Choose Kano's if you fancy a filled cake with almond paste to share over coffee or tea on your summer holiday. If you'd rather have a wheat biscuit, a Digestive may suit a different occasion. For both types, check the allergens, nutritional information and packaging of the variant you buy.
Looking for something to enjoy with coffee or tea at the campsite, in a holiday cottage or on the go, and fancy almond paste filling? The Kano's described by Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS are butter cakes with an almond paste filling.
Would you prefer a wheat biscuit to a filled cake, perhaps to have with a hot drink or as part of a dessert? The Digestives described by Albert Heijn are a different type of product from Kano's.
If specific allergens or nutritional values are a deciding factor, start by checking the packaging of the variant you've chosen. The Kano's described contain several allergens; and with a Digestive, the product name alone doesn't tell you enough about the ingredients.
First decide whether you want a filled cake or a biscuit. Then check the label and choose a pack size that suits how many times you plan to enjoy them.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it's important for |
|---|---|---|
| Type of biscuit | Check whether you're buying a Kano filled with almond paste or a wheat biscuit. For Kano's, check the stated proportion of filling if that affects your choice. | When sharing something over coffee with my travel companions, I want to choose between a filled cake and a biscuit deliberately, so I don't take the wrong kind. This choice is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Label | Check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings about traces. Compare nutritional values per 100 g and, where provided, per portion. | If I need to take allergens or nutritional values into account, I want to know what's in the specific variant before I buy it. For around 30% of consumers, this label information comes first. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare the pack weight with how much you want to share, and follow the storage instructions, including after opening. | When I want to share biscuits during my holiday, I want to choose a suitable pack and store any leftovers properly. Packaging and storage are the first consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
You could end up with a filled butter cake when you wanted a biscuit, or the other way round. The product descriptions from Jumbo and Albert Heijn make the difference clear.
Choose the type of biscuit first: a Kano with almond paste filling or a wheat biscuit such as a Digestive. Then compare the individual variants.
A mention like this doesn't tell you how the biscuit's overall nutritional value compares with that of a Kano.
As well as fibre, check the information on sugars and fats, both per 100 g and per portion where this is provided.
The Kano's described contain several allergens. The ingredients and any warnings about traces depend on the variant you've chosen.
Read the label on the specific pack before buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of clear allergen information on food products.
The Albert Heijn and Jumbo Kano's described come in 270 g and 275 g packs respectively; AH Digestive comes in a 400 g pack. The difference in weight may matter if you want to share the biscuits on several occasions during your holiday.
Check the pack weight and storage instructions after opening before deciding how much to take with you.
Albert Heijn describes both AH Roomboter Kano's, in a 270 g pack, and a separate AH Digestive in a 400 g pack.
Jumbo describes its butter-based Kano's as filled cakes in a 275 g pack.
PLUS describes 275 g packs of Roomboter Kano's and also offers a separate Kano variant from Aviateur.
PLUS describes Aviateur Kano's as a separate filled cake, sold in a 230 g pack.
Verkade Digestive Original is the biscuit option in this comparison, not a Kano: Albert Heijn describes it as a 400 g wheat biscuit.
These products are a good fit if you'd prefer a Digestive biscuit to a filled Kano. For the chocolate varieties, also consider which type of chocolate you prefer and the pack size.
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For anyone who wants to take Digestive biscuits on holiday instead of a filled Kano.
400 g pack. Check the ingredients and allergens on the label.
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For anyone who wants to take milk chocolate Digestive biscuits along to share.
266 g pack. Check the allergens and storage instructions on the packaging.
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For anyone choosing biscuits and looking for a dark chocolate option.
266 g pack. When storing this chocolate variety, keep it away from heat and direct sunlight.
No. The Jumbo and Albert Heijn Kano's described are filled butter cakes with almond paste; the Digestives described are wheat biscuits. Decide which type you'd like before comparing variants.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the biscuits you've chosen. The Kano's described should be kept in a cool, dry place; Albert Heijn advises storing its Digestives in a sealed tin after opening.
No. Check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings about traces on the specific packaging before buying or eating the product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of clear allergen information on the label.
No. The name doesn't give you a complete picture of the nutritional value. Compare the nutritional information for a Digestive and a Kano, including sugars, fats and fibre per 100 g, and check the values per portion too where provided.
