Walkers looking for a compact sweet snack
You want to pack small portions before setting off. According to Albert Heijn, the AH taaitaai reviewed has a stated serving size of 14 g. Also take food and drink that’s suitable for your walk.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Walkers who want to share a treat
You’re looking for something to enjoy during a rest break or after your walk. According to Albert Heijn, the Merci gift box reviewed contains 32 individually wrapped chocolate bars, so you can share them out.
Shoppers checking ingredients and allergens
Before sharing, you need to know what everyone can eat. The taaitaai and box of chocolates reviewed contain different ingredients and allergens, so check the latest label for each product.
What should you look for when choosing?
Taaitaai for your walk
Choose it when: You want to portion out a dry, sweet snack before setting off.
The trade-off: According to Albert Heijn, the AH product reviewed contains 39 g of sugars per 100 g and is not a substitute for a meal or a drink.
Chocolate to share
Choose it when: Your main reason is to have a treat for the group or a gift to mark the walk.
The trade-off: The Merci box reviewed contains individually wrapped chocolates, but the product information advises protecting it from heat.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portions for your walk | Check the serving size and whether you can portion out the snack in advance. | If I want to take something sweet with me, I want to be able to choose how much to bring without opening the whole pack. For around 44% of consumers, a practical snack for the journey would be the main reason for this choice. |
| Sharing and gifting | Check the number of pieces, the packaging and the storage advice for chocolate. | When taking a break together, I want to be able to share the treat easily. Sharing or giving a gift would be the main need for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the latest ingredients list, allergen information and nutritional details on the packaging. | Before I share something with others, I need to know what ingredients and allergens it contains. For around 23% of consumers, checking this would be the first thing to influence their choice. |
Common mistakes
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Taking a box of chocolates as your only food for the walk
Individually wrapped chocolate is handy for sharing, but a treat is no substitute for a meal and a drink.
Plan your usual food and drink separately. Choose the box when sharing or gifting is the priority.
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Assuming you know the allergens from the type of product
The taaitaai and chocolate assortments reviewed contain different allergens. Ingredients can also vary from one piece to another within an assortment.
Read the label before buying and check the allergen information with the people you plan to share with.
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Only looking at the front of the packaging
A picture or an older product description won’t necessarily tell you what’s on the packaging you’re buying.
Check the ingredients, nutritional information, best-before date and storage instructions on that pack.
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Keeping chocolate warm in your rucksack
The advice for the Merci box reviewed is to protect the chocolate from heat.
Keep the pack out of direct sunlight and follow the storage advice when taking chocolate with you.
Brands to consider
AH
The own-brand variety reviewed is taaitaai that you can portion out before setting off.
- Albert Heijn gives a serving size of 14 g for AH Taai taai 350 g.
- According to Albert Heijn, this variety contains 39 g of sugars per 100 g, as well as rye, wheat and milk, among other things. Check the latest label.
Bolletje
The Bolletje variety reviewed comes in small pieces of taaitaai.
- Albert Heijn listed the weight of each piece in this variety as around 9.5 g.
- The variety reviewed contains wheat, rye and milk. Check the packaging for the latest ingredients when you buy it.
Merci
The gift box reviewed is designed for sharing a selection of chocolate flavours.
- According to Albert Heijn, the box reviewed contains 32 individually wrapped bars.
- According to the product information reviewed, the box contains milk, nuts and soya. Check for any listed traces before sharing, too.
Celebrations
The assortment reviewed is a sharing pack for a group treat.
- Albert Heijn describes the assortment reviewed as a pack to share.
- The assortment reviewed contains several allergens, including milk, peanuts, wheat, soya, barley and egg. Check the label on the pack you buy.
Chocolate for a break or to share
This Joybuy selection includes chocolate, chocolate wafers and chocolate sweets to take with you or share. Choose something for a rest break based on its packaging. If it’s for a gift or a group occasion, check the ingredients and storage advice, too.
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Tony's Chocolonely Chocolate Gift Pack, 288 g
A chocolate gift to share with others during or after your walk.
Contents: 288 g. Check the allergens before sharing the chocolate, and bear in mind the advice to store it in a cool, dry place.
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Nestle Kitkat Itoen Matcha & Chocolate, 9 pieces, 104.4 g
The pack of nine chocolate bars is a good fit for a break when you want to take individual pieces with you or share them.
Contents: 104.4 g. Check the best-before date before buying. If you have allergies, read the latest label and keep the chocolate out of direct sunlight.
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Milka Choco Wafer Milk, 180 g
A chocolate wafer for anyone who wants to take something sweet along for a break.
Contents: 180 g. Check the date and allergens on the packaging, and protect the wafers from heat and being crushed while you’re out.
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Milka Chocolate Assortment Party Pack, 143 g
A chocolate assortment for a group treat.
Contents: 143 g. Check the packaging if you need individually wrapped pieces. Check the allergens and storage advice before sharing.
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M&M's Minis Milk Chocolate More To Share, 176 g bag
A bag of chocolate sweets for sharing during a break, rather than a gift box.
Contents: 176 g. Think about how you’ll seal the bag once it’s open, and check the allergens on the label before sharing.
Frequently asked questions
Can taaitaai or a box of chocolates replace my lunch on a walk?
No. Treat taaitaai or chocolate as a sweet extra, and plan your food and drink separately. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises starting recreational exercise with a full stomach and taking food for the journey.
Which is easier to portion out: taaitaai or a box of chocolates?
For small portions for yourself, you can use the stated serving size of 14 g for the AH taaitaai reviewed. If you want to share with others, the Merci box reviewed contains 32 individually wrapped bars, according to Albert Heijn.
How should I take chocolate with me on a walk?
Protect chocolate from heat and follow the storage advice on the packaging. The advice for the Merci box reviewed specifically says to protect it from heat.
Where can I check allergens before sharing a treat?
Read the allergen information on the latest packaging for every product you want to share. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that 14 allergens must be declared on the label. For these types of products, look out in particular for cereals containing gluten, milk, nuts, peanuts and soya.
Is an earlier online product description enough when buying again?
No, check the packaging you’re buying again. For the products reviewed, Albert Heijn warns that ingredients and nutritional and allergen information may change.