According to product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, their regular Kano's contain wheat or wheat gluten. If you have coeliac disease, look for a filled biscuit labelled gluten-free if the filling is what matters most to you. Gluten-free oat or chocolate biscuits are another option for a study break, but they won't have the same texture; check the latest allergen information for every product too.
You fancy a filled biscuit while studying, but according to their product information, the regular Kano's from Albert Heijn and Jumbo contain wheat or wheat gluten. A filled biscuit labelled gluten-free is the closest match to the type of product you're looking for.
You're looking for a biscuit for a study break and are happy with a different style, as long as the product you choose is labelled gluten-free. Albert Heijn and Jumbo each list a 60 g gluten-free filled biscuit.
You don't need an almond-paste filling. Verkade Oaties and Schär Choco Chip Cookies are examples of different types of biscuits sold as gluten-free; check their other allergens too.
If you have coeliac disease, a gluten-free label is essential for every option. Then decide whether you're after a filled biscuit or would prefer a different kind of biscuit for your study break.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it's important for |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free label | Check the gluten-free label and allergen information on the latest packaging; don't rely on the biscuit's name or shape. | I don't want to accidentally choose a regular wheat-based Kano while studying. For around 46% of consumers, the gluten-free label is the top priority when making this choice. |
| Filled-biscuit style | Check the product description and ingredients for almond paste or confectioner's paste; check the other allergens too. | If I'm craving a Kano-style filling, an oat biscuit won't hit the spot. Around 36% of consumers give the filled-biscuit style top priority. |
| Variety for study breaks | Check the type of biscuit, the packaging and any allergens that are relevant to you, including for gluten-free oat or chocolate biscuits. | A crunchy biscuit is fine for my study breaks, even without an almond-paste filling. For around 18% of consumers, variety matters most. |
Albert Heijn's product information lists wheat gluten in AH BASIC Kano's, while Jumbo's lists wheat flour in Jumbo Kano's. A biscuit's shape tells you nothing about whether it's labelled gluten-free.
If you have coeliac disease, choose a product that is labelled gluten-free and check the allergen information on the packaging.
Gluten-free filled biscuits and other biscuits can still contain ingredients such as almonds, egg, milk, soya or lupin. Gluten-free doesn't mean free from other allergens.
Compare the full allergen information with the ingredients you need to avoid.
Ingredients and allergen information can change. That's why Albert Heijn advises checking the packaging of the product you receive.
Check the physical packaging before eating the biscuit, even if you've bought it before.
Verkade Oaties is an oat biscuit without the almond-paste filling found in a Kano or a gluten-free filled biscuit.
Choose a filled biscuit labelled gluten-free if the filling is essential; choose a gluten-free oat biscuit if you'd rather try a different kind of biscuit.
Albert Heijn lists a 60 g gluten-free filled biscuit for anyone looking for a Kano-style product.
Jumbo lists a 60 g gluten-free filled biscuit as an alternative in the same product category.
Verkade Oaties is a biscuit option for anyone who doesn't need a filled-biscuit style.
Schär Choco Chip Cookies is a different kind of biscuit for anyone who isn't looking for a Kano-style almond-paste filling.
This Joybuy option is a good fit if you're looking for a gluten-free biscuit with milk chocolate and aren't expecting a filled Kano-style biscuit.
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A study-break option if you'd like a crunchy gluten-free biscuit instead of a filled Kano.
The regular Kano's from Albert Heijn and Jumbo that we checked aren't gluten-free: Albert Heijn lists wheat gluten and Jumbo lists wheat flour. Always check the latest packaging for any other product.
A filled biscuit labelled gluten-free is the closest match in terms of product type. Albert Heijn and Jumbo both list a 60 g version containing almonds in the product information; the filling and other ingredients won't necessarily be the same as those in a Kano.
Choose an oat biscuit that is labelled gluten-free and check the latest packaging. Verkade describes Oaties as being made with gluten-free oat flakes and gluten-free oat flour; check the other allergens in the version you choose too.
Yes, check the packaging of the biscuit you receive before eating it. Albert Heijn points out that ingredients and allergen information may change when products are updated.
Alongside its gluten-free filled biscuit, Jumbo lists a gluten-free biscuits and snacks category; PLUS offers gluten-free chocolate chip cookies. For every product you choose, check that the type of biscuit and the latest allergen information suit you.
