Shoppers with strict sugar-free requirements
You don’t want to rely on a ‘no added sugars’ claim. Instead, you check whether the ‘sugar-free’ claim matches the nutritional information for the exact taaitaai variety.
Who should pay attention to these checks?
Shoppers stocking up
You want to store several packs without leaving them unused. So you check the best-before date, storage advice and pack size, and try one pack first.
Shoppers with specific ingredient requirements
As well as the sugar claim, you check the ingredients, allergen information and sweeteners used. Sugar-free doesn’t in itself tell you whether the product contains ingredients you want to avoid.
What should you look for when buying?
When buying taaitaai to stock up on, first check the sugar claim for the exact variety. Then make sure the best-before date, storage instructions and ingredients suit the quantity you want to buy.
| What to check | What to look for when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| What ‘sugar-free’ means | Compare the claim with the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g on the exact pack. Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the ‘sugar-free’ claim means a maximum of 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. | I don’t want to stock up on taaitaai that only says ‘no added sugars’ when I’m looking for strictly sugar-free products. Around 42% of shoppers put this check first. |
| Suitability for stocking up | Check the best-before date and any storage instructions on the packs; try the variety before making a larger purchase. | I’m buying several packs and want to know whether I can use and store them in time. For around 33% of shoppers, suitability for stocking up comes first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list, allergen information and details of the sweetener used on the packaging. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, a sugar claim isn’t enough. Around 25% of shoppers give this ingredient check the highest priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘no added sugars’ means ‘sugar-free’
A product with no added sugars can still contain sugars. Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the ‘sugar-free’ claim for solid foods means a maximum of 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g.
If you have strict sugar-free requirements, check both the claim and the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g on the exact pack.
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Buying lots of packs without checking the best-before date
Stocking up only makes sense if you can use the packs in time and store them as instructed.
Try one pack first. Then check the best-before date and any storage instructions on the packs you plan to buy.
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Focusing only on the sugar claim
Sugar-free doesn’t mean a product is free from allergens or ingredients you want to avoid.
Read the full ingredients list and allergen information before buying. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that sweeteners used must be listed on the label.
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Using a medical promise as proof that you should buy
A sugar claim describes a characteristic of the food, not a treatment. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that medical claims for food are prohibited.
Assess the taaitaai based on verifiable nutritional information and ingredients, not promises about illness or treatment.
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Frequently asked questions
When can taaitaai be called sugar-free?
Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the ‘sugar-free’ claim can be used for solid foods containing no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the nutritional information for the exact taaitaai variety, not just the text in a search result.
Does ‘no added sugars’ mean the same as sugar-free?
No. A product can still contain sugars even if no sugars have been added. If you’re looking for strictly sugar-free taaitaai, check that the exact variety meets the limit of no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g.
What should I check before buying several packs of taaitaai?
Check the best-before date, any storage instructions and the quantity in the packs you want to buy. Try one pack first, as the taste and texture will help you decide whether you’ll use the rest of your stock.
Does sugar-free also mean free from allergens?
No. The sugar claim doesn’t tell you whether the product contains allergens. Read the allergen information and ingredients list on the exact pack; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products.