Traveller looking for a chocolate gift
You’re looking for pralines or a chocolate assortment rather than almond-paste biscuits. Schiphol says you can visit Coco & Sebas on Plaza before security, or Chocolate House in Lounge 1 after security.
Who is each option right for?
Shopper looking to share kano biscuits
You want to take a pack of butter biscuits filled with almond paste for others, and don’t mind that it isn’t a box of chocolates. Jumbo and Lidl describe these biscuits on their product pages.
Gift-giver who needs to check allergens
You want to know which ingredients and allergens are relevant to the recipient before buying. Check the packaging of the exact product you’re buying, as ingredients can vary by brand and product.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether the gift should be biscuits or chocolate. Then choose a time to buy that fits your route through security, and finally check the packaging.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Type of gift | Check whether the pack contains kano biscuits with almond paste, or chocolate or pralines. | If I want to give a box of chocolates, a pack of kano biscuits won’t match what the recipient expects. For around 44% of consumers, the type of treat comes first. |
| Time and place of purchase | Check whether you’ll be buying before or after security, and whether the shop is open and has the product you want. | I want to be able to buy the gift when I pass the shop, without taking a detour that doesn’t fit my travel route. Around 33% of consumers give this practical route to purchase top priority. |
| Allergens and carrying your purchase | Read the label on the pack you’ve chosen; for spreadable products, check Schiphol’s hand luggage rules. | If the recipient has an allergy or I’m carrying food in my hand luggage, I want to know what’s in the pack and which rules apply before I travel. This matters most to around 23% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Buying kano biscuits when you mean chocolate
Jumbo describes its kano biscuits as butter biscuits filled with almond paste. They’re a different kind of treat from pralines or a chocolate assortment.
Decide which type of product you want first, then read the name and description on the packaging.
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Judging allergens by the brand name alone
The ingredients in kano biscuits can vary by product. A label you looked at before won’t necessarily tell you what’s in the pack you’re buying now.
When you buy, check the current ingredients and allergen information for the product you’ve chosen, especially if the recipient has an allergy.
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Choosing a chocolate shop on the wrong side of security
Schiphol says Coco & Sebas is on Plaza before security, while Chocolate House is in Lounge 1 after security. Not everyone can visit both shops on the same travel route.
If you don’t have a boarding pass, choose a shop before security. Save a visit to Lounge 1 for a traveller who’ll be passing through after security.
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Packing all edible gifts in the same way
Schiphol distinguishes between solid food and liquid or spreadable products in hand luggage. Chocolate spread therefore needs different checks from solid biscuits.
Protect solid biscuits from damage, and check Schiphol’s rules for liquids if you’re carrying spreadable products. For international travel, also check your destination’s import rules.
Brands to help you choose
These examples can help you identify packs of kano biscuits; they don’t tell you what’s in stock at a shop at Schiphol.
Jumbo
A supermarket version of butter kano biscuits.
- Jumbo lists its butter kano biscuits in a 275 g pack, filled with almond paste.
- Check the label for ingredients and allergens; a product page doesn’t tell you what’s in stock at Schiphol.
Sondey
Kano biscuits that Lidl describes as butter biscuits filled with almond paste.
- Lidl’s product page lists a 325 g pack.
- Lidl describes this product as available in store only; check the packaging when you’re there.
Aviateur
Filled kano biscuits in a range of pack sizes.
- Jumbo describes a pack of seven biscuits weighing 325 g; PLUS lists a different 230 g Aviateur pack.
- Jumbo says its 325 g pack is no longer part of its online range. Compare pack sizes and availability at each shop.
Albert Heijn
The supermarket’s AH butter kano biscuits.
- Albert Heijn has a product page for these biscuits; Schiphol also lists an Albert Heijn before security.
- The shop location doesn’t confirm that kano biscuits are in stock. Albert Heijn recommends checking the packaging, as product information can change.
PLUS
The supermarket’s butter kano biscuits, plus a product page for Aviateur kano biscuits.
- PLUS lists its own 275 g butter kano biscuits and a 230 g Aviateur pack.
- Compare the specific pack and check the ingredients when you buy; these product pages don’t confirm availability at Schiphol.
Chocolate gift boxes on Joybuy
These chocolate assortments and gift pack are good options if you’d prefer chocolate to kano biscuits. If you want to buy them during your journey, check separately where and when the pack you want is available.
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Celebrations chocolate assortment 385 g
A chocolate assortment to share as a treat when you’re not looking for almond-paste biscuits. Check the packaging for ingredients and allergens before giving it to the recipient.
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Tony's Chocolonely chocolate gift pack 288 g
A gift pack for anyone who wants to give chocolate rather than kano biscuits. If the recipient has an allergy, read the label on the pack you choose.
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merci Petits chocolate collection 125 g
A smaller pack of chocolates to say thank you. Check the ingredients and allergens before giving it to someone.
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Milka Party Pack chocolate assortment 143 g
A chocolate assortment to share if you’d rather not take a pack of kano biscuits. Check the packaging for ingredients and allergens.
Frequently asked questions
Are kano biscuits the same as a box of chocolates?
No. Jumbo describes its kano biscuits as butter biscuits filled with almond paste. If you want to give pralines or a chocolate assortment, choose a pack that actually contains chocolate.
Where can I buy chocolate as a gift at Schiphol?
Schiphol says Coco & Sebas is on Plaza before security, while Chocolate House is in Lounge 1 after security. Choose a shop on your route, and check its opening hours and whether it has the pack you want before you travel.
Can I take kano biscuits in my hand luggage from Schiphol?
In general, you can take solid biscuits through security at Schiphol. Schiphol makes an exception for liquid and spreadable foods, which are subject to the liquids rules. Also check your destination’s import rules separately.
Which allergens should I check in kano biscuits?
Check the allergens for the exact kano biscuits you’re buying. Jumbo’s butter kano biscuits list almonds, eggs, gluten, milk and soya, among other ingredients. Other varieties may contain different ingredients or traces of other allergens, so always read the latest label.