When choosing Kano biscuits for a TV night, consider how much you want to share, the ingredients and allergens, and how many biscuits you’ll put out. A larger pack contains more biscuits, but it won’t necessarily suit the portions you want to serve. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says biscuits are not part of the Wheel of Five.
You’ll want to know how many biscuits are in a pack before putting something out for several people to share. Jumbo and PLUS each list 275 g for their specified varieties, Lidl lists 325 g for Sondey, and ALDI lists 330 g for Heerlijck Banket.
You’ll want to check the ingredients, allergen and nutritional information for the pack you choose, and decide in advance how many biscuits to serve, especially if there are other snacks on the table too.
For a TV night with friends or family, first decide how many biscuits you want to put out. Then check the label on the variety you’ve chosen, particularly if the ingredients or allergens matter to anyone at the table.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size for sharing | Check the net weight in grams and, if listed, the number of biscuits. | We’re watching with other people and want enough of the same biscuits to share. Around 50% of consumers prioritise having enough to share. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the specific pack, including any statement about possible cross-contamination. | If an ingredient matters to someone at the table, we want to know exactly what’s listed on this pack. Around 30% of consumers prioritise checking this. |
| Portions and nutritional information | Check the nutritional information per 100 g and decide how many biscuits you’ll actually serve. | If there are other snacks on the table too, I want to decide in advance how many Kano biscuits we’ll put out. Around 20% of consumers prioritise planning portions. |
Recipes and statements about possible cross-contamination can vary between varieties. For its butter Kano biscuits, PLUS lists wheat, eggs, soya, milk and nuts, among other allergens, in its product information.
Check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any warnings on the packaging of the pack you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of clear allergen information on labels.
A larger pack is handy when several people want to share biscuits, but it doesn’t tell you how many you’ll want to serve during your TV night. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says biscuits are not part of the Wheel of Five.
Decide in advance how many Kano biscuits to put out, and store the rest according to the instructions on the packaging.
Lidl lists Sondey Kano biscuits as available in store only. If you choose a different pack, the ingredients and allergens may vary.
Check which variety you’re buying at your chosen shop, and read the label on any replacement pack too.
Jumbo offers a butter biscuit with almond paste filling in a 275 g pack.
PLUS offers butter Kano biscuits in a 275 g pack.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Kano biscuits in a 330 g pack.
Lidl describes Sondey Kano biscuits as butter biscuits filled with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.
Albert Heijn has a product page for AH butter Kano biscuits.
Look at the net weight and consider how many people want biscuits, rather than relying only on the description on the pack. ALDI lists 330 g for Heerlijck Banket, Lidl lists 325 g for Sondey, and Jumbo and PLUS each list 275 g for their specified varieties. If there are other snacks too, you can put out a smaller amount.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, biscuits are not part of the Wheel of Five. Decide how many you want to serve for your TV night, and take into account what else is on the table.
Check the allergens on the packaging of the specific variety, as recipes can vary. PLUS lists wheat, eggs, soya, milk and nuts, among other allergens, for its butter Kano biscuits. Also look for any warning about possible cross-contamination.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the pack you bought. Jumbo says to store its specified variety in a cool, dry and dark place. For G'woon Kano biscuits, Joybuy says to close the packaging securely after opening.
