Who is this choice important for?

Parents looking for sugar-free taaitaai

For them, the sugar information for the exact product matters more than how appealing the packaging looks. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 7.5 g of sugars per 20 g piece of regular taaitaai.

Students who need to avoid gluten

For these students, the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings about cross-contamination are key. A gluten-free product name says nothing about its sugar content.

Families who pack taaitaai from time to time

If sugar-free isn’t essential, the portion size and allergen label can help you decide. Jumbo’s regular taaitaai lists gluten, milk, rye and wheat, among other ingredients.

What should you check before buying?

First decide whether sugar-free or avoiding an allergen is an absolute requirement. Then consider how much taaitaai will actually go in the lunchbox.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Sugar information Check the sugars per 100 g and per portion, alongside the ingredients list. Assess any claim using the packaging for the exact product. If taaitaai is only suitable when it meets a strict sugar requirement, I wouldn’t rely on the product name. Around 50% of consumers put checking sugar first.
Gluten and allergens Check the current allergen information and, where relevant, warnings about cross-contamination. Also ask about the school’s policies. If a student needs to avoid a particular allergen, I need to know what’s in the chosen pack. For around 30% of consumers, checking allergens is the top priority.
Lunch portion Compare the nutritional information per 100 g first, then consider the portion you’ll pack. If sugar or allergens aren’t a deciding factor, I mainly want to be able to pack a suitable amount. For around 20% of consumers, a practical portion comes first.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing gluten-free with sugar-free

    Consenza Taai taai poppetjes is sold as gluten-free, but that description doesn’t tell you its sugar content.

    Check gluten and sugars separately on the packaging you’re buying.

  • Assuming regular taaitaai is sugar-free

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 7.5 g of sugars per 20 g piece of regular taaitaai. Jumbo’s ingredients list for Jumbo Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes includes sugar and glucose-fructose syrup, among other ingredients.

    If sugar-free is essential, don’t choose regular taaitaai unless the specific product has a suitable label.

  • Reading only the front of the packaging

    A product name doesn’t give you all the information about sugars, ingredients and allergens. This information can also change.

    Read the current nutrition table and ingredients list. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing the nutritional values of products per 100 g.

  • Assuming every school has the same policies

    Whether taaitaai is suitable for a lunchbox may depend on the school’s or class’s policies.

    Ask the school what policies apply, especially if allergens are relevant to a student.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

The own-label range includes an example of regular taaitaai, not a sugar-free option.

  • Jumbo Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes 500 g lists its ingredients and allergens.
  • The ingredients list includes sugar, glucose-fructose syrup and invert sugar syrup, among other ingredients.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists both AH Taai taai and Consenza Taai taai poppetjes gluten free.

  • The separate product names make it clear which option to check on the packaging.
  • For current sugar, ingredient and allergen information, check the packaging of the product you buy.

Consenza

Consenza Taai taai poppetjes is sold as gluten-free taaitaai.

  • The gluten-free label makes it worth considering if gluten is your main concern.
  • Gluten-free doesn’t mean sugar-free. Check both separately on the current label.

Taaitaai and related products on Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Is regular taaitaai sugar-free?

Don’t assume it is. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 7.5 g of sugars per 20 g piece of regular taaitaai, and Jumbo lists several sugar ingredients in its Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes. Check the label on the exact product before you choose.

Is gluten-free taaitaai also sugar-free?

No. The gluten-free label doesn’t tell you anything about the sugar content. If sugar-free is essential, check the current nutritional information on the packaging of Consenza Taai taai poppetjes.

Which allergens should I check before packing taaitaai for school?

Check the allergens on the packaging you’re packing and take the student’s needs into account. Jumbo Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes lists gluten, milk, rye and wheat, among other allergens. Also ask about any school policies.

How do I compare the sugar content of two types of taaitaai?

First compare the sugars per 100 g, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends when comparing products. Then consider how much will actually go in the lunchbox, and check the ingredients and allergens too.