A walker looking for a sweet biscuit for a break
For a short walk or a rest stop, you might want to bring a biscuit filled with almond paste rather than a bar. If so, check the portion size, packaging and ingredients of the Kano biscuits you choose.
Who might find this choice useful?
A walker planning food for a longer route
If you want to eat small portions at regular intervals along the way, consider whether a Kano biscuit will work alongside lighter, carbohydrate-rich snacks. Wandel.nl recommends paying attention to how easy food is to digest and its fat content during exercise.
A gift buyer expecting chocolate
A Kano biscuit isn’t a box of assorted chocolates. Product descriptions from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and ALDI describe them as biscuits or pastries filled with almond paste, so you’ll need to look in a different product category for a chocolate gift.
What should you look for when choosing?
Kano biscuits for a break
When: You’d like a sweet biscuit filled with almond paste during a rest stop.
Consider: Protect the biscuit in your bag and check the ingredients. For a long walk, also consider the fat content per portion.
A lighter, carbohydrate-rich snack
When: You’re walking for longer or at a higher intensity and want to eat small portions at regular intervals along the way.
Consider: Wandel.nl lists options such as a banana, ontbijtkoek and a currant bun. Choose something you know you can tolerate and take a drink with you.
A chocolate gift
When: You want to give someone an assortment of chocolates, rather than a specific biscuit to eat on the go.
Consider: The Kano biscuits described here are filled with almond paste. If you’re buying a gift, check what’s actually inside the pack first.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Eating during a long walk | Check the carbohydrates and fats per portion, and choose a portion you’ll find easy to eat on the go. | If I’m walking for hours, I want to be able to eat something regularly that I know I can tolerate. Around 40% of consumers put eating during a longer walk first. |
| Carrying it in a rucksack | Check the number of biscuits, the packaging and the storage instructions. | I want my biscuit to arrive at the rest stop in one piece and still dry. For around 30% of consumers, being able to carry it without damaging it matters most. |
| A treat or a gift | Check whether the pack contains biscuits filled with almond paste or an actual assortment of chocolates. | I want something sweet to share, but if it’s a gift, the contents should match expectations too. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this treat-or-gift requirement. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety you’re buying. | If I have an allergy or a specific dietary requirement, I need to know what’s in the biscuit before eating it. For around 10% of consumers, checking this is the first priority. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking Kano biscuits for a box of chocolates
Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS, ALDI and Lidl describe their Kano products as biscuits or pastries filled with almond paste. They’re not an assortment of chocolates.
Decide whether you’re looking for a biscuit for a break or a chocolate gift, and check what’s in the pack before buying.
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Choosing a Kano biscuit as your only snack for a long walk
The supermarket varieties described contain fat. For exercise, Wandel.nl recommends eating small portions of carbohydrate-rich foods that are not too high in fat at regular intervals.
Check what you’ll be taking per portion. For a longer walk, consider other snacks you know you can tolerate, as well as something to drink.
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Assuming which allergens are present from the brand name
Ingredients and possible traces vary between varieties. The Kano biscuits from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list ingredients including wheat, egg, milk, soya and almond.
Read the allergen information on the packaging of the variety you buy, even if you’re familiar with the brand.
Brands and product ranges compared
Albert Heijn
According to Albert Heijn, AH Roomboter kano's comes in a 270 g pack containing six 45 g portions.
- Albert Heijn lists 41% almond paste for baking and 412 kcal per 100 g.
- The product information lists ingredients including egg, milk, cereals containing gluten, soya and almond. Check the current packaging.
Jumbo
Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter comes in a 275 g pack containing five portions. Jumbo describes it as a butter biscuit with 38% almond paste for baking.
- Jumbo lists 404 kcal, 61.2 g of carbohydrates and 14.8 g of fat per 100 g.
- The listed ingredients include wheat, milk, soya, egg and almond. Read the packaging of the variety you choose.
PLUS
PLUS Roomboter kano's comes in a 275 g pack, with an almond-paste filling and almond decoration.
- PLUS lists 403 kcal, 62.7 g of carbohydrates and 13.9 g of fat per 100 g, and displays a Nutri-Score E.
- The product information lists several allergens and possible traces of nuts. Check the packaging before eating the biscuit.
Heerlijck Banket
ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket Kano's as pastries shaped like canoes. The listed pack contains 330 g.
- ALDI’s description makes it clear that these are pastries, not a box of chocolates.
- Check the label on the pack you buy for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
Sondey
Lidl describes Sondey Kano's as butter biscuits filled with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.
- Lidl’s product description specifies both the filling and the pack size.
- Check the nutritional information and allergens on the packaging of the variety you choose.
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Frequently asked questions
Are Kano biscuits a box of chocolates?
No. The Kano products described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS, ALDI and Lidl are biscuits or pastries filled with almond paste. If you’re looking for a chocolate gift, choose a product whose packaging clearly says it contains an assortment of chocolates.
Can I take Kano biscuits on a long walk?
You can, if you know you can tolerate them and carry them safely. For a long walk, though, plan what you’ll eat and drink along the way. During exercise, Wandel.nl recommends eating small portions of carbohydrate-rich foods that are not too high in fat at regular intervals.
Which allergens should I check in Kano biscuits?
Read the allergen information for the exact variety you’re buying. The Kano products described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list ingredients including wheat, egg, milk, soya and almond; possible traces can vary from product to product.