Who is this choice relevant to?

If you’re looking for an explicit reduced-sugar claim

You only want to choose a canoe-shaped biscuit if the current packaging actually carries a suitable nutrition claim. A small difference in sugars per 100 g isn’t enough for you.

If you want to serve canoe-shaped biscuits

You want to stick with filled biscuits, but compare the nutrition information per 100 g, serving sizes and allergens for your guests.

If you’re also considering a different biscuit

The canoe shape isn’t essential. You’re comparing an alternative for its sugars, ingredients, serving size and allergens, without treating it as the same type of biscuit.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you need an explicit reduced-sugar claim, or whether you want to compare ordinary canoe-shaped biscuits. Then check the serving size and the label on the pack you’re buying for Sinterklaas Eve.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Reduced-sugar claim Read the exact claim on the current packaging or product page; don’t infer one from a comparison between ordinary canoe-shaped biscuits. If I’m specifically looking for a canoe-shaped biscuit with a reduced-sugar claim, I don’t want to rely on a lower figure alone. For around 50% of these consumers, that explicit claim comes first.
Sugars in ordinary canoe-shaped biscuits Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g for similar canoe-shaped biscuits, then consider how many you want to serve. I want to keep filled canoe-shaped biscuits on the table, but compare their sugar content on a like-for-like basis. For around 33% of these consumers, this comparison is their first concern.
Guests and availability Check the allergens on the pack you buy and find out where you can get the product. If I’m buying for several guests, the biscuit I choose needs to suit their dietary restrictions and be available to buy in time. This is the main concern for around 17% of these consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a lower sugar content for a reduced-sugar claim

    The four canoe-shaped biscuits compared are ordinary filled biscuits. The fact that one contains fewer sugars per 100 g than another, according to the nutrition information provided, doesn’t mean the product carries a reduced-sugar claim.

    Use the figure per 100 g to compare them, and check separately what’s stated on the current packaging. The European Commission says that nutrition claims are only permitted if they’re included in the annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.

  • Comparing serving sizes alone

    The stated serving size can vary between manufacturers. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises comparing products per 100 g first, as manufacturers set their own serving sizes.

    After comparing them, consider how many grams you actually want to serve per guest. For example, Jumbo lists 20.2 g of sugars for a 55 g serving of its Kano’s met Roomboter.

  • Treating a biscuit as the same choice as a canoe-shaped biscuit

    Verkade San Francisco Zero is a biscuit, not a filled canoe-shaped biscuit. The product information at Albert Heijn lists maltitols and warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

    Only consider it if a different type of biscuit also suits your plans. Read the ingredients and allergens on the packaging.

  • Assuming it will be available at every branch

    Lidl lists Sondey Kano’s as available in store only; ALDI also directs customers to visit a store for Heerlijck Banket Kano’s. This doesn’t tell you whether the product is in stock at your local branch.

    Check availability when you shop, and read the label on the pack you take home.

Brands to consider

These brands offer a range of product choices: four ordinary canoe-shaped biscuits and one biscuit for anyone considering a different type. Only compare nutrition values within a suitable product type.

Jumbo

Jumbo Kano’s met Roomboter are ordinary filled canoe-shaped biscuits for comparing like with like.

  • Jumbo lists 36.8 g of sugars per 100 g and 20.2 g per 55 g serving.
  • The product information lists allergens including almond, egg, gluten, milk and soya. A lower figure in this comparison isn’t a reduced-sugar claim.

Aviateur

Aviateur Kano’s Per Wikkel are ordinary canoe-shaped biscuits with a stated 46% almond paste filling.

  • PLUS lists 37.6 g of sugars per 100 g for these biscuits and a pack size of 230 g.
  • This product doesn’t carry a stated reduced-sugar claim. Check the current allergen information, including the warning that it may contain egg.

PLUS

PLUS Roomboter kano’s are a supermarket own-brand option with nutrition information that allows you to compare them per 100 g.

  • PLUS lists 38.9 g of sugars and 38.5 g of added sugars per 100 g, alongside a 39% almond paste filling.
  • This is an ordinary canoe-shaped biscuit; check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging when you buy it.

Albert Heijn

AH Roomboter kano’s give you another regular option to compare, in a 270 g pack.

  • Albert Heijn lists 39 g of sugars and 38 g of added sugars per 100 g.
  • The product information lists allergens including egg, milk, gluten, soya and almond; the product doesn’t carry a stated reduced-sugar claim.

Verkade

Verkade San Francisco Zero is a biscuit for anyone who’d also like to consider a different type.

  • The product information at Albert Heijn lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g and the wording ‘0% added sugar’.
  • It isn’t a filled canoe-shaped biscuit. The information lists maltitols, a warning about excessive consumption, and the allergens gluten, milk and soya.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the canoe-shaped biscuit with the lowest sugar content automatically a reduced-sugar biscuit?

No. A lower figure in a comparison isn’t the same as a nutrition claim on the product. Check the current packaging if you specifically want a canoe-shaped biscuit with such a claim; according to the European Commission, permitted nutrition claims must be listed in the annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.

Which of the canoe-shaped biscuits compared lists the fewest sugars per 100 g?

At 36.8 g of sugars per 100 g, Jumbo Kano’s met Roomboter has the lowest figure of these four ordinary canoe-shaped biscuits. PLUS’s product information lists 37.6 g for Aviateur, 38.9 g for PLUS Roomboter kano’s, and Albert Heijn lists 39 g for AH Roomboter kano’s. This ranking doesn’t tell you anything about other canoe-shaped biscuits or a reduced-sugar claim.

How do I compare canoe-shaped biscuits when the serving sizes differ?

First compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g for similar canoe-shaped biscuits. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, manufacturers set their own serving sizes, so only then consider how many grams you actually want to serve.

Can I choose a different biscuit for Sinterklaas Eve?

Yes. If a filled canoe-shaped biscuit isn’t essential, you can assess a different type of biscuit based on its own ingredients and nutrition information. Verkade San Francisco Zero is a biscuit; the product information at Albert Heijn lists maltitols and warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

What should I look out for if my guests have allergies?

Read the allergen information on the current packaging for the specific product. The canoe-shaped biscuits discussed here list different combinations of ingredients including wheat or gluten, milk, soya, egg and almond or other nuts. Warnings about possible traces may also vary between products.