Which snack is right for you?

The treat planner

You’re planning a break for a larger, filled biscuit and want to know in advance how many portions are in the pack. Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions for its butter kano biscuits.

The smaller-portion snacker

You’d like to have a smaller biscuit during several stops or share biscuits between passengers. If so, check the stated portion size and how to store the rest of the pack.

The label checker

You’re choosing snacks to suit a dietary requirement or an allergy among your fellow travellers. Compare the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the specific kano biscuits or digestives you’re planning to take.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want a larger filled biscuit or smaller biscuits. Then compare the portions and the label for the variety you’ve chosen.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
A more substantial snack Check the number of biscuits and the portion size. Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions for its butter kano biscuits. If I want one filled biscuit at a planned stop, I’m mainly looking for a more substantial treat; around 40% of consumers give this need priority.
Sharing smaller portions Compare the stated portion size and think about how you’ll seal the pack after opening. Albert Heijn lists 15 g portions for its plain digestives. For several stops, I want to share smaller biscuits without having a larger one straight away. This portion preference matters most to around 30% of consumers.
Labels and allergens Check the current pack for ingredients, allergens, sugars, fibre, saturated fat and salt per 100 g and per portion. If someone in my travelling party has an allergy, I want to know exactly which biscuits we’re taking before we set off. For around 30% of consumers, checking the label comes first.

Common mistakes

  • Taking the word ‘digestive’ at face value

    The product name doesn’t tell you how much sugar, fibre, saturated fat or salt a biscuit contains. Nor does a wholegrain claim on the front give you the full nutritional picture.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per stated portion against what matters to you. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises checking more than just the front of the pack.

  • Overlooking allergens because both options are biscuits

    Ingredients vary from product to product. Albert Heijn lists almonds, egg, milk, soya and wheat among the ingredients in its butter kano biscuits; the plain digestives reviewed contain wheat.

    Check the label on the pack you’ve bought before setting off, and keep it handy if several people are sharing the snacks.

  • Assuming ‘0% sugar’ means you can snack without limits

    Albert Heijn’s product information warns that excessive consumption of its Digestive 0% sugar may have a laxative effect.

    Check the ingredients and usage warning for this specific variety before taking it on a long journey.

  • Trusting a webpage over the label on the pack you buy

    Ingredients and nutritional information can change. This is especially important if someone in your travelling party needs to avoid an allergen.

    Use product pages to compare your options, but check the pack you actually buy before making your final choice.

Comparing brands and supermarket ranges

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn describes its own butter kano biscuits and a range of own-brand digestive varieties, including plain and wholemeal biscuits.

  • Product listings include portion sizes and ingredients, making it easier to compare specific varieties.
  • Check the label when you buy: recipes and product information can change.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists its own Butter Kanos, weighing 275 g, and Crunchy Digestive Biscuits, weighing 400 g.

  • Jumbo lists around 27 portions for its digestives, so you can judge the pack by the number of snack breaks it could cover.
  • Compare the ingredients and allergens on the label of the kano biscuits or digestives you choose.

Verkade

Verkade Digestive Original is a separate branded variety of plain digestive biscuit.

  • The Albert Heijn listing describes a 400 g pack.
  • Albert Heijn marks this specific listing as no longer available in its range, so don’t use it as an indication that the product is in stock at that shop.

Heerlijck Banket / ALDI

ALDI describes kano biscuits from its Heerlijck Banket own brand in a 330 g pack.

  • The pack weight is useful when you’re working out how many biscuits to take for your travelling party.
  • Check the label on the pack you choose for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

Aviateur / PLUS

PLUS lists Aviateur Individually Wrapped Kanos in a 230 g pack.

  • The individual wrappers are worth considering if you want to share biscuits between travellers.
  • Check the current label for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

Lidl

Lidl has a product listing for plain Digestives.

  • The listing gives you a specific variety to look at if you’re after plain digestives.
  • Compare the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the pack before choosing this variety.

Digestive biscuits at Joybuy

This product suits you if you’d prefer a plain digestive biscuit rather than a filled kano biscuit for a car journey.

McVities Digestive Original, 400 g pack

McVities Digestive Original 400 g

For anyone who’d rather take plain digestive biscuits than filled kano biscuits on the road.

Pack size: 400 g.

If you have allergies: check the label for wheat, cereals containing gluten and possible traces of milk. Also check how to seal the pack after opening if you want to spread the biscuits across several breaks.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Are kano biscuits or digestives easier to share in the car?

Digestives are a better fit if you want to share smaller stated portions between passengers or breaks; kano biscuits are suited to one larger, filled treat. Albert Heijn lists 15 g portions for its plain digestives and 45 g portions for its butter kano biscuits. Check each pack to see how many biscuits you can actually share.

Is a wholemeal digestive automatically a better nutritional choice?

No. The word wholemeal alone doesn’t tell you the full nutritional value of a biscuit. For its wholemeal Digestive with wheat flour, Albert Heijn lists 37% wholemeal wheat flour; also compare the sugars, fat, fibre and salt on the label of the variety you’re planning to buy.

Can I eat as many ‘0% sugar’ digestives as I like?

No. Check the ingredients and usage warning for this variety too. Albert Heijn warns that excessive consumption of its Digestive 0% sugar may have a laxative effect.

How can I check for allergens before we set off?

Read the label on the pack you’re actually taking with you. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on food labels. If someone in your travelling party needs to avoid an allergen, don’t rely solely on a product page you looked at earlier.

How should I store an opened pack of biscuits during the journey?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen and seal it properly after opening. For the varieties reviewed, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a sealed tin; Jumbo advises resealing its digestive biscuit pack properly after opening and keeping it in a dark place.