Choose kano biscuits if you want to keep almond-paste-filled biscuits in the cupboard for coffee or visitors. Choose digestives if you’re looking for plain wheat biscuits; they’re not just another version of the same biscuit. Let the quantity you buy depend on how much you can store and get through, and check the best-before date and allergens on the packaging.
You want to have filled biscuits ready for planned coffee breaks or visitors. Think about how many packs you can store and how you’ll seal opened packs. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container.
You’re buying several packs and want to work out how much your household will actually get through. Compare the weight and, where stated, the number of biscuits. A larger pack is less practical if opened biscuits are left uneaten for a long time.
You need to check the ingredients and allergens in the exact product before buying. The product information from Jumbo and PLUS lists wheat, milk, soya and almonds among the allergens in the kano biscuits examined. Check the pack itself for any ‘may contain’ statements too.
First decide whether you want filled kano biscuits or plain digestives. Then consider which pack you can store and get through, and check the label on your chosen product if you have specific dietary requirements.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Storage and quality | Check the best-before date and that the packaging is sealed. Follow the storage instructions on the pack and seal opened biscuits carefully. | If I’m buying several packs, I want to stop opened biscuits going soft or stale before we’ve finished them. Around 31% of consumers prioritise keeping their stock in good condition. |
| Pack size that suits you | Compare the net weight and the number of biscuits or portions, where stated. Choose an amount that you’ll use after opening. | For my household, the main thing is having a pack that’s large enough without leaving biscuits uneaten for too long. Pack size is a priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack, including any ‘may contain’ statements. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, I need to be able to check whether this particular pack is suitable. For around 23% of consumers, checking ingredients and allergens comes first. |
| Filled or plain | Check the product description and, if needed, compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion. | With coffee, I want to make a conscious choice between a kano biscuit filled with almond paste and a plain biscuit. Around 15% of consumers prioritise this difference in product type. |
The kano biscuits in the product information from Jumbo and PLUS are filled with almond paste; their digestives are wheat biscuits without a filling. So stocking up on one doesn’t automatically replace the other.
Decide first which type of biscuit you want to serve, then compare the packs within that category.
Opened biscuits can lose their intended texture and flavour. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container.
Don’t open more packs at once than you need, and follow the specific storage instructions on each pack.
Biscuits that are no longer at their best can end up going to waste.
The kano biscuits examined list several allergens, including wheat, milk, soya and almonds. Digestives aren’t automatically suitable if you need to avoid wheat, either.
Check the label on the exact product every time you buy it, including any statements about the possible presence of allergens.
Jumbo offers both its own-brand kano biscuits made with butter and almond paste, and its own-brand digestives. They’re two different types of product in the same range.
PLUS offers both its own-brand butter kano biscuits and its own-brand digestives.
Aviateur is an option if you’re specifically looking for kano biscuits filled with almond paste.
ALDI describes a 330 g pack of kano biscuits under the Heerlijck Banket brand.
Lidl describes Sondey Kano’s as butter biscuits filled with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.
These products are suitable if you’re looking for digestives: a plain Original biscuit and a dark chocolate variety. If you’re after kano biscuits filled with almond paste, you’re looking for a different type of biscuit.
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For anyone wanting to keep plain digestives in the cupboard. The pack contains 400 g. If you’re buying several packs, check the best-before date and ingredients on the packaging.
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For anyone looking for a digestive with dark chocolate rather than a plain variety. The pack contains 266 g. Check the best-before date and allergen information on the packaging.
No. The kano biscuits described by Jumbo and PLUS are filled with almond paste; their digestives are wheat biscuits without a filling. First choose the type of biscuit you want, then compare the individual packs.
Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on each pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container. Be sure to seal opened packs carefully.
No. The kano biscuits examined list wheat, milk, soya and almonds among their allergens, while the digestives examined also contain wheat. Check the allergen information and any statements about the possible presence of allergens on the exact pack.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and, if provided, per portion on the current packaging. Look at things such as sugars, fat, fibre and portion size. No single value determines whether a biscuit suits your preferences.
