Fans of classic almond paste
You’re looking for a kano pastry to enjoy with coffee or cake, with the almond paste filling as the main attraction, like the pastries described by Albert Heijn and Jumbo.
Which choice is right for you?
Those looking for a chocolate coating
You mainly want chocolate on the outside of the biscuit and aren’t too concerned about whether it’s a kano pastry. Verkade describes its Chocorondjes with a milk chocolate coating as another type of biscuit.
Careful label readers
You want to check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the current packaging before choosing a kano pastry or chocolate alternative.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether your main priority is a kano pastry with almond paste or a chocolate coating. Then compare the packaging and check the ingredients and allergens for the specific product.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Chocolate coating | Check whether the product description and ingredients mention a chocolate coating; the shape of the biscuit alone doesn’t tell you this. | If I mainly want chocolate on the outside, I’ll also consider other types of biscuit besides kano pastries. Around 33% of consumers put this preference first. |
| Almond paste | Check the type of filling and, if you’re comparing products, the stated almond paste content. Albert Heijn lists 41% almond paste and Jumbo 38% almond paste for the kano pastries mentioned. | With coffee or cake, I specifically want a kano pastry with the familiar almond paste filling. Around 27% of consumers put this preference first. |
| Packaging and place of purchase | Check the pack weight, number of portions and whether you can order or collect the product from your chosen shop. | If I’m sharing coffee with others, I want to know how much I need and where I can get it; around 20% of consumers give this priority. |
| Label and allergens | Check the ingredients, allergens and any may-contain warnings on the current packaging. Compare nutritional values per 100 g if you’re weighing up different products. | Before serving, I want to check whether the ingredients are suitable for my dietary needs. For around 20% of consumers, this check comes first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a search result for kano pastries is a chocolate-coated kano pastry
The kano pastries described by Albert Heijn and Jumbo have an almond paste filling. Verkade describes its chocolate-coated Chocorondjes as a different type of biscuit.
If chocolate on the outside is essential, read the product description and ingredients; don’t rely on the search term or image alone.
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Taking online allergen information as definitive
Ingredients and warnings can change. That’s why the packaging is important if you need to avoid an allergen.
Check the label on the product you’re actually going to use, even if you’ve read the information online before.
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Confusing a product listing with availability
Lidl lists its Sondey kano pastries as an in-store product. So a product page doesn’t necessarily mean you can have them delivered.
Check the ordering, collection or in-store options at your chosen shop before planning your coffee break.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn describes its 270 g butter kano pastries as biscuits containing 41% almond paste.
- The product information lists the ingredients and allergens for these kano pastries.
- The description doesn’t confirm a chocolate coating; check the packaging for the current ingredients.
Jumbo
Jumbo says its 275 g butter kano pastries have a filling containing 38% almond paste.
- Jumbo lists five portions and provides ingredients and nutritional information for this product.
- The product description doesn’t mention a chocolate coating; check the allergen information on the current packaging.
Heerlijck Banket
ALDI presents its Heerlijck Banket kano pastries in a 330 g pack as canoe-shaped pastries to enjoy with coffee.
- The description makes it clear that these are kano pastries.
- Check the packaging for ingredients and allergens, and your chosen shop for availability.
Aviateur
PLUS describes its 230 g Aviateur kano pastries as biscuits with a 46% almond paste filling.
- PLUS lists the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for this product.
- The description doesn’t mention a chocolate coating. Check the current packaging for wheat, soya, milk and almonds, among other ingredients.
Verkade
Verkade describes Chocorondjes Milk Chocolate as biscuits with a milk cream filling and a 17% milk chocolate coating.
- The stated chocolate coating makes these a clear option if chocolate on the outside is your main priority.
- Chocorondjes aren’t kano pastries with almond paste; check their ingredients and may-contain warnings too.
Chocolate alternatives on Joybuy
These products offer different biscuit or wafer styles for anyone mainly looking for a chocolate alternative to enjoy with coffee or cake. They aren’t a direct replacement for a kano pastry with almond paste, so check the packaging and make sure the type of chocolate is what you’re looking for.
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Lu Mikado Milk Chocolate Biscuit Sticks, 75 g
For anyone who’d prefer a milk chocolate biscuit stick to a kano pastry with almond paste.
75 g pack. Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens.
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Verkade Gv Oaties Milk Chocolate, 150 g
An oat biscuit with milk chocolate, as an alternative if the kano shape doesn’t matter to you.
150 g pack. Check the current packaging for ingredients, allergens and dietary information instead of relying on the product name.
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Kahve Dunyasi Gofrik Pistachio Paste Milk Chocolate, 10 × 12,5 g
An alternative with pistachio and milk chocolate if you’re not looking for a kano pastry with almond paste to enjoy with your coffee.
The product name states that the pack contains ten 12,5 g pieces. Check the packaging carefully for ingredients and allergens, including pistachio.
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Glico Pocky Cookie Bar Chocolate Flavor, 47 g, IN
For anyone looking for a chocolate-flavoured biscuit stick instead of a kano pastry filled with almond paste.
47 g pack. If the ingredients in the chocolate layer are important to you, check the packaging.
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Nestle Kitkat Strawberry Short Cake, 9 stuks, 104,4 g
A strawberry and cake-inspired wafer for anyone considering a different kind of sweet snack with coffee instead of a kano pastry.
The product name states that the pack contains nine pieces and weighs 104,4 g. Check the packaging to see which type of chocolate and ingredients are used in this variety.
Frequently asked questions
Are the kano pastries mentioned chocolate-coated?
The product descriptions for the kano pastries mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Lidl, ALDI and PLUS don’t confirm a chocolate coating; they describe biscuits with almond paste. If chocolate on the outside is essential for you, check that the specific product explicitly states that it has a coating.
How do I compare a kano pastry with a chocolate-coated biscuit?
First compare the filling and coating, as a kano pastry filled with almond paste and a chocolate-coated biscuit are different products. Then compare their ingredients and nutritional values per 100 g; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using this as a basis for comparing products.
Which allergens should I check in kano pastries?
Always check the current packaging of the kano pastry you choose. Jumbo and PLUS list ingredients including wheat, milk, egg, soya or almonds for their products; the ingredients and warnings vary from product to product.
How should I store kano pastries for another coffee break?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of your kano pastries. Albert Heijn and Jumbo recommend storing their products in a cool, dry place; Albert Heijn also recommends keeping them in a sealed tin after opening.