Who is this choice relevant to?

Anyone buying for someone with coeliac disease

You want to choose a biscuit only if its current pack is labelled gluten-free. Kano biscuits that Albert Heijn says contain wheat or cereals containing gluten aren’t suitable for this purchase.

Anyone who wants small portions to take out

You’re looking for individually wrapped biscuits to take with you or enjoy one portion at a time. Consider this only after checking that the exact product is suitable for a gluten-free diet.

Anyone who likes kano biscuits but is open to alternatives

You’re looking for the flavour or filling of a kano biscuit, but are happy to choose another type of biscuit if you can’t find a suitable gluten-free kano.

What should you look for when choosing?

When choosing biscuits for someone with coeliac disease, first check the current pack to see whether the product is suitable for a gluten-free diet. Then compare individual wrapping, portion size and biscuit type.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters most to
Suitability for a gluten-free diet Check the gluten-free label and read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack. I’m buying for someone with coeliac disease and don’t want to mistake a kano biscuit containing wheat for a suitable option. For around 63% of consumers in this situation, verified gluten-free status comes first.
Small portions Check whether the pack on sale contains individually wrapped biscuits. I want to take one biscuit at a time when I’m out, without opening the rest of the pack. For around 25% of these consumers, portion size is the main consideration when choosing a gluten-free option.
Flavour and filling Compare the type of biscuit and its filling only after checking that the current pack is labelled gluten-free. I’m looking for something similar in flavour to a filled kano biscuit, even if it’s a different type of biscuit. This is the top priority for around 12% of these consumers.

Common mistakes when choosing kano biscuits

  • Assuming individual wrapping means a biscuit is gluten-free

    Wrapping doesn’t change the ingredients. Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten in AH Roomboter kano’s and Hellema Koffie Kano’s Caramel.

    Consider individual wrapping only after checking the gluten-free label, ingredients and allergens on the exact pack.

  • Relying only on an online product description

    The information you’ve seen online may not match the pack you end up buying.

    Check the label on the pack every time you buy, even if you’ve bought the same biscuit before.

  • Choosing the shape of a kano biscuit over a gluten-free option

    The AH and Hellema kano biscuits mentioned here list ingredients containing gluten. If you’re buying for someone with coeliac disease, you may need to choose a different type of biscuit.

    First look for a biscuit whose current pack is labelled gluten-free; then compare the flavour and filling.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn sells its own-brand kano biscuits as well as a separate range of gluten-free products.

  • Albert Heijn’s product information for AH Roomboter kano’s lists wheat and cereals containing gluten.
  • This specific product isn’t suitable for someone with coeliac disease. Check the current label on other products too.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers butter kano biscuits and mini kano biscuits for anyone looking for this style of biscuit.

  • The varieties differ in size, among other things; Jumbo says its butter kano biscuit has a pastry almond filling.
  • For someone with coeliac disease, choose only an exact pack whose gluten-free label, ingredients and allergens you’ve checked.

Hellema

Hellema Koffie Kano’s Caramel is an option for anyone specifically looking for kano biscuits.

  • Albert Heijn lists the allergens in this variety.
  • These include wheat and cereals containing gluten, so don’t choose this specific variety for someone with coeliac disease.

Verkade

Verkade Oaties Melkchocolade are a different type of biscuit from kano biscuits with pastry almond filling.

  • Verkade describes Oaties Melkchocolade as gluten-free.
  • Check the label on the current pack. If you’re looking for small portions, also check whether the biscuits are individually wrapped.

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Frequently asked questions

Are AH Roomboter kano’s suitable for someone with coeliac disease?

No. Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten in AH Roomboter kano’s, so don’t choose this specific product for someone with coeliac disease.

Does individual wrapping make a kano biscuit gluten-free?

No. Individual wrapping says nothing about the ingredients or gluten content. Check the gluten-free label on the exact pack and read the ingredients and allergen information.

What does ‘gluten-free’ mean on a biscuit pack?

Under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, the term ‘gluten-free’ may be used when the food, as sold, contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. Additional requirements apply to oats in products sold as gluten-free, to prevent contamination with wheat, rye and barley, among other things.

Should I still check the pack if I’ve looked at the product information online?

Yes. Check the gluten-free label, ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re actually buying. Albert Heijn warns that online product information may change and advises customers to read the packaging before eating the product.