Who is this relevant to?

Hosts welcoming a guest with coeliac disease

You’re looking for taaitaai with a clear gluten-free label and want to keep it separate from snacks containing gluten on the party table.

Guests or households checking for other allergens

As well as gluten, ingredients such as oats, almonds, milk or lupin may also be a concern for you. You want to check the current packaging before serving the taaitaai.

Party shoppers who like to plan ahead

You want to know before the birthday whether your chosen taaitaai is available, rather than relying on a range you saw in the past.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking the gluten-free label and ingredients on the current packaging. The Dutch Coeliac Association also recommends taking steps to prevent cross-contamination when serving shared snacks at a drinks party.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most important for?
Gluten-free label Check for an explicit ‘gluten-free’ label and read the ingredients list. Regular taaitaai made with wheat or rye flour is not a gluten-free alternative. If a guest has coeliac disease, I want to see on the label that the taaitaai is gluten-free. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
Serving separately Set aside a clean plate and clean serving utensils for the gluten-free taaitaai, away from crumbs containing gluten. When serving shared snacks, I want to stop crumbs getting onto the gluten-free taaitaai. Serving it separately is the main concern for around 30% of consumers.
Availability and other allergens Check that your chosen variety is available, and read the current packaging for ingredients and allergens that are relevant to your guests. When I’m shopping for a party, I want to choose an available variety that also suits my guests’ other dietary requirements. Around 20% of consumers give this the highest priority.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing regular taaitaai as a gluten-free alternative

    The PLUS taaitaai reviewed here for comparison contains wheat flour and rye flour. This variety is therefore not a substitute for gluten-free taaitaai.

    For a guest with coeliac disease, choose a product with an explicit gluten-free label and check the ingredients on the current packaging.

  • Putting gluten-free taaitaai on a shared snack board

    The Dutch Coeliac Association says that contact with crumbs, hands or shared serving utensils can lead to cross-contamination.

    Keep the packaging sealed until you’re ready to serve, and use clean hands, a separate plate and clean serving utensils.

  • Focusing on gluten alone

    The Consenza variety listed by Albert Heijn contains oats and almonds. The product information for Maître Mathis mentions milk and lupin, and says it may contain egg, nuts and sesame.

    Ask which other ingredients or allergens are relevant to your guests, and check the current packaging for details.

  • Assuming a product you saw before is still available

    Albert Heijn marks the Maître Mathis variety as no longer in its range; Jumbo lists the Gluten Free Bakery Holland variety as no longer available online.

    Before the party, check that the taaitaai you want to buy is actually available.

Brands to look out for

Consenza

Albert Heijn lists Consenza taaitaai figures as gluten-free and organic.

  • The listed pack contains 125 g; the ingredients information mentions gluten-free oat flour, buckwheat flour and 8% almonds.
  • This variety is not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy. Check whether oats are suitable for your guest, too.

Maître Mathis

Albert Heijn lists gluten-free taaitaai from Maître Mathis, but marks this variety as no longer in its range.

  • The product information mentions gluten-free oat flour.
  • The listed variety contains milk and lupin, and may contain egg, nuts and sesame. If you find a pack again, check the current label before choosing it.

Gluten Free Bakery Holland

Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland Gluten-free Taai Taai 130 g as no longer available in its online range.

  • The product name makes it easy to recognise the variety if you come across it elsewhere.
  • If you find a pack, check its current gluten-free label, ingredients and allergens before choosing it for a guest.

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Frequently asked questions

Can gluten-free taaitaai go on the same snack board as regular snacks?

If you’re serving someone with coeliac disease, it’s best to serve gluten-free taaitaai separately. The Dutch Coeliac Association says crumbs and shared serving utensils can cause cross-contamination, so use a clean plate and clean utensils.

Should people with coeliac disease avoid taaitaai made with oats?

Oats don’t necessarily need to be avoided: the Dutch Coeliac Association advises checking for a gluten-free label or the Crossed Grain symbol. You should also ask your guest whether oats are suitable for them personally.

Why should I read the label again if I already know the taaitaai?

The packaging on the product you buy is what matters, as ingredients and allergen information can change. Shortly before buying and serving, check the gluten-free label and any ingredients relevant to your guests.