Who is this relevant for?

Buying for the cupboard

You want to stock up on taaitaai for several snack times, so you’re considering whether you’ll actually use a larger pack.

Parent packing a snack for school

You check the label for relevant allergens and ask about the school or after-school club’s rules for snacks brought from home.

Parent planning a treat

You’d like to give taaitaai as an occasional after-school treat, while still making room for snacks such as fruit, vegetables or wholegrain foods.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide how much taaitaai you plan to use. Then check the label and the school’s rules before packing it for your child.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important for?
Pack size Compare the pack size, such as 250 g or 500 g, with the number of occasions you plan to serve taaitaai. Also check the best-before information. If I’m buying something for several afternoons, I don’t want to be left with a bag we won’t finish. Around 33% of consumers put choosing the right bag size first.
Allergens and school rules Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the current pack. Ask the school or after-school club about its own rules. When packing a snack, I need to know whether this particular product is suitable for what my child can eat and bring in. For around 27% of consumers, this check comes first.
Portion and snack time Consider how much you want to pack each time, and read the nutritional information per 100 g and, where given, per serving. I’d rather give taaitaai at a planned time than automatically pack it every afternoon. This is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers.
Availability and convenience Check whether the product is available at your local shop and whether ordering or collection is an option if you need it. If I need something for that same afternoon, I want to know where I can get it. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this practical consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all taaitaai contains the same allergens

    The PLUS taaitaai 500 g pack we looked at lists wheat, rye, milk and lactose, among other ingredients. Another product may have a different recipe.

    Read the allergen information on the pack you’re buying and bear in mind the school or after-school club’s rules.

  • Packing taaitaai as a daily snack without planning

    The Dutch Nutrition Centre recommends choosing snacks for children mainly from the Dutch Wheel of Five and establishing a routine for mealtimes.

    If you like, plan taaitaai as a treat and alternate it with other snacks, such as fruit, vegetables or wholegrain foods.

  • Relying on an online product description alone

    Ingredients and allergen information can change. Albert Heijn notes in its product information that you should read the packaging.

    Use the online description as a guide, then check the latest label on the product you’ve bought before serving it.

Brands to consider

ALDI

ALDI lists a 500 g pack of taai-taai and directs customers to its shops to buy it.

  • A 500 g bag is an option if you’re looking for taaitaai for several snack times.
  • Check the label in store if the ingredients or allergens will influence your choice.

Dirk

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

  • The product listing gives both the variety and the pack size.
  • Check the pack label in store for ingredients and allergens.

PLUS

PLUS lists taaitaai in 500 g and 250 g packs.

  • The 500 g pack we looked at also lists the ingredients, allergens, nutritional values and storage advice.
  • For your final allergen check, use the current label on the exact variety you’ve chosen.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists De Originele Taai Taai and Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes, both in 500 g packs.

  • The product listing for the figures describes them as vegetarian.
  • If this information matters to your choice, check the claim and the rest of the product information on the current pack.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Taai taai, as well as Consenza Taai taai poppetjes gluten free as a separate product.

  • The separate product names help distinguish the standard variety from the one labelled gluten-free.
  • Albert Heijn warns that product information can change; check the packaging for dietary and allergen information.

Lidl

Lidl mentions mini-taai-taai as an ingredient in a recipe.

  • The recipe gives you an idea of the type of product you could look for in store.
  • Lidl says it doesn’t provide an online list of ingredients, allergens or nutritional values for food products, so check the pack in store.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a child who needs to eat gluten-free have regular taaitaai?

Don’t assume that regular taaitaai is gluten-free. The PLUS taaitaai we looked at lists wheat, rye and cereals containing gluten. For another product, check that it is explicitly labelled gluten-free and read the latest label. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the requirements for using the gluten-free claim.

Which allergens should I check in taaitaai?

Check the allergen information on the specific pack. The PLUS taaitaai 500 g pack we looked at lists wheat, rye, milk and lactose. It also warns that the product may contain barley, oats, egg, almond and hazelnut. Other varieties may have a different recipe.

How should I store an opened bag of taaitaai?

Follow the storage and best-before information on the pack you’ve bought. For the 500 g bag we looked at, PLUS says to store it in a cool, dry, dark place. Jumbo says Bakkers Taaitaai Pop should be kept in a tightly sealed pack in a dark place once opened.

Should I pack taaitaai as an after-school snack every day?

You can pack taaitaai as a planned treat and alternate it with other snacks. The Dutch Nutrition Centre recommends that children mainly have snacks from the Dutch Wheel of Five, with regular times for eating and drinking between meals.