Who is this relevant to?

People who get hungry shortly before a workout

You want to know whether a kano biscuit is right for you at the time you exercise. How much you eat and how long you have before your workout matter more than the pack size.

Families sharing a biscuit tin

You buy kano biscuits to enjoy at home on different occasions. Pack weight and storage advice for an opened pack can help you choose the right amount to keep in the cupboard.

Shoppers who prioritise ingredients

You want to check the ingredients and allergens in your chosen variety before buying, even if you’ve previously bought kano biscuits from another supermarket brand.

What should you look for when choosing?

What to consider What to check when buying Who is it important to?
Eating occasion and portion Check the stated portion size and work out how long you have before your workout. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and high-fat foods immediately before exercise. If I get hungry shortly before exercising, I don’t want a large portion that might leave me feeling uncomfortable during my workout. For an estimated 42% of consumers, when they eat and how much they have come first.
Stocking up for home Compare pack weights: Albert Heijn lists 270 g, Jumbo and PLUS 275 g, Lidl 325 g and ALDI 330 g. Also check the storage advice for an opened pack. For a shared biscuit tin, I want a pack that suits how much we eat at home. For around 25% of consumers, stocking up for the family is their main concern when buying.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and allergens on the current label, including any warnings about the possible presence of other ingredients. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in the pack before sharing it. For an estimated 33% of consumers, ingredients and allergens are the deciding factors.

Common mistakes

  • Treating a family-size pack as the right amount for one snack

    Pack weight doesn’t tell you how much is suitable just before a workout. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and high-fat foods at that time.

    Choose your portion separately from the pack size, and allow for the time between eating and exercising.

  • Assuming another supermarket brand uses the same recipe

    The listed ingredients and allergens vary between varieties. Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists, among other things, cereals containing gluten, milk, egg, soya, and almonds or other nuts.

    Check the label on the pack you’re buying every time, even if you’ve bought kano biscuits from that brand before.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

According to Albert Heijn, AH Butter Kano Biscuits come in a 270 g pack, with six listed portions of 45 g.

  • The product information lists ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
  • Albert Heijn warns that product information may change, so check the label on the pack.

Jumbo

According to Jumbo, Jumbo Butter Kano Biscuits come in a 275 g pack, with five listed portions of 55 g.

  • Jumbo lists nutritional values per 100 g and per 55 g portion.
  • If you avoid certain ingredients, check the allergens and warnings on the packaging.

PLUS

According to PLUS, PLUS Butter Kano Biscuits are sold in a 275 g tray.

  • The product information lists ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
  • Check the current label on the tray you choose, especially if ingredients are a deciding factor for you.

Heerlijck Banket (ALDI)

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Kano Biscuits in a 330 g pack.

  • The pack gives you 330 g to stock up the biscuit tin.
  • Don’t let the larger pack size determine how much you eat before a workout.

Sondey (Lidl)

Lidl describes Sondey Kano Biscuits as butter biscuits filled with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.

  • The pack contains 325 g.
  • Lidl says this variety is only available in store. Check the label there for ingredients and allergens, too.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I eat a kano biscuit just before exercising?

A large portion just before exercising isn’t advisable. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and high-fat foods at that time. If you do want a kano biscuit, keep the portion small and consider how long you have before your workout.

Is a larger pack better if I sometimes eat a kano biscuit before exercising?

No. Pack size is mainly a choice about how much to keep at home. According to Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS, Lidl and ALDI, the supermarket varieties mentioned range from 270 g to 330 g. Decide separately when to eat them and how much to have.

Where can I find the allergens in a pack of kano biscuits?

Read the allergen information on the current label for your chosen variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. Also check for warnings about the possible presence of other ingredients.

How should I store an opened pack of kano biscuits?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging you bought. For its butter kano biscuits, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dry place and keeping them in a sealed tin after opening. Instructions may differ for other varieties.