People with a strict sugar-free requirement
For your game night, the sugar-free label matters more than the kano shape. Check the nutritional information for the biscuit you want to buy.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Fans of kano biscuits with almond paste
You’re mainly looking for a familiar kano biscuit to share. Bear in mind that the regular kano biscuits mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Aviateur are not sugar-free.
Hosts taking allergens into account
If several people are sharing the biscuits, ask which ingredients they need to avoid and check the label on each pack you choose. You’ll need to do this even for biscuits labelled as containing no sugars.
What should you look for when choosing?
Biscuits labelled as containing no sugars
When: choose this option if being sugar-free matters more than having a kano shape.
Trade-off: another type of biscuit won’t necessarily have the almond paste filling of a traditional kano.
Regular kano biscuits
When: choose this option only if a kano with almond paste filling is your priority and sugar-free isn’t a requirement.
Trade-off: the regular kano biscuits mentioned here don’t meet the sugar-free requirement.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar-free claim | Read the claim and check the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g. Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the sugar-free claim means a maximum of 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. | If I only want to serve sugar-free biscuits, that requirement comes before the familiar kano shape. This is the top priority for around 45% of consumers. |
| Type and quantity of biscuits | Compare the type of biscuit, the filling and the number of biscuits in the pack before choosing something for the group. | I want to be able to share a familiar treat, then decide whether a biscuit other than a kano will also work. This sharing experience matters most to around 36% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients, allergens and any may-contain warnings on the pack you buy. | When I’m serving biscuits to several people, I want to take into account any ingredients someone needs to avoid. This is the main concern for around 19% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a regular kano for a sugar-free biscuit
The kano biscuits for which Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list nutritional values contain 38 g, 36.8 g and 37.6 g of sugars per 100 g respectively. So the shape of a product tells you nothing about whether it has a sugar-free claim.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g with the sugar-free claim, even if the biscuit is on a shelf with products aimed at people watching their sugar intake.
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Reading ‘no added sugars’ as ‘sugar-free’
These are different nutrition claims. As the Diabetes Fonds explains, a product with no added sugars may still contain sugars that occur naturally.
If sugar-free is a must, check the total amount of sugars per 100 g rather than relying only on the wording about added sugars.
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Skipping the ingredients on biscuits labelled as containing no sugars
The Céréal coconut-flavoured biscuits described by Jumbo contain wheat flour and maltitols. The no-sugars label doesn’t tell you which other ingredients someone can or wants to eat.
Ask your guests in advance which ingredients are relevant to them and read the allergen information on the specific pack.
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Relying only on online product information
Ingredients and nutritional values can change. Albert Heijn notes in its product information that dietary and allergy details may also change.
Use the pack you actually buy for a final check before game night.
Brands to consider
Céréal
Another type of biscuit to consider if a no-sugars label matters more than the kano shape.
- Jumbo describes its Céréal coconut-flavoured biscuits as ‘No Sugars’ and lists a pack of 3 × 4 biscuits.
- These aren’t kano biscuits with almond paste; the listed ingredients include wheat flour and maltitols. Check the full pack before choosing.
Albert Heijn
A point of reference for a regular own-brand kano, not a sugar-free one.
- Albert Heijn describes AH BASIC Kano’s as biscuits with a 46% almond paste filling.
- The listed value is 38 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the current pack when you buy.
Jumbo
A point of reference for a regular kano and a separate biscuit alternative labelled as containing no sugars.
- Jumbo describes its butter kano as biscuits with 38% almond paste.
- According to Jumbo, these kano biscuits contain 36.8 g of sugars per 100 g. The Céréal alternative mentioned is a different type of biscuit.
Aviateur
A point of reference for a traditional kano described in PLUS’s product information.
- PLUS lists a 46% almond paste filling for Aviateur Kano’s.
- PLUS also lists 37.6 g of sugars per 100 g, so this product isn’t suitable if you need something sugar-free.
Biscuit options on Joybuy
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Frequently asked questions
What does ‘sugar-free’ mean for biscuits?
Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, a biscuit can contain a maximum of 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g to make the sugar-free nutrition claim. Check both the claim and the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g on the pack.
Are regular kano biscuits from Albert Heijn, Jumbo or Aviateur sugar-free?
No, the products mentioned here don’t meet that requirement. Albert Heijn lists 38 g of sugars per 100 g for AH BASIC Kano’s, Jumbo lists 36.8 g for its butter kano biscuits, and PLUS lists 37.6 g for Aviateur Kano’s.
Does ‘no added sugars’ mean the same as ‘sugar-free’?
No, they’re different nutrition claims. A product with no added sugars may still contain sugars that occur naturally, as the Diabetes Fonds explains. If you’re specifically looking for sugar-free products, check the total amount of sugars per 100 g.
What should I check if several people are sharing the biscuits?
Ask which ingredients or allergens matter to your guests, then read the label on each product you choose. For example, Jumbo lists wheat flour in the Céréal coconut-flavoured biscuits mentioned here; a claim about sugars doesn’t replace an ingredients or allergen check.