For a shared morning break, first choose a pack with enough pieces or portions for the group. Then compare portion size and filling, and check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging before handing them out; the term ‘sharing bag’ doesn’t tell you how many kano cakes are inside.
If around five or six people will be eating, you’ll want to know in advance how many portions are in a pack. Albert Heijn lists six portions for AH Roomboter kano's, while Jumbo lists five portions for Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter.
When buying for colleagues, visitors or your family, it’s important to check the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack you’ve chosen. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo varieties mentioned list ingredients including wheat, milk, egg, soya and almond.
Work out how many individual cakes you need, then compare portion size and filling. If you’re buying for other people, always check the label.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Number of pieces or portions | Compare the stated number with the number of people eating; check the net weight too. | If everyone is having their own kano cake at break, I don’t want to find out that the heavier pack contains fewer portions. Around 46% of consumers prioritise having enough individual portions. |
| Portion size and filling | Compare the stated weight per portion and the proportion of almond paste in the variety you’ve chosen. | For a small group, I might prefer a larger cake per person to an extra portion in the pack. Around 27% of consumers give portion size or filling top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list, allergen information and any may-contain warnings on the current packaging. | If I’m bringing kano cakes for other people, I need to know whether the ingredients could be a problem for them before I hand them out. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this check. |
For comparison, Albert Heijn lists AH Roomboter kano's as 270 g, with six 45 g portions and 41% almond paste. Jumbo lists Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter as 275 g, with five 55 g portions and 38% almond paste. So, based on the portion information, the slightly heavier Jumbo pack doesn’t contain more individual portions.
Albert Heijn lists six portions in 270 g of AH Roomboter kano's, while Jumbo lists five portions in 275 g of Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter. So the weight of the pack alone won’t tell you how many individual portions it contains.
Before deciding how many packs you need, check both the number of pieces or portions and the net weight.
The Albert Heijn and Jumbo varieties mentioned contain several allergens, but their ingredients and may-contain warnings aren’t the same.
Check the label on the pack you’re actually handing out every time you buy, especially if someone in the group has a food allergy.
Jumbo lists Aviateur Gevulde Kano's as a pack of seven, weighing 325 g, but also says that this product is no longer available in its online range.
Check current availability before relying on that pack for your sharing occasion.
AH Roomboter kano's comes in a 270 g pack. Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions and 41% almond paste.
Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter weighs 275 g. Jumbo lists five 55 g portions and 38% almond paste.
Jumbo lists Aviateur Gevulde Kano's as a pack of seven, weighing 325 g.
Allow one kano cake per person if everyone is having their own, and check the number of pieces or portions on the pack. Albert Heijn lists six portions for AH Roomboter kano's and Jumbo lists five for Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter. For a larger group, you’ll need more than one pack unless you split the cakes.
Read the allergen information on the pack you’re buying. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo varieties mentioned list ingredients including wheat, milk, egg, soya and almond. Check for may-contain warnings too, as these can vary between varieties.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn advises storing AH Roomboter kano's in a cool, dry place and putting them in a sealed tin once opened. For Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter, Jumbo recommends storing them somewhere cool, dry and dark. Check the date on the pack too.
No, the term alone doesn’t tell you how many kano cakes you can hand out. If you’re sharing, compare the stated number of pieces or portions and the net weight of the pack.
