Who are the options suitable for?

Serve without any preparation

You want to put chocolate-covered taaitaai on the table straight away during a film or series. Jumbo lists Taai Taai Milk Chocolate in a 250 g pack.

Share taaitaai

You’re looking for a pack to suit the number of people watching, or want smaller biscuits that are easy to share. PLUS and ALDI list 500 g packs of regular taaitaai; Dirk lists 500 g of mini taaitaai.

Add your own chocolate

You want to choose the chocolate yourself and don’t mind a little preparation. A PLUS recipe combines pieces of taaitaai with melted chocolate.

What should you look for when choosing?

The main question is whether the chocolate should already be on the taaitaai. That determines whether you can serve it straight away or need to prepare it yourself.

Ready-made taaitaai with milk chocolate

Choose this if: you want to serve chocolate-covered taaitaai without any preparation; Jumbo lists a 250 g option.

The trade-off: with this option, the type of chocolate and pack size are fixed.

Regular or mini taaitaai with your choice of chocolate

Choose this if: the shape of the biscuit or choosing your own chocolate matters more than serving it straight away.

The trade-off: you’ll need separate chocolate and time to prepare the combination.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Serving straight away Check that the product name actually identifies it as a chocolate-covered option. Read the packaging for the ingredients and allergen information. I want to put the snack out as soon as the film starts, without preparing chocolate first. For around 46% of consumers, being able to serve it straight away would be the main reason for choosing it.
Quantity and shape Check the weight and whether you’re buying mini taaitaai or larger biscuits; the shape doesn’t tell you whether it has a chocolate coating. If we’re watching with other people, I want taaitaai that I can share out as needed. For around 27% of consumers, the amount available to share would come first.
Choosing your own chocolate Choose the shape of taaitaai you want and read the labels on both the biscuits and the separate chocolate. I’d rather decide for myself which chocolate to pair with the taaitaai, even if it takes some preparation. For around 27% of consumers, having that choice would be the main reason.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking plain taaitaai for a chocolate-covered option

    The listings for regular and mini taaitaai at PLUS, ALDI and Dirk describe different products from Jumbo Taai Taai Milk Chocolate.

    Read the exact product name and check the packaging to see which option you’re buying. Choose plain taaitaai if you want to add the chocolate yourself.

  • Looking only at the pack size

    Jumbo lists 250 g of milk chocolate-covered taaitaai, while the PLUS and ALDI packs of regular taaitaai mentioned here contain 500 g. A larger pack doesn’t necessarily mean you’re getting more chocolate-covered taaitaai.

    First decide whether you want a ready-made chocolate option, then choose a suitable pack size.

  • Relying on allergen information you read before

    Albert Heijn notes that ingredient and allergy information can change. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that checking the label is important for people with a food allergy.

    Read the packaging just before eating, both for the taaitaai and, if you’re combining them yourself, for the chocolate too.

Brands to consider

These brand listings can help you distinguish between product types. When choosing, always check the specific option.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Taai Taai Milk Chocolate in a 250 g pack.

  • A ready-made option for anyone looking to serve taaitaai with milk chocolate.
  • Check the packaging for the latest ingredients, nutritional information and allergens.

PLUS

PLUS lists a 500 g bag of Taai taai sint en piet and shares a recipe combining taaitaai with melted chocolate.

  • A useful option if you want to pair plain taaitaai with chocolate yourself.
  • The bag listed is not a ready-made chocolate-covered option.

ALDI

ALDI lists 500 g of anise-flavoured taai-taai in figure shapes.

  • The listed shape and pack size can help you choose taaitaai to share.
  • If you want a chocolate coating, you’ll need to choose a separate chocolate-covered option or add the chocolate yourself.

Dirk

Dirk lists 500 g of mini taaitaai.

  • The mini size is a good option if you want smaller biscuits to share.
  • Don’t assume this listing has a chocolate coating already applied.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn has a product listing for AH Taai taai.

  • A listing for plain taaitaai that you can compare with the product type you’re looking for.
  • Albert Heijn recommends checking the packaging, as product information can change.

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Frequently asked questions

Which taaitaai can I serve without any preparation?

A ready-made chocolate-covered option needs no preparation: Jumbo lists 250 g of Taai Taai Milk Chocolate. If you want to pair plain taaitaai with chocolate, you’ll need to prepare it yourself.

Can I pair plain taaitaai with chocolate myself?

Yes. A PLUS recipe uses pieces of taaitaai with melted chocolate. When choosing, check the ingredients and allergens for each product separately.

Which pack is best for a film night with a group?

Choose based on the number of people, the pack weight and the biscuit shape you want. Jumbo lists 250 g of taaitaai with milk chocolate; PLUS and ALDI list 500 g packs of plain taaitaai. Those larger packs aren’t automatically chocolate-covered options.

How do I check allergens in chocolate-covered taaitaai?

Read the latest ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre stresses the importance of checking the label if you have a food allergy. If you’re using separate chocolate, check its packaging too.

How should I store taaitaai once opened?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the taaitaai you’ve chosen. For its Bakkers Taaitaai Pop, Jumbo recommends resealing the packaging securely after opening and storing it in a dark place. Don’t assume the same advice applies to other options.