If you want to replace a Kano with something like a filled biscuit, an explicitly labelled gluten-free filled biscuit is the closest match; Albert Heijn and Jumbo show products like these online. A gluten-free oat biscuit or speculaas is a better choice if the filling matters less. Whatever you choose, check the packaging you receive for the ‘gluten-free’ label and any other allergens.
You’re looking for a sweet snack with an explicit gluten-free label. If the filling is what matters most, start by looking for a gluten-free filled biscuit and check the label on the product delivered.
As well as gluten, you may need to check for milk, egg, soya, lupin, nuts or oats. A gluten-free product isn’t automatically free from these ingredients, so the full allergen information should guide your choice.
A crunchy oat biscuit or speculaas may be just right if you’re simply looking for a gluten-free biscuit. Don’t expect it to have the same filling or texture as a Kano.
Start with the gluten-free label and any other allergens. Then choose the type of biscuit you want and check whether it can be ordered for your delivery address.
| What to check | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free label | Check for the ‘gluten-free’ label in the latest product information and again on the packaging you receive. Read the allergen information too. | When I’m ordering for someone with coeliac disease, I want to be able to check the label on the biscuit delivered, even if it looks like a familiar biscuit. For around 42% of consumers, this check comes first. |
| How closely it matches a Kano | Compare a gluten-free filled biscuit with a crunchy oat biscuit or speculaas; look at the filling, ingredients and quantity per biscuit. | If you’re mainly looking for the experience of a filled biscuit, you won’t want to accidentally choose a crunchy biscuit instead. For around 33% of consumers, finding a close match matters most. |
| Online choice and delivery | Browse the range after selecting your postcode or store, then check the product in your basket. | When I shop online, I want to be able to order a suitable biscuit along with the rest of my groceries. For around 25% of consumers, ease of ordering is the top priority. |
According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, the ‘gluten-free’ label means that a product contains less than 20 mg of gluten per kilo. The label alone doesn’t tell you whether other allergens are present, and product information and recipes can change. So an image or search result is no substitute for checking the label on the biscuit you receive.
The absence of wheat from a search term or product name is not the same as an explicit gluten-free label. The Dutch Coeliac Society defines this label as less than 20 mg of gluten per kilo of product.
When ordering online, check the latest product information and look for the gluten-free label again on the packaging you receive.
The gluten-free filled biscuit described by Albert Heijn lists egg, soya, lupin, almond and wheat, among other ingredients. Other types of biscuit may contain different ingredients or allergens that you need to consider.
Use the gluten-free label to check for gluten, then review the full ingredients and allergen information for the person who will be eating the biscuit.
A product listed in an online category isn’t necessarily available to order for every address or at every ordering time. This matters especially if you’re looking for a specific filled biscuit and don’t want to switch to a different type.
Start by selecting your postcode or store, then check that the product is included in your order. If needed, compare it with another gluten-free alternative that meets the same labelling requirements.
These brands offer different types of gluten-free biscuits. Compare the specific product: a filled biscuit, oat biscuit and speculaas won’t meet the same needs.
Albert Heijn’s range includes a 60 g gluten-free filled biscuit. Albert Heijn says it is made in a completely gluten-free environment.
Jumbo shows a range of gluten-free biscuits and cakes online, including Jumbo Gluten-Free Filled Biscuit, 60 g.
Verkade Oaties Milk Chocolate is a gluten-free oat biscuit available online from retailers including Joybuy and Albert Heijn.
Schär offers gluten-free speculaas, which is available online from PLUS.
Consenza offers organic gluten-free raisin and cranberry biscuits, which are available online from PLUS.
This oat biscuit is for anyone looking for a gluten-free biscuit to order online who doesn’t need the filling of a Kano. Remember to check the packaging you receive before eating it.
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For anyone looking for a crunchy gluten-free oat biscuit with milk chocolate instead of a filled biscuit.
The pack contains 150 g. Check the packaging you receive for the gluten-free label and allergen information. Joybuy notes that a small number of people with coeliac disease may be sensitive to avenin in oats.
No, ‘wheat-free’ is not a substitute for the ‘gluten-free’ label. According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, ‘gluten-free’ means less than 20 mg of gluten per kilo of product. Check the latest packaging for this label and read the other allergen information too.
An ingredient from a gluten-containing grain may be listed even though, according to the Dutch Coeliac Society, the product remains below the threshold for the ‘gluten-free’ label. Albert Heijn lists both the gluten-free label and wheat in the allergen information for its gluten-free filled biscuit. Check the latest label for any other ingredients that matter to you too.
Yes, Albert Heijn and Jumbo show gluten-free filled biscuits online, while PLUS lists other types of gluten-free biscuit. Whether a product can be included in your order depends on factors such as your postcode, store and ordering time. So check the product in your basket, then check the packaging when it arrives.
No, an oat biscuit such as Verkade Oaties doesn’t have the filling of a filled biscuit. Joybuy describes the oats used as gluten-free and notes that a small number of people with coeliac disease may be sensitive to avenin in Oaties. Check the packaging for the gluten-free label, oats and any other relevant ingredients.
