Who is this distinction important for?

If you’re looking for 0 g of sugars with your tea

You check the ‘of which sugars’ line and accept that a biscuit with 0 g of sugars per 100 g may not have the shape or filling of a kano biscuit.

If you enjoy a kano biscuit with almond paste filling

You want to keep the familiar filling, so you compare the sugar content of the kano biscuit you’re considering with that of other types of biscuit.

If you check ingredients and allergens

As well as sugars, you check the sweeteners and allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen—for example, if wheat, milk or soya matter to you.

What should you look for when choosing?

Decide whether 0 g of sugars per 100 g or a kano biscuit with almond paste filling is your priority. Then compare the nutrition information and ingredients on the pack you’re planning to buy.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
0 g of sugars Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g; a claim about no added sugars doesn’t tell you this value. If 0 g of sugars is my priority, I’m happy to choose a different type of biscuit instead of a kano if needed. Around 50% of consumers say this is their priority.
A kano biscuit with almond paste filling Check the product type, filling and sugar content per 100 g of the kano biscuit you’ve chosen. With my tea, I mainly want a familiar kano biscuit with almond paste filling, even if it doesn’t meet my preference for 0 g of sugars. For around 30% of consumers, that kano experience matters most.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack, even if the biscuit contains 0 g of sugars. If a sweetener or allergen matters to me, I want to know what’s in the biscuit before I focus on its sugar content. This is the top priority for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘no added sugars’ means ‘0 g of sugars’

    These claims don’t mean the same thing: Verkade describes San Francisco Zero as a biscuit with no added sugars, while its nutrition information lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g.

    As well as checking the claim on the pack, always read the ‘of which sugars’ line per 100 g.

  • Choosing a regular kano biscuit when you need 0 g of sugars

    Albert Heijn and PLUS list between 37.6 and 38.9 g of sugars per 100 g for the AH BASIC, Aviateur and PLUS kano biscuits mentioned here. So if you want a kano biscuit with almond paste filling, you’ll need to make a different choice than if you’re looking for 0 g of sugars.

    Decide in advance which matters more to you, then check the nutrition information for the kano biscuit or alternative you choose.

  • Looking only at the sugar content

    A biscuit with 0 g of sugars can still contain ingredients that matter to you. Jumbo lists maltitol and wheat among the ingredients in Céréal Zonder Suikers Kokos.

    For the option you choose, also check the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack.

Brands and product ranges compared

Aviateur

Aviateur kano biscuits are traditional biscuits filled with almond paste.

  • PLUS describes Aviateur Kano's as biscuits with a 46% almond paste filling.
  • PLUS lists 37.6 g of sugars per 100 g for this product, so it won’t meet a 0 g of sugars requirement.

Albert Heijn

AH BASIC Kano's are kano biscuits filled with almond paste.

  • Albert Heijn’s product information lets you assess the filling and nutritional value of these kano biscuits.
  • Albert Heijn lists 38 g of sugars per 100 g for AH BASIC Kano's.

PLUS

PLUS Roomboter kano's are another type of kano biscuit with almond paste filling.

  • The product description mentions butter, an almond decoration and almond paste filling.
  • PLUS lists 38.9 g of sugars per 100 g, including 38.5 g of added sugars per 100 g.

Verkade

San Francisco Zero is a biscuit for anyone considering a different type of biscuit instead of a kano.

  • Verkade says San Francisco Zero contains no added sugars.
  • Verkade still lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g and includes ingredients such as wheat, milk and soya.

Céréal

Zonder Suikers Kokos is an alternative biscuit, not a kano.

  • Jumbo lists 0 g of sugars per 100 g for Céréal Zonder Suikers Kokos.
  • The product information lists maltitol and wheat; check the pack for details of any other allergens too.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I choose regular kano biscuits if I’m looking for 0 g of sugars?

The regular kano biscuits mentioned here don’t meet that requirement. Albert Heijn lists 38 g of sugars per 100 g for AH BASIC Kano's; PLUS lists 37.6 g for Aviateur Kano's and 38.9 g for PLUS Roomboter kano's, in each case per 100 g. Check the nutrition information on the pack you’re buying.

Does ‘no added sugars’ also mean 0 g of sugars?

No. On its own, that claim doesn’t mean the nutrition information will show 0 g of sugars. According to Verkade, San Francisco Zero contains 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g, despite the ‘no added sugars’ claim.

Should I compare biscuits per serving or per 100 g?

Start by comparing similar packaged biscuits per 100 g. Voedingscentrum recommends this basis because manufacturers can set their own serving sizes. Then check how much is in the serving you’re considering.

What should I check besides sugars when choosing an alternative biscuit?

Also read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen. For Céréal Zonder Suikers Kokos, Jumbo lists maltitol and wheat; for San Francisco Zero, Verkade lists ingredients including wheat, milk and soya.