Don't assume Kano's are a standard ingredient in Dutch doughnut batter: they don't feature in Albert Heijn Allerhande's basic recipe. If you'd like to share them alongside the doughnuts or take them along separately, check the current number of biscuits or portions, the packaging and the allergen label.
If you'd like to add Kano's to the batter, start by choosing a recipe that explains exactly how to do so. Albert Heijn Allerhande's basic recipe lists ingredients for Dutch doughnut batter, but doesn't include Kano's.
A pack of Kano's may be intended for sharing as a separate biscuit. Check the number of biscuits or portions: Albert Heijn listed six biscuits for AH BASIC, while Jumbo lists five portions for its butter Kano's.
For a lunchbox, portion size, allergens and the packaging itself all matter. Check whether the biscuits are individually wrapped before you rely on them being easy to take with you.
First decide whether you're baking Dutch doughnuts or want Kano's as a separate biscuit. If it's the latter, then compare the pack size and label.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it's most relevant for |
|---|---|---|
| Using them in Dutch doughnut batter | Follow the ingredients in your chosen recipe. Only add Kano's to the batter if a specific variation of the recipe explains how. | I want to bake Dutch doughnuts, not buy biscuits that don't suit my recipe. For around 50% of consumers, choosing the right recipe comes first. |
| How many there are to share | Compare the current number of biscuits or portions per pack, not just the weight. | If I'm serving biscuits alongside the doughnuts, I want to know how many people they'll serve. Around 30% of consumers prioritise the amount there is to share. |
| Taking them with you and allergens | Check the physical packaging for individual wrappers and read the allergen label for the variant you've chosen. | For a lunchbox, I want to know whether the biscuit is practical to take along and whether its label suits the person eating it. This is the first consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
Albert Heijn Allerhande's basic recipe doesn't include Kano's in the doughnut batter. So a pack of biscuits isn't a substitute for the ingredients in that recipe.
Choose your Dutch doughnut recipe first. Buy Kano's to serve alongside, or follow a specific recipe if you want to include them in a variation.
Albert Heijn listed six biscuits in a 280 g pack of AH BASIC; Jumbo lists five portions for its 275 g butter Kano's. Weight and portion information answer different questions.
If you're buying for several people, check the pack to see how many biscuits or portions it contains.
Knowing the number of portions doesn't tell you whether each Kano has its own wrapper. Allergen information also varies between variants.
Check the packaging for individual wrappers and read the label on the pack you plan to take with you.
Albert Heijn marks the AH BASIC and butter Kano's mentioned here as discontinued. Jumbo lists its seven-piece Aviateur pack as no longer available online.
Check the current status at your chosen shop before counting on a particular pack size.
Albert Heijn listed AH BASIC Kano's at 280 g with six biscuits, and butter Kano's at 270 g with six portions.
Jumbo lists its 275 g butter Kano's as a pack of five portions.
PLUS lists its own 275 g tray of butter Kano's, as well as a 230 g Aviateur variant.
Aviateur has a 230 g Kano's listing at PLUS and a listing for seven biscuits weighing 325 g at Jumbo.
Lidl Netherlands describes Sondey Kano's as butter biscuits filled with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.
No. Kano's aren't part of Albert Heijn Allerhande's basic recipe for Dutch doughnuts. If you do want to include them, follow a recipe that explains exactly how they're used in that variation.
It depends on the variant: the product listings mentioned here include allergens such as wheat or gluten, soya and milk, and some biscuits also contain almond or egg. Read the allergen label on the pack you actually buy.
Follow the storage advice on the pack you've chosen. The product pages mentioned here recommend storing them in a cool, dry place; Albert Heijn also advises keeping its variant in a sealed tin after opening.
