Who is this choice for?

People with a strict sugar-free requirement

You want to know how much sugar a product actually contains. According to the Voedingscentrum, ‘no added sugars’ does not mean that a product contains no sugars.

People short on time in the morning

You’re looking for something easy to take with you, but also want to decide whether a filled biscuit fits the kind of breakfast you want. The Voedingscentrum lists wholemeal bread, yoghurt, quark, porridge oats and eggs among its breakfast options.

People who check ingredients and allergens

As well as checking sugar, you look at the ingredients in the exact variant. Product information from Albert Heijn and PLUS lists different allergens for the kano pastries reviewed here.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the sugar content if sugar-free is a strict requirement for you. Then compare how easy each option is to take with you and which ingredients matter to you.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Truly sugar-free Check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g on the packaging. According to the Nederlands Bakkerij Centrum, ‘sugar-free’ means no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. I only want to choose a breakfast to take with me if it meets my strict sugar-free requirement. For around 50% of consumers, this requirement comes first.
Breakfast on the go Compare portion size and nutritional information, including fibre, and consider whether it’s practical to take or store the food while you’re out. My breakfast needs to be easy to take with me, with little preparation, and be more than just a biscuit. Around 38% of consumers give this breakfast choice the highest priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. If you’re considering an alternative, check which sweeteners it contains too, if that’s relevant to you. When choosing a filled biscuit, I want to be able to identify ingredients I need to avoid or would rather not choose. For around 12% of consumers, this check matters most.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a standard kano pastry is sugar-free

    Product information from Albert Heijn and PLUS lists 37.6 to 38.9 g of sugars per 100 g for the three kano pastries reviewed. This means they don’t meet the Nederlands Bakkerij Centrum’s threshold for ‘sugar-free’.

    For each variant, check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g instead of relying on the product name or how sweet it tastes.

  • Reading ‘no added sugars’ as ‘sugar-free’

    According to the Voedingscentrum, products with no added sugars can still contain sugars.

    Check the exact claim as well as the sugar content in the nutrition table.

  • Comparing only the sugar content

    A sugar-free label alone doesn’t tell you how big a portion is or what the rest of the nutritional information says.

    Compare the portion size and ingredients too. If you’re looking for a different breakfast base, the Voedingscentrum lists wholemeal bread, porridge oats, yoghurt, quark and eggs among its options.

  • Skipping the allergen information

    AH BASIC Kano’s list ingredients including wheat gluten, soya and milk; for Aviateur Kano’s, PLUS also lists almonds.

    Check the allergen information on the pack you’re actually buying.

Relevant brands and product ranges

Albert Heijn

AH BASIC Kano’s are filled biscuits with almond paste.

  • Albert Heijn’s product information lists the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for this variant.
  • With 38 g of sugars per 100 g, this variant isn’t a sugar-free choice.

PLUS

PLUS Butter Kano pastries are filled biscuits topped with almond decoration.

  • PLUS’s product information lists both sugars and added sugars per 100 g for this variant.
  • According to PLUS, this variant contains 38.9 g of sugars per 100 g, so it isn’t suitable if you have a strict sugar-free requirement.

Aviateur

Aviateur Kano’s are sold through PLUS as biscuits filled with almond paste.

  • PLUS’s product information lists sugars, fibre and allergens for this variant.
  • With 37.6 g of sugars per 100 g, this variant isn’t sugar-free; the allergen information lists almonds, among other things.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘no added sugars’ mean the same as ‘sugar-free’?

No. According to the Voedingscentrum, a product with no added sugars can still contain sugars. The Nederlands Bakkerij Centrum sets the threshold for ‘sugar-free’ at no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the nutrition table to confirm.

Are AH BASIC, PLUS Butter or Aviateur kano pastries sugar-free?

No. Albert Heijn lists 38 g of sugars per 100 g for AH BASIC Kano’s; PLUS lists 38.9 g for PLUS Butter Kano pastries and 37.6 g for Aviateur Kano’s. All three are above the Nederlands Bakkerij Centrum’s threshold for ‘sugar-free’.

What can I take with me if I don’t want a kano pastry for breakfast?

Wholemeal bread, porridge oats, yoghurt, quark and eggs are among the breakfast options listed by the Voedingscentrum. Choose what’s practical for you when you’re out, and check the nutritional information for the specific products if sugar-free is a strict requirement.

Should I check the allergens in kano pastries?

Yes, if you need to avoid certain ingredients. Information from Albert Heijn and PLUS lists ingredients including wheat gluten, soya and milk for the variants reviewed; PLUS also lists almonds for Aviateur Kano’s. Always check the packaging of the exact variant.