Choose kano biscuits as a treat to share, take in a lunchbox or enjoy during a break on a bike ride. Compare the number of portions, portion size and label. Don’t automatically treat a kano biscuit as fuel for a long, intense ride, and plan your drinks separately.
If you want to share a pack between several people or save it for a few breaks, the number of portions and the total pack weight are useful starting points. The portion size on the label doesn’t tell you whether each biscuit is individually wrapped.
For a lunchbox, you’ll want to know how many portions a pack contains, which ingredients and allergens are listed on the label, and how to store an opened pack.
If you’re considering a kano biscuit for a long ride, it helps to check the carbohydrates, sugars, fat and portion size. An ordinary pastry isn’t automatically a suitable choice during intense exercise just because of its carbohydrate content.
First decide whether you want to share the kano biscuits, take them with you or eat them during a ride. Then choose a practical portion size and check the nutritional information and ingredients on the specific pack.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| When you’ll eat it during your ride | Check the carbohydrates, sugars and fat per portion, and take drinks separately. | If I’m cycling for a long time at an intense pace, I don’t want to assume a kano biscuit is suitable for the ride based on its carbohydrate content alone. For about 33% of consumers, this is the main consideration. |
| Portions to share | Compare the stated number of portions and the weight per portion. Check whether the biscuits are individually wrapped if that matters to you. | For a lunchbox or a coffee stop with others, I want to be able to share the pack without guessing how many biscuits it contains. This is the most important consideration for about 27% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings on the pack. | When I’m sharing biscuits, I want to check that the ingredients are suitable for the people eating them. About 20% of consumers say this check is their top priority. |
| Pack size and where you shop | Compare the total weight with how much you expect to use, and check the pack at the shop where you’re buying it. | For a small group, I don’t want to take a larger pack than I think we’ll get through; sometimes I’m looking for enough to last several breaks. Pack size is the biggest factor for about 20% of consumers. |
Albert Heijn lists AH Butter Kano Biscuits in a 270 g pack with six portions of 45 g. Jumbo lists Jumbo Butter Kano Biscuits at 275 g, with five portions of 55 g. These stated portion sizes make planning easier, but don’t confirm that the biscuits are individually wrapped.
Jumbo lists 33.7 g of carbohydrates per 55 g portion, including 20.2 g of sugars, and 8.1 g of fat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that eating and drinking during intense endurance exercise involves more than just considering the carbohydrate content of one biscuit.
Choose a kano biscuit when you fancy an ordinary sweet treat. When planning food for your ride, take the ride itself into account and don’t forget to drink.
The stated number of portions tells you how many servings the manufacturer counts, not how the biscuits are packed. That distinction matters if you want to take some loose in a bag or lunchbox.
If it matters to you, check the physical pack to see whether the biscuits are individually wrapped.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list several allergens in their butter kano biscuits. Check the ingredients and warnings on the current label for each variant.
Read the ingredients and allergen information before buying a pack or sharing the biscuits.
The packs below differ in weight and the number of portions listed, among other things. Compare the specific variant rather than assuming that all products from a brand are the same.
AH Butter Kano Biscuits: a 270 g pack with six stated portions of 45 g.
Jumbo Butter Kano Biscuits: a 275 g pack with five stated portions of 55 g.
PLUS Butter Kano Biscuits are listed in a 275 g tray.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Kano Biscuits in a 330 g pack.
Lidl lists Sondey Kano Biscuits as butter biscuits with almond paste in a 325 g pack.
A kano biscuit is an ordinary pastry, not an automatic substitute for purpose-made food and drinks during a long, intense ride. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre considers eating and drinking as part of endurance sport together. So don’t look only at the carbohydrates per biscuit; consider when you’ll eat it and the rest of its nutritional information too.
Albert Heijn lists six portions of 45 g in a 270 g pack of AH Butter Kano Biscuits. Jumbo lists five portions of 55 g in a 275 g pack of Jumbo Butter Kano Biscuits. If you want to take them separately, check whether each biscuit has its own wrapper.
Read the allergen information on the current pack of the variant you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat, soya and milk, among other allergens, in their butter kano biscuits. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority advises checking the label for allergen information on prepacked foods.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy. The AH and Jumbo variants described here should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place. Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a sealed tin after opening.
