Who is this relevant for?

Commuters who want to set a portion

You want to take a small amount of taaitaai with you without eating from a large pack on the go. Check the weight per biscuit or portion: the word ‘mini’ doesn’t tell you how much you’ll actually be taking.

Lunch label-checkers

You want to know how taaitaai fits in with the rest of your lunch. Compare sugars, fibre, salt and energy per 100 g, then check how much you’re putting in your lunchbox.

Shoppers who need to check for gluten or allergens

For you, the ingredients and allergen information are key. Check the current label for wheat, rye, milk, oats, almonds and nuts, among other things, depending on what you need to avoid.

What should you look for when buying?

When choosing taaitaai as an addition to a lunch on the go, size isn’t the only thing that matters. Decide how much to take with you, then check the label for anything that’s important to you.

What to consider What to check when buying Especially relevant for
Portion to take with you Check the weight per biscuit or portion and the number of portions in the pack. I want to take a small amount with me without dipping into the bag again and again. For around 37% of consumers, setting a portion in advance comes first.
Convenience on the go Check whether you can pack the amount you want separately, and follow the storage advice on the pack. I want to take a biscuit with me without putting the whole pack in my bag. Convenience when taking it with you is the top priority for around 27% of consumers.
Gluten and allergens Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings; don’t rely on ‘gluten-free’ alone. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, the pack I choose must suit my needs, whatever its size. This suitability comes first for around 18% of consumers.
Nutritional value Compare sugars, fibre, salt and energy per 100 g, then consider your actual portion. I want to weigh up this sweet addition against the rest of my lunch. Nutritional value is the deciding factor for around 18% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘mini’ means low in sugars or energy

    The size of one biscuit doesn’t tell you how much you’ll eat from a pack. Even with small biscuits, the nutritional value of your snack depends on the total amount you take with you.

    Compare products per 100 g, then decide how many biscuits or how many grams you want to take with you.

  • Stopping your label check at ‘gluten-free’

    The Consenza poppetjes labelled gluten-free in the products reviewed also contain oats, almonds and nuts. So a gluten-free label doesn’t replace checking for other ingredients.

    Read the full ingredients and allergen information on the pack every time you buy.

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

    A listing for a specific mini variety doesn’t mean it’ll be available when you do your shopping. Other taaitaai shapes aren’t automatically the same product, either.

    Check the shop’s range just before buying, and compare any alternative against the portion size and label.

  • Not sealing an opened pack properly

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, biscuits can be stored in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed pack. That’s why an open pack isn’t ideal to carry loose in your bag.

    Seal the pack after opening and put only the portion you’re taking with you in a tightly sealed container or bag.

Relevant brands to consider

Jumbo

The own-brand products reviewed are worth considering if you want to put together your own portion of taaitaai from a larger pack to take with you.

  • Jumbo lists its Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes in a 500 g pack containing around 36 portions.
  • Don’t assume a specific mini variety will always be available; check the range when you buy.

Consenza

The Taai taai poppetjes reviewed are labelled gluten-free, making them a variety to consider if that’s the label you’re specifically looking for.

  • The gluten-free label applies to this particular variety reviewed, not automatically to other products from the brand.
  • Check the other ingredients as well: this variety contains oats, almonds and nuts.

Bolletje

The Taai Taai Poppetjes reviewed are a regular variety to compare by portion size and label.

  • The product information reviewed gives the nutritional value per biscuit, which helps you decide how much to take with you.
  • Wheat, rye and milk are listed for the variety reviewed; read the current label if you need to avoid any ingredients.

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Frequently asked questions

Is mini taaitaai a complete lunch to take with me?

Think of mini taaitaai as a sweet addition rather than a replacement for your whole lunch. Decide how much to take with you and consider the nutritional information alongside the rest of your lunch.

Should I compare taaitaai per portion or per 100 g?

Compare products per 100 g first, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Then check the nutritional value of the amount you’ll actually take with you; the stated portions may differ from your own portion.

Can I choose regular taaitaai if I need to avoid gluten?

Don’t rely on the word ‘taaitaai’ alone: the regular varieties reviewed contain wheat and rye. Look for a product explicitly labelled gluten-free, and check the other ingredients and allergens on the current pack, too.

How should I take taaitaai with me from an opened pack?

Put the amount you want in a tightly sealed container or bag, and close the rest of the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed pack; follow the storage advice on the packaging, too.