When choosing Kano biscuits to share over coffee, look at the net weight rather than relying on the ‘sharing bag’ label. Lidl lists a 325 g pack of Sondey Kano biscuits for in-store purchase; Albert Heijn lists 270 g, while Jumbo and PLUS each list 275 g. Before serving, check the ingredients and allergen information on the label of the pack you’ve chosen, especially if you’re buying for someone else.
You’re buying Kano biscuits for several people and want to put enough on the table without having lots left over. So compare the pack size with the number of guests. Albert Heijn lists 270 g, Jumbo and PLUS each list 275 g, and Lidl lists 325 g.
You’re buying for yourself or a guest who needs to avoid certain ingredients. The product name doesn’t tell you exactly what’s in that particular pack, so check the current ingredients and allergen information before serving the biscuits.
You’d like something sweet with your coffee, but also want to consider whether Kano biscuits suit your guests’ preferences. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre emphasises that older people don’t all have the same nutritional needs.
First, work out how many people you’re serving. Then check the ingredients and, if portion sizes matter to your choice, the nutritional information on the pack you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size for sharing | Compare the net weight, any stated number of portions and whether you need to buy the pack in store. | If I’m making coffee for several people, I want to put out enough Kano biscuits without having lots left over. Around 50% of consumers prioritise getting enough in the pack. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the label of the exact variety you’re buying. | When I’m buying for someone with an allergy, I want to know whether they can eat the Kano biscuits I’ve chosen. Around 30% of consumers prioritise ingredients and allergens. |
| Portions and nutritional information | Check the nutritional values per 100 g and, if given, per portion. | For a regular coffee get-together, I want to weigh up how a portion of Kano biscuits fits my guest’s preferences. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this. |
That label doesn’t tell you how many Kano biscuits you’ll have for your coffee get-together. The stated pack sizes from Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS and Lidl vary by net weight.
Compare the weight on the pack and check whether the item is available through the retailer you want to buy from.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, older people have different nutritional needs. So getting together for coffee doesn’t mean every guest will want the same thing.
Ask your guests what they like to eat and take account of any needs they mention.
If someone needs to avoid certain ingredients, what matters is the composition of the variety you buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the requirement to list allergens on food labels.
Check the label on the actual pack before serving the Kano biscuits.
Albert Heijn lists butter Kano biscuits in a 270 g pack.
Jumbo lists butter Kano biscuits in a 275 g pack.
PLUS lists butter Kano biscuits in a 275 g tray.
Lidl lists 325 g packs of Sondey Kano biscuits for in-store purchase.
No. When choosing biscuits for a coffee get-together, don’t rely on that label alone. Compare the net weight on the pack with the number of guests, and check where you can buy the item.
Lidl lists Sondey Kano biscuits at 325 g, compared with 270 g at Albert Heijn and 275 g at Jumbo and PLUS. According to the product page, the Lidl item is sold in store; check whether it’s available at your local shop.
Yes, especially if a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients. Before serving, read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you actually bought.
No. Age alone doesn’t determine what someone wants or can eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes older people as a diverse group, so ask your guests what they prefer and take account of any needs they mention.
