Who is this relevant for?

If you want to buy a larger bag

You’re looking for taaitaai to enjoy over several post-exercise snack breaks and want to avoid having some left in the pack.

If you eat taaitaai alongside a meal

You want to know how a portion contributes to the carbohydrates and protein in your snack, without mistaking taaitaai for a complete meal.

If you need to check for allergens

Before buying, you need to check the ingredients and allergens in the variety you’ve chosen. These can differ between products, and product information may change.

What should you look for when choosing?

Decide how much taaitaai you want, then compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion. If you have a relevant allergy, always refer to the current allergen information on the pack you’re buying.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Pack size Check the net weight and consider whether you’ll use the contents over several snack breaks. If I buy a bag for several occasions, I want to make sure I’ll actually use it all. For around 31% of consumers, making use of the pack is the top priority.
Having it alongside a meal Compare the carbohydrates and protein per 100 g, then work out the amounts for the portion you eat. After exercise, I want to know whether my snack fits in with the rest of my food, rather than accidentally replacing a meal. This is the main consideration for around 31% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Check the current ingredients list and allergen and trace warnings on the exact pack you’ve chosen. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I must be able to check the information on the bag I buy. For around 19% of consumers, this check is the top priority.
Portion size and sugars Check the sugar information per 100 g and decide how many grams you’ll have as a portion. When choosing a sweet snack, I want to decide for myself how much to have, even if the bag is larger. Around 19% of consumers prioritise portion size and sugars.

Common mistakes

  • Treating taaitaai as a complete meal

    A sweet snack and a main meal serve different purposes. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a normal main meal after exercise. The taaitaai products from Albert Heijn and PLUS included in this comparison contain considerably more carbohydrates than protein per 100 g.

    Think of taaitaai as part of a snack break, and bear in mind what else you’re eating alongside it.

  • Counting the whole bag as one portion

    The 500 g packs in this comparison contain more than one snack portion. What counts as a portion on the label can also vary by product: Albert Heijn lists 11 g, while Jumbo lists 14 g.

    Decide how much you want to have and use the weight of that portion when comparing nutritional values.

  • Relying only on an online ingredients list

    The varieties included in this comparison contain ingredients such as wheat, rye and milk products. The information on a product page may not be the same as on a pack you buy later.

    When you buy it, check the label on the specific bag, including any trace warnings.

  • Confusing sugars per 100 g with sugars per portion

    The per-100 g figure makes products easier to compare, but it doesn’t tell you how much sugar you’ll get in a single snack portion.

    Check both the nutritional values per 100 g and the weight of the portion you’re having.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

AH Taai taai is a 500 g own-brand product, with ingredients, allergen and nutritional information available online.

  • The product information lists 360 kcal, 81 g of carbohydrates and 5.7 g of protein per 100 g.
  • Albert Heijn warns that product information may change, so check the pack you buy.

Jumbo

Jumbo Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes is a 500 g pack, with ingredients, allergen and nutritional information available online.

  • Jumbo lists a 14 g portion, making it easy to distinguish these values from those per 100 g.
  • For decisions about allergens, check the information on the pack you’ve chosen.

PLUS

PLUS offers a 500 g mini-taaitaai variety, with ingredients, allergen and nutritional information available online.

  • The product information lets you check the carbohydrates, protein and ingredients in this variety.
  • Wheat, rye and milk products are listed for this variety; also check the current trace warnings on the bag.

ALDI

ALDI lists a 500 g pack of taaitaai in its St Nicholas range, available to buy in store.

  • Knowing the pack weight in advance can help you work out how long one bag will last.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the pack in store.

Dirk

Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g pack.

  • The stated weight can help you choose a pack for several snack breaks.
  • Check the nutritional values and allergens on the specific bag you buy.

Taaitaai at Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Can taaitaai replace my post-exercise meal?

Don’t treat taaitaai as a substitute for a normal meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a normal main meal after exercise. AH Taai taai and the PLUS variety included in this comparison list around 5.7 to 5.9 g of protein per 100 g. So consider your whole snack break and the meal around it, not just the taaitaai.

Are the taaitaai varieties in this comparison gluten-free or lactose-free?

The Albert Heijn, PLUS and Jumbo varieties included in this comparison list cereals containing gluten and milk products, so don’t assume they’re gluten-free or lactose-free. Always check the label on the exact product you buy, including the allergen and trace warnings.

How do I compare nutritional values when portion sizes differ?

Use the nutritional values per 100 g to compare products, then check the amount you actually eat. For the taaitaai included in this comparison, Albert Heijn lists an 11 g portion, while Jumbo lists a 14 g portion for its figures.

How should I store an opened bag of taaitaai?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack of the variety you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn recommends storing it in a cool, dry place and keeping it in a sealed tin once opened; PLUS recommends storing it somewhere cool, dry and dark.