number of portions and portion size make it easy to compare how much you’ll have for each occasion.
  • Albert Heijn warns that product information may change, so check the label when you buy.

Jumbo

Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter is listed as a 275 g pack with five 55 g portions and 38% almond paste filling.

  • The product listing gives a portion size, making it easy to compare this pack with other sizes.
  • A 55 g portion may not suit anyone who prefers smaller individual portions.

Aviateur

The Jumbo listing for Aviateur Gevulde Kano's describes a 325 g pack of seven biscuits, with 46% almond paste filling.

  • The number of biscuits is clearly stated, making it useful for comparing pack sizes.
  • Jumbo says this pack is no longer part of its online range, so don’t count on it as an option without checking first.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a pack of kano biscuits for the family?

Choose based on the number of portions or biscuits your household will actually use, then check the portion size and storage advice. Albert Heijn lists six portions for AH Roomboter kano's and Jumbo lists five for Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter, so a higher weight doesn’t automatically mean more portions.

Can I buy kano biscuits with almond paste if I have an almond or nut allergy?

Don’t decide based on the product name or type of filling. Check the current label on the exact pack. Albert Heijn lists almonds as an ingredient in AH Roomboter kano's; the listings from Albert Heijn and Jumbo also include warnings about possible traces of nuts.

How should I store kano biscuits after opening?

Seal opened kano biscuits properly and follow the storage advice on the pack. Voedingscentrum advises storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place; Albert Heijn recommends keeping its butter kano biscuits in a sealed tin after opening.

Where can I find allergen information for pre-packed kano biscuits?

According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for pre-packed products must be shown on the label. So, before buying, read the label on the pack you’ve chosen, including any warnings about possible traces.