Partygoers keeping an eye on sugars
You’re looking for a biscuit with a low stated sugar content for New Year’s Eve, and it doesn’t have to be a filled kano pastry.
Who is this choice for?
Fans of filled kano pastries
You want to serve almond paste and the familiar kano shape, but you’d also like to know how many sugars the pastry contains per 100 g and per serving.
Hosts checking ingredients
You’re serving biscuits to several guests and want to check the packaging for allergens and, if you choose an alternative biscuit, for sweeteners and any related warnings.
What should you look for when choosing?
A biscuit instead of a kano pastry
When: choose a biscuit to compare if the stated sugar content matters more to you than the kano shape. Verkade lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g for San Francisco Zero.
Trade-off: this biscuit has no almond paste filling and contains maltitol. Albert Heijn warns that excessive consumption of this product may have a laxative effect.
Traditional kano pastry
When: choose a kano pastry if the filled pastry itself matters more than a low sugar content.
Trade-off: according to Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn, the kano pastries discussed here contain 36.8 to 39 g of sugars per 100 g.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar content | Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g, and check whether you’re looking at a kano pastry or a different biscuit. | If I mainly want less sugar in my biscuit, the kano shape is less important to me. This sugar content is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Almond paste and serving size | Check the filling and compare the sugars per 100 g with the serving you plan to offer. | A filled kano pastry belongs on my New Year’s Eve spread, even if another biscuit contains less sugar. This preference is the deciding factor for around 29% of consumers. |
| Ingredients | Read the label for allergens and any warnings about sweeteners. | When guests can’t eat everything, I want to know which biscuits I can offer them. Around 21% of consumers prioritise ingredients. |
| Pack size and availability | Check the number of biscuits or the pack weight, and make sure the product you’ve chosen is available. | I want to be able to buy enough biscuits for the party without relying on a particular pack being available. For around 14% of consumers, this practical planning is the most important factor. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking an alternative biscuit for a lower-sugar kano pastry
Verkade San Francisco Zero is a biscuit without almond paste filling. You can compare its stated sugar content with that of a kano pastry, but the products aren’t the same kind of filled biscuit.
Before choosing, decide whether sugar content or almond paste matters more for your party spread.
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Reading only the wording on the front of the pack
‘No added sugars’ doesn’t mean a product contains no sugars: Verkade lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g for San Francisco Zero.
When comparing different biscuits, check the ‘of which sugars’ line per 100 g in the nutrition information.
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Forgetting about allergens on a mixed platter
The kano pastries discussed here contain ingredients such as wheat, milk, soya, egg or almond. Even a small piece can matter to guests who need to avoid certain ingredients, so the information on the packaging is important.
Check the label on each specific pack and keep the packaging by the platter.
Brands to consider
Verkade
San Francisco Zero is a biscuit to consider if almond paste filling isn’t essential.
- Verkade lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g.
- This product isn’t a kano pastry and contains maltitol, wheat, milk and soya.
Jumbo
Jumbo Butter Kano Pastries are a traditional variety filled with almond paste.
- Jumbo lists 36.8 g of sugars per 100 g and 20.2 g per stated 55 g serving.
- Check the packaging for ingredients including almond, egg, wheat, milk and soya.
Albert Heijn
AH Butter Kano Pastries are a filled option for anyone looking for a classic kano pastry.
- Albert Heijn lists 39 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Butter Kano Pastries.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you choose before serving the pastries.
PLUS
PLUS Butter Kano Pastries and the Aviateur Kano Pastries listed by PLUS are two different filled varieties.
- PLUS lists 38.9 and 37.6 g of sugars per 100 g respectively for these two products.
- For both varieties, wheat, soya, milk and almond are among the ingredients to check when looking for allergens.
Sondey (Lidl)
Sondey Kano Pastries are butter biscuits filled with almond paste, described by Lidl as a 325 g pack.
- The product description makes it clear that these are filled biscuits.
- Compare the sugars and allergens using the nutrition information on the specific pack.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a kano pastry with less sugar than another biscuit automatically low in sugar?
No. Comparing it with just one other biscuit doesn’t tell you whether a kano pastry can be described as low in sugar. According to Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn, the kano pastries discussed here contain 36.8 to 39 g of sugars per 100 g. Always check the nutrition information for the specific product before making a product claim.
Does ‘no added sugars’ mean a biscuit contains no sugars?
No. Verkade San Francisco Zero is sold as a biscuit with no added sugars, but Verkade still lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g.
Which allergens should I check in kano pastries for guests?
Check the ingredients and allergens on each specific pack. The kano pastries discussed here include wheat, milk, soya, egg and almond, among other ingredients; the composition can vary from product to product.
Why does maltitol matter in a biscuit for a party spread?
Verkade San Francisco Zero contains maltitol. Albert Heijn states that excessive consumption of this product may have a laxative effect, so check the warning on the packaging if you’re planning to serve several biscuits.
How do I compare the sugars in packs with different serving sizes?
First compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g, then consider the serving you plan to offer. The European Commission explains via Your Europe that nutrition declarations give values per 100 g or 100 ml; a serving-size figure can also help you plan for your party spread.