Buyers shopping for a coffee break
They’re looking for a familiar kano to enjoy with coffee or tea, and are most interested in the butter-rich biscuit and almond paste filling that Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe in their kanos.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Shoppers looking for a chocolate coating
They want a chocolate-coated biscuit on the shelf. A chocolate-coated wafer could fit the bill, but it doesn’t have the shape or filling of a kano.
Label checkers
They compare the ingredients, allergens, portion sizes and storage instructions on the chosen packaging before buying a kano or wafer.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether the almond-paste-filled kano or the chocolate coating takes priority. Then compare the labels of the products that meet your needs.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Kano with almond paste | Check the ingredients and the stated almond paste content of the specific kano you’ve chosen. | For a coffee break, I want a familiar kano with an almond paste filling, even if it isn’t coated in chocolate. Around 40% of consumers put the classic kano first. |
| Chocolate coating | Check whether a coating is listed and whether the product is actually a kano as well. | If a chocolate coating is the deciding factor for me, I could consider a different type of biscuit. For around 30% of consumers, the coating is the top priority. |
| Label and storage | Read the allergen information and ‘may contain’ statements. Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and follow the storage instructions. | I want to know what ingredients are in the biscuit and how to store it before putting it on the shelf. Checking the label is the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a chocolate wafer for a chocolate-coated kano
The chocolate-coated Ülker Cokonat is a wafer. The kanos described by Albert Heijn and Jumbo are biscuits filled with almond paste; a wafer doesn’t have the same shape or filling.
Decide in advance whether the kano or the coating is essential. If you need both, check that both features are clearly stated on the packaging.
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Judging a product by the front of the packaging alone
Premium-looking packaging doesn’t tell you which ingredients, allergens or nutritional values a biscuit contains. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends checking the label too.
Compare the ingredients and, if nutritional values matter to you, compare the nutritional information for different products on the same basis: per 100 g.
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Making assumptions about allergens
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list different ingredients and allergen information in their product descriptions. Chocolate-coated wafers also have their own ingredients.
Check the allergens and any possible cross-contamination statements on the packaging of the specific product.
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Assuming a product listing means you can buy it
Jumbo marks the listed Aviateur Gevulde Kano’s as no longer available in its online range. So a product description alone doesn’t tell you whether you can order the item.
Check current availability with the retailer before adding the product to your range.
Brands with relevant kanos
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn describes its butter-rich kanos as biscuits containing 41% almond paste.
- The stated almond paste content gives you a specific point of comparison for the filling.
- The description doesn’t confirm a chocolate coating. Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists 275 g butter-rich kanos containing 38% almond paste.
- The product description includes information about the filling, nutritional values and storage.
- This is a classic kano; the description doesn’t mention a chocolate coating.
Sondey
Lidl Netherlands describes Sondey Kanos, 325 g, as butter-rich biscuits filled with almond paste.
- An option to include when comparing classic kanos.
- If you’re choosing based on ingredients or allergens, check the packaging of the product in store.
Heerlijck Banket
ALDI Netherlands describes Heerlijck Banket kanos in a 330 g pack as biscuits to enjoy with coffee.
- The product description suits a biscuit range for coffee breaks.
- The description doesn’t confirm a chocolate coating. Check current availability in store too.
Aviateur
Jumbo describes Aviateur Gevulde Kano’s as a classic kano filled with almond paste.
- The filling described makes this product relevant when comparing classic kanos.
- Jumbo marks this listing as no longer available in its online range.
Chocolate-coated wafer alternatives on Joybuy
These wafers are for anyone who values a chocolate coating more than a kano with almond paste. Treat them as a different type of biscuit, and check the packaging and current availability of each product.
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Sarelle Milk Chocolate Coated Hazelnut Wafer, 33 g
A wafer to consider if milk chocolate and hazelnut matter more to you than the kano shape and almond paste filling.
Check the allergens on the current packaging.
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Nestle Kitkat Itoen Matcha & Chocolate, 9 pieces, 104,4 g
A wafer alternative if matcha and chocolate flavours suit your range and a kano with almond paste isn’t essential.
Check the best-before date and allergens on the packaging.
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KitKat Gold Wafer Chocolate Salted Caramel Flavor, 9 pieces
A wafer with chocolate and salted caramel flavours for anyone looking for an alternative to the classic kano.
Check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions for the pack you choose.
Frequently asked questions
Are the kanos described coated in chocolate?
No. The kano descriptions from Albert Heijn and Jumbo don’t confirm a chocolate coating; they describe butter-rich biscuits filled with almond paste. The chocolate-coated Ülker Cokonat described on Joybuy is a wafer, not a kano.
How do I compare classic kanos for a coffee break?
Compare the ingredients, stated almond paste content and portion size of the specific products. If you also want to compare nutritional values, use the same basis for both products, such as per 100 g, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
Which allergens should I check in kanos?
Check the allergens in the kano you’re actually choosing. The product descriptions from Albert Heijn and Jumbo list, among other things, wheat or other gluten-containing cereals, milk, egg, soya and almond. Also read any ‘may contain’ statements on the current packaging.
How should I store kanos and chocolate biscuits?
Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the packaging of the specific product. The kanos described should be stored in a cool, dry place; don’t assume the same instructions apply to another biscuit or wafer without checking.