Who is this choice relevant to?

Shoppers with both requirements

If you’re looking for taaitaai for someone with coeliac disease and also need it to be sugar-free, you’ll need both an explicit gluten-free label and suitable nutritional information.

Shoppers looking for gluten-free taaitaai

If coeliac disease is the deciding factor but sugar isn’t a deal-breaker, checking for a gluten-free label is the first step. Albert Heijn displays this label on its Consenza Taai taai poppetjes.

Label comparers

If you want to compare the sugar content of seasonal biscuits, the Voedingscentrum recommends comparing the nutritional values per 100 g and checking the ingredients too.

What should you look for when buying?

If you have coeliac disease, check for a gluten-free label first. If you’re looking for a sugar-free option too, check the sugars per 100 g and read the current label for the specific product.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free for coeliac disease Look for an explicit gluten-free label on the packaging; check the ingredients and allergens too. If I’m buying taaitaai for someone with coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely on the product name alone. For around 50% of shoppers, verified gluten-free status is the top priority.
Strictly sugar-free Check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g. According to the Voedingscentrum, a sugar-free claim means no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. A gluten-free biscuit isn’t enough for me if I’m also looking for something strictly sugar-free. Around 25% of shoppers give this sugar limit top priority.
Current label Check the product’s current availability and the information on the packaging just before buying, rather than relying on a search result or category page. When it comes to seasonal products, I only want to make a choice once I can check the current label. For around 25% of shoppers, this check is the first requirement when buying.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘gluten-free’ means ‘sugar-free’

    According to Albert Heijn, the gluten-free Consenza Taai taai poppetjes contain 29 g of sugars per 100 g. So a gluten-free label doesn’t tell you whether this taaitaai is also suitable if you’re looking for a sugar-free option.

    Check both separately: the gluten-free label and the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g.

  • Treating regular taaitaai as a gluten-free alternative

    The regular taaitaai described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contains wheat and/or rye. These products aren’t suitable gluten-free choices for someone with coeliac disease.

    If you have coeliac disease, don’t choose a regular version based on its appearance or product name; check the gluten-free label and the packaging for the specific product.

  • Relying on an old or general product listing

    Jumbo says the previously stocked Gluten Free Bakery Holland Taai Taai is no longer available in its online range. A general gluten-free category also tells you nothing about the sugar content of a specific taaitaai.

    When buying, check that the product is available and read its current ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

Brands and shops to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists Consenza Taai taai poppetjes as a gluten-free product.

  • The gluten-free label makes this particular version worth considering if coeliac disease is a requirement.
  • According to the product information, the Consenza version contains 29 g of sugars per 100 g. Regular AH Taai taai contains wheat and rye.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists regular Taai Taai and a previously stocked gluten-free version from Gluten Free Bakery Holland.

  • The product information for the regular version lists its allergens and sugar content, so you can assess these.
  • Regular Jumbo Taai Taai lists wheat, rye and 38,8 g of sugars per 100 g. According to Jumbo, the gluten-free version is no longer in its online range.

PLUS

PLUS provides product information for regular taaitaai and has a separate category for gluten-free products.

  • The ingredients and nutritional values are listed for PLUS Taai taai sint en piet.
  • This taaitaai contains wheat flour, rye flour and 38,594 g of sugars per 100 g. Having a gluten-free category doesn’t make the regular version gluten-free.

ALDI

ALDI lists a 500 g pack of Taai-taai.

  • If you have coeliac disease and need a sugar-free option, check the labels, ingredients and nutritional information on the specific pack before choosing.

Dirk

Dirk shows taaitaai in its product search results and also stocks gluten-free products.

  • A search result or a separate gluten-free category doesn’t confirm that a specific taaitaai is both gluten-free and sugar-free. Check the product label to find out.

Lidl

Lidl advertises a changing range of extra gluten-free products.

  • Don’t assume taaitaai is part of the general range: check availability and both required product details when you buy.

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Frequently asked questions

Is gluten-free taaitaai also sugar-free?

No, not automatically: according to Albert Heijn, the gluten-free Consenza Taai taai poppetjes contain 29 g of sugars per 100 g. The Voedingscentrum defines sugar-free as no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g.

Is regular taaitaai suitable for people with coeliac disease?

The regular taaitaai from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS discussed here isn’t a gluten-free choice: these products list wheat and/or rye. For another version, check the gluten-free label and current packaging separately.

How can I check whether taaitaai meets both requirements?

First, look for an explicit gluten-free label on the current packaging, then check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g. For a sugar-free claim, the Voedingscentrum specifies no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the ingredients and allergens for the same version too.

Can I rely on an old online listing when choosing taaitaai?

Not without checking the product’s current details. Jumbo says the previously stocked Gluten Free Bakery Holland Taai Taai is no longer available in its online range, so check availability and the packaging of the product you’re actually choosing just before you buy.