Which type of taai-taai is right for you?

Chocolate taai-taai fans

If you’re specifically looking for a combination with milk chocolate, check the exact variety name. Jumbo lists Jumbo Taai Taai Melkchocolade 250g; plain taai-taai is a different product.

Anyone who wants to manage their portion

If the bag is for one late-night snack or several, the pack size and serving information on the label are more useful than the size of the biscuits alone. The nutritional information helps you compare quantities per 100 g and per serving.

Anyone checking for allergens

If you need to avoid certain ingredients, read the label for the exact variety you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly listed on the label of prepacked foods.

What should you look for when choosing?

Milk chocolate taai-taai

Choose this if: the chocolate layer is what sets it apart for you. Jumbo lists a 250 g milk chocolate variety.

Bear in mind: check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for this variety on the current packaging, rather than relying on information for plain taai-taai.

Plain taai-taai

Choose this if: you mainly want plain taai-taai and would like to compare different pack sizes. Albert Heijn, ALDI, PLUS and Dirk list these varieties.

Bear in mind: a plain variety won’t replace the chocolate one if the coating is what you’re after.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Chocolate layer Check whether the exact product name or ingredients list mentions milk chocolate. If I specifically want chocolate taai-taai for a late-night snack, a plain variety won’t meet my main requirement. Around 50% of consumers prioritise the chocolate layer.
Serving and pack size Compare the net weight and the storage instructions for after opening. A bag for several snack occasions calls for a different quantity and storage approach than one for a single occasion. For around 25% of consumers, this is the first thing they consider.
Nutritional information and allergens Check the ingredients, allergens and values per 100 g and per serving on the packaging you choose. If I need to watch my sugar or fat intake, or avoid certain allergens, I want to know the composition of this exact variety. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this check.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all taai-taai contains chocolate

    Jumbo lists a milk chocolate variety, while the varieties listed by Albert Heijn, ALDI, PLUS and Dirk are plain taai-taai or mini taai-taai. That difference determines whether you’ll get the kind of snack you’re looking for.

    Check the full variety name and ingredients list before choosing plain taai-taai as an alternative.

  • Assuming allergens are the same as in another variety

    Ingredients and allergens apply to a specific product. The product information for the plain varieties from Albert Heijn and PLUS lists milk and cereals containing gluten; this tells you nothing about the ingredients of a chocolate variety.

    Always read the current label on the pack you’re buying, including any warnings about cross-contamination.

  • Looking only at the front of the bag

    The product name doesn’t tell you how much you get per serving or what the nutritional values are. Albert Heijn lists 360 kcal and 39 g of sugars per 100 g for its plain Taai taai; don’t use these figures for other varieties.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and, where provided, per serving for the products you’re choosing between.

Brands and varieties compared

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Jumbo Taai Taai Melkchocolade 250g for anyone specifically looking for a milk chocolate variety.

  • The product name distinguishes this variety from plain taai-taai.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for this variety on the current packaging.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists plain AH Taai taai in a 500 g pack.

  • The product information includes details such as ingredients, allergens, nutritional values and storage instructions.
  • This isn’t the chocolate-coated variety.

PLUS

PLUS lists plain traditional taai taai biscuits in a 250 g bag.

  • The product information includes ingredients, allergens, nutritional values and storage advice.
  • The smaller pack size doesn’t in itself tell you how much you’ll eat; this variety doesn’t have a chocolate coating.

ALDI

ALDI lists 500 g of plain Taai-taai biscuits in aniseed-flavoured shapes.

  • The pack weight makes it easy to compare with smaller bags.
  • If you’re looking for a chocolate layer, you’ll need to choose another variety; check the current label for the ingredients.

Dirk

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

  • The mini size gives you a different biscuit size to compare.
  • Mini-sized biscuits don’t mean the bag is small or that they have a chocolate coating.

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Frequently asked questions

When should I choose chocolate-coated taai-taai instead of plain taai-taai?

Choose the chocolate variety if the chocolate layer is what you’re after; choose plain taai-taai if you mainly want the biscuit without a coating. Then compare the pack sizes and check the ingredients and nutritional information on the packaging for your chosen variety.

Which allergens should I check in taai-taai?

Check the allergens on the current packaging for the exact variety you’re buying. The plain taai-taai from Albert Heijn and PLUS lists milk and cereals containing gluten, among other allergens; you can’t assume the same information applies to taai-taai with milk chocolate.

How should I store taai-taai after opening?

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

Where can I find allergen information for prepacked taai-taai?

Check the packaging or the label attached to it. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens in prepacked foods must be clearly and correctly listed on the label; always check the information for the product you’re actually buying.