If someone in your family has coeliac disease, don’t buy ordinary butter kano pastries: according to Albert Heijn and PLUS, the varieties they list contain wheat or cereals containing gluten. Choose a biscuit or filled biscuit whose current packaging clearly states that it is gluten-free, even if its shape and filling are different from a kano. When serving it, keep the gluten-free treat separate from ordinary biscuits to prevent contact with crumbs.
If one member of your family needs to follow a strict gluten-free diet, you can’t simply put out an ordinary kano as a treat for everyone to share. The Netherlands Coeliac Society also points out that cross-contamination with gluten can affect people with coeliac disease.
You want to pick up a separate gluten-free biscuit alongside the rest of your shopping, without having to rely on a second shop. Albert Heijn and PLUS list various gluten-free biscuits; check which products are available at your local shop or for your delivery.
You’re looking for something sweet to enjoy with coffee or tea, but the alternative doesn’t have to have the same shape or almond paste filling as a kano. A gluten-free filled biscuit or another type of biscuit could fit the bill, as long as its label meets your family’s needs.
If the treat is for someone with coeliac disease, start by checking that it’s labelled gluten-free. Then see if you can add it to your family shop and decide what type of biscuit you’d like to serve.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free labelling | Look for the words ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain symbol on the current packaging, and read the ingredients and allergen information. | If I’m buying for someone with coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely on a biscuit’s name or shape. For around 50% of consumers, a clearly gluten-free option comes first. |
| Adding it to the weekly shop | Check the current range at your shop or in your delivery area, and choose a second option from the gluten-free range if needed. | I need to be able to add the separate treat to my usual shop, without making an extra trip. For around 30% of consumers, convenience matters most. |
| Type of biscuit and other allergens | Compare the type of biscuit and its filling. Also check the information about other allergens if they’re relevant to your family. | For coffee time, I want to choose something that suits my family, even if it isn’t a kano with almond paste. For around 20% of consumers, the type of treat is the first consideration. |
According to their product information, the butter kano pastries listed by Albert Heijn and PLUS contain wheat or cereals containing gluten. The almond paste filling and appearance don’t change that.
Add a separate product with clear gluten-free labelling to your shopping list for the family member with coeliac disease.
Ingredients and allergen information can change. This is all the more reason to check the product you receive when buying for someone with coeliac disease.
Before serving, check the labelling and allergen information on the current packaging.
According to the Netherlands Coeliac Society, people with coeliac disease can also become ill through cross-contamination with gluten. Take care to avoid crumbs and shared serving utensils.
Keep the gluten-free biscuit separate, and use clean hands and clean utensils when serving it.
A gluten-free promotion or dedicated product range isn’t a reliable fixture on your shopping list. Lidl, for example, says its additional gluten-free products are not available.
Check the current range before doing your big shop, and keep another gluten-free biscuit option in mind.
These examples can help you find a different type of biscuit. The brand name alone doesn’t tell you whether the product you pick up is gluten-free.
Albert Heijn’s range includes gluten-free biscuits and cake-style alternatives.
PLUS lists gluten-free syrup waffles and various types of cookie as alternative treats.
PLUS describes Schär Digestive Landtaler as a gluten-free biscuit.
PLUS lists Consenza raisin and cranberry biscuits as a gluten-free alternative.
Check availability of Lidl’s additional gluten-free range before you go shopping.
The ordinary butter kano pastries listed by Albert Heijn and PLUS aren’t: according to their product information, they contain wheat or cereals containing gluten. For someone with coeliac disease, choose a separate product that’s clearly labelled gluten-free on its current packaging.
Check the current packaging for the words ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain symbol, and read the ingredients and allergen information. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed among the ingredients. The Netherlands Coeliac Society recommends looking for gluten-free labelling when choosing a product.
The absence of wheat alone isn’t enough to choose a strictly gluten-free treat. For someone with coeliac disease, look for explicit gluten-free labelling or the Crossed Grain symbol, and check the current packaging before serving.
Keep the gluten-free biscuit separate and use clean hands and utensils to prevent ordinary biscuit crumbs from coming into contact with it. The Netherlands Coeliac Society warns that cross-contamination with gluten can affect people with coeliac disease.
A limited-time promotion isn’t something you can rely on for your regular shopping list. Lidl, for example, says its additional gluten-free products are not available. Check the current range and choose another gluten-free biscuit if needed.
