If the treat must be chocolate-coated, check that this is stated on the packaging or in the product description for the exact taai-taai product. Jumbo lists 250 g of Taai Taai Milk Chocolate, but the name alone doesn’t show how the chocolate is used. If you mainly need enough biscuits to share, standard 500 g packs are another option, but they’re not a confirmed chocolate-coated alternative. Before serving, check the label on the product you’ve bought for ingredients, allergens and storage advice.
For anyone who needs something more than standard taai-taai served alongside separate chocolate. Jumbo lists 250 g of Taai Taai Milk Chocolate; check the exact pack to make sure it has the chocolate coating you’re looking for.
For anyone who needs to let colleagues check the ingredients and allergens in the biscuits being served. Product information for standard varieties from Albert Heijn and PLUS lists ingredients including wheat, rye and milk; this information doesn’t automatically apply to a chocolate variety.
For anyone who needs the pack size to suit the number of people attending and the other treats on offer. Albert Heijn, PLUS, ALDI, Dirk and Jumbo list standard taai-taai in 500 g packs.
First, decide whether the taai-taai must be chocolate-coated for your team meeting. Then check the label for the exact variety and choose an amount that suits the group.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate coating | Check the exact pack or product description to see how the chocolate is used in the taai-taai. | If the biscuits really do need to be coated in chocolate, a name that mentions milk chocolate isn’t enough for me; this confirmation is a priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ information on the pack you’ve bought. | If colleagues with allergies will be eating, I want to be able to show which label belongs to which biscuits. This is the main concern for around 31% of consumers. |
| Quantity | Compare the pack weight with the number of people attending and the other snacks. Jumbo lists 250 g for its milk chocolate variety, while several standard varieties come in 500 g packs. | For a larger group, I want to avoid running out too soon or having lots left over; around 23% of consumers prioritise quantity. |
| Serving and storage | Check the best-before date and storage advice, and keep the label available when you unpack the biscuits. | If the biscuits are served on a plate, I want colleagues to be able to find the product information. This matters most to around 15% of consumers. |
A larger bag of standard taai-taai may be handy for sharing, but it won’t meet a requirement for a chocolate coating.
Check the description and label for the exact product. Choose standard taai-taai only if chocolate isn’t a requirement.
The standard varieties checked from Albert Heijn and PLUS list ingredients including cereals containing gluten and milk, but that doesn’t confirm the allergens in Jumbo Taai Taai Milk Chocolate.
Only use the current label on the pack you’re serving. Don’t ask colleagues with a relevant allergy to rely on information about another variety.
Once the biscuits are on a plate, it’s no longer obvious which ingredients and allergen information applies to them, especially if you’re serving several varieties.
Keep the original packaging, or a legible photo of the label, with the treats. Make sure it’s clear which information applies to which biscuits.
Jumbo lists 250 g of Taai Taai Milk Chocolate, as well as standard taai-taai in other pack sizes.
Albert Heijn lists standard AH Taai taai in a 500 g pack.
PLUS lists standard taai-taai in 250 g and 500 g packs.
ALDI Netherlands lists standard anise-flavoured taai-taai in a 500 g pack.
Dirk lists Mini taai taai in a 500 g pack.
Only if a chocolate coating is no longer essential. A 500 g pack of standard taai-taai may work if having enough for the group matters more, but it isn’t a chocolate-coated alternative.
No. Check the label on the exact pack for allergen information. Ingredients and warnings for standard taai-taai from Albert Heijn or PLUS don’t necessarily apply to Jumbo Taai Taai Milk Chocolate.
Keep the packaging or a legible photo of the label available, and make it clear which biscuits it relates to. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens are listed in the ingredients list on the label of pre-packed foods. So, if you’re serving several varieties, it’s important not to mix up the information.
Follow the storage advice and best-before date on the pack you’ve bought. The products checked from Albert Heijn and PLUS say to store in a cool, dry, dark place; Albert Heijn advises keeping its taai-taai in a sealed tin after opening.
