For a group, a 325–330 g pack of kano biscuits contains more than a 270–275 g pack, but the right amount depends on how many people are eating and how much they want to have. If you’re eating shortly before exercise, timing matters more than pack size: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and foods high in fat, protein or fibre at this time. If you’re sharing, check the allergens on the label of the variety you’ve chosen.
For them, timing and individual portion size matter more than buying a large pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against having a large portion or foods high in fat, protein or fibre shortly before exercise.
For a group, it comes down to how much everyone wants. Jumbo lists five portions per 275 g pack, while Albert Heijn lists six portions per 270 g pack. Net weight alone doesn’t tell you how many biscuits each person can have.
If you’re sharing a pack, make sure the variety you choose is suitable for everyone eating it. Jumbo and Albert Heijn product information lists ingredients including milk, egg, soya, cereals containing gluten, and almonds or nuts. Check the label on the pack itself before eating.
First, decide when you’ll be eating the kano biscuits and check the allergens. Then choose an amount that suits your group. When buying kano biscuits to share around a training session, different factors may take priority.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Timing and portion size | Work out how long you have until your training session and check the portion size. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and foods high in fat, protein or fibre shortly before exercise. | If I’m hungry shortly before training, I don’t want to accidentally eat a large portion just because the pack is open. For around 45% of consumers, timing and individual portion size come first. |
| Amount to share | Compare the net weight with the size of your group, and use the stated number of portions if one is provided. | When we train together, I want to have enough to share without choosing a pack that’s likely to leave lots over. Having enough in the pack is the main purchasing concern for around 33% of consumers. |
| Allergens and labelling | Read the allergen information on the exact pack, even if you’ve bought a different variety before. | If someone in the group needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in these particular kano biscuits. Around 22% of consumers prioritise checking the label. |
Just because a pack is suitable for sharing doesn’t mean one person should eat the whole thing shortly before exercise. For example, Jumbo lists a 55 g portion for its 275 g pack of kano biscuits.
First consider when you’ll be eating, then divide the pack into individual portions.
A 325–330 g pack contains more than a 270–275 g pack, but the extra only helps if your group will use it.
Compare the net weight and, if listed, the number of portions with the number of people eating.
Any leftovers you don’t use could go to waste.
Allergens vary between products, and product information can change. This matters if someone in the group needs to avoid certain ingredients.
Before eating, read the allergen information on the pack you’ve bought, including any ‘may contain’ warning.
AH butter kano biscuits: 270 g, with six 45 g portions according to Albert Heijn.
Jumbo butter kano biscuits: 275 g, with five stated portions of 55 g.
Lidl lists Sondey kano biscuits as butter biscuits filled with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket kano biscuits in a 330 g pack.
Pay particular attention to timing and portion size. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and foods high in fat, protein or fibre shortly before exercise. Don’t automatically choose a larger amount just because you’re sharing a pack.
It varies by pack: Jumbo lists five portions for 275 g, while Albert Heijn lists six portions for 270 g. Use these figures to plan how much you need, but don’t assume that one stated portion always means one biscuit.
Use online information to help you choose, then check the label on the exact pack before eating. Albert Heijn says ingredients and allergen information may change. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority also stresses the importance of clear allergen information on labels.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought. Albert Heijn advises keeping its butter kano biscuits in a cool, dry place and storing them in a sealed tin after opening. Check the instructions on other varieties.
