Which bag is right for you?

Portioning at home for several occasions

If you want to take taaitaai with you on different days or share it at home, you can portion out a larger bag yourself. PLUS, Jumbo and ALDI sell 500 g bags of taaitaai.

Keeping a smaller amount in stock

If you only take taaitaai with you now and then, a smaller bag may be more practical than one that stays open for a long time. PLUS also sells a 250 g version.

Checking ingredients and portions

If allergens, ingredients or the amount you eat at each snack time matter to you, check the packaging of the specific bag. Compare the nutritional information per portion with the figures per 100 g, so you know exactly which quantity you’re assessing.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide how many occasions you want one bag to cover. Then check the portion size and label, and consider whether you’ll use the whole bag.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Bag size and portioning Check the weight in grams and the storage advice. Separately, look for confirmation that the biscuits are individually wrapped. If I’m buying for several gym bag or lunchbox occasions, I want to be able to make portions at home without taking the whole bag with me. For around 31% of consumers, portioning is the main priority.
Portion size Compare the nutritional values per portion and per 100 g, then decide how much taaitaai to take with you. I want to know in advance how many biscuits I’m putting in my bag, rather than guessing a portion from the packet. Portion size is the main consideration for around 31% of consumers.
Allergens and labelling Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging of the version you’ve chosen. If someone in my household has an allergy or intolerance, I want to be able to check the specific bag before anyone eats it. Checking the label is the most important factor for around 23% of consumers.
How much you’ll use Compare the contents of small and large bags, and choose an amount you expect to finish. If I only take taaitaai with me occasionally, I don’t want to be left with a large, opened bag. For around 15% of consumers, the quantity is the deciding factor.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a 500 g bag contains individually wrapped snacks

    The stated 500 g is the total weight of the bag. It doesn’t tell you whether the taaitaai biscuits are individually wrapped, which matters if you want to put a portion straight into your gym bag.

    Check the packaging details for individually wrapped portions. If this isn’t clearly stated, choose the larger bag only if you’re happy to portion it out at home.

  • Relying on an ingredients list you checked previously

    If you have an allergy or intolerance, the ingredients in the bag you’re actually using are what matter. A brand name or a product page you looked at earlier isn’t enough.

    Read the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging before buying and eating the product.

  • Not deciding on a portion in advance

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, an average 20 g piece of taaitaai contains 7.5 g of sugars. So the amount you take with you affects the nutritional value of your snack.

    Portion out the amount you want at home, and check the nutritional information on the packaging of the taaitaai you’ve chosen.

Brands to consider

Bolletje

Jumbo lists Bolletje Taai Taai Poppetjes in a 350 g bag, between the 250 g and 500 g sizes mentioned here.

  • Jumbo provides nutritional information per 9.5 g portion for this version.
  • Jumbo advises keeping the bag sealed after opening. Check the packaging itself if you need individually wrapped portions.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists De Originele Taai Taai and Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes as two separate 500 g versions.

  • Both versions are listed in 500 g bags, ready to be portioned out at home.
  • A 500 g bag doesn’t confirm that the biscuits are individually wrapped.

PLUS

PLUS lists Ambachtelijke taai taai koeken in a 250 g bag, as well as a 500 g version of taaitaai. When comparing them, bear in mind that these are two different products.

  • The two bag sizes give you the choice between having less in stock and having more to portion out at home.
  • Check the current ingredients, allergens and storage advice on the packaging of each version.

ALDI

ALDI lists Taai-taai in a 500 g bag, with aniseed flavour and shaped biscuits.

  • The stated weight makes this version a recognisable choice for portioning out at home.
  • Check the bag’s label for ingredients and allergens in store.

Dirk

Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g bag.

  • The stated bag size gives you another 500 g option to consider.
  • Check the packaging for the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for this version.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a 500 g bag of taaitaai automatically contain individually wrapped portions?

No. The 500 g refers to the total weight, not how the biscuits are packaged inside the bag. Check the packaging if you need individual portions; otherwise, you can portion the bag out yourself at home.

What should I check on taaitaai packaging if allergens matter?

Read the current allergen information on the packaging of the specific version before buying and eating it. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be listed on the label, so don’t rely solely on a product page you looked at earlier.

How do I decide on a portion of taaitaai for my gym bag?

Decide in advance how much you want to take with you, then compare that amount with the portion shown on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives the nutritional values for an average 20 g piece of taaitaai as 71 kcal and 7.5 g of sugars; your product’s nutritional information may be shown per portion.

What label information should I check on a pre-packed bag?

Check the ingredients, best-before date and any storage or usage instructions. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, this information must be easy to read on the label of pre-packed food. Also check the allergen information on the bag you choose.