Who is this relevant to?

Families who share a biscuit tin

You want to share a pack at home. The pack weight, number of portions and storage instructions after opening can all help you choose.

Leisure cyclists planning an everyday snack

You’re considering having a Kano biscuit on a cycling day, without using it as precisely portioned ride fuel. In that case, when you eat it, the portion size and how well you tolerate it all matter.

Cyclists and family members with food allergies

You need to know which ingredients and allergens are listed on the specific pack you have. The allergens and warnings shown can vary between variants.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether the pack is mainly for sharing at home or whether you’re also looking for a snack to have around a ride. Then check the portions, when you plan to eat them and the label on the variant you want to buy.

What to consider What to check before buying Most relevant for
Pack contents and portions Compare the pack weight, number of portions and storage instructions after opening. If we’re sharing one pack at home, I want to know how many times we can enjoy it. For around 29% of consumers, sharing the pack is the main consideration.
When to eat them around a ride Check the portion size and nutritional information per 100 g, particularly fat and carbohydrates. Take the duration and intensity of your ride into account. If I’m cycling soon after eating, I want to choose a snack I can tolerate at that time. For roughly 29% of consumers, when to eat it is the first thing they consider.
Allergens and labelling Read the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the current packaging. If someone at home has a food allergy, I need to be able to judge whether this particular variant is suitable. For around 24% of consumers, checking the label comes first.
Availability Check whether your chosen variant is available through your preferred retailer; Lidl describes its Sondey Kano biscuits as an in-store product. If I want to include a family pack in my shopping plans in advance, I want to know where I can buy it. For around 18% of consumers, availability is the main consideration.

Common considerations

  • Assuming a family pack is suitable ride fuel

    Carbohydrate content alone doesn’t determine whether a Kano biscuit is practical during intense cycling. The variants described also contain fat, and the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against high-fat foods just before exercise.

    Choose based on when you’ll eat it and how intense your ride is. It’s better to enjoy a Kano biscuit as an everyday snack outside periods of intense exercise than to assume it’s suitable fuel for the ride.

  • Looking only at the size of the pack

    A higher weight doesn’t automatically mean more portions or larger individual portions. Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions in its 270 g pack; Jumbo lists five 55 g portions in its 275 g pack.

    As well as the pack weight, compare the portion size and storage advice if you want to spread the biscuits over several occasions.

  • Assuming similar packaging means a product is safe for allergies

    The variants described list several allergens. A similar product name or pack design doesn’t mean the ingredients and warnings are the same.

    Read the label on the pack you’ve chosen before eating the biscuits, including any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.

  • Taking Nutri-Score as a guide to ride fuel

    PLUS gives its butter Kano biscuits a Nutri-Score of E. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, Nutri-Score is designed to compare products of the same type, not to determine what’s suitable at a particular point during a ride.

    Look at the nutritional information and portion size separately, and factor in when you plan to eat the biscuits.

Brands compared

The packs listed vary in weight and in the portion information available. If you’re considering them around a bike ride, also compare the nutritional information and the label on the variant you’ve chosen.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH butter Kano biscuits in a 270 g pack, with six 45 g portions.

  • The portions listed make it easier to divide the pack between several occasions.
  • The product information lists wheat, soya, milk, egg and almond, among other ingredients. Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists 275 g packs of butter Kano biscuits, divided into five 55 g portions.

  • The stated number of portions makes it easier to compare this pack with other sizes.
  • The product information lists almond, egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat, among other ingredients. So check the label too, rather than comparing pack weight alone.

PLUS

PLUS lists butter Kano biscuits in a 275 g pack.

  • The product information includes nutritional values per 100 g and a Nutri-Score of E, so you can compare these details with similar products.
  • The product information lists wheat, egg, soya, milk and almond, among other ingredients. Nutri-Score doesn’t assess whether the biscuits are suitable at a particular point around a bike ride.

Heerlijck Banket bij ALDI

ALDI lists a 330 g pack of Heerlijck Banket Kano biscuits.

  • The pack weight is useful if you’re mainly looking for biscuits to put in the tin.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the label of the pack you buy; its weight says nothing about whether it’s suitable around a ride.

Sondey bij Lidl

Lidl lists 325 g packs of Sondey Kano biscuits and describes this variant as an in-store product.

  • The pack size gives you a useful point of comparison if you’re looking for something to share.
  • Check the current label in store for portion sizes, nutritional information and allergens before choosing this variant for a particular occasion.

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Frequently asked questions

Are Kano biscuits suitable as fuel for a long bike ride?

Don’t automatically choose a Kano biscuit as fuel for a long, intense ride: the variants described contain fat as well as carbohydrates. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre suggests sports bars and gels as possible options for prolonged, intense exercise; it says they aren’t needed for exercise lasting less than an hour.

Can I eat a Kano biscuit just before cycling?

Think about the portion size, when you’ll eat it and how well you tolerate the biscuit. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against having a large portion or choosing foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise. A Kano biscuit may be less suitable at that point, particularly if you’re about to cycle intensely or are prone to digestive problems.

Which allergens should I check in Kano biscuits?

Read the allergen information on the label of the pack you’ve chosen. The variants described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list wheat, milk, egg, soya and almond, among other ingredients. Also check for warnings about other allergens, as these can vary between products.

How should I store an opened pack of Kano biscuits?

Follow the storage instructions on your pack. Albert Heijn advises storing its variant in a cool, dry place and keeping it in a closed tin after opening; Jumbo advises storing its variant in a cool, dry and dark place. Check the instructions for the variant you actually buy.