Only choose seasonal taaitaai if you can check the allergens present and any warnings about possible traces on the packaging of the exact product. The Jumbo and PLUS taaitaai products checked contain wheat, rye and milk. Being part of a Sinterklaas range says nothing about whether a product is suitable for someone with an allergy or whether it is a limited edition.
Check the exact product: Jumbo lists wheat, rye and milk, among other ingredients, for its Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes 500 g. The PLUS taaitaai products checked list these ingredients too. These products aren’t suitable if you need to avoid any of these allergens.
As well as the ingredients, warnings such as ‘may contain’ can be important. For the products checked, PLUS lists possible traces of egg, almonds and hazelnuts, among other allergens. Follow the guidance that applies to your allergy when assessing such a warning.
An online product page can help you tell products apart. Jumbo and PLUS show allergen information for the products checked, while Lidl directs customers to the packaging for food ingredients. When you buy, always check that the packaging matches the product you looked at beforehand.
Start with the allergens listed on the packaging of the exact product. Then read any warnings about possible traces, and finally check that the information relates to the right seasonal product.
| What to check | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens present | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the exact product. For cereals, look out for names such as wheat and rye. | If I need to avoid wheat, rye or milk, I want to be able to rule out taaitaai containing those ingredients straight away. Avoiding allergens that are present is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Possible traces | Also read any ‘may contain’ warnings and assess the allergens listed according to the guidance that applies to you. | If there’s a warning about, for example, egg or nuts, I want to know whether I can consider the product. Possible cross-contamination is the biggest concern for around 30% of consumers. |
| Current seasonal product | Compare the name, quantity and ingredients on the packaging with the product information you checked beforehand. | I don’t want to rely on an out-of-date page if the packaging or product has since changed. Current product information is the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
PLUS and ALDI feature taaitaai in their Sinterklaas ranges. This doesn’t tell you which allergens are in the exact product, nor does it confirm that the product is sold as a limited edition.
Use the seasonal listing to find the right product, but check its allergens on the packaging.
The Albert Heijn page viewed for Bolletje taai taai and certain Jumbo product pages state that those products are no longer in the online range. An older listing may not match the packaging you find today.
Check whether the product is still available, then read the ingredients and allergen information again on the packaging you’re buying.
The PLUS products checked warn of possible traces of egg, almonds and hazelnuts, among other allergens. For Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes 500 g, Jumbo lists possible traces of almonds, nuts and oats, among other allergens.
Read warnings separately from the ingredients list and assess them according to the guidance that applies to your allergy.
Lidl provides food ingredient information on the packaging. An online name or image isn’t enough to assess the allergens in a taaitaai product.
Check the packaging before buying, or contact Lidl with a specific question about the exact product.
The information below relates to specific product listings and how to check them, not to every taaitaai product sold by a supermarket.
Jumbo lists allergens for its Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes 500 g.
PLUS shows ingredient and allergen information for the taaitaai products checked, in 250 g and 500 g packs.
The product page for Bolletje taai taai can help you identify the product.
Lidl directs customers to the packaging for food ingredients and offers product-specific customer service.
ALDI features taai-taai 500 g in its Sinterklaas range.
Dirk shows 1 de Beste Mini taai taai 500 g in its search results.
No, not if you need to avoid any of the allergens listed. Jumbo Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes 500 g and the PLUS products checked list wheat, rye and milk. Always check the label of any other product.
Use an online page to compare products in advance, but check the packaging of the product you actually buy. Albert Heijn and PLUS point out that ingredients and allergy information can change.
It’s a warning that the named allergen may be present, separately from the ingredients listed as present. Read both statements and assess any warning according to the guidance that applies to your allergy.
Don’t assess the product based on its name or image alone. Check the packaging before buying, or ask the retailer specifically about the exact product. Lidl directs customers to the packaging for food ingredients.
No. Being part of a seasonal range doesn’t in itself confirm that a product is a limited edition. Check the description on the exact product, and don’t use it as an indication of its allergens or ingredients.
