If you want to bake pepernoten or kruidnoten, buy ingredients or a suitable baking mix rather than Kano's: the Kano's described by Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS are ready-made filled biscuits. If you also want to serve something during your baking session, you can choose Kano's as a separate treat, based on the pack size, number of portions and label.
If you want to make pepernoten or kruidnoten yourself, it’s important to distinguish between baking ingredients and ready-made Kano's. Baktotaal also describes pepernoten and kruidnoten as different types of treat.
If you want to share biscuits as well as bake, the net weight and stated number of portions can help you work out how many packs you’ll need.
If the ingredients in your treats matter, read the packaging before serving. Albert Heijn and PLUS list ingredients and allergens for their Kano's.
Choose this if: baking is the main activity and you’re looking for ingredients or a baking mix.
Bear in mind: preparation time and oven space; according to Baktotaal, kruidnoten are crunchy and spiced, while pepernoten are soft and taste of aniseed.
Choose this if: you want to serve a ready-made filled biscuit alongside your baking.
Bear in mind: Kano's don’t replace your baking ingredients; check the pack for ingredients and allergens before sharing.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| The right type of product | Check whether you’re buying baking ingredients, a baking mix or a ready-made biscuit. Also decide whether you want to make pepernoten or kruidnoten. | If I want to bake, my purchase needs to suit the recipe rather than the serving occasion. For around 42% of consumers, choosing the right type of product comes first. |
| How much to share | Compare the net weight and, if listed, the number of biscuits or portions. Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions for its 270 g pack. | For a baking session, I want to offer enough ready-made biscuits without overestimating how much is in a tray. Around 33% of consumers prioritise quantity. |
| Labelling and storage | Read the ingredients, allergens, any warnings about possible cross-contamination and the storage instructions on the pack. | If I need to take the ingredients in what I’m serving into account, I want to be able to check the current label. This is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
The Kano's described by Jumbo are butter biscuits with almond paste. They aren’t the pepernoten or kruidnoten you might want to bake yourself during a baking session.
Before you shop, decide whether you want to bake, serve a ready-made treat or do both.
If you choose Kano's but also want to bake, you’ll still need ingredients or a baking mix.
The packs described come in different sizes: Jumbo also lists 220 g mini Kano's, Albert Heijn lists a 270 g pack, and Jumbo and PLUS list 275 g packs. Weight alone won’t tell you how many portions you want to serve.
Check the net weight and any portion information for the version you’ve chosen, then work out how many packs you’ll need for your group.
Ingredients and allergens matter when sharing food. Albert Heijn warns that product information can change.
Read the physical packaging before serving, including any warnings about possible cross-contamination and the storage instructions.
Albert Heijn describes AH Roomboter kano's as filled biscuits in a 270 g pack.
Jumbo lists 275 g butter Kano's and a separate 220 g mini version.
PLUS describes Roomboter kano's in a 275 g tray, with almond paste filling and an almond decoration.
No, Kano's aren’t the base for baking pepernoten or kruidnoten: Jumbo describes them as ready-made butter biscuits with almond paste. For baking, look for a recipe with the right ingredients or a suitable baking mix.
Yes, read the current label before serving Kano's. Albert Heijn and PLUS list ingredients and allergens for their products; also check the pack you’ve chosen for any warnings about possible cross-contamination.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. Jumbo’s product information advises storing its 275 g Kano's in a cool, dry, dark place; check the label if you buy a different version.
