Who is this relevant to?

Gamers who want to portion out snacks

If you don’t want an open pack next to your keyboard or controller, check how many pieces you can set out beforehand. For a mini variety, check the number of pieces and the weight per piece on the pack.

Groups sharing a pack

For a longer gaming session, compare the total contents with the stated portions before dividing up the kano cakes. Jumbo lists five 55 g portions for its regular 275 g pack; PLUS also lists a regular 275 g pack.

Shoppers who need to check allergens

If you’re sharing kano cakes with someone who has a relevant food allergy, check the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack you’re buying. The varieties reviewed list different allergens and warnings about possible traces.

What should you look for?

First check that the pack is available and suitable for everyone playing. Then decide how much you want to set out during the session.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Small portions Check the number of pieces, the weight per piece or portion, and the nutrition information per 100 g. While I’m playing, I want to have a few small bites ready rather than keep reaching into the pack. For around 37% of consumers, setting out a portion in advance is the top priority.
Sharing Check the net weight and any portion information; set aside the amount you want in advance. If several players are sharing, I want to know how much there is to go round without putting the whole pack out. Having enough to share is the main consideration for around 27% of consumers.
Allergens Read the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ statements on the pack you buy. Before I pass a plate round, I need to be able to check that the ingredients are suitable for everyone. For around 18% of consumers, checking allergens is the top priority.
Availability Check the current online ordering status or availability at your chosen store. I don’t want to count on getting a mini variety that I can’t find before the gaming session. Current availability comes first for around 18% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘mini’ means lower nutritional value

    The size doesn’t tell you how much you’re eating per piece. Jumbo lists 399 kcal and 37.9 g of sugars per 100 g for its Butter Mini Kano Cakes; without knowing the weight per piece, you can’t work out the figures per cake.

    Compare the nutrition information per 100 g and check the pack to see how many pieces or how many grams you want to set out.

  • Assuming a product page means it’s in stock

    The page for Jumbo’s 220 g Butter Mini Kano Cakes says the product is no longer available in its online range. So you can’t rely on that page to order it online.

    Check the current online ordering status or availability at your local store. If a mini variety isn’t available, you can portion out a regular pack in advance.

  • Assuming all kano cakes have the same allergens

    Ingredients and warnings vary between varieties. The packs reviewed list ingredients including wheat, soya, milk, egg or almond, but not always in the same combination.

    Before sharing, read the label on the variety you’ve bought, including any ‘may contain’ statements.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo lists both regular butter kano cakes in a 275 g pack and 220 g Butter Mini Kano Cakes.

  • For the regular pack, Jumbo lists five 55 g portions and provides ingredients and allergen information.
  • According to Jumbo, the mini variety is no longer in its online range. Check availability before choosing it.

PLUS

PLUS lists regular butter kano cakes in a 275 g pack.

  • The product information includes the net weight, ingredients and allergens, so you can assess the variety before buying.
  • This isn’t a mini variety. If the ingredients or allergens affect your choice, check the current label when you buy it.

De Aviateur

PLUS lists a 230 g pack of Aviateur Kano Cakes, described as biscuits with 46% almond paste filling.

  • The pack size and product description help you distinguish these regular kano cakes from the other packs mentioned.
  • These aren’t mini kano cakes. Before sharing, read the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’ve bought.

Sondey

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

  • This pack may be worth considering if you’re shopping at a Lidl store for your gaming session.
  • Lidl lists this as an in-store product. Check the pack in store for ingredients, allergens and portion information.

Joybuy products

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Frequently asked questions

Do mini kano cakes automatically help you control your portions?

No. The word ‘mini’ doesn’t tell you how many grams or pieces you’re eating. Check the number of pieces, the weight per piece and the nutrition information on the pack before setting out a portion.

Can I order Jumbo Butter Mini Kano Cakes online?

Jumbo lists the 220 g pack as no longer available in its online range. Check the current ordering status or availability at a store if you specifically want this variety.

Which allergens should I check in kano cakes?

It depends on the variety: the kano cakes reviewed list ingredients including wheat, soya, milk, egg and almond or other nuts, sometimes with additional ‘may contain’ warnings. Read the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’re actually buying.

How can I portion regular kano cakes for several players?

Set out the amount you want to share in advance and keep the rest of the pack aside. As a guide to portioning, Jumbo lists five 55 g portions for its regular 275 g pack; you don’t have to stick to that portion size.