If your child has coeliac disease, choose taaitaai that is explicitly labelled gluten-free on the packaging; standard varieties made with wheat or rye flour are not suitable. Also check the allergens on the exact pack, keep the snack separate from products containing gluten and ask the school what arrangements it has for treats.
You’re looking for taaitaai that is clearly labelled gluten-free and won’t come into contact with crumbs from standard bread or biscuits on the way to school. The Dutch Coeliac Society advises keeping gluten-free food separate.
Other ingredients as well as gluten may affect your choice. The Consenza taaitaai described here contains almonds; milk and lupin are listed for the Maître Mathis variety. So check the allergen information on the pack you buy.
If you need the snack for a particular day, check availability in good time and have another verifiably gluten-free snack as a back-up. Product pages from Albert Heijn and Jumbo stated that some gluten-free taaitaai varieties had been discontinued.
Start by checking that it is labelled gluten-free, then look for any other relevant allergens and plan how to keep the taaitaai separate on the way to school.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free suitability | Look for the explicit ‘gluten-free’ label on the packaging and read the ingredients. The standard taaitaai products from Jumbo, Bolletje and PLUS that were checked list wheat and/or rye. | If I’m choosing for a child with coeliac disease, I don’t want to pack standard taaitaai containing gluten grains in the recipe. For around 50% of consumers, gluten-free suitability is the top priority when making this choice. |
| Other allergens | Compare the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack with the allergies you need to consider. | If I also need to watch out for ingredients such as almonds, milk or lupin, the gluten-free label alone isn’t enough. Around 30% of consumers prioritise these additional allergens when choosing. |
| Taking it to school | Check whether you can keep the snack separately wrapped, whether it will be available in time and what arrangements the school has in place. | For a school day, I want to avoid the taaitaai coming into contact with crumbs or finding out at the last minute that it’s unavailable. For around 20% of consumers, practical planning is the top priority. |
The standard taaitaai products from Jumbo, Bolletje and PLUS that were checked contain wheat and/or rye. A traditional shape or recipe name doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for someone with coeliac disease.
Choose a product explicitly labelled gluten-free and check the ingredients on the packaging.
Gluten-free taaitaai may contain other relevant allergens. The Consenza variety described here contains almonds; milk and lupin are listed for Maître Mathis, along with possible traces of egg, nuts and sesame.
Check the full allergen information for the exact variety against the arrangements for your child and their school.
Crumbs or shared utensils can transfer gluten to the snack. The Dutch Coeliac Society advises preparing and storing gluten-free food separately.
Keep the taaitaai separate and well wrapped; use clean hands and utensils if you divide it up.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo stated that two gluten-free taaitaai varieties had been discontinued from their online ranges. So finding a product listing doesn’t mean you’ll be able to buy it for the school day.
Check current availability and, if necessary, keep another verifiably gluten-free snack as a back-up.
Albert Heijn describes the 125 g Consenza gluten-free taaitaai figures as gluten-free.
Albert Heijn describes a 125 g gluten-free taaitaai variety from Maître Mathis.
Jumbo listed a product called Gluten Free Bakery Holland Gluten-Free Taaitaai 130 g.
Not if the taaitaai contains wheat or rye: the standard varieties from Jumbo, Bolletje and PLUS that were checked list one or both ingredients. Choose taaitaai explicitly labelled gluten-free for this purpose and check the packaging.
No. A gluten-free label says nothing about other allergens. The Consenza variety described here contains almonds; milk and lupin are listed for Maître Mathis, along with possible traces of egg, nuts and sesame. Read the information on the exact pack.
Keep the taaitaai separate and well wrapped so it doesn’t come into contact with crumbs from standard bread or biscuits. Use clean utensils if you divide up the snack, and ask the school in advance what arrangements it has for treats.
