Want to take a kano biscuit with you after exercise, and is keeping each one fresh important to you? Only choose a pack that explicitly says the biscuits are individually wrapped, or where you can see the wrappers: a stated number of portions doesn’t prove this. If your priority is nutrition after an intense workout, a kano is better enjoyed alongside regular food containing protein and carbohydrates, rather than as your only choice for that meal or snack.
If you want to take one kano biscuit with you after training, it’s important to distinguish between a pack with several portions and biscuits that are each individually wrapped. Check the packaging before assuming each biscuit will stay fresh.
After an intense workout, you may want more than just a sweet biscuit. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends food containing both protein and carbohydrates at this point, or a main meal.
Ingredients and allergen warnings vary by product. Check the current label for wheat, egg, milk, soya and almond, among other things, as well as any warnings about possible traces, where relevant to you.
When choosing a kano as a post-workout snack, your main priority will determine which information on the pack matters most.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Individual wrapping | Look for ‘individually wrapped’ or check whether each biscuit has its own sealed wrapper. The number of portions isn’t proof of this. | I want to put one kano in my bag without opening the rest of the pack. That’s why individual wrapping comes first for around 36% of consumers. |
| Nutritional value per portion | Compare the portion size and the amount of carbohydrates, protein and sugars listed per portion. | After an intense workout, I want to know how a biscuit fits in with the rest of what I eat. Around 29% of consumers give this nutritional choice top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label, including the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, the pack I buy must meet my requirements. For around 21% of consumers, ingredients and allergens are the first thing they consider. |
| Portion size and availability | Check the number of portions and whether your preferred product is available from your retailer. | I want to know in advance how many biscuits I can take with me and whether I can find the product I’ve chosen. This matters most to around 14% of consumers. |
Albert Heijn lists six portions for its butter kano biscuits, while Jumbo lists five for its version. This serving information doesn’t tell you whether each biscuit has its own wrapper.
If you want to take one sealed biscuit with you, look on the pack for an explicit statement that they’re individually wrapped, or check for visible wrappers.
Jumbo lists 33.7 g of carbohydrates and 3.4 g of protein per 55 g portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a combination of protein and carbohydrates, or a main meal, after intense exercise.
Check the nutritional values per portion and consider how the biscuit fits in with the rest of your meal or snack.
Ingredients and allergen information can change. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label.
Read the label on the pack you’re buying, including any warnings about possible traces. If you’re unsure about an allergen that’s relevant to you, don’t rely on the product page alone.
AH Butter Kano Biscuits: 270 g, with six stated 45 g portions and 41% almond paste.
Jumbo Butter Kano Biscuits: 275 g, with five stated 55 g portions and 38% almond paste.
PLUS Butter Kano Biscuits: a 275 g pack with almond paste and an almond decoration.
Sondey Kano Biscuits: butter biscuits with almond paste, listed by Lidl in a 325 g pack.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Kano Biscuits in a 330 g pack, and Mini Kano Biscuits with butter as 14 biscuits in a 308 g pack.
A kano on its own doesn’t provide the combination of nutrients that the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends after intense exercise. Jumbo lists 33.7 g of carbohydrates and 3.4 g of protein per 55 g kano portion, so consider what else you’ll eat as part of your meal or snack.
Follow the storage advice on the pack for your product. For its butter kano biscuits, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a sealed tin after opening; Jumbo advises keeping its version in a cool, dry, dark place. Neither recommendation means the biscuits are individually wrapped.
Check the label on the pack you’re buying. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on prepacked products. Depending on the product, wheat, egg, milk, soya and almond may be relevant, as may warnings about possible traces.
PLUS lists Nutri-Score E for its butter kano biscuits. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes Nutri-Score as a food-choice label, not a judgement on whether a product is safe or unsafe. You should also check the ingredients and nutritional values per 100 g and per portion.
