If serving less sugar is your main priority, don’t assume ordinary kano biscuits are the best choice: Albert Heijn lists 39 g of sugars per 100 g for its butter kano biscuits, while Jumbo lists 36,8 g per 100 g. Another type of biscuit may have a lower figure, but it won’t have the same almond paste filling; Verkade lists 1,7 g of sugars per 100 g for San Francisco Zero. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, and check the ingredients, allergens and warnings on the packaging too.
You’re looking for a sweet biscuit to serve at your get-together, but the amount of sugars per 100 g matters more to you than the kano shape. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 39 g and 36,8 g of sugars per 100 g respectively for their kano biscuits; Verkade lists 1,7 g per 100 g for its San Francisco Zero biscuit.
You want to serve a butter biscuit filled with almond paste. In that case, the type of product comes first, even if the listed sugar levels for Albert Heijn and Jumbo kano biscuits don’t fit with your aim of choosing something with noticeably less sugar.
You want to know in advance which biscuits your guests can and want to eat. Ask about allergies and dietary requirements, and check each packet individually; a lower sugar figure doesn’t mean a product is suitable for every guest.
First decide whether less sugar or a kano filled with almond paste matters most. Then compare the nutritional information per 100 g and check what you need to know for your guests.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugars | Compare the sugars per 100 g in the nutritional information, including for products with a claim on the front of the packet. | If I want to serve less sugar, the figure on the label matters more to me than the name of the biscuit. For around 40% of consumers, a lower sugar content comes first. |
| Kano or biscuit | Check the type of product and whether the biscuit contains almond paste. | My guests expect a filled kano; a crisp biscuit isn’t a substitute for me. Around 30% of consumers prioritise that classic kano experience. |
| Suitable for your guests | Ask about allergies and dietary requirements; read the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the current packaging. | If guests have different dietary requirements, I don’t want to assume that one biscuit will suit everyone. Suitability for guests is the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
| Quantity and availability | Check how many biscuits or how many grams you need, and whether the product you’ve chosen will be available when you shop. | I want to put out enough biscuits without relying on a fixed pack size. For around 10% of consumers, this practical consideration matters most. |
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 39 g and 36,8 g of sugars per 100 g respectively for their butter kano biscuits. The familiar shape doesn’t tell you how much sugar the biscuit contains.
Read the nutritional information per 100 g before choosing a kano with less sugar in mind.
Verkade San Francisco Zero is a biscuit, whereas the kano biscuits mentioned above are filled butter biscuits. So you’re choosing a different type of product too.
Before buying, decide whether almond paste filling and the kano shape matter to your guests, or whether another biscuit will do.
The kano biscuits mentioned contain several allergens. For San Francisco Zero, Albert Heijn also lists sweeteners and warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Ask your guests about allergies and dietary requirements in advance, read the current packaging and keep a separate alternative to hand if needed.
These product ranges show why you can’t compare kano biscuits and other biscuits by name alone. Use the current packaging to make your final choice.
AH Roomboter kano's are filled biscuits; Albert Heijn also lists Verkade San Francisco Zero as a different type of biscuit.
Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter suit anyone looking for a biscuit filled with almond paste.
San Francisco Zero is a biscuit with no added sugars, not a kano filled with almond paste.
Sondey Kano's are an option if you specifically want to serve kano biscuits.
Heerlijck Banket Kano's are an option in the classic kano category.
PLUS Roomboter kano's are a traditional kano option.
These biscuits and snack bars are worth considering alongside a classic kano. They aren’t kano biscuits, so check whether the nutritional information and ingredients for each product are suitable for your guests.
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A biscuit to consider if you don’t need a filled kano. The original product name includes Sugar-Free, but the other product details list 11,7 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the current nutritional information and ingredients on the packet before serving.
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Six individually wrapped biscuit bars can be handy if you want to hand out individual portions rather than serve kano biscuits. The Less Sugar claim doesn’t mean you should assume these bars are low in sugar without comparing them; check the sugars per 100 g and the allergens on the packet.
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A biscuit alternative to a kano, with a product description aimed at children aged 12 months and over. Decide whether this type of biscuit suits your get-together. No added sugar doesn’t mean sugar-free, so read the nutritional information and allergens on the packet.
Not if a noticeably lower sugar content is your main priority: Albert Heijn lists 39 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Roomboter kano's, while Jumbo lists 36,8 g per 100 g for its kano biscuits. Compare these figures with the nutritional information for the biscuit alternative you’re considering.
No. That claim doesn’t mean the product contains no sugars or provides little energy. Verkade still lists 1,7 g of sugars per 100 g for San Francisco Zero; check the energy and fat figures in the nutritional information too.
Check the ingredients, allergens and warnings on the packet. According to Albert Heijn, Verkade San Francisco Zero contains sweeteners and excessive consumption may have a laxative effect; the product information also lists cereals containing gluten, milk and soya.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g rather than looking only at the figures per portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that manufacturers set their own portion sizes; then consider how many biscuits you actually want to serve.
Ask whether anyone has allergies or dietary requirements, and which products they don’t eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends doing this for treats for children too; then check the current packaging for each biscuit you choose.
