For a coffee break on your own, you can choose between a smaller bag of taaitaai and taking small pieces from a larger bag. Small figures aren’t necessarily individually wrapped. So compare the pack size and storage advice, and check the nutritional information and allergens on the exact product if you have dietary or nutritional concerns.
A smaller bag means less to open, while taking small pieces from a larger bag lets you choose your own portion. PLUS lists a 250 g bag, while Albert Heijn and Jumbo also offer standard packs of 350 g and 500 g respectively.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and consider the portion you’ll have. Albert Heijn’s standard taaitaai contains 39 g of sugars per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises older people to limit snacks that are high in energy and low in nutrients.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack. Standard products from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list ingredients including cereals containing gluten or milk. The gluten-free Consenza taaitaai from Albert Heijn contains oats, almonds and nuts.
First, choose an amount that suits your coffee break and how much you want to store afterwards. Then compare the nutritional value and, if you have dietary restrictions, check the ingredients and allergens.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size and storage | Compare the net weight with the number of portions or pieces. Check how to store the bag after opening; small figures aren’t necessarily individually wrapped. | When I’m having coffee on my own, I don’t want to open more taaitaai than I need. Around 42% of consumers put portion size and storage first. |
| Nutritional value | Compare the sugars and energy per 100 g in the nutritional information, and consider the portion you’ll have. | When I have something sweet with my coffee, I want to take its nutritional value into account alongside what else I eat. Around 33% of consumers put this first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the allergen information on the exact pack, including for taaitaai labelled as gluten-free. | If I need to limit gluten or milk, I need to know what’s in the product before buying it. Around 25% of consumers prioritise checking ingredients and allergens. |
Jumbo lists taaitaai figures in a 500 g bag. The size of a piece doesn’t tell you whether each one is individually wrapped.
If you need individually wrapped pieces, look for an explicit statement on the packaging.
A smaller pack doesn’t change the nutritional value per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 39 g of sugars per 100 g for its standard taaitaai; PLUS lists 38,594 g per 100 g for its artisanal taai taai biscuits.
Use the pack weight to choose how much you buy, and the nutritional information per 100 g to compare products.
Standard taaitaai may contain cereals containing gluten and milk. The gluten-free Consenza variety listed by Albert Heijn contains oats, almonds and nuts.
If you have an allergy or intolerance, always read the allergen information on the exact pack, including any statements about what the product may contain.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the best-before date applies while the packaging remains unopened. Once opened, follow the storage instructions for that product.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging and seal an opened bag as instructed.
Albert Heijn lists standard AH taaitaai in a 350 g pack, a 3-pack and 125 g Consenza gluten-free taaitaai figures.
Jumbo lists taaitaai figures in a 500 g bag.
PLUS lists artisanal taai taai biscuits in a 250 g bag.
ALDI lists anise-flavoured taai-taai figures in a 500 g pack.
Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g pack in its product search results.
Lidl mentions mini taai-taai as an ingredient in a recipe.
Not necessarily: the figures may be loose in a bag. Check whether the packaging explicitly says that each piece is individually wrapped; a portion size or the number of pieces doesn’t confirm this.
Follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve chosen after opening it. Albert Heijn advises storing its standard taaitaai in a sealed tin once opened; according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the best-before date applies to an unopened pack.
No, gluten-free doesn’t mean free from all allergens. The Consenza gluten-free taaitaai listed by Albert Heijn contains oats, almonds and nuts; if you have dietary restrictions, always check the label on the exact pack.
Look at the portion size and nutritional information for the product you choose rather than just the size of the bag. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises older people to limit snacks that are high in energy and low in nutrients.
