A kano biscuit and a digestive biscuit are different products: Jumbo describes its Kano’s as butter biscuits with almond paste, while Albert Heijn sells Verkade Digestive Original as a separate product. First choose the type of biscuit you want, then check the label on the exact pack. If you want to eat a biscuit around a training session, consider when you plan to eat it and avoid trying something unfamiliar just before an important run.
You want to know when you can eat without running on a full stomach. The Voedingscentrum recommends having a meal around two to three hours before exercise and advises against eating a large meal in the two hours before a race. This advice about meals doesn’t automatically tell you which biscuit or portion is right for you.
Make sure you know the product name before comparing nutritional information. Jumbo describes its Kano’s met Roomboter as butter biscuits with almond paste; Albert Heijn sells Verkade Digestive Original as a separate product.
If you have a food allergy, you need the information on the pack you’ve chosen, not just the name of the biscuit. According to the Nederlandse Voedsel- en Warenautoriteit, allergens must be listed on the label of prepacked foods.
First decide whether you’re looking for kano biscuits or digestive biscuits. Then compare the exact packs and consider when you plan to eat the biscuit around your training.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Timing and portion | Check the portion size on the pack and plan your food and drink separately around your training. | I don’t want to set off with an overly full stomach, and I’d rather choose something I already know works for me during a regular training session. For around 45% of consumers, timing comes first. |
| Biscuit type and nutritional value | Check the exact product name and compare the nutritional information per portion and per 100 g, including sugars, fats and fibre. | If I’m looking at both kano biscuits and digestive biscuits, I first want to be sure which biscuit I’m considering. The right product type is the first concern for around 33% of consumers. |
| Allergens and labelling | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack before using the product. | I need to check whether the biscuit I’ve chosen suits my allergy or dietary needs, even if I’ve bought it before. Around 22% of consumers prioritise checking the label. |
Jumbo lists almond paste in its Kano’s met Roomboter, while Albert Heijn sells Verkade Digestive Original as a separate product. So the name of one product tells you nothing about the nutritional value or ingredients of the other.
First choose the type of biscuit you want, then compare the nutritional information and ingredients on the exact packs.
Whether a particular biscuit and portion feel comfortable while running varies from person to person. The Voedingscentrum also warns that a large meal shortly before running can cause stomach problems.
Try your chosen snack during a regular training session first, and stick to familiar foods before a race.
Ingredients and allergen information can change. Information on a product page you viewed earlier, or on a previous pack, may not match the biscuit you’re buying now.
Always read the label on the current pack and check that the listed allergens are compatible with what you need to avoid.
Albert Heijn sells its own-brand butter kano biscuits and lists Verkade Digestive Original as a separate product.
Jumbo sells 275 g packs of Kano’s met Roomboter, as well as a separate mini version.
Lidl lists Sondey Kano’s as a product range for anyone specifically looking for kano biscuits.
ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket Kano’s as pastries shaped like canoes, in a 330 g pack.
PLUS lists Aviateur Kano’s in 230 g wrappers.
No, they’re different types of product. Jumbo describes its Kano’s met Roomboter as butter biscuits with almond paste (38%), while Albert Heijn sells Verkade Digestive Original as a separate product. Only compare nutritional values once you know exactly which products you mean.
You can’t tell from the product name alone whether a particular kano biscuit and portion will suit you just before running. Try an unfamiliar snack during regular training first. The Voedingscentrum advises against eating a large meal in the two hours before a race because it may cause stomach problems; this advice about meals doesn’t specify a suitable portion of biscuits.
The Voedingscentrum recommends having a meal around two to three hours before exercise, with about 500 ml of drink. For runners, it also suggests an average of 0.7 to 1 litre of fluid per hour, depending on factors including the level of exertion and the temperature. A biscuit doesn’t replace planning your meals and drinks.
Check the label on the pack you’re actually using. According to the Nederlandse Voedsel- en Warenautoriteit, allergens must be listed on the label of prepacked foods. Read the current ingredients and allergen information even if you’ve bought the same product before.
