Don’t put a regular Kano in the office tin if sugar-free is a strict requirement: Albert Heijn lists AH Roomboter kano’s as containing 39 g of sugars per 100 g. Jumbo lists Céréal Kokos and Céréal Speculoos biscuits as containing 0 g and 0.4 g of sugars per 100 g respectively, but they aren’t filled Kanos; if they’ll be shared, check the allergens and sweeteners too. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Verkade San Francisco zero is an option with no added sugar, but at 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g, it isn’t the same as sugar-free.
You’re looking for a biscuit whose nutritional information lists no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. According to the Diabetes Fund, that’s the threshold for describing a product as sugar-free; the word ‘zero’ on its own doesn’t tell you this.
You want a biscuit to enjoy with coffee or tea, but don’t have a strict sugar-free requirement. In that case, it’s important to understand the difference between ‘no added sugar’ and the amount of sugars listed per 100 g.
You want to put a familiar filled biscuit in the tin. Keep that preference separate from a sugar-free requirement: Albert Heijn lists AH Roomboter kano’s as containing 39 g of sugars per 100 g.
First decide whether sugar-free is a strict requirement or whether biscuits with no added sugar will do. Then check which pack is suitable for sharing.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar-free options | Check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g in the nutritional information. The Diabetes Fund sets the limit for sugar-free at 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. | If sugar-free is a firm office rule, I don’t want to rely on a ‘zero’ name. This strict requirement comes first for around 33% of consumers. |
| No added sugar | Check both the claim and the amount of sugars per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists Verkade San Francisco zero as having 0% added sugar and 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g. | If you’re looking for biscuits with no added sugar, you may be happy with a product that still contains some sugars. For around 33% of consumers, this is the most important consideration. |
| Allergens and sweeteners | Check the ingredients, allergens, any ‘may contain’ statements and warnings about polyols on the current pack. | For a shared tin, I want to know whether colleagues can eat the biscuits and what warnings apply. Around 20% of consumers prioritise these checks. |
| Pack size and availability | Compare the pack size and number of biscuits, and check the latest product information when you reorder. | If you regularly stock an office tin, you’ll want to buy a suitable quantity. For around 14% of consumers, this is the first thing they consider. |
The words don’t mean the same thing when it comes to sugar content. Albert Heijn lists Verkade San Francisco zero as having 0% added sugar, but also 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g.
If sugar-free is a strict requirement, use the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g. The Diabetes Fund sets the limit at 0.5 g per 100 g.
According to Albert Heijn, AH Roomboter kano’s contain 39 g of sugars per 100 g. The fact that a biscuit fits in the tin says nothing about its sugar content.
Decide whether the filled Kano or the sugar-free requirement takes priority. If you need both, check the nutritional information for a specific product before buying it.
Jumbo’s product information lists allergens for the Céréal varieties. For Céréal Kokos, PLUS warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Keep the current packaging with the biscuits and check that the ingredients and warnings are suitable for everyone sharing the tin.
The Kokos and Speculoos varieties are biscuits for comparing sugars per 100 g, not filled Kanos.
San Francisco zero is a biscuit for anyone specifically looking for a product with no added sugar.
AH Roomboter kano’s are a point of comparison for the traditional filled biscuit in this guide.
Jumbo’s product information includes details about the Céréal Kokos and Speculoos biscuits.
PLUS lists product information for Céréal Kokos, which contains no sugars.
No. The Diabetes Fund gives a limit of 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g for sugar-free; a statement about added sugar doesn’t tell you how much sugar the product contains in total. Albert Heijn lists Verkade San Francisco zero as having 0% added sugar and 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g.
Not if the tin must contain only sugar-free biscuits. Albert Heijn lists AH Roomboter kano’s as containing 39 g of sugars per 100 g; always check the nutritional information for the specific variety if you’re choosing a different Kano.
Check the current packaging for each variety before putting biscuits in a shared tin. According to Jumbo’s product information, Céréal Kokos contains wheat and may contain other allergens; the Céréal Speculoos variety contains almonds, cereals containing gluten, egg, milk and soya, among other ingredients.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging and make sure you close the tin properly after opening. According to the product information on Albert Heijn’s website, Verkade recommends storing San Francisco zero in a cool, dry place; Albert Heijn says its Roomboter kano’s should be kept in a sealed tin after opening.
