Shoppers with strict sugar criteria
You’re looking for a biscuit explicitly labelled ‘sugar-free’ for your weekly shop. You’re happy to consider a different shape from a kano, as long as the nutritional information fits your needs.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Fans of kano biscuits with almond paste
You’re mainly looking for a filled kano. Bear in mind that the kano biscuits for which Albert Heijn and Jumbo list sugar values are not sugar-free.
Shoppers planning for the week
You’re buying biscuits for several occasions during the week and want to compare pack weight, number of biscuits and how much you expect to use before choosing several packs.
What should you look for when choosing?
For your weekly shop, first decide whether the sugar claim or the kano with almond paste matters more to you. Then compare the ingredients, nutritional information and quantity on the pack.
Biscuits labelled ‘sugar-free’
When to choose: Go for this option if the explicit sugar claim matters more than the kano shape; Albert Heijn uses this claim for the Céréal biscuits included in this research.
Trade-off: These aren’t kano biscuits with almond paste. The packs included in this research also warn that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Biscuits with no added sugars
When to choose: This option may suit you if you’re watching your intake of added sugars but aren’t only looking for biscuits labelled ‘sugar-free’.
Trade-off: Albert Heijn lists naturally occurring sugars for Verkade San Francisco Zero: 1,7 g of sugars per 100 g. This product isn’t a kano either.
Regular kano with almond paste
When to choose: Choose a regular kano if the biscuit shape and almond paste filling matter more to you than a ‘sugar-free’ requirement.
Trade-off: Albert Heijn lists 39 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Roomboter kano’s; Jumbo lists 38,0 g per 100 g for Aviateur Gevulde Kano’s.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Exact sugar claim | Read the exact claim and the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g; ‘no added sugars’ and ‘sugar-free’ don’t mean the same thing. | If I only want to buy biscuits labelled ‘sugar-free’, a pack labelled ‘zero’ isn’t enough to make my choice. Around 36% of shoppers give this strict sugar criterion priority. |
| Kano with almond paste | Compare the product type and sugar value per 100 g; a biscuit in a different shape won’t replace the almond paste filling. | For my biscuit break, I mainly want the familiar kano with almond paste, even if it doesn’t meet a ‘sugar-free’ requirement. For around 29% of shoppers, this feature of a kano comes first. |
| Quantity for the week | Compare the pack weight and number of biscuits with how much you expect to use. | When I’m shopping for several biscuit breaks, I want to avoid taking home more packs than I need. The right quantity is the main consideration for around 21% of shoppers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current ingredients, allergens and any warning about polyols on the pack you choose. | I want to know before buying whether the ingredients and warnings for this particular biscuit are relevant to me. Around 14% of shoppers put these checks ahead of the other considerations. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a regular kano for a sugar-free biscuit
A less sweet taste doesn’t tell you how much sugar a biscuit contains. Albert Heijn lists 39 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Roomboter kano’s, while Jumbo lists 38,0 g per 100 g for Aviateur Gevulde Kano’s.
If ‘sugar-free’ is a requirement for you, check both the claim and the nutritional information per 100 g. If you choose a regular kano, don’t treat it as a sugar-free alternative.
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Assuming ‘no added sugars’ means the same as ‘sugar-free’
According to Albert Heijn, Verkade San Francisco Zero has no added sugars, but it does contain naturally occurring sugars, with 1,7 g of sugars per 100 g.
Read the full claim on the pack and compare it with the ‘of which sugars’ value in the nutritional information.
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Looking only at the sugar claim
According to Albert Heijn, the Céréal biscuits included in this research carry a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. Ingredients and allergens also vary from one biscuit to another.
Before buying a week’s supply, check the current ingredients list, allergen information and warnings for each product you choose.
Relevant brands to compare
Albert Heijn
The AH own brand includes a butter kano; Albert Heijn also offers biscuits with a range of sugar claims.
- Albert Heijn lists ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g for AH Roomboter kano’s.
- With 39 g of sugars per 100 g, this kano isn’t a suitable choice if you’re looking for something ‘sugar-free’.
Aviateur
Aviateur Gevulde Kano’s are worth considering if a classic kano with almond paste is what you’re after.
- Jumbo lists a 46% almond paste filling for this product.
- Jumbo also lists 38,0 g of sugars per 100 g; check what’s available at the shop where you’re buying.
Heerlijck Banket
Heerlijck Banket kano biscuits are listed by ALDI Nederland in a 330 g pack.
- The listed pack weight helps you plan how much you need.
- Check the nutritional information on the pack before judging these kano biscuits by their sugar content.
Sondey
Lidl Nederland describes Sondey Kano’s as butter biscuits filled with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.
- Lidl states that this product is only available in store.
- If you’re choosing based on sugar content, check the nutritional information on the pack.
Céréal
Céréal offers biscuits labelled ‘sugar-free’ for shoppers considering a different shape from a kano.
- Albert Heijn uses this claim for Céréal Speculoos stukjes amandel and Céréal Chocolate chip cookie.
- These aren’t kano biscuits; the packs included in this research warn that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
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Frequently asked questions
Are regular kano biscuits sugar-free?
The AH Roomboter kano’s and Aviateur Gevulde Kano’s included in this research aren’t: Albert Heijn lists 39 g of sugars per 100 g and Jumbo lists 38,0 g per 100 g. For other kano biscuits, check the nutritional information on the pack before judging their sugar content.
Does ‘no added sugars’ mean the same as ‘sugar-free’?
No, these claims don’t mean the same thing. According to Albert Heijn, Verkade San Francisco Zero has no added sugars, but it does contain naturally occurring sugars: 1,7 g per 100 g. So check both the exact claim and the nutritional information.
Why do some sugar-free biscuits carry a warning?
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the Céréal biscuits included in this research contain polyols and carry a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. Read the warning even if you’re buying several packs for the week.
Which allergens should I check in kano biscuits and alternative biscuits?
It depends on the specific product. Albert Heijn’s product information lists, among other things, egg, milk, cereals containing gluten, soya and almond for AH Roomboter kano’s; the allergens present or potentially present also vary between the Céréal biscuits included in this research. Always check the current packaging of the biscuit you choose.