Who is this choice for?

Consumers with a strict sugar-free requirement

For you, the exact claim on the packaging is decisive. A standard kano pastry or a biscuit labelled ‘no added sugars’ won’t automatically meet that requirement.

Consumers looking to limit added sugars

You’re open to having a biscuit instead of a kano pastry. You still want to be able to see how much sugar the product contains and which ingredients provide its sweet flavour.

Consumers who mainly want a kano pastry

The butter pastry with almond-paste filling matters more to you than choosing a sugar-free option. You compare the nutritional information before choosing a standard kano pastry for breakfast.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether your main requirement is ‘sugar-free’, ‘no added sugars’ or a kano pastry with almond-paste filling. Then compare the exact wording and the nutritional information per 100 g. A biscuit with no added sugars isn’t the same product as a kano pastry.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Strictly sugar-free Read the exact claim and check the amount of ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g. If I only want a product that meets my sugar-free requirement, I can’t rely on ‘zero’ or ‘no added sugars’. Around 42% of consumers put this strict requirement first.
No added sugars Compare the claim with the amount of sugars per 100 g and check the ingredients list for sweeteners. I’m happy to choose a different type of biscuit if my main aim is to avoid added sugars, even if it still contains sugars. For around 33% of consumers, this is the top priority.
Kano pastry with almond-paste filling Check the product description, sugars per 100 g and allergen information. I’m specifically looking for the butter pastry with almond-paste filling and want to know what I’m choosing for breakfast. This type of product comes first for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Reading ‘zero’ as ‘sugar-free’

    ‘No added sugars’ doesn’t mean a product contains no sugars. Verkade lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g for San Francisco Zero.

    If being sugar-free is a strict requirement for you, check the exact claim and the ‘of which sugars’ line on the current packaging.

  • Assuming a standard kano pastry is a sugar-conscious choice

    Albert Heijn’s product information lists 39 g of sugars per 100 g for AH butter kano pastries; Jumbo lists 36.8 g per 100 g for Jumbo butter kano pastries.

    Decide whether you mainly want a kano pastry with almond-paste filling or have another sugar-related requirement. Only then compare products that suit your choice.

  • Overlooking polyols

    Verkade San Francisco Zero contains maltitols. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, large amounts of polyols can cause digestive problems.

    Read the ingredients list and any warnings on the pack, especially if you plan to have more than one serving.

  • Assuming allergens based on the type of biscuit

    The allergens listed vary from product to product. The kano pastries described here and Verkade San Francisco Zero don’t have the same ingredients list.

    Check the current allergen information for the specific product before buying, even if you’re already familiar with the brand.

Relevant brands to compare

Albert Heijn

AH butter kano pastries are an example of the traditional pastry filled with almond paste.

  • Albert Heijn lists a 270 g pack with six servings.
  • The label lists 39 g of sugars and 38 g of added sugars per 100 g. Also check the allergen information for egg, milk, cereals containing gluten, soya and almonds, among others.

Jumbo

Jumbo butter kano pastries are butter pastries filled with almond paste.

  • Jumbo states that this product contains 38% almond paste.
  • The product information lists 36.8 g of sugars per 100 g and allergens including almonds, eggs, gluten, milk and soya. This specific product doesn’t meet a strict sugar-free requirement.

Verkade

San Francisco Zero is a biscuit to consider if you’re looking for an alternative to a kano pastry.

  • According to Verkade, this biscuit contains no added sugars; its nutritional information lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g.
  • It isn’t a kano pastry. Its ingredients include maltitols, and the listed allergens include wheat, milk and soya.

Sondey

Sondey Kano pastries are an example of pastries filled with almond paste available at Lidl.

  • Lidl describes the product as butter pastries filled with almond paste and lists a 325 g pack.
  • Check the nutritional information and ingredients on the pack before deciding whether this product meets a sugar-related requirement.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘no added sugars’ mean the same as ‘sugar-free’?

No. Verkade describes San Francisco Zero as a biscuit with no added sugars, but also lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g. If you have a strict sugar-free requirement, check the exact claim and the nutritional information on the pack.

Are the standard kano pastries from Albert Heijn and Jumbo sugar-free?

No, the products mentioned don’t meet a strict sugar-free requirement. Albert Heijn lists 39 g of sugars per 100 g for AH butter kano pastries, while Jumbo lists 36.8 g per 100 g for its butter kano pastries.

Why should I read the ingredients of a biscuit with no added sugars?

The ingredients show which sweeteners and allergens the specific biscuit contains. Verkade San Francisco Zero contains maltitols; according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, large amounts of polyols can cause digestive problems. Also read any warnings on the packaging.

How do I compare biscuits with different serving sizes?

First compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then check what one serving of each product contains. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists energy, fat, saturated fat, carbohydrates, sugars, protein and salt, among other things, as parts of the nutrition table.

Which allergens should I check in these kano pastries and biscuits?

Check the allergen information for the product you want to buy. For San Francisco Zero, Verkade lists wheat, milk and soya, among others. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo kano pastries mentioned also contain allergens such as egg and almonds or nuts.