Who is this choice relevant to?

People organising a shared coffee break

Looking for an amount that suits the number of colleagues and the other snacks on the table.

Colleagues who need to consider allergens

Want to be able to check the ingredients and allergens on the exact packaging they’ve bought before serving it.

Teams serving taaitaai as a treat

Want to check the nutritional information for their chosen variety and leave room for other snack options.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide how much taaitaai you want to put out. Then check the label for colleagues who’ll be sharing it, and only then choose a pack that suits the occasion.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important for?
Amount for the group Compare the net weight with the number of people eating and the other snacks on the table. If several colleagues will be sharing a bag, I want there to be enough without lots left over. For around 29% of consumers, getting the quantity right for the group comes first.
Allergens and ingredients Read the label for the variety you’re buying, including warnings about the possible presence of allergens. When colleagues need to consider allergens, I want to know exactly what I’m serving. Around 36% of consumers give this check top priority.
Nutritional information Check the nutrition table per 100 g for the specific variety. When serving a treat at the office, I want to be able to weigh up which other snacks to offer alongside it. For around 21% of consumers, the overall mix of snacks matters most.
Portions and leftovers Consider whether 250 g or 500 g is right for the meeting, and check the date and storage information. For a small meeting, I’d rather choose a suitably sized bag than have lots of taaitaai left over. Around 14% of consumers put getting the portions right first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every bag is suitable for all colleagues

    PLUS’s product information lists wheat, rye, milk and lactose among the ingredients in its mini taaitaai. The ingredients may differ in other varieties.

    Read the label on the bag you’ve bought before serving it. If it’s not clear what your colleagues can eat, offer a separate snack with a label they can check for themselves.

  • Treating online product information as definitive

    Ingredients and allergen information can change, as Albert Heijn notes in its product information. This means a description you checked earlier may no longer match the packaging you’ve bought.

    Check the ingredients, allergens and date information again on the physical packaging.

  • Guessing what’s in the snack from its name

    The name taaitaai doesn’t tell you the nutritional values of a specific variety. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends checking the ingredients and nutrition table for snacks.

    Use the nutritional information on the bag you’ve chosen when deciding which snacks to serve alongside the taaitaai.

Brands to consider

ALDI

ALDI Netherlands lists a 500 g bag of taai-taai with an aniseed flavour and shaped pieces.

  • The stated net weight makes it easy to compare the bag with the size of your group.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the bag you’ll actually be serving.

Dirk

Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g pack.

  • The stated weight suits a coffee break where you’re looking for a larger bag.
  • Check the label on the pack you’ve chosen for ingredients and allergens.

PLUS

PLUS lists a 500 g bag of mini taaitaai and a 250 g bag of traditional taai-taai biscuits.

  • The two pack sizes give you the choice of a bag to share or a smaller amount.
  • The mini taaitaai lists wheat, rye, milk and lactose among its ingredients; check the label for the exact variety you’re buying.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists De Originele Taai Taai and Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes, both in 500 g packs.

  • The product names distinguish a classic taaitaai variety from shaped pieces for sharing.
  • Check the packaging for each variety before drawing conclusions about ingredients or allergens.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Taai taai and AH Taai taai 3-pack, as well as Bolletje taai taai.

  • The individual product listings give you a starting point for choosing a suitable pack.
  • Albert Heijn advises checking the packaging, as product information, including allergen information, can change.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I choose a 250 g or 500 g bag of taaitaai for the office?

A 500 g bag is a good starting point if several colleagues will be sharing taaitaai; 250 g may be a better fit for a small meeting or a table with a range of snacks. Consider the number of people eating and the net weight, rather than assuming how many shaped pieces are in a bag.

How can I take allergens into account when serving taaitaai?

Keep the packaging for the taaitaai you’ve bought available so colleagues can read the ingredients and allergens for themselves. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses the importance of clear allergen information on labels; PLUS mini taaitaai lists wheat, rye, milk and lactose among its ingredients.

What should I look for if taaitaai is a regular feature on the snack table?

Check the ingredients and nutrition table for the specific bag, then decide which other snacks you’d like to offer alongside it. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that snacks can vary considerably in sugar, salt and saturated fat, among other things.

How should I store leftover taaitaai?

Follow the storage advice and date information on the packaging for the variety you’ve bought. When choosing a bag size, consider how much the group is likely to eat during the office occasion.