Kano biscuits are filled biscuits, not boxes of chocolates: choose them when you want to share a sweet biscuit for a special moment during the school holidays. Keep portions in mind and check the packaging for allergens that may affect anyone sharing them. For everyday snacks for children aged 4 to 12, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends options including vegetables, fruit and wholemeal bread.
Looking for a sweet biscuit to enjoy at a special moment at home or on the go, and want to decide in advance how many portions to share. For everyday snacks for children aged 4 to 12, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends other options, including vegetables and fruit.
Want to know before sharing whether the chosen kano biscuits list any ingredients or may-contain warnings that are relevant to someone eating them. The information on the current packaging should always take precedence.
Want to compare the pack weight and stated portions with the number of people eating. Albert Heijn and Jumbo product pages show different numbers of portions per pack.
First decide whether you’re looking for a treat or an everyday snack. If it’s a treat, check the allergens and how much you want to share.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Treat or snack | Decide whether you’re looking for a sweet biscuit to share on one occasion. For everyday snacks for children aged 4 to 12, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends options including vegetables, fruit and wholemeal bread. | I’m looking for something to enjoy together during the holidays, but I don’t want to make treats a regular snack. Around 50% of consumers put the choice between a treat and an everyday snack first. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients list and any may-contain warnings on the current packaging. Look out for allergens that are relevant to anyone eating them. | If someone sharing the biscuits needs to avoid an ingredient, I want to know before serving them. Around 30% of consumers put checking allergens first. |
| How much to share | Compare the pack weight and stated number of portions with the number of people eating; portion sizes vary between products. | When visitors are coming over, I want to estimate how to divide one pack without assuming that portions from different brands are the same size. Around 20% of consumers prioritise planning the quantity. |
Albert Heijn and Jumbo product pages describe kano biscuits as biscuits filled with almond paste. If you’re looking for a box of chocolates, that’s a different product category. For everyday snacks for children aged 4 to 12, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends options including vegetables and fruit.
Choose kano biscuits when you want to share a sweet biscuit; look separately for a box of chocolates or a snack for an everyday occasion.
Listed ingredients and may-contain warnings vary between products and can change. A product page you viewed earlier is no substitute for checking the packaging.
Before sharing, check the current ingredients list and may-contain warnings for all relevant allergens.
Albert Heijn lists its butter kano biscuits at 270 g, with six portions of 45 g; Jumbo lists its butter kano biscuits at 275 g, with five portions of 55 g. So, according to these product pages, packs of a similar weight don’t have the same stated number of portions.
If you’re planning for a group, check the pack weight and portion sizes for the product you choose.
Albert Heijn’s product page describes its own-brand butter kano biscuits as a 270 g pack divided into six 45 g portions.
Jumbo lists its own-brand butter kano biscuits in a 275 g pack, with five portions of 55 g.
PLUS describes its own-brand butter kano biscuits as a 275 g pack with an almond topping and almond paste filling.
The Aviateur kano biscuits on PLUS’s product page come in a 230 g pack.
Lidl describes Sondey Kano biscuits as butter biscuits filled with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.
It’s better to choose kano biscuits for a special treat than as a regular snack. For children aged 4 to 12, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends options for between meals including vegetables, fruit, unsalted nuts and wholemeal bread.
Check the current packaging for allergens that are relevant to anyone eating them. Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists wheat, milk, egg, soya and almonds or other nuts among the allergens in various kano biscuits. May-contain warnings can also vary between products.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for the product you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn advises storing its butter kano biscuits in a cool, dry place and putting them in an airtight tin after opening. Also check the best-before date on the pack.
