Cyclists looking for an everyday sweet snack
You want a biscuit as a treat around a relaxed ride, not a sports bar. Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe their kano biscuits as butter biscuits with almond paste.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Cyclists planning food and drink for a long ride
You want to plan what you’ll eat and drink during a longer effort. Sportzorg says that topping up on fluids and carbohydrates can be useful during training sessions or events lasting more than 45 minutes.
Shoppers looking for a chocolate gift
You want to give chocolate and are wondering whether kano biscuits are suitable. Albert Heijn lists kano biscuits among its biscuit products, while chocolate gifts have their own separate category.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you’re looking for a biscuit as a treat, food and drink for the ride, or chocolate to give as a gift. Then you can assess the packaging and nutritional information for the specific product.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it’s most relevant to |
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| Sweet biscuit as a treat | Check the serving size and compare the nutritional values per serving and per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists a 45 g serving; Jumbo lists 55 g. | After a relaxed ride, I mainly want to take an everyday biscuit with me and know how much is in one serving; this practical snack choice comes first for around 40% of consumers. |
| Food and drink during the ride | Make your choice based on the ride’s duration and intensity, and consider the carbohydrates per serving alongside what you drink. Sportzorg mentions fluids and carbohydrates for training sessions or events lasting more than 45 minutes. | If I’m cycling for longer, I don’t just want something sweet with me; I also need to think about what I’ll drink. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this need during a ride. |
| Choosing the right product as a gift | Check whether the pack contains biscuits or chocolate. Albert Heijn lists kano biscuits under biscuits and chocolate gifts in a separate category. | If I’m looking for a chocolate gift, I don’t want to accidentally choose a box of biscuits; for around 30% of consumers, the type of product is therefore the main consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking kano biscuits for chocolates
You could end up with butter biscuits when you meant to give chocolate as a gift. Albert Heijn lists kano biscuits and chocolate gifts in different product categories.
Before buying, decide whether the recipient is expecting biscuits or chocolate, and check the product description on the packaging.
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Looking only at carbohydrates
Jumbo lists 33.7 g of carbohydrates per 55 g kano biscuit, but it also contains 8.1 g of fat, including 4.8 g of saturated fat. A biscuit also won’t provide the fluids that Sportzorg says are important during longer efforts.
Compare the nutritional information per serving and per 100 g. For a longer ride, think separately about what you’ll drink.
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Skipping the allergen label
Allergens can vary between different types of kano biscuits. For the products they reviewed, Albert Heijn and Jumbo list ingredients including egg, milk, gluten and almond.
If you have an allergy, read the current label on the exact pack you choose, including any warnings about traces.
Kano biscuit brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn describes its 270 g AH Roomboter kano’s as biscuits with almond paste.
- The product information lists a 45 g serving, along with details of the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
- Check the current label when you buy: Albert Heijn says that product information can change.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists Kano’s met Roomboter in a 275 g pack, divided into five 55 g servings.
- The nutritional information lets you compare values per 100 g and per serving.
- These are biscuits with almond paste, not a box of chocolates. Check the allergens on the pack you choose.
PLUS
PLUS lists 275 g Roomboter kano’s in its biscuit range.
- PLUS gives this variety a Nutri-Score of E and describes it as vegetarian.
- A Nutri-Score doesn’t replace checking the serving size, nutritional information and allergens for the product you choose.
HEERLIJCK BANKET
ALDI lists kano biscuits under its own-brand HEERLIJCK BANKET, in a 330 g pack.
- The pack size is listed, so you know how much you’re comparing.
- To compare nutritional values, ingredients and allergens, read the label on the pack you choose.
Chocolate products on Joybuy
These products are suited to anyone looking for chocolate to give as a gift or share. They aren’t kano biscuits; for a bike ride, don’t choose based on the chocolate packaging alone. Think about what you’ll need to eat and drink during the ride, too.
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Tony's Chocolonely Chocolate Gift Pack, 288 g
A chocolate gift for anyone who wants to give chocolate rather than kano biscuits.
288 g pack. Before giving it as a gift, check the ingredients and allergens on the current label.
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Milka Chocolate Assortment Party Pack, 143 g
A chocolate selection for sharing, rather than for anyone specifically looking for kano biscuits.
143 g pack. Check that the presentation is right for your gift, and read the label for ingredients and allergens.
Frequently asked questions
Are kano biscuits a box of chocolates?
No. The kano biscuits described by Albert Heijn and Jumbo are butter biscuits with almond paste. If you’re looking for chocolate as a gift, choose a chocolate gift and check what’s inside the pack.
Are kano biscuits suitable food for a long bike ride?
A kano biscuit can provide carbohydrates, but it’s no substitute for a drink. Jumbo lists 33.7 g of carbohydrates and 8.1 g of fat per 55 g kano biscuit. Sportzorg says it can be useful to top up on both fluids and carbohydrates during training sessions or events lasting more than 45 minutes. So consider the serving size and what else you’ll drink.
Which allergens should I check in kano biscuits?
Read the current label for the variety you’re buying, including any warnings about possible traces. For the kano biscuits they reviewed, Albert Heijn and Jumbo list ingredients including egg, milk, gluten and almond. The exact information will be on the pack you choose.
How should I store an opened pack of kano biscuits?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Albert Heijn recommends storing its kano biscuits in a sealed tin after opening. Albert Heijn and Jumbo also advise keeping their products in a cool, dry and dark place.