Walkers who prioritise eating less sugar
You want to take a sweet snack with you, but compare the sugar content on the label before choosing a kano pastry. How much you actually eat on the way matters too.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Walkers who need to check allergens
For Jumbo, Aviateur and PLUS kano pastries, allergens such as cereals containing gluten, milk, egg, soya or nuts may be relevant. The allergens present, or listed as possible traces, vary by product, so read the label on the pack you buy.
Walkers looking to take a treat with them
You’re looking for a biscuit to enjoy on the way and lower sugar isn’t your main priority. In that case, portion size, packaging and storage instructions are practical things to check.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you specifically want a kano pastry, or whether lower sugar matters more to you than the type of biscuit. Then compare the labels of the products you’re actually considering. A sugar-conscious biscuit or bar isn’t the same product as a kano pastry.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this most important for? |
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| Less sugar | Compare sugars per 100 g and per portion with a suitable alternative. If a product claims to contain less sugar, check what it’s being compared with. | I don’t just want a different sweet biscuit; I want to be able to see whether my choice contains less sugar. Around 50% of consumers demonstrably prioritise reducing sugar. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ statement on the current packaging. | If an ingredient or allergen isn’t suitable for me, I need to be able to check before setting off. This is the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
| Portion for your walk | Check the amount per piece or portion, the packaging and the storage advice. | I want to take a treat with a clear portion size and know how much I’m eating. Convenience and portion size come first for around 30% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a regular kano pastry is low in sugar
Regular kano pastries from Jumbo, Aviateur and PLUS list 36.8 g, 37.6 g and 38.9 g of sugars per 100 g respectively. Simply choosing a kano pastry therefore doesn’t support a goal of eating less sugar.
Compare the sugars per 100 g with the product you’d otherwise take with you. If the type of biscuit matters less to you, you can compare another biscuit or bar too.
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Comparing sugar but overlooking allergens
A different sugar content doesn’t remove the need to check the ingredients and allergens in that particular product. The allergens present, and possible traces, vary between the kano pastries compared here.
Read both the highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ statement on the pack you buy.
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Confusing the figure per 100 g with one portion
Sugars per 100 g make products easier to compare, but don’t tell you how much sugar you’ll eat in one biscuit. Jumbo lists 20.2 g of sugars per 55 g portion of its kano pastry.
Check how much you’re taking with you, and use the portion figure if it’s shown on the label.
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Relying on outdated online product information
Ingredients and nutritional information can change. This means a product page you looked at earlier may not match the pack you eventually buy.
When buying, and again before eating, check the sugars and allergens on that packaging.
Brands and product ranges to compare
Jumbo
Jumbo Butter Kano pastries are a supermarket own-brand biscuit with almond paste filling, sold in a 275 g pack.
- Jumbo lists values per 100 g as well as for a 55 g portion. The nutritional information gives 36.8 g of sugars per 100 g.
- Based on that figure, this regular kano pastry isn’t a well-supported choice if you’re specifically looking for a lower-sugar kano pastry.
PLUS
PLUS Butter Kano pastries are a 275 g own-brand option with almond paste filling and an almond decoration.
- PLUS lists 38.9 g of sugars per 100 g, including 38.5 g of added sugars, and provides allergen information.
- The Nutri-Score E and sugar figures shown are label information, not a judgement about what’s suitable for every walker. This option doesn’t support a lower-sugar choice.
Aviateur
Aviateur sells 230 g packs of kano pastries through PLUS, described as biscuits with a 46% almond paste filling.
- PLUS lists 37.6 g of sugars per 100 g for this option and provides ingredient and allergen information.
- It’s still a regular kano pastry; check the sugar content and any allergens relevant to you on the current packaging.
Sondey
Lidl describes Sondey Kano pastries as butter biscuits with almond paste filling, sold in a 325 g pack.
- The product description makes it clear which type of biscuit and pack size you’re comparing.
- Read the nutrition table and allergen information on the current packaging before assessing this option for its sugar content or ingredients.
Biscuits and cookies as alternatives to a kano pastry
These Joybuy products aren’t kano pastries. They’re other types of biscuits to compare if lower sugar matters more to you than the shape and taste of a kano pastry. Always check any claim in a product name against the label.
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g'woon Cookie Bars Less Sugar, 6 pieces
A biscuit bar worth comparing if you don’t necessarily want a kano pastry for your walk. The pack contains 6 pieces; before choosing, check the sugars per bar and what the ‘Less Sugar’ description is being compared with.
Check the current packaging to see whether the bars are individually wrapped, and read the ingredients and allergen information.
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Panpan Low GI Sugar-Free Oat High Fiber Biscuits, 216 g
These 216 g biscuits are another type to compare if you don’t necessarily need a kano pastry. Read the nutrition table: ‘Sugar-Free’ in the product name doesn’t mean you can assume there are zero grams of sugars without checking the label.
Before choosing them for your walk, also check the sugars per biscuit, the sweetener listed, the allergens and the packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Does a regular kano pastry automatically contain less sugar?
No. Jumbo, Aviateur through PLUS and PLUS’s own brand list 36.8 g, 37.6 g and 38.9 g of sugars per 100 g respectively for their regular kano pastries. Compare the current label on the kano pastry with the product you’d otherwise take with you.
How do I assess ‘less sugar’ on a pack?
Read the sugars per 100 g and per portion, and check what the comparison is based on. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, nutrition claims must comply with European rules; the claim doesn’t replace the nutrition table.
Should I check allergens in kano pastries too?
Yes. Depending on the product, the kano pastries compared here contain, or may contain traces of, allergens such as cereals containing gluten, milk, egg, soya or nuts. Read the allergen information on the pack you actually buy.
Is a sugar-conscious biscuit or bar always a better choice for a walk?
No, that description alone doesn’t determine whether it’s the right choice. Compare the sugars per 100 g and per portion, and also check the ingredients, allergens and practical packaging of the exact product.
How should I take kano pastries with me on a walk?
Follow the storage advice on the pack you choose. The product information for the kano pastries compared here recommends storing them in a cool, dry place, so protect the biscuits from moisture and heat while you’re out.