Choose a smaller taaitaai biscuit labelled ‘artisan’ if the ingredients, portion size or presentation make a real difference to you. For several occasions, a 500 g pack may be a better fit, provided you’ll use the contents and check the allergen information on the label. The ingredients and nutritional values listed for the 250 g and 500 g varieties described by PLUS are largely the same.
You’re looking for something more festive than ordinary taaitaai biscuits, but want to know what a label such as ‘artisan’ actually offers. Compare the ingredients, nutritional values and packaging: the ingredients and nutritional values listed for the two PLUS varieties mentioned are largely the same.
You buy taaitaai biscuits for several occasions and want to choose a pack you’ll actually use. Jumbo, ALDI, PLUS and Dirk list 500 g varieties; also check the storage instructions for the product you choose.
You need to be able to check the exact packaging before choosing taaitaai biscuits. Product information from retailers including Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn lists allergens such as wheat, rye or milk; the allergens listed vary by product.
First decide whether you’re looking for a real difference in the product, need a pack for several occasions or need to check the label for allergens. Then compare the exact varieties you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| What’s behind a luxury claim | Compare the ingredients and nutritional values per 100 g. Also consider whether the size or presentation is different in a way that matters to you. | I want to bring something more festive home with the weekly shop, but I want to be able to see what’s different on the packaging. For around 45% of consumers, a tangible difference like this comes first. |
| Pack size and how you’ll use it | Check the pack size and storage instructions; only choose 500 g if you expect to use the contents. | If we eat taaitaai biscuits on several occasions, I want a pack that suits our needs. Around 33% of consumers give this consideration priority. |
| Allergens on the current label | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, including any relevant ‘may contain’ warnings. | When I’m buying for someone with a food allergy, I first need to check what the packaging says. For around 22% of consumers, checking the label is the top priority. |
A word on the front of the pack doesn’t automatically tell you what the taaitaai biscuits contain. The ingredients and nutritional values listed for the varieties described by PLUS are largely the same; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre also recommends looking beyond labels such as ‘artisan’.
Compare the ingredients lists and nutritional values per 100 g for the exact varieties.
A 500 g bag may not be the best fit for your weekly shop if the contents will be left uneaten after opening or you can’t store them as directed on the label.
Choose a pack size that matches how much you expect to use and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Jumbo says to store its figures in a cool, dry place; PLUS advises storing its varieties in a cool, dry and dark place.
Allergen information can vary from one variety to another. A photo or information about a similar taaitaai product is no substitute for checking the label on the pack you’re buying.
Read the current ingredients and allergen information, including any ‘may contain’ warnings, on that pack.
PLUS lists 250 g packs of artisan taai taai biscuits and 500 g packs of taai taai sint en piet. This lets you compare a smaller pack with a larger one.
Jumbo Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes is a 500 g pack for anyone who wants to enjoy taaitaai biscuits on several occasions.
Albert Heijn lists, among other products, a 3-pack of taaitaai biscuits supplied as individual items, alongside other taaitaai varieties.
ALDI lists 500 g of aniseed-flavoured taai-taai biscuits in figure shapes.
Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai, in a 500 g pack, in its search results.
Lidl mentions mini taai-taai as an ingredient in a recipe.
No, the label alone doesn’t prove that the ingredients are different. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends reading the label; the ingredients and nutritional values listed for the 250 g and 500 g varieties described by PLUS are largely the same.
A 500 g pack is a good fit if you’re buying for several occasions and expect to use the contents. Before buying, check the pack size and storage instructions for the exact variety; Jumbo advises storing its product in a cool, dry place, while PLUS advises a cool, dry and dark place.
Read the allergen information on the exact pack, even if you’ve bought taaitaai biscuits from the same brand before. Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists wheat, rye or milk among the allergens for various products; also check any ‘may contain’ warnings if they’re relevant.
Use a product page to shortlist varieties, but check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you actually receive. That way, you can base your choice on the exact variety and the current label information.
