Choose a traditional kano if having a filled biscuit matters more to you than a clearly lower sugar content: Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn list 36.8, 38.9 and 39 g of sugars per 100 g respectively for their regular kanos. Albert Heijn lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g for Verkade San Francisco Zero, but this is a biscuit, not a kano, and it contains maltitols, with a warning against excessive consumption. Before packing them, check the current packaging and the school’s rules on treats and allergies.
If you want the filled kano to be recognisable at the fair, compare the sugar content of regular versions on the same basis. According to product information from Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn, the figures for the kanos listed are close. Simply switching brands won’t make a big difference in this comparison.
If another type of biscuit would work too, compare biscuits with kanos and check the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g. Also read the packaging for details of sweeteners, warnings and allergens.
Check the class rules on treats before handing them out. According to Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS, the regular kanos listed contain ingredients including gluten, as well as other allergens. Always check the current packaging to see what you’ll be handing out.
First decide whether it needs to be a filled kano. Then compare the nutritional information per 100 g and check the school’s rules for each option.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugars | Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g. Read any claim about added sugars alongside the nutrition table and any sweetener warnings. | If a lower sugar content is my top priority, I’m also open to biscuits that aren’t kanos. Around 42% of consumers prioritise sugar content. |
| Kano size and portions | Check that it’s a filled kano and see how many biscuits or portions the current packaging contains. | I want to hand out a recognisable, filled kano and know in advance how many I can share out. Around 33% of consumers prioritise the kano format. |
| Allergens and school rules | Read the current ingredients and allergen information, and ask which treats are suitable under the school and class rules. | I want to make sure the biscuits are suitable for my class before I pack them. School rules and allergens are the main concern for around 25% of consumers. |
Jumbo lists 36.8 g of sugars per 100 g for its regular kanos, compared with 38.9 g for PLUS and 39 g for Albert Heijn. The difference between these three products doesn’t support a claim of a substantial reduction in sugar.
Compare the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g. If a much lower figure on the label is essential, consider other types of biscuits too.
Albert Heijn lists Verkade San Francisco Zero as having no added sugar, while also stating that it contains 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g. The product information also mentions maltitols and a warning against excessive consumption.
Read the claim, nutritional information, ingredients and warnings together before choosing biscuits to hand out.
According to VOO, schools can set their own rules on treats. Even a biscuit with a lower sugar content may contain ingredients that need to be considered in line with the class’s allergy rules.
Ask about the rules in advance, then check the allergen information on the packaging you’ll actually be handing out.
Jumbo lists a regular butter kano in a 275 g pack.
PLUS offers a regular butter kano with almond paste filling.
Albert Heijn lists regular butter kanos in a 270 g pack.
Verkade San Francisco Zero is a biscuit worth considering if you’re also looking beyond the kano format.
ALDI lists HEERLIJCK BANKET mini kanos as a smaller-sized option.
These oat biscuits and cookie bars are options if you’re looking beyond filled kanos for the school fair. Compare the current nutritional and allergen information before choosing them for a group.
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A biscuit option if you don’t need the kano format. The product name states 216 g; check the current packaging for nutritional information, the sweetener warning and allergens, including wheat, soya, oats and egg. If you want to hand the biscuits out individually, check whether they’re individually wrapped.
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Cookie bars for anyone who doesn’t need to hand out filled kanos; the product name states that there are six bars. Check the current ingredients and allergen information, including rye and warnings about possible traces of other cereals, milk and nuts. If you want to hand them out individually, check whether the bars are individually wrapped.
Not among the three regular kanos in this comparison: Jumbo lists 36.8 g, PLUS 38.9 g and Albert Heijn 39 g of sugars per 100 g. If a noticeably lower figure on the label is your priority, compare other types of biscuits too.
No. Albert Heijn describes Verkade San Francisco Zero as having no added sugar, but also lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g. So be sure to check the ‘of which sugars’ line in the nutritional information too.
Read the warning on the packaging before choosing a portion to hand out. For Verkade San Francisco Zero, Albert Heijn states that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. If you’re unsure, check with the school before choosing it.
First check the rules of the school and class concerned. According to VOO, schools can set their own policy on treats, so ask before buying and packing them which types of treats and ways of handing them out are suitable.
No. The product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists wheat or gluten-containing cereals for these kanos. For every pack you choose, also check the other allergens and any warnings about cross-contamination.
