Hosts who want to serve biscuits
You’re looking for something sweet to share and want to work out how much you need by checking the packaging and the stated number of servings.
Who is this for?
Gift-givers looking for chocolate
You want to bring a chocolate gift, not accidentally turn up with butter biscuits filled with almond paste. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product descriptions make the distinction clear.
Hosts catering for allergies
You want to check the ingredients and allergen warnings for your chosen product before buying, especially when you’re putting something out for a group.
What should you consider when choosing?
First decide whether you want to serve biscuits or give chocolate as a gift at your Friday afternoon drinks. Then choose a pack size that suits your guests and the size of your group.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Biscuits or chocolate | Read the product description: Albert Heijn and Jumbo Kano's are butter biscuits with almond paste, not boxes of chocolates. | If I want to give chocolate as a gift, I don’t want to turn up with biscuits instead. Around 45% of consumers prioritise choosing the right type of product. |
| Allergens | Check the ingredients and warnings on the current packaging of the product you’ve chosen. | When I’m buying something for guests with allergies, I need to know which ingredients and warnings are relevant to them. Allergens are the main concern for around 33% of consumers. |
| Servings and storage | Compare the pack size with the stated number of servings or pieces, and check the best-before date and storage instructions. | For a group, I want to have enough to share and store the product properly until the drinks. This is the main consideration for around 22% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Taking Kano's when someone asked for chocolate
Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe their Kano's as butter biscuits with almond paste. They won’t meet a request for a box of chocolates.
First choose between biscuits to serve and chocolate to give as a gift. Then compare products within that category.
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Relying on the product name when catering for allergies
The Kano's reviewed contain several allergens. Jumbo also warns that they may contain other nuts and cereals.
Before buying, read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the current packaging of the exact product you plan to bring.
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Assuming one pack will be enough for the group
Albert Heijn states that its 270 g pack contains six servings; Jumbo lists five servings for 275 g. The number of pieces you’ll need may vary depending on the occasion.
Compare the stated servings with the number of guests. If you’re sharing out chocolates, check the number of pieces too.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn describes AH Roomboter kano's as butter biscuits with almond paste; according to the product page, the pack contains 270 g and six servings.
- The product page lists 41% almond paste and 1% almonds, alongside the ingredients and allergen information.
- These are biscuits, not a box of chocolates. Albert Heijn recommends checking the packaging, as product information can change.
Jumbo
Jumbo describes its Kano's met Roomboter as butter biscuits with almond paste; according to the product page, the pack contains 275 g and five servings.
- The product description lists 38% almond paste and provides information about ingredients, allergens and storage.
- Kano's are no substitute for a chocolate gift. If you have allergies, also read the warnings about the possible presence of other ingredients.
Verkade
Verkade offers chocolate as a separate product category alongside biscuits.
- This distinction is helpful when you’re specifically looking for a chocolate gift.
- Check the type of packaging and pack size for each chocolate product. A chocolate bar or chocolate biscuit isn’t necessarily a box of chocolates.
Chocolate gifts from Joybuy
These products are suited to choosing chocolate as a gift or treat for Friday afternoon drinks. They’re not Kano's, so check the pack size and number of pieces if you’re sharing them out.
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Merci Petits Chocolate Collection, 125 g
A chocolate collection for anyone who wants to give chocolate as a gift rather than serve Kano's.
Pack size: 125 g. Check how many chocolates are included if you’re planning for a group.
Contains milk, almonds, hazelnuts, soya, wheat and cereals containing gluten; may contain peanuts. If you have allergies, check the current label and the best-before date on the packaging.
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Milka Thank You Pralines Milk Cream, 110 g
Pralines with a milk cream filling for anyone looking to give chocolate as a gift or serve it with drinks.
Pack size: 110 g. Check how many pralines are in the pack if you’re sharing them among guests.
Contains milk, soya and hazelnuts. If you have allergies, check the current label and the best-before date on the packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Are Kano's the same as a box of chocolates?
No. Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe the Kano's reviewed as butter biscuits with almond paste. Choose a chocolate product if you want the gift to be made of chocolate.
Which allergens should I check in Kano's?
Check the allergens on the specific pack you’re buying: Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information lists, among others, egg, milk, cereals containing gluten, soya and almonds. Jumbo also warns that the product may contain other nuts and cereals, so check the warnings on the current packaging too.
How should I store Kano's until Friday afternoon drinks?
Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product pages recommend storing their Kano's in a cool, dry, dark place. Albert Heijn recommends keeping them in a sealed tin after opening. Check the best-before date and storage instructions on your own pack too.
Why check the label if the ingredients are listed online?
Product information can change, which is why Albert Heijn recommends checking the packaging. Before buying, check the ingredients, allergens, best-before date and any storage instructions for the product you’ve chosen.