For a single coffee break, don’t just look for ‘mini’ or ‘bar’: check how much taaitaai is in the pack and whether the pieces are individually wrapped. The packs mentioned range from 125 g for Consenza to 250 g for PLUS and 500 g for several standard varieties. The smallest pack is gluten-free, but contains oats and almonds. Check the current label and choose an amount that suits what you want to take with you.
A small pack is more convenient for coffee on the go if you don’t want to travel with a large, opened bag. As well as the net weight, check how the individual pieces are packaged: a small biscuit isn’t necessarily individually wrapped.
Consenza Taai taai poppetjes gluten free is labelled gluten-free and comes in a 125 g pack. It also contains oats and almonds, so if you have an allergy, check all the information on the packaging.
A 500 g bag may suit you if you’re buying taaitaai for several coffee breaks or want to share it. If you open the pack, check the storage instructions too.
First, check that the ingredients suit you, then choose an amount that’s right for one coffee break or several.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and packaging | Check the net weight and whether the pieces are individually wrapped. ‘Mini’ alone doesn’t tell you how much you’re buying. | If I want one piece with my coffee, I don’t want to carry or have more taaitaai than I need. A compact amount is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the packaging; a label such as ‘gluten-free’ doesn’t automatically mean it’s free from other allergens. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, the label matters more than the pack size. For around 33% of consumers, checking the ingredients is the top priority. |
| Stocking up and storage | Consider how much will be left after your coffee break and follow the storage instructions for an opened bag. | I like to take a portion with me and save the rest for future coffee breaks. For around 25% of consumers, having some left in stock is the most important consideration. |
Dirk lists Mini taai taai as a 500 g product. Consenza’s little figures are also sold in a 125 g pack; the shape of the product doesn’t tell you whether each piece has its own wrapper.
Check the net weight and packaging details if you want to take one piece with you without opening a bag.
The Consenza variety labelled gluten-free contains oats and almonds. Other gluten-free taaitaai products may list different ingredients and allergens.
Check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the packaging of the product you’re actually buying.
A product page can remain online even when an item isn’t available in the online range. Jumbo notes this for De Originele Taai Taai 500 g.
Check current availability before making a special trip to a shop for a particular product.
These examples mainly show differences in pack size and ingredients; a brand name alone doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for taking on the go.
Albert Heijn lists AH Taai taai in a 500 g pack, a bundle of three separate 500 g packs, and the gluten-free Consenza variety in a 125 g pack.
PLUS lists Taai taai sint en piet in a 500 g pack and Ambachtelijke taai taai koeken in a 250 g pack.
ALDI describes aniseed-flavoured taai-taai in figure shapes, sold in 500 g packs.
Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai as a 500 g pack.
Jumbo has a product page for De Originele Taai Taai in a 500 g pack.
Not necessarily: Dirk lists Mini taai taai as a 500 g pack. If you only want to take one piece, check the pack size and whether the pieces are individually wrapped.
At 125 g, Consenza Taai taai poppetjes gluten free is the smallest pack mentioned. PLUS Ambachtelijke taai taai koeken, at 250 g, is another, larger option if you’re not looking for a gluten-free variety.
The ‘gluten-free’ label doesn’t tell you that. The Consenza variety contains oats and almonds; the Maître Mathis gluten-free variety mentioned lists milk and lupin. Always check the current label for the product you’re buying.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. For AH Taai taai, Albert Heijn recommends storing it in a cool, dry place and keeping it in a sealed tin after opening; PLUS says to store its taaitaai in a cool, dry, dark place.
