Who is this choice relevant to?

Hosts comparing sugar content

You want to serve Kano pastries and use the declared sugar content per 100 g to compare products on a like-for-like basis. To you, a lower figure is not the same as a claim of reduced sugar content.

Shoppers looking for a nutrition claim

You’re specifically looking for a product with a substantiated reduced-sugar claim. In that case, a small difference between the sugar content of regular Kano pastries isn’t enough.

Hosts mindful of allergens

You’re buying for guests who need to know about ingredients or possible traces. So you check the label on the exact product you’ll be serving, whatever its sugar content.

What should you look for when choosing?

If allergens matter to your guests, start with the label. Then compare sugars per 100 g and choose a pack size that suits your group.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Comparing sugar content Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g using the latest nutritional information. Check the serving size too if you want to portion them out in advance. I want to serve regular Kano pastries and compare their sugar content on the same basis. For around 50% of consumers, this is the main consideration when choosing.
Allergens Check the purchased pack for both listed allergens and warnings about possible traces. If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in this particular pack. Allergens are the deciding factor for around 33% of consumers.
Pack size and servings Check the net weight and, if stated, the number of servings. The Jumbo and PLUS packs contain 275 g; the Aviateur pack contains 230 g. For a smaller group, I want to choose a pack that suits what I’m serving. Pack size is the main consideration for around 17% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a lower sugar figure for a nutrition claim

    The figures for Jumbo, Aviateur and PLUS can be compared per 100 g, but the difference between them does not prove a reduced-sugar claim.

    Only describe a product as lower in sugars within this comparison. If you’re specifically looking for a nutrition claim, check the claim and its conditions on the latest packaging.

  • Overlooking allergens when choosing based on sugar content

    A lower sugar figure says nothing about ingredients that may matter to a guest. The Kano pastries described here list ingredients such as cereals containing gluten, milk, soya or nuts; the information varies by product.

    Before serving, read the allergen declaration and any warnings about possible traces on the pack you’ve bought.

  • Relying on nutritional information you saw earlier

    Ingredients and nutritional values can change when a recipe is updated.

    Check the packaging again if sugar content or allergens are important to your choice.

Brands compared

Jumbo

Jumbo Butter Kano Pastries come in a 275 g pack. Jumbo describes them as butter pastries with 38% almond paste.

  • Jumbo lists 36.8 g of sugars per 100 g and five servings per pack.
  • That sugar figure alone does not substantiate a reduced-sugar claim.

Aviateur

Aviateur Kano Pastries come in a 230 g pack; PLUS describes them as pastries with a 46% almond paste filling.

  • PLUS lists 37.6 g of sugars per 100 g and provides ingredients and allergen information.
  • For this product, check for wheat, soya, milk and almonds, as well as the warning about possible traces of egg.

PLUS

PLUS Butter Kano Pastries come in a 275 g pack and contain almond paste with an almond topping.

  • PLUS lists 38.9 g of sugars and 38.5 g of added sugars per 100 g, alongside a Nutri-Score E.
  • Use the nutritional information and allergen declaration for this product. The score alone doesn’t tell you whether it meets your criteria.

Sondey

Lidl describes Sondey Kano Pastries as butter pastries filled with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.

  • The product type and net weight make it possible to compare pack sizes.
  • Before comparing this product’s sugars per 100 g, check the nutritional information on the packaging.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Kano Pastries in a 330 g pack.

  • The stated net weight helps you choose a suitable pack size.
  • For a sugar comparison, use the nutritional information on the latest packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Kano pastry with the lowest sugar content automatically a reduced-sugar product?

No. At 36.8 g per 100 g, Jumbo lists the lowest sugar content of the three Kano pastries compared here, but a difference between products does not, by itself, substantiate a nutrition claim. Check any claim on the latest packaging.

How should I compare Kano pastries for a get-together?

First compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g, then consider how much you want to serve. Jumbo and PLUS list 275 g packs; the Aviateur pack described here contains 230 g.

Which allergens should I check in Kano pastries?

Always check the allergens and possible traces on the pack you’re serving. The products described here list ingredients such as wheat or other gluten-containing ingredients, milk, soya and almonds. Egg or possible traces of egg vary by product.

Are reduced-sugar claims regulated?

Yes. Nutrition claims for food are covered by European rules. According to the European Commission, such claims are only permitted if they appear in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority also notes that businesses must comply with European rules on claims.