Which option is right for you?

Looking for a small treat

You’d rather have a smaller bag for a single late-night snack than a pack that lasts for several snack occasions. PLUS’s bag labelled artisan-style contains 250 g.

Buying to keep in stock

You want to keep or share taaitaai, so you compare the contents of 500 g bags, such as the options mentioned from Albert Heijn, PLUS and ALDI.

Checking the label

You want to check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging before eating, or compare the nutritional value per 100 g with the amount you plan to have.

What should you look for when choosing?

When choosing taaitaai for a late-night snack, decide what matters most to you: a small pack, something to keep in stock, checking the label or the amount you have at each snack occasion.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Small treat Compare the pack sizes and check what the label ‘artisan-style’ actually describes on the product you choose. For one late-night snack, I’d rather have a small bag than be left with biscuits; around 33% of consumers put this need first.
Keeping in stock or sharing Check how many grams the bag contains and how to store the biscuits after opening. If I want to share taaitaai or have some again later, a generous pack matters more; this is the main priority for around 27% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Check both the ingredients and the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the current packaging. If an ingredient or allergen is important to me, the label must be the deciding factor; around 20% of consumers prioritise this.
Amount per snack occasion Compare the nutritional value per 100 g with the stated serving size and the number of pieces you want to have. For a late-night snack, I want to decide for myself how many pieces to have; this choice of portion is the top priority for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Taking ‘artisan-style’ as a nutritional claim

    PLUS’s taaitaai labelled artisan-style has a Nutri-Score of D and lists 38,594 g of sugars per 100 g. The name alone does not prove that it tastes different or has a different nutritional value from another option.

    Compare the ingredients and nutritional information of the packs you’re considering rather than relying on the label.

  • Assuming mini biscuits mean a measured portion

    Smaller pieces don’t determine how much you end up eating. PLUS lists 356 kcal and 38,594 g of sugars per 100 g for its mini taaitaai.

    Check the serving size on the label and decide for yourself how many pieces suit your snack occasion.

  • Relying on an online allergen list alone

    Albert Heijn and PLUS say that ingredient and allergen information can change. An earlier visit to a product page is therefore no substitute for checking the label on the bag in your hands.

    Check the current packaging for ingredients and statements about allergens that are present or may be present.

Brands and shops to explore

PLUS

PLUS lists both 250 g taaitaai labelled artisan-style and 500 g mini taaitaai. This makes it easy to compare the pack sizes and nutritional information of the two options.

  • Product information on ingredients, allergens and nutritional value is available for both options.
  • The label ‘artisan-style’ alone does not indicate a difference in taste or nutritional value.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn describes a 500 g bag of AH Taai taai, with details of the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.

  • The product information lists 45 servings of 11 g and a nutritional value of 360 kcal and 39 g of sugars per 100 g.
  • The serving size on the label doesn’t automatically determine how many pieces you have.

ALDI

ALDI describes its 500 g taai-taai as anise-flavoured biscuits in shaped forms.

  • The stated pack size makes it possible to compare this option with other 500 g bags.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the packaging before choosing this option.

Dirk

Dirk’s search results list 1 de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g pack.

  • The product name and pack size make this mini option easy to identify.
  • Check the product label itself for ingredients, allergens and nutritional value.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers a recipe for baking your own taaitaai, using ingredients such as honey, soft brown sugar, wheatmeal, plain flour and aniseed.

  • When you bake your own, you choose which ingredients to use.
  • Jumbo gives a preparation time of 150 minutes for this recipe, so it’s not a quick fix for a late-night snack.

Lidl

Lidl uses mini taai-taai as an ingredient in a snack recipe.

  • The recipe shows how mini taai-taai can be used in a snack made with several ingredients.
  • If ingredients, allergens or nutritional value affect your choice, check the packaging of the mini taai-taai itself.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘artisan-style’ say anything about the nutritional value of taaitaai?

No, the label alone is not a nutritional claim. For its taaitaai labelled artisan-style, PLUS lists a Nutri-Score of D, 356 kcal and 38,594 g of sugars per 100 g. Compare the nutritional information of the products in question before making your choice.

Which allergens should I check in taaitaai?

For the pack you choose, check the ingredients and allergen statements at the very least: the products described by Albert Heijn and PLUS include ingredients such as wheat, rye and milk. For the options covered, PLUS also notes the possible presence of other ingredients, including egg and nuts. Always follow the information on the current packaging.

How should I store an opened bag of taaitaai?

Follow the storage instructions on your packaging. For its AH Taai taai, Albert Heijn recommends storing the biscuits in a cool, dry place and putting them in a sealed tin after opening. For the options described, PLUS recommends storing them in a cool, dry and dark place.

Does mini taaitaai make it easier to choose a portion?

Smaller pieces let you choose how many biscuits to have, but their size doesn’t determine how much you end up eating. Compare the serving size on the label with the nutritional value per 100 g, then decide how many pieces you want.

Can I rely on the ingredients listed on a product page?

Use a product page as a guide, then check the label on the actual packaging when you buy it. Albert Heijn and PLUS say that product information, including ingredients and allergens, can change.