Who is this choice for?

Shoppers who want to check for Fairtrade cocoa

You want the Fairtrade claim to apply to the cocoa in the kano biscuit you’re buying. A claim made for a different chocolate product isn’t enough.

Night-shift workers looking to keep treats occasional

You’re looking for something to enjoy during your break, but don’t want a sweet biscuit to become a regular night-shift snack. The nutritional information per 100 g can help you decide whether a kano biscuit is an occasional treat.

Shoppers who need to check allergens

You check the ingredients and any warnings about traces on the packaging of the exact variety. The kano biscuits listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo contain several allergens.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether Fairtrade cocoa is a must-have. Then consider whether a kano biscuit suits what you’re looking for during your night-shift break, and check the packaging for ingredients and allergens.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Fairtrade cocoa in this kano biscuit Check that the Fairtrade claim explicitly applies to the cocoa in the exact variety. A claim for a different product isn’t enough. If Fairtrade cocoa is the deciding factor for me, I want to be able to find the claim on my kano biscuit. For around 50% of shoppers making this choice, that product-specific assurance comes first.
A treat during the night shift Compare sugars and saturated fat per 100 g in the nutrition table, and decide whether you’re looking for a biscuit or another break-time option. I want to take a kano biscuit with me now and then, without making it my regular break-time snack. Around 30% of these shoppers pay most attention to this distinction.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warning. If certain ingredients or traces aren’t suitable for me, I need to be able to check the packaging myself. For around 20% of these shoppers, this check is the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a Fairtrade claim for chocolate also applies to a kano biscuit

    Verkade says that the cocoa in its own chocolate bars and chocolate letters is Fairtrade. This doesn’t confirm anything about kano biscuits from Albert Heijn, Jumbo or ALDI.

    Look for a Fairtrade cocoa claim on the current packaging or in the product information for the exact kano biscuit variety you want to buy.

  • Choosing a kano biscuit as a regular night-shift snack

    Arboportaal advises avoiding snacks during night shifts. Albert Heijn’s nutritional information lists 39 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Butter kano biscuits; Jumbo lists 36.8 g of sugars per 100 g for Jumbo Butter kano biscuits. Both varieties list 8.8 g of saturated fat per 100 g.

    Decide whether you’re looking for an occasional treat. For another break-time option, Voedingscentrum suggests fruit, vegetables, nuts and bread, among other things.

  • Relying on the product photo to check allergens

    The kano biscuits listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo contain wheat, milk, egg, soya and almond, among other ingredients. Their product pages also mention possible traces of other ingredients.

    Before eating, read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warning on the current packaging of your variety.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

According to Albert Heijn, AH Butter kano biscuits are made with butter and contain 41% almond paste and 1% almond.

  • Albert Heijn lists the ingredients, allergens, nutritional information and storage instructions for this variety.
  • The product information doesn’t confirm Fairtrade cocoa for these kano biscuits, so check the current packaging.

Jumbo

According to Jumbo, Jumbo Butter kano biscuits are made with butter and contain 38% almond paste.

  • For this variety, Jumbo lists the ingredients, allergens, serving size and nutritional values.
  • The product information doesn’t confirm Fairtrade cocoa for these kano biscuits, so check the current packaging.

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket

ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket Kano’s 330 g as bakery biscuits shaped like canoes.

  • The product description makes clear which type of biscuit and pack size it refers to.
  • Check the packaging for ingredients, allergens and any Fairtrade cocoa claim.

Verkade

Verkade is worth considering if you’re also thinking about a chocolate product other than a kano biscuit.

  • According to Verkade’s own information, the cocoa in its chocolate bars and chocolate letters is Fairtrade.
  • This brand claim doesn’t automatically apply to kano biscuits or products from other brands.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you verify that the kano biscuits listed by Albert Heijn, Jumbo or ALDI are Fairtrade?

The product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and ALDI doesn’t confirm Fairtrade cocoa for these kano biscuit varieties. If this is one of your buying criteria, check whether the current packaging of your exact variety carries a Fairtrade claim for cocoa.

Does Verkade’s Fairtrade claim also apply to kano biscuits from other brands?

No. According to Verkade’s own information, the claim refers to the cocoa in its chocolate bars and chocolate letters. It doesn’t apply to kano biscuits from another brand.

Is a kano biscuit a sensible regular snack for every night shift?

A kano biscuit is better as an occasional treat than a regular break-time option. Arboportaal advises avoiding snacks during night shifts; Voedingscentrum suggests fruit, vegetables, nuts and bread, among other things, as alternative snacks.

Which allergens should I check in kano biscuits?

Always check the exact variety: the kano biscuits listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo contain wheat, milk, egg, soya and almond, among other ingredients, and mention possible traces of other ingredients. Read the current packaging, even if you’ve bought the product before.

How should I store an opened pack of kano biscuits?

For AH Butter kano biscuits, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dry place and putting them in a sealed tin after opening. For another variety, follow the instructions on its packaging.