If you want to pack less sugar, don’t choose a standard Kano biscuit based on its name alone: Jumbo lists 36.8 g of sugars per 100 g and 20.2 g per 55 g biscuit for its butter Kano biscuits. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion. A different biscuit could be an option if the Kano shape isn’t important, but check its allergens too, along with your school’s rules.
You’re looking for something to put in your child’s school lunchbox and don’t want to mistake a standard Kano for a product with a different recipe. Compare sugars per 100 g and per portion; a biscuit with no added sugars isn’t automatically a Kano.
You need to check that the ingredients are suitable for your child’s food allergy and comply with the rules in their class. Also read any warnings on the packaging about possible allergens in the product you’re actually packing.
You’re looking for a familiar biscuit treat, but want to distinguish an occasional extra from what you usually pack for lunch or break time. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends vegetables and fruit as snacks for primary school children.
Start by deciding whether you specifically want a Kano, are considering a different biscuit or are packing something for an ordinary school day. Then check the portion size and allergens to make sure your chosen product is suitable.
When: if you deliberately want to pack a Kano as an occasional biscuit treat.
Trade-off: Jumbo lists 20.2 g of sugars per 55 g biscuit for its butter Kano biscuits; the Kano varieties checked also contain several allergens.
When: if you don’t need the Kano shape or almond paste filling and want to compare the nutritional information for other biscuits.
Trade-off: Verkade lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g for San Francisco Zero, but this biscuit contains wheat, milk and soya.
When: if you’re not planning a biscuit treat and are choosing food for everyday lunch or break time.
Trade-off: vegetables, fruit and wholegrain foods are in line with the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s school food advice, but they don’t offer the same biscuit experience as a Kano.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugars and product type | Compare sugars per 100 g and per portion. Check whether you’re buying a Kano or another type of biscuit. | I want to pack less sugar, but don’t want to mistake a completely different biscuit for a Kano. For around 42% of consumers, this comparison is the top priority. |
| Allergens and school rules | Check the current label for ingredients including wheat, milk, egg, soya and nuts, and ask what rules apply in the class. | If allergens are a concern for my family or at school, the biscuit needs to be suitable for the situation. Around 33% of consumers put this check first. |
| Biscuit treat and portion size | Decide whether it’s an occasional biscuit and check the portion size on the packaging. | For a one-off school day, I want to know what extra treat I’m packing without losing sight of the usual lunch. For around 25% of consumers, this is the main consideration. |
Jumbo lists 36.8 g of sugars per 100 g for its butter Kano biscuits; PLUS lists 37.6 g per 100 g for Aviateur Kano’s Per Wikkel. Verkade San Francisco Zero is a different biscuit, not a Kano with almond paste filling.
Compare the nutritional information for the products you’re considering and check the portion you plan to pack too.
The Kano varieties listed contain other allergens too. For Aviateur Kano’s Per Wikkel, PLUS lists ingredients including soya, milk and almonds, and says it may contain egg.
Read the full allergen information on the current packaging and make sure your choice suits the child’s needs and the school’s rules.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s advice on food for primary school children emphasises vegetables, fruit and wholegrain choices, among other things.
Distinguish between what you usually pack for lunch or as a snack and an occasional biscuit treat.
Albert Heijn points out that product information, including ingredients and allergens, can change. This is important when choosing food for someone with an allergy.
Check the packaging you buy again before putting the product in the school lunchbox.
Jumbo Kano’s met Roomboter are a standard Kano variety in a 275 g pack, with five listed portions of 55 g.
Aviateur Kano’s Per Wikkel at PLUS are filled Kano biscuits with almond paste filling.
San Francisco Zero is a biscuit to consider if you’re also comparing products outside the Kano category.
AH Roomboter kano's are another standard Kano variety to compare when you’re buying.
If the Kano shape isn’t important, you could also consider packing a cracker for school. Compare the nutritional information on the packaging; the cracker below isn’t a Kano.
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A cracker to consider if you don’t specifically want to pack a Kano. The pack contains 16 pieces. This product contains wheat/gluten; check the full allergen information on the current label and your school’s rules before packing it.
Don’t assume so based on the product name. Jumbo lists 36.8 g of sugars per 100 g for its butter Kano biscuits, while PLUS lists 37.6 g per 100 g for Aviateur Kano’s Per Wikkel. If you’re considering other products, compare the portion size too, and bear in mind that Verkade San Francisco Zero is a different type of biscuit.
Only if the ingredients are suitable for the allergy in question and comply with the school or class rules. The Kano varieties mentioned contain several allergens, including wheat/gluten, milk and soya. Check the current label and, if necessary, ask what rules apply in the class.
Check the school handbook or ask the teacher what rules apply in the class. According to VOO, schools can set their own rules about treats, so don’t assume that something allowed at another school will be allowed at yours.
Yes. If you’re choosing based on ingredients or allergens, check the current packaging every time. Albert Heijn points out that product information can change, so a product page or pack you checked previously may not match the one you’re buying now.
For food at primary school, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends options including vegetables, fruit and wholegrain foods. Choose something that suits lunchtime and check for any allergens and school rules too.
