Who is this choice relevant to?

A biscuit at home after school

You want to have one kano biscuit, so you look at the portion size and ingredients on the pack.

Packing something for school or an after-school club

You need to take account of the school or after-school club’s rules, as well as the allergens listed on the label of the exact pack you’re sending in.

A supply for several afternoons

You compare the number of biscuits and the portion size per pack, without assuming that a multipack contains individually wrapped biscuits.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide where the kano biscuit will be eaten. For home, you can then compare portions and pack sizes; for school or an after-school club, local rules and the current label come first.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters most to
Allergens and school rules Read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statement on the pack. Check with the school or after-school club what children are allowed to bring. If I’m packing a kano biscuit, I first want to know whether it meets the rules and whether the ingredients are suitable for the children concerned. For around 42% of consumers, this check comes first.
Portion for home Compare the number of portions and the weight per portion: Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions for AH Roomboter kano's; Jumbo lists five 55 g portions for Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter. At home, I want to know what proportion of the pack one biscuit makes up before opening it for a snack. Around 33% of consumers prioritise having a defined portion.
A pack for several afternoons Check the pack size and look for individual wrappers if you also want to take the biscuits with you. When buying for several afternoons, I want to know how many biscuits are in a pack and whether I can wrap them individually. This packaging question comes first for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a multipack contains individually wrapped biscuits

    A stated number of portions doesn’t tell you whether each kano biscuit has its own wrapper. The words ‘Per Wikkel’ in the Aviateur product name don’t confirm this on their own either.

    Before choosing biscuits to take with you, check the retailer’s product information or the physical pack for an explicit statement that they are individually wrapped.

  • Checking for gluten only

    The varieties reviewed also contain other allergens, including milk, soya, egg and almond or other nuts, depending on the product.

    Read the full allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statement on the current pack, and check that it complies with the rules for the group concerned.

Relevant brands to consider

Albert Heijn

AH butter kano biscuits come in a 270 g pack, with six 45 g portions.

  • Albert Heijn’s product information lists the portion size and ingredients.
  • Check the pack for individual wrappers if you want to take one biscuit with you.

Jumbo

Jumbo butter kano biscuits come in a 275 g pack, with five 55 g portions.

  • The stated portion size makes it easy to compare with other packs.
  • The number of portions doesn’t confirm that the biscuits are individually wrapped.

PLUS

PLUS sells butter kano biscuits in a 275 g pack; its catalogue also lists an Aviateur variety.

  • You can check the pack information for each of the two varieties separately.
  • For allergens and taking biscuits with you, use the information on the pack you buy.

Aviateur

Aviateur Kano's Per Wikkel are sold through PLUS in a 230 g pack. PLUS describes the product as a biscuit with 46% almond paste filling.

  • The product description gives details of the filling.
  • ‘Per Wikkel’ doesn’t, on its own, confirm that each biscuit is individually wrapped.

Sondey

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

  • The product description tells you what type of biscuit it is and the pack weight.
  • Check the label for allergens before packing a biscuit for school or an after-school club.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you simply take a kano biscuit to school or an after-school club?

No. First check the school or after-school club’s rules and the label on the pack you’re sending in. The kano biscuits reviewed contain cereals containing gluten; depending on the variety, the label may list other allergens too.

Is a kano biscuit intended as an everyday snack?

A kano is a sweet biscuit, so choose it as such and consider other options for an everyday snack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends vegetables and fruit as snacks for children.

What allergen information should I check on a kano biscuit?

Read the full allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statement on the pack you’ve bought. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed foods.

How should I store an opened pack of kano biscuits?

Follow the storage instructions on your pack. Albert Heijn says to store AH butter kano biscuits in a sealed tin after opening.