Who is this for?

Travellers with coeliac disease who want to choose before they travel

You want to bring your own sealed snack labelled gluten-free, so you don’t have to rely on what’s currently available at Schiphol for taaitaai.

Travellers with additional allergies

As well as checking the gluten-free label, you need to read the full ingredients and allergen list for the version you choose. This is especially important if oats, nuts, milk or lupin are relevant to you.

Travellers who want to buy something at Schiphol

You want to choose a snack or meal at the airport, and can ask staff which gluten-free options are currently available and what allergen information they can provide.

What should you look for?

If you’re bringing your own taaitaai, check the current packaging. If you’d rather buy something at Schiphol, ask which dishes or snacks are available at the time.

What to check What to look for when buying Who is this most important for?
Gluten-free label Check the current gluten-free label and the ingredients and allergen list on the packaging. If I have coeliac disease, I want to check what’s in my taaitaai before I travel, rather than relying on the product name. For around 46% of consumers, checking the label would be the top priority.
Availability while travelling If needed, bring a sealed snack with you; ask at Schiphol cafés and restaurants about the current gluten-free options. If I want to eat taaitaai while travelling, I don’t want to rely on one café or restaurant, or on a changing selection. Reliable availability would be the main priority for around 36% of consumers.
Other allergens Check the ingredients and allergens for the specific version, even if it’s labelled gluten-free. I need to avoid ingredients other than gluten too, so I want to check what’s in each version. For around 18% of consumers, these additional dietary restrictions would be the main concern.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming regular taaitaai is gluten-free

    According to the ingredients information, the regular taaitaai listed by Jumbo contains wheat and rye; the allergen information also lists gluten.

    Don’t rely on the product name. Check the gluten-free label and current packaging for the version you’re buying.

  • Checking only for the words ‘gluten-free’

    The Consenza version listed by Albert Heijn contains gluten-free oats and almonds. The Maître Mathis version listed contains milk and lupin, and may contain egg, nuts and sesame.

    Compare the full ingredients and allergen list with the foods you need to avoid.

  • Assuming a product page means it’s currently in stock

    Albert Heijn lists the Maître Mathis version as no longer available in its range; Jumbo says the same of its online listing for Gluten Free Bakery Holland.

    Check that your chosen product is available before you travel, or bring a snack you’ve already bought.

  • Expecting a particular gluten-free snack at Schiphol

    Schiphol lists gluten-free options on request. That doesn’t mean a particular taaitaai will be available at every location.

    Ask staff what’s currently available and check the allergen information before you order.

Brands and retailers compared

Consenza

Albert Heijn lists 125 g organic Consenza taaitaai figures labelled gluten-free.

  • The product listing includes a gluten-free label and ingredients information.
  • This version contains gluten-free oats and almonds; check the packaging if either ingredient is relevant to you.

Maître Mathis

Albert Heijn lists a 125 g gluten-free taaitaai from Maître Mathis as an option for comparison.

  • The listed ingredients and allergens make it possible to compare this version with other taaitaai products.
  • This version contains milk and lupin, and may contain egg, nuts and sesame. Albert Heijn lists it as no longer available in its range.

Gluten Free Bakery Holland

Jumbo lists 130 g gluten-free taaitaai under this brand name.

  • The product name makes it clear which gluten-free version you can ask a retailer about.
  • Jumbo says the product is no longer part of its online range, so don’t assume it’s currently available.

Albert Heijn

The supermarket lists specific gluten-free taaitaai products with product information.

  • The listed Consenza version includes ingredients and allergen information that you can check before buying.
  • Albert Heijn says product information can change, so check the current packaging. A product page doesn’t confirm stock at a particular location.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists both a gluten-free taaitaai version and regular taaitaai.

  • The product listings help you tell the different versions apart.
  • The gluten-free version is no longer part of its online range. Jumbo’s listed regular taaitaai contains wheat, rye and gluten.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take taaitaai in my hand luggage from Schiphol?

Yes. Schiphol says you can take food in your hand luggage. A solid taaitaai snack is different from the spreadable products Schiphol gives as examples of liquids. Check the rules for any other food you’re carrying.

Can I always buy gluten-free taaitaai at Schiphol?

Don’t assume gluten-free taaitaai will always be in stock. Schiphol lists gluten-free options on request, so ask staff which snacks or dishes are available at the time and check the allergen information.

Is regular taaitaai gluten-free if wheat isn’t mentioned in the product name?

The product name isn’t a reliable way to check. According to the ingredients information, the regular taaitaai listed by Jumbo contains wheat and rye, and gluten is listed as an allergen. Check the packaging of the version you want to buy.

Which ingredients information should I rely on: the online listing or the packaging?

Check the current packaging when you buy the product and before eating it. Albert Heijn says ingredients, nutritional and allergen information can change, so it advises you to check the packaging.