Who is this for?

Students sharing with housemates

A pack can last for several coffee breaks or snacks. The stated number of portions or biscuits can help you divide it up, but doesn’t tell you whether each biscuit has its own wrapper.

Young professionals with limited cupboard space

A larger pack is only practical if you have room for it and will finish what’s inside. So don’t just check the pack’s weight; think about how often you expect to eat or share the kano biscuits.

Shoppers who need to check ingredients

If you’re also buying for housemates with an allergy or specific dietary requirements, read the latest ingredients and allergen information for the variety you’ve chosen. Don’t assume it has the same ingredients as another brand or size.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether you mainly want to share the pack or take biscuits with you. Then check how much you can store and finish. If you have an allergy, the information on the packaging you choose matters more than the size.

What to consider What to check before buying Who is this important for?
Stock and use Check the pack size and storage instructions, including what to do after opening. If I have limited cupboard space, I don’t want a large pack left unfinished. Around 42% of consumers prioritise making the most of their stock.
Sharing and taking with you Check the number of biscuits or portions, and separately check whether the biscuits are individually wrapped. If I’m sharing kano biscuits with housemates or putting them in a lunchbox, I mainly need a suitable biscuit size. Around 33% of consumers give this top priority.
Ingredients and usage information Read the latest allergen information and compare the nutritional information per 100 g if you’re looking at different varieties. If I’m buying for someone with an allergy or specific dietary requirements, I want to know what’s in this variety first. For around 25% of consumers, this is their main concern.

Common mistakes

  • Buying more than you’ll use

    A large pack for your student house is only practical if you’ll eat everything in it. Storage instructions may change once the pack has been opened.

    Think about how many housemates will be sharing, and follow the packaging instructions after opening. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against automatically relying on the printed best-before date once a product has been opened.

  • Assuming ‘portions’ or ‘mini’ means individually wrapped

    Jumbo lists five portions for its 275 g pack of butter kano biscuits; ALDI also sells Mini kano biscuits. Neither description confirms that each biscuit is individually wrapped.

    If you want to take the kano biscuits with you without adding extra packaging, check the pack or product information for individual wrappers.

  • Assuming all kano biscuits have the same ingredients

    Ingredients and allergens can vary between varieties. This is particularly important when you’re buying for several housemates.

    Check the allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen every time you buy, even if you’ve bought kano biscuits from the same brand before.

  • Assuming a product listing means it’s currently available

    Jumbo says its seven-piece Aviateur Gevulde Kano’s is no longer part of its online range. So a stated number of biscuits can help you compare sizes, even if you can’t order that product online.

    Check the latest product or store information before setting out to find a particular pack.

Brands compared

These examples show the different sizes you may come across. Always check the latest packaging for the variety you want to buy.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists butter kano biscuits in a 275 g pack with five portions.

  • The stated number of portions can help when you want to share a pack over several snacks.
  • Five portions doesn’t confirm that the biscuits are individually wrapped. If you’re buying for housemates, check the ingredients and allergen information too.

PLUS

PLUS lists butter kano biscuits in a 275 g tray, with a Nutri-Score of E.

  • The stated pack size and nutritional information are useful when comparing this variety with another pack.
  • Nutri-Score doesn’t replace checking the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists 330 g packs of Kano’s, as well as separate packs of Heerlijck Banket Mini-kano’s, described as being made with butter.

  • The standard kano biscuits and Mini-kano’s give you two sizes to compare.
  • The word ‘mini’ doesn’t tell you the number of biscuits, whether they’re individually wrapped or how much nutritional value each one contains.

Aviateur

Jumbo listed Aviateur Gevulde Kano’s as seven biscuits in a 325 g pack.

  • The stated number of biscuits makes it clear which size you’re comparing.
  • According to Jumbo, this variety is no longer part of its online range. Don’t take the listing as confirmation that you can order the pack now.

Sondey

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

  • The stated weight helps you compare it with other standard-size packs.
  • Lidl lists this as an in-store product. Check the information for the store where you plan to shop.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I check whether kano biscuits are suitable for someone with an allergy?

Read the latest allergen and ingredients information for the specific pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority refers shoppers to the label for allergen information on prepacked foods. Don’t assume the ingredients are the same as those in another variety.

Can I keep an opened pack until the date on the packaging?

Don’t assume so. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the printed best-before date often no longer applies in the same way after opening. Follow the packaging instructions for storing the product once opened.

Do five portions mean five individually wrapped kano biscuits?

No. A portion description alone doesn’t tell you whether the biscuits are individually wrapped. Jumbo lists five portions for its 275 g pack of butter kano biscuits; check the packaging if individual wrappers are important for your lunchbox.

How do I compare the nutritional information on two packs?

Compare the same nutritional values per 100 g, so differences in portion size don’t skew the comparison. Also check the ingredients and the portion you actually want to take with you or share.