Who is this relevant to?

Sportspeople looking for something sweet to take with them

You’re looking for a treat to pack with your sports kit. Check that the packaging stays closed and decide in advance how much you want to take.

Sportspeople who think about when they eat

You don’t want to mistake a snack for a post-exercise meal, and you’re mindful of how much you eat shortly before a training session.

Shoppers with an allergy or dietary restriction

You need to be able to check the ingredients, allergens and any cross-contamination warnings on the packaging of the exact product you’re buying.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether a chocolate-coated version is essential; plain taai taai is only an alternative if you don’t need the chocolate. Then consider how you’ll carry it, when you’ll eat it and what the label says about the version you’ve chosen.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important for?
Taking it with you and portion size Choose packaging that can be kept closed and check the contents and storage instructions. The Jumbo listing is for a 250 g bag, not a set portion for exercise. If I’m taking a snack with me among my sports kit, I want packaging that stays closed and the freedom to decide how much I eat. For around 37% of consumers, ease of carrying is the most important factor.
When to eat it Keep the portion small if you’re eating shortly before exercise. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against having a large meal just before physical activity. Around my training session, I don’t want to eat a lot immediately beforehand or mistake a treat for a meal. For around 36% of consumers, when they eat is the main consideration.
Product label Read the ingredients, allergens and any cross-contamination warnings on the packaging. Compare the nutritional information of different versions per 100 g. If I have an allergy, I need to know exactly what’s in this version before I eat it. For around 27% of consumers, checking the label comes first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming the nutritional information for plain taai taai also applies

    Nutritional information for plain taai taai doesn’t automatically apply to a chocolate-coated version. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also points out that products can vary from one brand to another.

    Compare the nutritional information on the packaging of the exact product, both per 100 g and per portion.

  • Assuming a bag is one portion

    Jumbo Taai Taai Melkchocolade is listed in a 250 g pack. That doesn’t tell you how much you’ll want to eat shortly before a training session.

    Decide on your portion in advance; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against having a large meal just before physical activity.

  • Relying only on online allergen information

    Ingredients and product information can change. If you have an allergy, check the packaging of the product you actually buy.

    Before eating it, read the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any cross-contamination warnings.

  • Assuming it’s available all year round

    PLUS lists taai taai among its Sinterklaas products. So check what’s currently available before adding a specific version to your shopping list.

    Check with your chosen shop to see whether the chocolate-coated version you want is available.

Brands to consider

A listing for plain taai taai doesn’t confirm that a chocolate-coated version from the same brand is also available.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Jumbo Taai Taai Melkchocolade 250g.

  • The product name mentions both taai taai and milk chocolate.
  • Check the packaging to see how the chocolate is used, and read the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for this version.

PLUS

PLUS lists Ambachtelijke taai taai koeken as a plain, uncoated version.

  • This version is an alternative if chocolate isn’t essential.
  • Don’t apply the ingredients or nutritional information for plain PLUS taai taai to a chocolate-coated version.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Taai taai as a plain version.

  • Plain taai taai is still an option if you’re not specifically looking for chocolate.
  • Albert Heijn says that ingredients and nutritional information can change, so check the current packaging.

1 de Beste bij Dirk

Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai 500 g.

  • The listing offers a plain taai taai version to consider.
  • The listing doesn’t confirm that it’s chocolate-coated; check the label of the product you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I eat chocolate-coated taai taai just before exercise?

Pay particular attention to timing and portion size. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against having a large meal just before physical activity; check the nutritional information for the exact taai taai version on the packaging before deciding how much to take with you.

Can taai taai replace a meal after exercise?

No. Treat chocolate-coated taai taai as a treat, not a meal replacement. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a regular meal containing carbohydrates and protein after exercise, along with plenty of fluids.

Where can I check the allergens in chocolate-coated taai taai?

Check the packaging of the exact version you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens which must be declared have to be clearly indicated on the labels of prepacked foods; also read any cross-contamination warnings.

How do I compare plain and chocolate-coated taai taai?

Compare the nutritional information for the exact products per 100 g, then look at the portion size and ingredients. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using information per 100 g as a useful basis for comparing products; don’t use figures for plain taai taai as if they applied to a chocolate-coated version.