Who is this choice relevant to?

Hosts who need to check allergens

If you’re putting out snacks for a group of players, you’ll need to check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’ve bought before serving.

Anyone buying taaitaai for a group

For a longer game night, compare the pack sizes and check how to store any taaitaai left over once the pack is open.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you’re after classic taaitaai, milk chocolate or confirmed dark chocolate. Then check the pack you’re actually buying: that’s what tells you which ingredients, allergens and quantity apply to your game night.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important to?
Dark chocolate Check that the exact variant is labelled as dark chocolate. Only look for a cocoa percentage if one is given for that product. I’m specifically looking for a dark chocolate flavour in my taaitaai and don’t want to mistake milk chocolate for dark. Around 36% of consumers prioritise having this chocolate type clearly confirmed.
Classic flavour Read the product description and ingredients to check for spices or aniseed. For me, game night calls for the familiar spiced flavour of taaitaai, with or without chocolate. This flavour is the main consideration for around 29% of consumers.
Allergens Before serving, read the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any warnings on the pack you’ve bought. If I’m sharing with guests, I want to know whether the taaitaai I’ve chosen is suitable for them. This is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers.
Quantity and storage Compare the net weight with the number of people eating, and follow the storage advice on the pack once it’s open. I want to have enough to share during a longer game night without being left with an awkwardly large pack. Around 14% of consumers give this consideration top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking milk chocolate for dark chocolate

    Jumbo lists a 250 g Taai Taai Milk Chocolate product. The name confirms that it’s milk chocolate, not the dark chocolate you may be looking for.

    Before choosing a variant for its dark chocolate flavour, check the type of chocolate on the exact pack.

  • Relying only on a product page you viewed earlier

    Ingredients and allergen information can change. If your guests need to avoid certain ingredients, it’s important to check the pack you’ve bought.

    Just before serving, check any warnings on the pack too, and keep it available for your guests.

  • Assuming a seasonal product will always be available

    A taaitaai variety you’ve seen before may not be available when your game night comes around.

    Check that the specific product is currently available shortly before you go shopping, and have an alternative in mind if needed.

  • Not matching the pack size to your group

    PLUS lists taaitaai in 250 g and 500 g packs. The difference in quantity can matter when you’re sharing with a group or might have some left over.

    Choose the quantity based on the number of people eating, and check how to store the taaitaai once the pack is open.

Brands and shops to help you compare

These shops give you options to compare when looking for taaitaai. Always check the type of chocolate for each product; the shop name won’t tell you that.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists its own-brand 500 g taaitaai, with product information including pack size and serving size.

  • The product page gives a serving size of 11 g.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens again on the pack you buy; product information can change.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists 250 g Taai Taai Milk Chocolate, an option if you’re looking for taaitaai with milk chocolate.

  • The product name makes the type of chocolate and pack size clear.
  • Milk chocolate doesn’t confirm dark chocolate or a high cocoa content.

ALDI

ALDI describes its 500 g pack of taai-taai as aniseed-flavoured biscuits in assorted shapes.

  • The description is useful if you’re mainly looking for a classic aniseed flavour.
  • Check availability when you shop for your game night.

PLUS

PLUS lists taaitaai in 250 g and 500 g packs.

  • The two pack sizes give you a choice to suit the number of people eating.
  • Check the current ingredients and allergens on the pack you buy.

Dirk

Dirk features 1 de Beste Mini taai taai, 500 g, in its search results.

  • The stated pack size can help you work out how much you’ll need for your group.
  • Read the full product information on the pack before relying on details about ingredients or allergens.

Lidl

Lidl mentions mini taaitaai as an ingredient in a recipe.

  • The recipe gives you an idea for serving mini taaitaai.
  • A mention in a recipe doesn’t confirm that a specific taaitaai variety is available to buy.

Taaitaai at Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Is taaitaai with milk chocolate also taaitaai with dark chocolate?

No. Jumbo explicitly calls its 250 g variant Taai Taai Milk Chocolate. If you’re looking for dark chocolate, check the pack of the exact variant to see what type of chocolate it contains.

How can I check allergens when I’m sharing with guests?

Read the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the pack you’re serving. Don’t rely only on information you looked at online earlier, as product information can change.

How should I store taaitaai once the pack is open?

Follow the storage advice on the specific pack. Albert Heijn recommends keeping its taaitaai in a sealed tin in a cool, dry place once opened.

What product information can I check before buying online?

Check the information for the exact product, including any ingredients and allergens that matter to your guests. Ondernemersplein states that legally required food labelling information must also be available online; when serving, check the pack you’ve bought as well.