Who is this choice relevant to?

Shoppers looking to buy vegan

You want to avoid animal-derived ingredients. So look beyond the vegetarian label and check for a vegan label and the ingredients on the exact product packaging.

Shoppers looking for a single bar to take on the go

You want to know the portion size and whether the bar is individually wrapped. If protein matters to you when choosing a snack, you can also compare the amount listed per bar.

Shoppers looking for a sweet vegan treat

You’re looking for a chocolate bar for a snack break. It makes a difference whether you’re buying one bar or a pack containing several bars.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, check that the exact variant suits your vegan preferences. Then compare the portion size and the type of bar you want for this snack break.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Vegan suitability Look for a vegan label and read the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging. Vegetarian does not automatically mean vegan. I want to be able to rule out animal-derived ingredients when shopping; vegan suitability is the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
Portion size and protein information Check the weight per bar, the number of bars in the pack and, if it matters to your choice, the protein information per bar. For the journey, I want a clearly defined snack whose portion size I can assess. This is the main priority for around 30% of consumers.
Individually portioned sweet treats Check whether you’re buying a single bar or several individually wrapped bars, and compare the nutritional information per portion. When I’m looking for something sweet, I want to be able to grab an individual bar; this kind of treat is the main priority for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming vegetarian means vegan

    Jumbo labels the Kano biscuits it reviewed as vegetarian, but also describes them as butter biscuits. That label therefore doesn’t confirm that the biscuits are free from animal-derived ingredients.

    For a vegan purchase, check the ingredients for the exact variant and look for an explicit vegan label.

  • Relying only on older online product information

    Ingredients and allergen information can change. Albert Heijn notes on its product pages that the packaging should be treated as the definitive source when checking product information.

    Just before buying, read the ingredients list and the highlighted allergens on the packaging you’re purchasing.

  • Treating a sugar claim as an overall assessment of the bar

    A claim about reduced sugar doesn’t, on its own, tell you the bar’s overall nutritional value or the size of your portion.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, along with the ingredients and the number of bars in the pack.

  • Automatically treating a snack bar as a meal

    The protein information on a bar doesn’t, by itself, tell you whether it’s intended as a meal.

    Think of a bar as a snack unless the packaging explicitly says otherwise.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo describes the Kano biscuits with butter that it reviewed as butter biscuits containing 38% almond paste.

  • The product page gives specific information about this Kano variant.
  • Jumbo labels this variant vegetarian, not vegan. This doesn’t tell you anything definitive about other Kano variants.

Trek

According to Albert Heijn, the Trek Protein Oat Bar Cocoa reviewed is a 50 g vegan oat bar.

  • Albert Heijn lists gluten-free oats and 9 g of plant protein for this bar.
  • It’s an oat bar, not a Kano biscuit with almond paste. If you have an allergy, always check the current packaging.

BioToday

The BioToday Vegan Choco Bar Coconut reviewed is a chocolate bar sold in a pack of three 40 g bars.

  • Albert Heijn labels this variant vegan and gluten-free.
  • You’re buying a pack containing several bars, not a single bar sold on its own. Don’t treat a reduced-sugar claim as an overall health assessment.

A vegan bar to compare

This Joybuy pick is a granola bar for anyone looking for a vegan snack alternative to Kano biscuits. Check whether the pack suits your needs if you’re looking for a single portion.

MadeGood B'Day Cake Drizzled Granola Bar, 120 g pack

MadeGood B'Day Cake Drizzled Granola Bar, 120 g

A granola bar to compare if you’re looking for a vegan snack instead of a Kano biscuit. For a single snack break, check how many bars are in the 120 g pack and whether they’re individually wrapped. Also read the current ingredients and allergen information.

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Frequently asked questions

Are Kano biscuits vegan?

You can’t tell from the product name. Jumbo describes the Kano biscuits with butter that it reviewed as butter biscuits and labels them vegetarian, not vegan. Check the current ingredients and vegan label for the exact variant you want to buy.

Why should I read the packaging if I’ve already checked the ingredients online?

Because product information can change. Albert Heijn warns about this on its Kano product pages, so check the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens on the packaging you’re actually buying.

Is a vegan label enough if I have an allergy?

No. A vegan label is no substitute for checking allergens. Read the ingredients list and highlighted allergens on the exact packaging before choosing a bar.

Which vegan bar is right for a single snack break?

Compare an oat bar if a clearly defined portion and protein information matter to you, or a chocolate bar if you’re mainly after something sweet. The Trek bar reviewed weighs 50 g and lists 9 g of plant protein; the BioToday chocolate bar reviewed is sold as three individual 40 g bars, not as a single bar sold on its own.