Who is this relevant to?

People looking for strictly sugar-free options

You want taaitaai for a gaming night that genuinely meets the ‘sugar-free’ claim. A label such as ‘no added sugars’ is not enough.

People keeping track of carbohydrates

As well as sugars, you check the total carbohydrates per 100 g and how much you have as a snack. According to the Diabetes Fund, both sugar and starch count as carbohydrates in food.

People looking for gluten-free taaitaai

You’re looking for a gluten-free option, but want to assess its sugar content and other ingredients separately. According to the Albert Heijn product information, Consenza Taai taai poppetjes contains 29 g of sugars per 100 g.

What should you look for when choosing?

First check the claim and the sugars per 100 g. Then look at the carbohydrates in your portion and any ingredients that matter to you.

What to look for What to check Who it matters to
Genuinely sugar-free Look for the ‘sugar-free’ claim and check that ‘of which sugars’ is no more than 0.5 g per 100 g, the threshold the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives for this claim. If I specifically want sugar-free taaitaai, I don’t want to rely on a different claim on the front of the pack. For around 43% of consumers with this snack requirement, being strictly sugar-free comes first.
Carbohydrates and portion size Compare ‘carbohydrates’ and ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g, and consider how much you’ll actually eat. For a longer snacking session, I want to know how many carbohydrates are in my portion, even when I’m watching my sugar intake. Around 29% of consumers give this portion check top priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information for each variant; if you’re considering sweetened alternatives, check for polyols too. If I’m looking for gluten-free taaitaai or want to avoid certain ingredients, the specific pack needs to meet my requirements. Around 28% of consumers put this ingredient check first.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing gluten-free with sugar-free

    Consenza Taai taai poppetjes is gluten-free, but according to the Albert Heijn product information it contains 29 g of sugars and 71 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

    Choose ‘gluten-free’ only for that specific quality, and check sugars and carbohydrates separately.

  • Reading ‘no added sugars’ as ‘sugar-free’

    A product with no added sugars can still contain more sugars than the threshold for the ‘sugar-free’ claim.

    If you have a strict requirement, look for the ‘sugar-free’ claim and check the sugars per 100 g in the nutrition information.

  • Choosing regular taaitaai without checking the sugar content

    Albert Heijn lists 39 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Taai taai; PLUS lists 38.594 g per 100 g for Taai taai sint en piet. These variants aren’t suitable if you need a strictly sugar-free option.

    Compare the value per 100 g before deciding whether a regular variant meets your main requirement.

  • Ignoring polyols

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, large amounts of polyols can cause digestive problems.

    If you’re considering an alternative with sweeteners, check the ingredients list and any warnings on the pack, especially if you plan to have more than one portion.

Brands to compare

The products listed show why it’s important to read the nutrition information for each variant: regular or gluten-free taaitaai won’t automatically meet a sugar-free requirement.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists both its own-brand taaitaai and Consenza Taai taai poppetjes in its product information.

  • AH Taai taai comes in a 500 g pack.
  • According to Albert Heijn, AH Taai taai contains 39 g of sugars per 100 g; the Consenza variant listed contains 29 g per 100 g. Neither meets a strict sugar-free requirement.

PLUS

PLUS lists Taai taai sint en piet as regular taaitaai.

  • The product information gives a pack size of 500 g.
  • PLUS lists 38.594 g of sugars per 100 g for this variant. If sugar-free is a requirement for you, check the nutrition information on the pack.

Consenza

Consenza Taai taai poppetjes is a gluten-free option listed in Albert Heijn’s product information.

  • The gluten-free label is relevant if you’re choosing taaitaai for that quality.
  • According to Albert Heijn’s product information, this variant contains 29 g of sugars per 100 g and ingredients including oats and almonds. Check the allergen information on the pack.

1 de Beste

Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai 500 g.

  • The product name clearly indicates the mini version and pack size.
  • Only decide whether it meets a sugar-free requirement after checking the claim and nutrition information on the specific pack.

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Frequently asked questions

When is taaitaai sugar-free?

According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the ‘sugar-free’ nutrition claim means a product contains no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. ‘No added sugars’ on its own doesn’t mean the total sugar content is below this threshold.

Is gluten-free taaitaai also sugar-free?

No. Gluten-free says nothing about the sugar content. Consenza Taai taai poppetjes is gluten-free, but according to the Albert Heijn product information it contains 29 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the allergen information on the pack too.

Can taaitaai with little sugar still contain carbohydrates?

Yes. According to the Diabetes Fund, both sugar and starch are types of carbohydrates. So compare both ‘carbohydrates’ and ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g, and consider how much you’re eating.

What should I look for in taaitaai containing polyols?

Read the ingredients list and any warnings on the pack, especially if you plan to have more than one portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that large amounts of polyols can cause digestive problems.

Are regular taaitaai recipes sugar-free?

Not if they contain honey or sugar, as in the published recipes from Albert Heijn Allerhande and Jumbo. If you adapt a recipe, check the ingredients you use and the nutritional value of the finished product before calling it sugar-free.