If you want one kano biscuit as a sweet treat during your night shift, you can take one biscuit out of a multi-portion pack in advance. That’s different from buying a single kano biscuit. If you’re looking for a snack for a planned mealtime, compare other types of snacks too, and check the portion size, nutritional information and allergens before choosing.
You’d like a biscuit during your break, but may want something different for a planned mealtime. A kano biscuit could suit a treat break; for another snack, you could compare the options Albert Heijn Leefstijl suggests for night shifts.
One biscuit is enough for you, and you don’t want to take the whole pack. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo packs contain multiple portions, so you can set one biscuit aside at home.
You need to know what’s in the kano biscuit you’ve chosen before taking it with you. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack, even if you’ve bought the product before.
First decide whether you want a kano biscuit as a treat or a snack for a planned mealtime. Then check the portion you’ll take with you and the label on the product you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Snack for a mealtime | Compare sugars, fibre and protein per 100 g and per portion. If you’re not specifically looking for a biscuit, consider other types of snacks too. | If I want something to eat in the middle of the night, I’m looking for a snack that suits my planned mealtime, not just something sweet. This need comes first for around 50% of consumers. |
| Taking one portion | Check the number of portions and the portion size; see whether you can take one biscuit out of the pack. | For my solo break, I want to take one biscuit without putting the whole pack in my bag. For around 33% of consumers, having a clearly defined portion is the priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Before buying, read the current ingredients list and allergen information for the variant you’ve chosen. | If I have an allergy, I need to be able to check whether this particular biscuit is suitable before my break. Around 17% of consumers put checking allergens first. |
A sweet biscuit and a planned mealtime don’t necessarily serve the same purpose. VGZ notes that snacks high in fast-acting sugars during the night may lead to an energy dip.
If you’re mainly after something sweet, keep it to a treat you’ve planned in advance. For a planned mealtime, compare other snack options too, such as fruit, nuts, yoghurt or wholegrain crackers, as suggested by Albert Heijn Leefstijl.
Albert Heijn lists six portions in its pack of butter kano biscuits, while Jumbo lists five. So the stated portion size doesn’t mean you’re buying a single biscuit.
Check the type of pack and the number of portions. If you want one biscuit for your shift, take it out of the pack in advance and bring it separately.
Ingredients and allergens vary depending on the variant you choose. Buying the product before doesn’t mean you can skip checking the pack you’re buying now.
Read the current ingredients list and allergen information each time. The Voedingscentrum says that any allergens present must be clearly stated on the label.
Albert Heijn lists its butter kano biscuits in a 270 g pack, with six 45 g portions.
Jumbo lists its butter kano biscuits in a 275 g pack containing five portions.
PLUS lists Aviateur Kano's Per Wikkel as a 230 g product.
Lidl Nederland describes Sondey Kano's as 325 g butter biscuits with almond paste, and says they’re sold in store.
ALDI Nederland lists Heerlijck Banket Kano's in a 330 g pack.
If you’d rather take a muesli bar than a kano biscuit on your night shift, you can compare this type of product. A muesli bar isn’t a kano biscuit, so check how many bars are in the pack and which portion you’ll actually take with you.
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A muesli bar to consider if you want to take a different snack from a kano biscuit on your shift. The product information warns that excessive consumption of polyols may have a laxative effect. Check the portion size and allergens on the current packaging, especially if cereals containing gluten, milk or peanuts are relevant to you.
A kano biscuit can be a sweet treat for a break, but don’t choose a snack for a planned mealtime based on the product name alone. For night shifts, Albert Heijn Leefstijl also suggests fruit, nuts, yoghurt, quark and wholegrain crackers as options to compare.
No: a portion may be part of a larger pack. Albert Heijn lists six portions in its pack of butter kano biscuits, and Jumbo lists five in its pack of butter kano biscuits. Check the type of pack if you specifically want to buy one product individually.
Read the allergen information and ingredients list for the kano biscuit you’re actually buying. Check for ingredients that are relevant to you, such as wheat, milk, egg, soya or almond, rather than assuming that every brand has the same ingredients.
For AH Roomboter kano's, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dry place and using a sealed tin after opening. For another variant, follow the storage instructions on its packaging.
