Who might find this choice relevant?

Active people keeping an eye on sugar

You’d like a Kano biscuit after training, so you compare the sugar content on the label. Check both the figures per 100 g and the amount in the portion you actually eat.

Active people planning what to eat after training

You’re looking for more than a sweet biscuit. The Voedingscentrum recommends a regular main meal after exercise as a way to get carbohydrates and protein, among other nutrients.

Kano biscuit shoppers checking allergens

You want to know which ingredients and allergens your chosen variety contains. Always check the packaging: PLUS’s information for the PLUS and Aviateur varieties lists several allergens.

What should you look for in a Kano biscuit?

First, decide what role the Kano biscuit will play after your workout. Then compare the nutritional information on the same basis and check the label of the variety you choose.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Sugars Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g, then check the amount in your own portion. If there’s a reduced-sugar claim, check it on the packaging. If I want a Kano biscuit but am watching my sugar intake, I need to compare products on the same basis. For around 40% of consumers, comparing sugar content is the priority.
What to eat after exercise Decide whether you’ll also have a regular meal after training; don’t judge a Kano biscuit on its sugar content alone. The Voedingscentrum recommends a main meal as a source of carbohydrates and protein. If I haven’t eaten after training, I want my meal to be more than just a biscuit. Around 40% of consumers prioritise this choice of meal.
Allergens and portion size Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging, and check how many Kano biscuits you count as a portion. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, my chosen variety must suit my dietary requirements; my portion size matters too. For around 20% of consumers, this is the first thing they check.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing a lower sugar figure with ‘reduced sugar’

    According to PLUS’s product information, Aviateur contains 37.6 g of sugars per 100 g, while PLUS Roomboter kano's contain 38.9 g. That 1.3 g difference per 100 g doesn’t, by itself, prove a reduced-sugar claim.

    Compare the figures per 100 g and for your portion. If there’s a claim, look for evidence to support it on the current label.

  • Treating a Kano biscuit as a complete post-workout meal

    A Kano biscuit can be a treat, but it’s not the same as the regular main meal the Voedingscentrum recommends after exercise as a source of carbohydrates and protein, among other nutrients.

    First decide when you’ll have a meal, then enjoy a Kano biscuit alongside it if you like.

  • Assuming which allergens are present from the product name

    The PLUS and Aviateur varieties have different ingredient and allergen information. According to PLUS’s product information, the Aviateur variety may also contain egg.

    Check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ information on every pack.

Brands and product ranges to consider

PLUS

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

  • For this variety, PLUS lists 38.9 g of sugars and 6.3 g of protein per 100 g.
  • Don’t compare these figures with another product without also checking the portion size and current label.

Aviateur

According to PLUS’s product information, Aviateur Kano's have a 46% almond-paste filling.

  • For this variety, PLUS lists 37.6 g of sugars and 5.3 g of protein per 100 g.
  • The lower sugar figure compared with PLUS Roomboter kano's doesn’t prove a reduced-sugar claim.

Jumbo

Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter are biscuits with 38% almond paste, according to Jumbo, and come in a 275 g pack.

  • The product description makes the variety and filling easy to identify.
  • Check the nutritional information on the packaging before comparing the sugar content with another Kano biscuit.

Sondey

Lidl describes the 325 g Sondey Kano's as butter biscuits filled with almond paste.

  • The product description tells you the type of biscuit and pack weight.
  • Check the nutritional information table on the packaging to compare sugars per 100 g.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI describes the 330 g Heerlijck Banket Kano's as traditional pastries shaped like canoes.

  • The product description identifies the variety and pack weight.
  • Check the nutritional information and allergens on the packaging before choosing this variety.

Verkade

Verkade San Francisco Zero is a biscuit, not a Kano biscuit filled with almond paste.

  • It’s a different type of product to consider if you’re not specifically looking for a Kano biscuit.
  • Don’t use this biscuit as a direct comparison with a Kano biscuit for filling, portion size or sugars.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Kano biscuit with the lowest sugar figure in this comparison have reduced sugar?

That doesn’t follow from this comparison. According to PLUS’s product information, Aviateur Kano's contain 37.6 g of sugars per 100 g, compared with 38.9 g for PLUS Roomboter kano's. Check any reduced-sugar claim separately on the current label.

Can a Kano biscuit replace my post-workout meal?

Don’t treat a Kano biscuit as a replacement for a regular meal after exercise. The Voedingscentrum recommends a meal like this as a source of carbohydrates and protein, among other nutrients. If you like, enjoy a Kano biscuit as a treat alongside it.

Which allergens should I check in Kano biscuits?

Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging for the specific variety. PLUS’s product information lists wheat, egg, soya, milk and almond, among other allergens, for PLUS Roomboter kano's. For Aviateur, it lists wheat, soya, milk and almond, among other allergens, and says the product may contain egg.