Without a product-specific Fairtrade statement, Kano biscuits with almond paste cannot be confirmed as a choice if you want to take Fairtrade-certified chocolate with you. For that, choose a chocolate bar that explicitly states it contains Fairtrade cocoa or has full Fairtrade certification. If you’re mainly looking for a wrapped biscuit to take on the go, check the portions, storage instructions and allergens for the exact Kano pack.
If you specifically want to take chocolate with a Fairtrade statement, check the exact product. Verkade states that its 90 g dark chocolate bar contains Fairtrade cocoa; according to Lidl, its Way To Go chocolate bars are fully Fairtrade-certified. These statements do not automatically apply to Kano biscuits.
A Kano is a biscuit with almond paste that you could consider as a sweet snack. Check how many portions are in the pack and follow the storage instructions; don’t assume it’s Fairtrade chocolate unless the product is specifically labelled as such.
The Kano varieties from Albert Heijn and Jumbo described here include wheat, milk, egg, soya and almonds, among other ingredients. Recipes vary by product, so read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack before buying.
When to choose it: Choose this product type if Fairtrade cocoa or full Fairtrade certification is essential and you want to take a chocolate bar with you.
Consider: A bar isn’t a Kano biscuit. Check the storage instructions too if you’re taking it on your walk.
When to choose it: Consider this biscuit if you’re mainly looking for a wrapped snack with almond paste and Fairtrade chocolate isn’t a requirement.
Consider: The product information for the Kano biscuits discussed here does not support choosing them as Fairtrade-certified chocolate.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade statement | Look for a Fairtrade cocoa statement or certification on the exact chocolate product; don’t assume it applies based on the shop or brand. | I only want to take chocolate if the Fairtrade statement clearly applies to that product. Around 42% of consumers put this check first when making this choice. |
| Portions and storage | Check the weight, number of portions and storage instructions. Albert Heijn lists its butter Kano biscuits as six 45 g portions; Jumbo lists its Kano biscuits as five 55 g portions. | For my walk, I want to take a suitable amount without treating the whole pack as one portion. This matters most to around 25% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients and allergen information for the exact pack, even if you’ve bought the product before. | If I need to avoid a particular ingredient, I need to know what’s in this variety before packing it. Around 33% of consumers put this check first. |
The Albert Heijn and Jumbo Kano biscuits described here are biscuits with almond paste. Their product information does not justify treating them as Fairtrade-certified chocolate.
If certification is your main priority, choose a chocolate product with an explicit Fairtrade statement for that exact variety.
Albert Heijn lists its butter Kano biscuits as six 45 g portions; Jumbo lists its Kano biscuits as five 55 g portions. A multipack may contain more than you want to take with you.
Check the portion sizes before setting off and follow the pack’s storage instructions for anything you leave at home.
The Kano varieties discussed here list several allergens, and ingredients can vary between products. A previous purchase won’t necessarily tell you what’s in a new pack.
Check the label on the exact variety every time you buy it, and choose a different product if it contains an ingredient you need to avoid.
Worth considering if you’re looking for a specifically named chocolate bar with Fairtrade cocoa instead of a Kano biscuit.
A chocolate range to explore if full Fairtrade certification matters more to you than finding a Kano-shaped snack.
A shop where you can compare information about butter Kano biscuits with what you need for your walk.
A shop where you can check the details of a butter Kano and look separately for chocolate with a Fairtrade statement.
A shop where you can check the Fairtrade statement on the exact own-brand product containing cocoa.
These Joybuy products are chocolate bars to explore if you choose the Fairtrade chocolate option, not if you’re specifically looking for a Kano biscuit. Before your walk, check the Fairtrade statement, portion sizes, allergens and storage instructions on the exact pack.
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A chocolate bar to consider if you’re looking for a snack with a Fairtrade statement instead of a Kano biscuit; check the statement on the exact pack.
The bar weighs 180 g. Check whether you can take a suitable amount with you, and read the allergen information and storage instructions before setting off.
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A dark chocolate bar to consider if a Fairtrade statement is your top priority for a walking snack; check the exact pack.
The bar weighs 180 g. If the cocoa content matters to you, check the amount on the label; also read the allergen information and storage instructions.
Don’t treat a Kano as Fairtrade-certified chocolate unless there’s an explicit statement for the exact product. Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe the Kano biscuits discussed here as biscuits with almond paste. If you specifically want Fairtrade chocolate, check the certification statement on a chocolate bar instead.
Look for the Fairtrade statement on the packaging of the bar you want to buy. Verkade states that its 90 g Pure bar contains Fairtrade cocoa, and according to Lidl, its Way To Go chocolate bars are fully Fairtrade-certified. Always check that the statement applies to your exact variety.
Check the ingredients and allergens that are relevant to you on the exact Kano pack. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo varieties discussed here include milk, egg, wheat or gluten, soya, and almonds or other nuts, among other ingredients. Recipes can vary between products.
Use online information to shortlist products, then read the packaging of the item you buy. Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change. Check the portions and storage instructions too before packing your snack.
