Shoppers who need a sugar-free option
You’re looking for a biscuit labelled as sugar-free for your Christmas shopping. A regular kano biscuit with the sugar levels listed by Jumbo, Aviateur or g’woon won’t be right for you.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Fans of traditional kano biscuits
You’re mainly looking for a biscuit with almond paste for a festive coffee break, and don’t need it to be sugar-free. Compare the filling and nutritional information of the products you’re considering.
Shoppers buying for guests
You want to check the ingredients and allergens for each product before serving it. Check the latest packaging, even if you’ve bought the same kano biscuit before.
What should you look for when choosing?
Before you do your Christmas shopping, decide whether sugar-free is a must-have or whether you’re mainly looking for a traditional kano biscuit with almond paste.
A sugar-free biscuit beyond the regular kano range
When: Choose this option if being sugar-free is essential for you.
Consider: Another type of biscuit won’t necessarily have the almond paste filling found in a kano biscuit. Check its ingredients, including any sweeteners.
A regular kano biscuit with almond paste
When: Choose this option if you specifically want a traditional kano biscuit for a festive occasion and sugar-free isn’t a requirement.
Consider: The kano biscuits with sugar levels listed by Jumbo, PLUS and Joybuy aren’t suitable if you’re looking exclusively for a sugar-free product.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar-free | Check the label on the packaging and the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g in the nutritional information. | I want to choose a biscuit that’s genuinely labelled as sugar-free, even if it isn’t a kano biscuit. For around 42% of shoppers, this is the top priority. |
| Almond paste | Compare the product descriptions and the fillings listed for the kano biscuits you’re considering. | For a festive coffee break, I’m mainly looking for the familiar combination of biscuit and almond paste. Around 33% of shoppers give this top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the latest ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ statements on the packaging. | When I’m buying for guests, I want to know which allergens are listed for each product. For around 25% of shoppers, this check comes before the other considerations. |
Common mistakes
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Confusing ‘less sugar’ with ‘sugar-free’
The wording on the front of the pack doesn’t tell you how much sugar the product contains per 100 g. Jumbo lists 36.8 g for its kano biscuits, PLUS lists 37.6 g for Aviateur, and Joybuy lists 39.1 g for g’woon.
Use the ‘of which sugars’ figure in the nutritional information as a check, and read the exact wording on the packaging.
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Looking only at the product name
Ingredients such as wheat, milk, soya and almond may be relevant in kano biscuits. The allergens and any traces listed vary by product.
Check the latest ingredients list and allergen information every time you buy, even if you’ve bought the same product before.
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Assuming an online listing means a product is currently available
A product page doesn’t confirm that you’ll be able to order the biscuit when you do your Christmas shopping.
Check availability when you buy, and compare the information on the final packaging with the online listing.
Brands compared
These brands offer examples of regular kano biscuits; their inclusion isn’t a recommendation if you’re looking for a sugar-free biscuit.
Albert Heijn
AH butter kano biscuits are for anyone looking for a regular butter biscuit with almond paste.
- Albert Heijn describes its product as a butter biscuit with 41% almond paste and 1% almond.
- If sugar-free is essential to your choice, check the latest nutritional information on the packaging.
Jumbo
Jumbo’s butter kano biscuits are a regular kano biscuit with almond paste.
- Jumbo lists 38% almond paste.
- Jumbo also lists 36.8 g of sugars per 100 g; check the allergens on the latest packaging.
Aviateur
The Aviateur kano biscuits listed by PLUS are biscuits with an almond paste filling.
- PLUS lists a 46% almond paste filling.
- PLUS lists 37.6 g of sugars per 100 g; check the latest packaging for allergen information.
Related products on Joybuy
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Frequently asked questions
Are the kano biscuits mentioned here sugar-free?
No. The regular kano biscuits mentioned here aren’t suitable if you’re looking for a sugar-free product. Jumbo lists 36.8 g of sugars per 100 g for its butter kano biscuits, PLUS lists 37.6 g for Aviateur kano biscuits, and Joybuy lists 39.1 g for g’woon kano biscuits.
Which allergens should I check in kano biscuits?
Check the latest ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ statements for the specific product. The information for the kano biscuits mentioned here includes wheat, milk, soya, egg and almond, among other ingredients, but the details vary by product.
How should I store kano biscuits for Christmas?
Follow the storage advice on the packaging of the kano biscuits you buy. The PLUS product information for Aviateur and the Joybuy information for g’woon recommend storing them in a cool, dry place. Check the packaging again after opening for any further instructions.
How can I tell whether a sugar-free biscuit contains sweeteners?
Check the ingredients list on the packaging. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, any sweeteners used are listed on the label, and sweeteners permitted in food and drink have an E number.