Who is this choice for?

If you’re keeping an eye on sugar

You want to keep ordering kano biscuits, but first compare the sugars listed per 100 g and per portion. To you, a small difference between standard kano biscuits isn’t the same as a substantiated ‘less sugar’ claim.

If you’re choosing a treat to enjoy with your coffee

You’re looking for a defined eating occasion and want to know how much a biscuit weighs, how much sugar that portion contains and how many portions are in the pack.

If you check ingredients and allergens

Before ordering online, you need to be able to check the ingredients, allergens and possible traces listed for your chosen kano biscuit. Check the packaging too when your product arrives.

What should you look for when ordering?

If you’re considering ordering kano biscuits online and want to reduce your sugar intake, start by comparing like-for-like nutritional values. Then check whether the ingredients, portion and ordering options suit your needs.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this most important for?
Demonstrably less sugar Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g and assess any ‘less sugar’ claim by comparing it with a similar product. If I’m choosing my kano biscuit mainly by its sugar content, I don’t want a small difference between standard biscuits to be presented as a sugar claim. Around 42% of these consumers prioritise demonstrably less sugar.
Ingredients and allergens Read the full ingredients list, allergen information and warnings about possible traces. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, a lower sugar figure isn’t enough to make me choose the biscuit. For around 33% of these consumers, ingredients and allergens matter most.
Portion and availability to order Check the weight and sugars per portion, and whether the kano biscuit can be ordered for delivery to your area. I want to know in advance what one eating occasion involves and whether the pack I’ve chosen can be included with my shopping. For around 25% of these consumers, portion size and availability to order come first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a lower sugar figure automatically means ‘low sugar’

    Jumbo lists 36,8 g of sugars per 100 g for its butter kano biscuits, compared with 39 g per 100 g for AH Butter Kano biscuits, according to Albert Heijn. That difference alone doesn’t substantiate a ‘less sugar’ claim.

    Compare the same quantity of product and decide whether you’re looking for a standard kano biscuit with a different label value, or a product with a substantiated sugar claim.

  • Looking only at the value per 100 g

    The amount you consume on each occasion also depends on the portion size. Jumbo lists 20,2 g of sugars per 55 g portion for its butter kano biscuits.

    As well as the value per 100 g, check the portion size and sugars per portion on the label.

  • Assuming a product page means you can order the product online

    On the Jumbo page consulted, Aviateur Filled Kano Biscuits were no longer listed in the online range; Lidl listed Sondey Kano Biscuits as available in store only.

    When putting together your order, check whether you can add your chosen kano biscuit to your basket for delivery to your area.

  • Skipping the ingredients once you know the sugar content

    The AH and Jumbo kano biscuits described list several allergens. Some ingredients lists also include sorbitol; according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, consuming large amounts of polyols can cause flatulence and diarrhoea.

    Before buying, read the current ingredients, allergen information and possible traces, even if sugar is your first selection criterion.

Brands to consider

AH

Albert Heijn describes AH Butter Kano biscuits as a 270 g pack containing six portions.

  • The product information lists ingredients, allergens and nutritional values; each portion is shown as 45 g.
  • The label lists 39 g of sugars per 100 g and doesn’t present this variety as ‘less sugar’. Albert Heijn recommends checking the packaging, as product information may change.

Jumbo

Jumbo describes its butter kano biscuits as a 275 g pack containing five portions.

  • The listed nutritional values are 36,8 g of sugars per 100 g and 20,2 g per 55 g portion.
  • This is still a standard kano biscuit with almond paste, not a product demonstrably lower in sugar. Check the current allergen information.

Sondey

Lidl describes Sondey Kano Biscuits as butter biscuits filled with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.

  • The Lidl page makes clear what type of biscuit this is and how large the pack is.
  • Lidl lists this product as available in store only, so don’t use the page as confirmation that you can have it delivered.

Aviateur

The Aviateur Filled Kano Biscuits described by Jumbo come in a pack of seven, weighing 325 g.

  • For this variety, Jumbo lists 38,0 g of sugars per 100 g, as well as the ingredients and allergens.
  • According to the Jumbo page consulted, this variety is no longer in the online range, so its nutritional value is mainly useful as a point of comparison.

A biscuit bar as an alternative

If you’re not set on having a kano biscuit, you could consider a biscuit bar as a different snack. Compare the nutritional information for the product you choose; the words ‘Less Sugar’ in the name don’t, on their own, prove a substantiated ‘less sugar’ claim.

g'woon Cookie Bars Less Sugar, 6 bars

g'woon Cookie Bars Less Sugar, 6 bars

This biscuit bar is only an alternative if you’re happy to choose something other than a kano biscuit. The pack contains six bars; before buying, check the sugars per 100 g and per bar, the ingredients and the allergens. Don’t treat ‘Less Sugar’ in the product name as a confirmed sugar claim without a substantiated comparison.

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Frequently asked questions

Are the kano biscuits described available online low in sugar?

A difference between the kano biscuits described doesn’t prove that any of these products is low in sugar. Jumbo lists 36,8 g of sugars per 100 g for its butter kano biscuits, while Albert Heijn lists 39 g per 100 g for AH Butter Kano biscuits. If you’re choosing between these biscuits, compare the portions too.

What does a ‘less sugar’ claim on a pack mean?

There are conditions for using the ‘less sugar’ claim in the EU; a lower figure than on one randomly chosen label isn’t enough to assess the claim. According to the European Union, among other requirements, the energy value of the product carrying the claim must be equal to or lower than that of a similar product. So check the nutritional values and the basis for the comparison too.

Should I check allergens when placing an online order?

Yes. The AH and Jumbo kano biscuits described list several allergens, including cereals containing gluten, milk, soya and egg. Check the current product information before ordering and read the packaging when your order arrives, including details about almonds, other nuts and possible traces.

Are biscuit bars with sweeteners automatically a better choice?

No. The presence of sweeteners alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar a biscuit bar contains or how it compares with a similar product. Compare the nutritional information and ingredients for each product; according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, consuming large amounts of polyols can cause flatulence and diarrhoea.