If you need a strictly sugar-free party treat for children, the Kano pastries mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Aviateur are not suitable. Their product information lists 39 g, 36.8 g and 37.6 g of sugars per 100 g respectively, compared with the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s limit of 0.5 g per 100 g for something to be called ‘sugar-free’. If you still want to hand out a regular Kano pastry, check the allergens on the pack you buy and the school or after-school club’s rules. If sugar-free is a firm requirement, choose a different type of treat and check its label too.
A smaller biscuit isn’t automatically sugar-free. The sugar content published by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS for the Kano pastries mentioned is above the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s limit for something to be called ‘sugar-free’.
If you’re handing out treats to a group, you need to know about any allergies and the school’s rules. Check the allergens for the exact variety you’re buying; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends asking about allergies in advance.
A regular Kano pastry may be an option only if sugar-free isn’t a requirement and the biscuit is suitable for the group’s allergies and rules. Also consider the portion you want to hand out.
First decide whether sugar-free is a firm requirement. Then check the group’s allergies and rules before choosing how much to hand out.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar-free | Check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets a maximum of 0.5 g per 100 g for something to be called ‘sugar-free’. | I’m looking for a treat that’s genuinely sugar-free, not just a smaller biscuit. This is the top priority for around 42% of consumers looking for this type of treat. |
| Allergens and rules | Ask about allergies and the school or after-school club’s policy. Then check the allergens on the pack you buy. | If I’m packing treats for a class, they need to be suitable for the children and follow the school’s rules. This matters most to around 33% of consumers looking for a children’s party treat. |
| Portion to hand out | Compare the pack size and stated portion size; Albert Heijn lists 45 g per portion, while Jumbo provides nutritional values per 55 g. | I want to hand out something small and don’t require it to be sugar-free, as long as biscuits are allowed for the group. Practicality is the top priority for around 25% of consumers looking for this type of treat. |
The portion size doesn’t change the amount of sugar per 100 g. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list between 36.8 g and 39 g of sugars per 100 g for the Kano pastries mentioned; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets a maximum of 0.5 g per 100 g for something to be called ‘sugar-free’.
If sugar-free is a requirement, check the nutritional value per 100 g of a different treat rather than describing a regular Kano pastry as sugar-free.
The Kano varieties mentioned contain several allergens. The ingredients and any traces listed vary by variety.
Ask about allergies in advance and check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy before packing the treats.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, schools may have their own rules about treats. So a biscuit that’s allowed in one class won’t necessarily be suitable for another.
Ask about the school or after-school club’s rules before buying, and choose something that fits.
Ingredients and nutritional information can change. When you’re handing out treats to a group, the information on the pack you actually give out is what matters.
Use a product page to compare options, then check the packaging again before you pack the treats.
Albert Heijn lists 270 g butter Kano pastries, with 41% almond filling and a stated portion size of 45 g.
Jumbo lists 275 g butter Kano pastries with 38% almond filling, with nutritional values per 100 g and per 55 g.
PLUS lists Aviateur Kano pastries in 230 g wrappers, with 46% almond filling.
ALDI Nederland lists Heerlijck Banket Kano pastries in a 330 g pack.
No. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list 39 g, 36.8 g and 37.6 g of sugars per 100 g respectively for the varieties mentioned; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets a maximum of 0.5 g per 100 g for something to be labelled ‘sugar-free’.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, these labels refer to different things: ‘sugar-free’ relates to the amount of sugars per 100 g, while ‘no added sugars’ means that sugars haven’t been added for sweetness. For products with the latter label, check the ‘of which sugars’ figure in the nutritional information too.
First ask about allergies and the school or after-school club’s rules for treats. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends asking about allergies in advance; local rules will also determine whether biscuits are suitable for the occasion.
No. The varieties mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Aviateur list wheat or other cereals containing gluten. If a child needs to avoid gluten, check a separately chosen alternative against its current packaging.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack for the variety you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn recommends storing its Kano pastries in a sealed tin after opening. Before handing them out, also check that the ingredients and allergen information are still suitable for the group.
