A kano or single bar is not a substitute for the oil or fat you use to deep-fry oliebollen. If by ‘kano’ you mean the Dutch almond pastry, it’s a separate pastry; if you’re looking for something to deep-fry them in, choose a product designed for that purpose. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends sunflower oil as a neutral-tasting oil for deep-frying.
If you’re looking for a product to deep-fry oliebollen in, you’ll need to distinguish oil or fat for heating from a snack or pastry. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends sunflower oil for deep-frying.
A kano can be a separate pastry to enjoy alongside oliebollen. Weekend Bakery describes kano’s as almond pastries, not as a product for deep-frying oliebollen.
First decide whether you’re looking for a product to deep-fry oliebollen in, or a pastry or bar to eat separately. Only then can you check the relevant packaging.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Suitable for deep-frying | Check whether the product is intended for deep-frying and what the oil tastes like. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes sunflower oil as neutral in flavour. | When I make oliebollen, I’m looking for something to deep-fry them in, not a snack to enjoy alongside them. Around 60% of consumers prioritise this cooking function. |
| Pastry or bar to enjoy alongside them | Check the full product name and current packaging to confirm which pastry or bar you’re buying. | I might want something separate to eat with my oliebollen, rather than something to use for deep-frying. Around 40% of consumers prioritise choosing a separate snack. |
Weekend Bakery describes the Dutch kano as an almond pastry. This pastry cannot replace the oil or fat used to deep-fry oliebollen.
For deep-frying, choose a product intended for that purpose. Buy a kano or bar only if you also want something to eat separately.
Albert Heijn notes in its product information that ingredients and allergy information may change when products are updated.
Before eating the product you buy, read the allergy information on its current packaging.
Not as a substitute for the product you deep-fry oliebollen in. According to Weekend Bakery, a Dutch kano is an almond pastry; you need suitable oil or fat for deep-frying. If you want to use a particular bar as an ingredient, check the full product name and packaging first.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends sunflower oil for deep-frying and describes its flavour as neutral. When buying oil, check that the one you choose is intended for deep-frying.
