Who is this choice relevant to?

Parents looking to share out a small treat

You’re looking for a small-sized taaitaai biscuit, but want to decide how much to give. Jumbo lists a product with ‘Mini’ in the name and a pack size of 500 g. That doesn’t tell you how big each biscuit is.

Parents choosing an everyday snack

You’re wondering whether taaitaai is suitable for a daily snack. For snacks between meals, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends foods from the Dutch Wheel of Five for toddlers and young children, such as fruit, vegetables or some wholemeal bread.

Families who need to check allergens or childcare rules

Before offering or packing a snack, you want to know which allergens are listed on the current packaging and what your childcare setting or school allows. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires allergens to be clearly listed on the label.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether you’re looking for an everyday snack or an occasional treat. Then check the portion size per taaitaai biscuit and the information on the packaging.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this most important for?
Portion and size Check the weight per biscuit or the number of biscuits, then decide how much to give. ‘Mini’ doesn’t indicate a set portion size. I want to be able to offer a small treat without relying on the product name. Being able to portion it yourself is a top priority for around 36% of consumers.
Everyday snack or treat Decide when you’re planning to offer it. For everyday snacks for toddlers and young children, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends options such as fruit, vegetables and some wholemeal bread. For a daily snack, I’m looking for something other than a biscuit as a treat. Choosing a suitable everyday snack is the top priority for around 36% of consumers.
Allergens and taking food along Read the current allergen information on the packaging and check the rules at your childcare setting or school. If my child needs to avoid certain ingredients, or I want to pack something to take along, I want to know in advance what’s allowed. This check comes first for around 28% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘Mini’ means a set portion size for toddlers

    The name Jumbo Mini Taai Taai 500g doesn’t confirm the weight of each biscuit. So, relying on the word ‘Mini’ alone won’t help you work out the portion size.

    Check the number of biscuits or the weight of each one on the packaging, then decide how much to offer.

  • Treating taaitaai as an everyday snack

    A small biscuit doesn’t change the advice from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre: for everyday snacks for toddlers and young children, it recommends foods from the Dutch Wheel of Five.

    Make a distinction between an occasional treat and an everyday snack, such as fruit, vegetables or some wholemeal bread.

  • Relying on online allergen information alone

    Albert Heijn warns that product information can change. What’s more, the allergen list for Jumbo Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes 500 g won’t necessarily apply to another taaitaai product.

    Check the current packaging before offering or packing taaitaai, and check the rules at your childcare setting or school if needed.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo lists both Jumbo Mini Taai Taai 500g and Jumbo Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes 500 g.

  • One product has ‘Mini’ explicitly in its name.
  • The mention of gluten, milk, rye and wheat for the figurines shouldn’t be assumed to apply to Jumbo Mini Taai Taai. Check the packaging for that mini product.

Bolletje

Jumbo lists Bolletje Taai Taai Poppetjes 350 g.

  • The product listing includes nutritional information for a 9.5 g portion.
  • ‘Poppetjes’ doesn’t confirm a mini size. Check the packaging if the size of each biscuit or the allergens will affect your choice.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Taai taai.

  • The product page gives you a starting point for looking at this taaitaai variety.
  • Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change, so check the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Is mini taaitaai an everyday snack for a toddler?

Mini taaitaai isn’t a standard choice for a toddler’s daily snack. For everyday snacks, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends foods from the Dutch Wheel of Five, such as fruit, vegetables or some wholemeal bread. Keep taaitaai for the occasional treat at most.

Does one mini taaitaai biscuit automatically count as a small portion for a toddler?

No, the name ‘Mini’ doesn’t specify the weight or size of each biscuit. Check the packaging for the number of biscuits in the pack or the weight of each one, then decide how much to offer.

Should I check for gluten in taaitaai?

Yes. If a child needs to avoid gluten, you’ll need to check the specific packaging. Jumbo lists gluten, rye and wheat for Jumbo Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes 500 g, but that doesn’t tell you which allergens are in another taaitaai product.