A standard kano biscuit made with wheat flour isn’t suitable for people with coeliac disease: AH butter kano biscuits list wheat and cereals containing gluten. For a similar biscuit treat, look for a packaged gluten-free filled biscuit. If the filling matters less to you, a gluten-free oat biscuit could be another option. In either case, check the current packaging for the gluten-free label, warnings and other allergens. If you’re considering oats, also make sure you can tolerate them.
You’re looking for a biscuit with a clear gluten-free label, and you also check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging. The Dutch Coeliac Society points out that a warning about cereals containing gluten indicates a relevant risk of cross-contamination.
You’re mainly looking for an alternative to the filled-biscuit treat you’d have with a kano. In that case, searching for a gluten-free filled biscuit is more targeted than looking for a standard kano, although the recipe and shape may differ.
You’d be happy with a biscuit without a filling, as long as the oat biscuit is clearly labelled gluten-free. The Dutch Coeliac Society notes that a small number of people with coeliac disease also struggle to tolerate pure oats.
Start by checking the gluten-free label on the current packaging. Then choose between a filled biscuit that’s closer to the treat you had in mind and another type of gluten-free biscuit that’s easy for you to find.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free label | Check the current packaging for a ‘gluten-free’ label and warnings about cereals containing gluten. According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, ‘gluten-free’ means less than 20 mg of gluten per kg of product. | If I have coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely on the absence of wheat from the ingredients list alone: warnings also matter when I’m choosing. For around 50% of consumers, checking the label comes first. |
| Similarity to a kano biscuit | Look for a filled biscuit among the gluten-free biscuits, and check for any other allergens that are relevant to you. | I mainly miss having a filled biscuit and won’t assume that an oat biscuit offers the same thing. Around 30% of consumers give this similarity top priority. |
| Availability | Check the current range and read the packaging again when you buy. If you like, keep a second type of gluten-free biscuit in mind. | When I’m doing my usual food shop, I want to be able to find a suitable alternative without relying on one product that may only be available temporarily. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this practical availability. |
AH butter kano biscuits list wheat and cereals containing gluten. A smaller portion doesn’t change the ingredients; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes a gluten-free diet as the treatment for coeliac disease.
For this kind of treat, choose an alternative whose current packaging says ‘gluten-free’, rather than having a smaller portion of a standard kano biscuit.
A warning about cereals containing gluten may also be important. According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, such a warning indicates a genuine risk that the product contains more than 20 mg of gluten per kg.
As well as checking the gluten-free label, read the allergen information and warnings on the packaging.
With oats, a clear gluten-free label is important. The Dutch Coeliac Society also says that a small number of people with coeliac disease react to pure oats, too.
Choose an oat biscuit labelled gluten-free, preferably one bearing the Crossed Grain symbol. If you know you can’t tolerate oats, look for another type of gluten-free biscuit.
Albert Heijn warns that product information can change. A shop’s selection of additional gluten-free products can also vary.
Use the online range to find options, but check the packaging of the product you actually buy.
A place to look for different types of gluten-free biscuits, including a product called AH Gluten-Free Filled Biscuit.
Verkade describes its Oaties as gluten-free oat biscuits; they aren’t filled kano biscuits.
A shop to explore for gluten-free biscuits, including PLUS Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies.
ALDI lists gluten-free coconut macaroons as another type of biscuit to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.
A shop to check for its current range of gluten-free biscuits, rather than a place to rely on for one specific biscuit.
A smaller portion doesn’t make a standard kano biscuit made with wheat gluten-free. AH butter kano biscuits list wheat and cereals containing gluten, so look for an alternative labelled gluten-free on its current packaging instead.
According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, ‘gluten-free’ means less than 20 mg of gluten per kg of product. Read the rest of the information on the packaging too, especially if you need to avoid other allergens.
No. An oat biscuit isn’t a filled kano biscuit, and for this purpose it should be clearly labelled gluten-free. The Dutch Coeliac Society recommends choosing an oat product bearing the Crossed Grain symbol where possible. It also notes that a small number of people with coeliac disease struggle to tolerate pure oats.
Take the warning into account when choosing, even if wheat isn’t listed as an ingredient. According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, ‘may contain cereals containing gluten’ indicates a genuine risk that the product contains more than 20 mg of gluten per kg. So check the current packaging and choose an alternative clearly labelled gluten-free.
