Who is this choice relevant to?

Travellers who need to eat strictly sugar-free

For you, the sugar content is non-negotiable. Compare the nutritional values per 100 g before taking a kano biscuit or a snack from another category with you.

Travellers who need to avoid allergens

Ingredients vary between varieties. Just before buying, check the current allergen information for the exact biscuit you want to take with you; the PLUS variety lists wheat, egg, soya, milk and almonds, among other allergens.

Travellers taking a classic sweet biscuit

If eating sugar-free isn’t a requirement, you can compare regular kano biscuits by pack size, almond paste filling and storage instructions. Also consider whether the pack is practical for the amount you want to eat on the journey.

What should you look for when choosing?

A different sugar-free snack

Choose this if: eating sugar-free is essential and you can check the sugar content on the label.

The trade-off: you won’t be choosing a classic kano biscuit with almond paste filling.

A regular kano biscuit

Choose this if: you want to take a sweet biscuit with almond paste filling and eating sugar-free isn’t a requirement.

The trade-off: check the sugar content and allergens of your chosen variety before buying it.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Sugar-free Check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says a ‘sugar-free’ claim means no more than 0.5 g per 100 g; ‘no added sugars’ does not mean the same thing. If I want to choose something that’s strictly sugar-free, I need to be able to assess the sugar content of the biscuit or alternative. Around 50% of consumers put this requirement first.
Allergens Read the allergen information and warnings about possible traces on the current pack of your chosen variety. If I have an allergy, I want to know before setting off whether this particular biscuit contains ingredients I need to avoid. For around 30% of consumers, this check comes first.
Taking it on the train Check the pack size and storage instructions. NS asks passengers to put their rubbish in a bin. If I’m eating a biscuit on the journey, I want to be able to take the packaging and rubbish with me easily. This practical consideration matters most to around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Reading ‘less sugar’ as ‘sugar-free’

    A comparison with another product doesn’t tell you whether a biscuit meets the ‘sugar-free’ threshold. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says this means no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g.

    Check the exact claim and compare it with the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g in the nutrition table.

  • Assuming all kano biscuits contain the same allergens

    Ingredients vary by product. PLUS lists wheat, egg, soya, milk and almonds, among other allergens, in its Roomboter kano's, and warns that other cereals and nuts may be present.

    If you have an allergy, use the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re actually buying.

  • Treating an old product listing as a current buying option

    Albert Heijn lists AH BASIC Kano's as ‘Discontinued’. An old product listing therefore doesn’t tell you whether you can buy that variety now.

    Before setting off, check which variety is available, then read the label on that pack.

Brands and varieties to consider

These listings can help you tell regular kano biscuits apart; they aren’t a selection of sugar-free varieties.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH BASIC Kano's as a pack of six biscuits with almond paste filling.

  • The product listing provides ingredients, allergens and nutritional values to help you assess the variety.
  • Albert Heijn lists 38 g of sugars per 100 g and marks this variety as ‘Discontinued’.

PLUS

PLUS Roomboter kano's are biscuits with almond paste filling, sold in a 275 g pack.

  • PLUS provides ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for this variety.
  • The nutritional information lists 38.9 g of sugars per 100 g, so these kano biscuits aren’t suitable if you need to eat strictly sugar-free.

Sondey

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

  • The product listing makes the type of biscuit and pack size clear.
  • Check the sugars and allergens on the label of the variety you choose in store.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Kano's as pastry biscuits shaped like canoes, in a 330 g pack.

  • The product listing helps you identify the variety and pack size.
  • Check the nutritional information and allergens on the pack you choose before deciding whether this variety meets your needs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does ‘sugar-free’ mean on a biscuit label?

According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a solid biscuit can be labelled ‘sugar-free’ if it contains no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the ‘of which sugars’ figure in the nutrition table; ‘low sugar’ and ‘no added sugars’ are different claims.

Are regular PLUS or AH BASIC kano biscuits sugar-free?

No. Based on their listed sugar content, these varieties don’t meet the ‘sugar-free’ threshold. PLUS lists 38.9 g of sugars per 100 g for its Roomboter kano's; Albert Heijn lists 38 g per 100 g for AH BASIC Kano's and marks that variety as ‘Discontinued’.

Which allergens should I check in kano biscuits?

Always check the allergens for the specific variety you’re buying. PLUS lists wheat, egg, soya, milk and almonds, among other allergens, in its Roomboter kano's, and says other cereals and nuts may also be present. The information may differ for another kano biscuit.

What should I bear in mind when eating a snack on an NS train?

Take the packaging with you after eating and put it in a bin: NS asks passengers to dispose of their rubbish this way. When buying, also check that the pack size and storage instructions suit what you want to take on your journey.