Who is this for?

If you want a chocolate treat

You want to serve chocolate taai-taai at the breakfast table and are checking the product name and pack size.

If you want to share taai-taai

You’re putting together a breakfast spread for several people and want a pack that suits what you plan to serve.

If you need to check the label

You want to check the ingredients, allergens or nutritional information for the exact variety you’ve chosen before serving it.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether chocolate is the reason you’re choosing this taai-taai, or whether you’re mainly looking for an amount to share. Then check the label of the specific variety you plan to serve.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Chocolate Check which type of chocolate is named on the pack and look at the pack size. If chocolate is meant to be a special treat, you’ll want to know exactly which variety you’re serving. Around 33% of consumers put the choice of chocolate first.
Quantity and shape Compare the net weight and check whether you’re choosing mini taai-taai, figures or another shape. For a breakfast spread shared by several people, the main thing is having enough to go round without too much left over. This is the first concern for around 25% of consumers.
Label Read the ingredients and allergen information; compare sugars and other nutritional values per 100 g and per portion. If someone at the table needs to avoid certain ingredients or allergens, you’ll want to be able to check the details for the pack you’ve chosen. Around 42% of consumers put checking the label first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming the nutritional information for plain taai-taai also applies to the chocolate variety

    Albert Heijn lists 39 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Taai taai; PLUS lists 38.594 g per 100 g for its plain variety. These figures do not describe the milk chocolate variety.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g on the pack of the variety you’re buying, then check the portion you plan to serve.

  • Assuming the name ‘milk chocolate’ tells you who the product is suitable for

    A product name doesn’t provide complete ingredients or allergen information. The details for plain taai-taai or another brand don’t automatically apply to the chocolate variety.

    Before buying and serving, read the current label on the exact pack you’ve chosen, especially if someone at the table has a food allergy.

  • Choosing a large bag without considering leftovers

    The Jumbo milk chocolate variety listed comes in a 250 g pack; several plain varieties from Albert Heijn, PLUS, ALDI and Dirk are listed in 500 g packs.

    Choose a quantity that suits the number of people eating, and follow the storage instructions on the pack if you have any taai-taai left over.

    A larger bag could leave you with leftovers to store or that you may not use.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Taai Taai Melkchocolade in a 250 g pack.

  • A specific product name to look for if you want taai-taai with milk chocolate.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the pack you choose before deciding whether this variety is right for you.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists 500 g AH Taai taai as a plain variety.

  • The product information includes ingredients, allergens, nutritional values and storage instructions.
  • The listed variety is not confirmed as having a chocolate coating.

PLUS

PLUS lists plain taai-taai in a 500 g pack and artisan taai-taai in a 250 g pack.

  • You can compare two pack sizes; nutritional and allergen information is available for the listed 500 g variety.
  • Don’t assume these varieties have a chocolate coating.

ALDI

ALDI Nederland describes plain aniseed-flavoured taai-taai in figure shapes, in a 500 g pack.

  • The shape and pack size can help when planning a breakfast spread.
  • Check the pack for ingredients and nutritional information; the product listing does not indicate a chocolate coating.

Dirk

Dirk lists mini taai-taai in a 500 g pack.

  • The mini version gives you a different shape to serve.
  • Before buying, check the pack for ingredients, allergens and any chocolate coating.

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Frequently asked questions

Should you serve chocolate taai-taai as a complete Sunday breakfast?

It’s best to serve chocolate taai-taai as a sweet addition rather than the only breakfast item. That way, there’s room on the table for other breakfast foods too.

What should you check if someone at the table has a food allergy?

Before buying and serving, read the allergen information on the current pack of the exact taai-taai you’ve chosen. Also check for any warnings about traces of allergens; don’t infer the ingredients from the product name or the label of another variety.

How should you store leftover plain taai-taai?

Follow the storage instructions on your pack. Albert Heijn recommends storing AH Taai taai in a cool, dry place and keeping it in a sealed tin after opening; PLUS advises storing its plain variety in a cool, dry, dark place.