Older people who want a chocolate coating
For anyone who finds ordinary taaitaai less of a treat. Jumbo lists a Taai Taai Melkchocolade 250 g variety; check the packaging when you buy it to make sure it meets your flavour preference.
Who is this choice for?
Coffee drinkers who want to measure out a portion
For anyone who wants to decide in advance how much taaitaai to have with their afternoon coffee. The serving size on the packaging and the nutritional information per 100 g can help you compare products and quantities.
Shoppers checking allergens
For anyone who needs to avoid ingredients such as milk or cereals containing gluten, or who looks out for warnings about possible traces of nuts. Check the label on the packaging you’re actually going to serve.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether a chocolate coating is essential. Then consider the portion for your coffee break, and always check that the ingredients are suitable for the people you’re buying the taaitaai for.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
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| Chocolate coating | Read the full product name and ingredients list; don’t rely on an image or the taaitaai category alone. | I want a chocolate coating with my coffee, not just ordinary anise-flavoured taaitaai. For around 43% of consumers, this coating is their top priority when buying. |
| Serving size | Compare the stated serving size with the nutritional information per 100 g, then decide how much you’d like to serve. | I want to be able to measure out how much I take from the pack to have with my coffee. Around 29% of consumers make serving size their top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings about possible traces on the current packaging. | If someone needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in this particular pack. That’s why around 28% of consumers make checking for allergens their top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking ordinary taaitaai for a chocolate-coated variety
A product being described as taaitaai doesn’t in itself confirm that it has a chocolate coating. That distinction matters if the chocolate layer is the reason you’re buying it.
Check the full product name and read the packaging to see which ingredients have been used.
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Relying only on an online product description
The ingredients and allergen information that matter when you buy are on the packaging you receive. A description you looked at earlier is no substitute for checking it.
Even if you know the variety, check the ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings about possible traces again.
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Looking only at the stated serving size
A serving size doesn’t tell you how the nutritional values of two different products compare for the same amount.
First compare the nutritional information per 100 g, including sugars, then use the serving weight to work out how much to have with your coffee.
Brands to consider
An ordinary taaitaai variety is only an alternative if a chocolate coating isn’t essential. For every brand, compare the specific product and its current label, rather than relying on the brand name alone.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists Taai Taai Melkchocolade 250 g, as well as ordinary taaitaai varieties.
- The name Melkchocolade makes this variety worth considering if you’re looking for a chocolate coating.
- Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the current packaging for this variety, not the packaging for ordinary Jumbo taaitaai.
Albert Heijn
AH Taai taai is an ordinary 500 g variety, not a variety confirmed by name as chocolate-coated.
- Albert Heijn gives a serving size of 11 g for this taaitaai and provides ingredients and nutritional information.
- This ordinary variety lists milk, lactose and cereals containing gluten; check the label if these ingredients are relevant to you.
PLUS
PLUS lists ordinary taaitaai in 250 g and 500 g packs.
- The product information lets you check the ingredients and allergens for your chosen variety in advance.
- The ordinary varieties listed contain milk and cereals containing gluten; PLUS also warns of possible traces of, among other things, almond and hazelnut. Check the packaging for each variety.
ALDI
ALDI describes an ordinary 500 g taai-taai variety.
- The product description makes clear that these are anise-flavoured shaped biscuits.
- For information about chocolate coating and allergens, refer to the label on the specific product.
Dirk
Dirk shows 500 g mini-taaitaai in its search results.
- This listing is a starting point if ordinary mini-taaitaai is also an option.
- A search result alone doesn’t confirm a chocolate coating or the ingredients; read the product packaging before choosing.
Lidl
Lidl mentions mini-taai-taai in a recipe.
- A recipe isn’t the label for a shop-bought product. Check the coating and ingredients separately for any specific product.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I check whether taaitaai is really chocolate-coated?
Read the full product name and check the ingredients on the packaging. For example, Jumbo lists Taai Taai Melkchocolade 250 g. Voedingscentrum says you can find the composition under ‘Ingredients’, so you don’t have to rely solely on a product photo or name.
Can I have ordinary taaitaai instead of chocolate-coated taaitaai?
You can if the chocolate coating isn’t important to you, but ordinary taaitaai won’t provide that particular flavour. If you choose an alternative, check its ingredients and the serving size you want for your afternoon coffee.
Which allergens should I check in taaitaai?
Check the allergen information on the packaging you buy: the ordinary varieties mentioned here include ingredients such as milk and cereals containing gluten. PLUS also warns of possible traces of, among other things, almond and hazelnut in its taaitaai. Don’t assume a chocolate-coated variety has the same ingredients as an ordinary one.
How should I store taaitaai once opened?
Follow the storage advice on the packaging for your chosen variety. Albert Heijn advises storing its ordinary taaitaai in a cool, dry place and putting it in a sealed tin after opening; for chocolate-coated taaitaai, follow the advice on its own packaging.