Who is this choice relevant to?

Anyone giving taaitaai to someone with coeliac disease

You’re looking for a Father’s Day gift and want to check that the packaging says gluten-free, rather than assuming regular taaitaai is suitable based on the type of product.

Anyone doing their shopping shortly before Father’s Day

You want to find a specific gluten-free taaitaai product, so you check whether it’s available at your local shop or for delivery to your area.

Anyone considering other allergies

As well as checking for a gluten-free label, you check the ingredients and allergens that matter to the recipient. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that pre-packed foods must display allergen information on the label.

What should you look for when buying?

Start by checking that the pack you want to give is labelled gluten-free. Then check whether the taaitaai is available and whether its label meets any other dietary requirements the recipient may have.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free label Read the label on the current packaging. Don’t choose regular taaitaai made with wheat or rye flour as a gluten-free alternative. If I’m buying taaitaai for someone with coeliac disease, I want to be sure which pack I’m giving them; around 46% of consumers would consider the gluten-free label their main concern when buying.
Availability Search for the specific product and check whether it’s available at your shop or for delivery to your area. Anyone looking for a gift shortly before Father’s Day doesn’t want to rely on a general range page; around 27% of consumers would consider availability their main concern when buying.
Other allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you’re giving. Don’t assume it meets other dietary requirements just because it’s labelled ‘gluten-free’. If the recipient has other allergies too, I want to take them into account when choosing; around 27% of consumers would put this check first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming regular taaitaai is a gluten-free alternative

    The regular taaitaai in PLUS’s product listing contains wheat flour and rye flour. So the type of product alone doesn’t mean a pack is gluten-free.

    For a recipient with coeliac disease, choose a product with a clear gluten-free label on the current packaging.

  • Relying on a search result alone

    A general page for gluten-free products doesn’t tell you whether a specific taaitaai is available. Online product information can also change.

    Check the specific product, local availability and the label on the pack you’re buying.

  • Confusing gluten-free with free from other allergens

    The ‘gluten-free’ label doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for the recipient’s other allergies.

    Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging separately.

Brands to consider

Consenza

Albert Heijn lists Consenza Taai taai poppetjes gluten free.

  • The product title explicitly says ‘gluten free’.
  • Check the current packaging for the gluten-free label and any other relevant allergens.

Gluten Free Bakery Holland

Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland Taai Taai Glutenvrij 130 g.

  • The product listing states both ‘gluten-free’ and a pack weight of 130 g.
  • Check availability before buying and read the label on the pack.

Maître Mathis

Albert Heijn lists Maître Mathis Taai taai glutenvrij.

  • The product title explicitly says ‘gluten-free’.
  • Don’t base your choice on the online title alone; check the current packaging too.

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Frequently asked questions

Is ‘gluten-free’ just a marketing term?

No. The European Commission describes ‘gluten-free’ as a claim regulated within the EU. Regulation (EU) No 828/2014 sets a limit of 20 mg of gluten per kg of food for products carrying this claim. Check the label on the packaging when you buy.

Can I give regular taaitaai if I can’t find a gluten-free option?

Not as a substitute for gluten-free taaitaai for someone with coeliac disease. The regular taaitaai listed by PLUS contains wheat flour and rye flour. It’s better to choose another biscuit whose current packaging clearly says ‘gluten-free’.

Why should I check the pack if the online shop says ‘gluten-free’?

Because you need to be able to check the label on the product you’re actually giving. Albert Heijn’s online information can change, so check the pack for the gluten-free label, ingredients and any relevant allergens.

Is gluten-free taaitaai automatically vegan or free from milk and nuts too?

No. ‘Gluten-free’ on its own says nothing about vegan ingredients or whether the product contains milk or nuts. Check the packaging separately for each additional requirement.