Which option is right for you?

Families who put chocolate first

You’re looking for chocolate taaitaai and want to work out how many 250 g bags of the Jumbo variety your family will need. Also check that it has the coating you’re after.

Families who mainly want to share

You’re looking for more taaitaai in each bag for several people or occasions. Standard taaitaai in 500 g bags is available from Jumbo, ALDI, PLUS and Dirk, among others, but it isn’t necessarily a chocolate option.

Shoppers who need to check the label

If someone needs to avoid certain allergens or other ingredients, check each variety individually. Read the latest packaging information, even if you’ve already looked at the nutritional information online.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether chocolate is a must-have. Then compare the amount in each bag and check the label on the variety you want to buy.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Chocolate variety Check that the packaging confirms the chocolate coating you want. Jumbo lists its Taai Taai Melkchocolade as weighing 250 g. If chocolate is the reason I’m buying this taaitaai, I don’t want to pick up a standard variety by mistake. Around 40% of shoppers put chocolate first.
Amount per bag Compare the net weight and work out how many bags you’ll need for the occasions you have planned. Jumbo, ALDI, PLUS and Dirk also list standard taaitaai in 500 g bags. When sharing it with several family members, I mainly want to make sure I have enough, without overestimating how much is in each bag. Around 30% of shoppers prioritise quantity.
Label and storage Check the ingredients, allergens, best-before date and storage instructions on the pack you choose. If someone needs to check the ingredients, or the bags won’t be opened until later, I want to be able to check the latest label. Around 30% of shoppers put this first.

Common mistakes

  • Counting a 250 g bag as a 500 g bag

    According to Jumbo, Jumbo Taai Taai Melkchocolade contains 250 g. The standard taaitaai varieties mentioned from Jumbo, ALDI and PLUS, among others, come in 500 g bags.

    Before buying, work out how many grams you want in total and how many bags of your chosen variety you’ll need.

  • Assuming one variety has the same allergens as another

    Ingredients and allergens can vary from product to product. PLUS also warns that product information may change.

    If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and warnings on the latest packaging of the exact product you’re buying.

  • Assuming standard taaitaai is chocolate-coated

    The 500 g bags of standard taaitaai don’t confirm that you’re buying chocolate-coated taaitaai.

    If you want the chocolate variety, check both the product name and the packaging. Choose a standard variety only if you’re happy to go without the chocolate coating.

  • Stocking up without checking the storage advice

    If you won’t be opening some bags until later, check the best-before date and storage instructions on the packaging you choose. PLUS advises storing its standard taaitaai in a cool, dry, dark place.

    For chocolate taaitaai, follow the advice on its own packaging rather than that for another variety.

Brands to compare

Jumbo

Jumbo lists 250 g Taai Taai Melkchocolade, as well as 500 g bags of standard Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes.

  • Worth considering if you want to compare a chocolate variety with a bigger bag of standard taaitaai.
  • For the chocolate variety, check the product type, ingredients, allergens and availability for your order.

PLUS

PLUS has product information for standard taaitaai in 250 g and 500 g packs.

  • The pack sizes can help you plan how much to get for your family.
  • These products aren’t confirmed as chocolate-coated taaitaai. PLUS says product information may change, so check the latest label.

ALDI

ALDI lists standard figure-shaped taai-taai in a 500 g bag.

  • An option to consider when the amount in each bag matters more than chocolate.
  • The product listing doesn’t confirm a chocolate coating; check availability in store.

Dirk

Dirk lists Mini taai taai in a 500 g bag among its seasonal sweets.

  • The 500 g bag is worth considering if you want to share standard taaitaai.
  • The listing doesn’t confirm a chocolate variety; the range and availability may vary by time and store.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn has product pages for AH Taai taai and a 2-pack.

  • You can look at the standard variety and multipack separately.
  • These listings don’t confirm a chocolate-coated variety. Albert Heijn notes that product information may change.

Related products at Joybuy

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

How much chocolate taaitaai do I need for a large family?

Work out how many bags you’ll need based on the number of people eating and the occasions you have planned. Jumbo lists Taai Taai Melkchocolade as 250 g per bag. Use that as a guide if you’re considering this variety, without assuming a fixed portion per person.

Do I need to check the label again if I choose a different taaitaai variety?

Yes, especially if ingredients or allergens matter to someone. Check the label on the pack you choose: product information can change, and the ingredients in standard taaitaai don’t tell you exactly what’s in a chocolate variety.

Which potential allergen warning is listed for a PLUS variety?

PLUS says that its 250 g Ambachtelijke taai taai koeken may contain barley, oats, egg, almond and hazelnut. This warning applies to that specific product; check the packaging of every other variety separately.

How should I store chocolate taaitaai if I buy several bags?

Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the packaging of the chocolate variety you choose. Don’t automatically apply the advice for standard taaitaai: for example, PLUS advises storing its own taaitaai in a cool, dry, dark place, while the Voedingscentrum recommends following the packaging advice for the specific chocolate product.