Which option is right for you?

Students looking for chocolate-coated taaitaai

If the coating matters to you, check that chocolate is mentioned in both the product name and on the packaging. Jumbo lists Taai Taai Melkchocolade 250 g.

Students who want to share taaitaai

A larger bag may be a good choice for housemates or people helping you move. Jumbo, Albert Heijn, PLUS and ALDI list plain taaitaai in 500 g packs; Dirk shows Mini taai taai in a 500 g pack. These listings don’t confirm that the products have a chocolate coating.

Shoppers who need to check allergens

Check the label on the exact pack you plan to buy, even if you’re familiar with another type of taaitaai. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether a chocolate coating is essential for you. Then compare the pack sizes and check the label on the pack you’re actually choosing.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Chocolate coating Check that chocolate is mentioned in both the product name and on the packaging. I specifically want to take chocolate-coated taaitaai for moving day, not a plain variety. For around 31% of consumers, confirming the coating is the top priority.
Quantity to share Check the net weight: Jumbo lists 250 g for Taai Taai Melkchocolade; several plain varieties are sold in 500 g packs. If I’m sharing with housemates or helpers, I want to know how much is in the bag. For around 25% of consumers, having enough to share is the main concern.
Allergens and labelling Read the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any cross-contamination warning on the pack you choose. If I need to avoid certain allergens, I can’t rely on the label of a different type of taaitaai. That’s why around 31% of consumers put checking the label first.
Storage after the move Read the storage advice and check how to reseal the pack after opening. If I won’t open the bag straight away, I want to be able to store the taaitaai in line with the product label. Storage is the top priority for around 13% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all taaitaai is chocolate-coated

    A plain bag of taaitaai won’t necessarily meet your requirement for a chocolate coating. Jumbo explicitly mentions milk chocolate for its 250 g variety.

    Check the name on the packaging before treating a plain variety and a chocolate-coated one as interchangeable.

  • Using the label from a different variety

    The ingredients and allergens in plain taaitaai won’t necessarily be the same as those in taaitaai coated with milk chocolate.

    If you need to avoid certain allergens, read the information on the exact pack you’re buying, including any cross-contamination warning.

  • Assuming a 250 g bag is the same size as a 500 g bag

    The Jumbo milk chocolate variety mentioned here contains 250 g; several of the plain varieties listed contain 500 g. That difference matters if you want to share the taaitaai.

    Compare the net weight and decide how much you want to bring for your housemates or moving helpers.

Relevant brands and shops

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Taai Taai Melkchocolade in a 250 g pack, as well as plain Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes in a 500 g pack.

  • The product name of the 250 g variety explicitly mentions milk chocolate.
  • For ingredients and allergen information about the chocolate variety, use the label on that specific pack, not the one for the plain figurines.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists plain AH Taai taai in a 500 g pack.

  • The product information gives you details to check the ingredients, allergens and storage advice for this plain variety.
  • This product listing doesn’t confirm a chocolate coating.

PLUS

PLUS lists plain taaitaai in a 500 g bag.

  • The product information includes the ingredients, allergens and storage advice for this variety.
  • The listing doesn’t confirm a chocolate coating; check the current packaging when you buy it.

ALDI

ALDI describes 500 g of taai-taai with an aniseed flavour.

  • The 500 g pack is a practical option if you want to share plain taaitaai.
  • The product listing doesn’t confirm a chocolate coating.

Dirk

Dirk shows Mini taai taai in a 500 g pack in its search results.

  • The listed quantity is useful if you’re looking for a larger bag of plain taaitaai.
  • Check the current packaging for the product variety, ingredients and allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if taaitaai is chocolate-coated?

Check that chocolate is explicitly mentioned in the product name and on the packaging. Jumbo lists a variety called Taai Taai Melkchocolade 250 g; a listing for plain taaitaai doesn’t confirm that it has a chocolate coating.

What should I look out for if I need to avoid certain allergens?

Before buying, read the label on the exact variety, including highlighted allergens and any cross-contamination warnings. Don’t use the allergen information for plain taaitaai instead of the information for the chocolate variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information for prepacked products should appear on the label.

How should I store taaitaai during and after the move?

Follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve bought. For their plain taaitaai, Albert Heijn and PLUS recommend storing it in a cool, dry place. Albert Heijn advises keeping it in a sealed tin after opening, while PLUS also recommends a dark place. For chocolate-coated taaitaai, check the advice on that specific pack.