Who is this choice relevant to?

Colleagues sharing a treat

For a shared break, the quantity, how it’s divided among the team and how to store leftovers matter more than the size of the bag alone.

People who need to check allergens

If you or a colleague needs to avoid certain ingredients, the current label should guide your choice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre emphasises the importance of label information for food allergies.

Night-shift workers looking to limit snacking

If you’re looking for something to eat during every shift, that’s different from wanting an occasional treat to share. Arboportaal advises eating well and avoiding snacks during night shifts.

What should you look for in taaitaai?

First, decide whether you’re buying taaitaai to share during one break. Then check the quantity, label and storage instructions on the pack you’re actually choosing.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is it important to?
Quantity and sharing Compare the net weight with the number of people eating, and check how to store any leftovers after opening. If I’m buying for one break, I want enough to share without being left with a bag of leftovers. For around 50% of consumers, getting the quantity right is the top priority.
Allergens Check both the ingredients and the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the current packaging. If a colleague needs to avoid an ingredient, I want to know whether this pack is suitable before sharing it. For around 38% of consumers, checking this is the top priority.
Occasional treat or regular snack Decide whether you’re looking for something to enjoy during one break or across several shifts; also check the nutritional information on the label. If I’m looking for something to eat during every night shift, I don’t want to base that choice on an occasional treat. Around 12% of consumers put this distinction first.

Common mistakes

  • Treating taaitaai and chocolate as the same purchase

    They’re different product categories. Comparing packs of taaitaai won’t help you assess the ingredients or allergens in a box of chocolates.

    First decide what kind of treat you want to bring in, then compare products within that category.

  • Relying only on allergen information online

    Albert Heijn and PLUS say that product information can change. For someone with a food allergy, any difference from the current packaging could be important.

    Check the label before buying, then check it again before sharing the taaitaai.

  • Choosing a larger bag without a plan for leftovers

    The taaitaai packs listed come in a range of net weights. Buying enough for several breaks also means you’ll need a suitable way to store it after opening.

    Choose a pack to suit the number of people eating, and follow the storage advice on the pack you select.

  • Seeing a sweet biscuit as a regular solution for the night shift

    A treat for colleagues serves a different purpose from food for a whole shift. Arboportaal advises eating well and avoiding snacks during night shifts.

    Choose taaitaai for a treat during a break, rather than expecting it to help with tiredness.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn describes AH Taai taai as a 350 g pack and lists details including ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

  • The product information also gives a serving size of 14 g and storage advice.
  • Albert Heijn warns that product information can change, so check the packaging.

Jumbo

The product page for Jumbo De Originele Taai Taai lists a 500 g pack, with ingredients, allergens, nutritional information and storage advice.

  • The stated pack size is useful when comparing it with smaller packs.
  • Check current availability before planning to bring this pack in for a shift.

ALDI

ALDI describes a 500 g pack of taai-taai as aniseed biscuits in assorted shapes.

  • The stated net weight helps you choose how much to share.
  • For ingredients, allergens and nutritional information, read the label on the pack you buy.

PLUS

PLUS describes Ambachtelijke taai taai koeken as a 250 g bag, with ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

  • The smaller stated pack size may suit a smaller group.
  • PLUS warns that product information can change, so read the current label.

Dirk

Dirk lists a 500 g mini taai-taai option in its search results.

  • The stated pack size gives you a starting point for comparing pack sizes.
  • Check the packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

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Frequently asked questions

What should I check on a pack of taaitaai for colleagues?

At the very least, check the ingredients, allergens, net weight, best-before date and storage instructions on the pack you buy. Albert Heijn and PLUS warn that online product information can change.

What does it mean if the best-before date on taaitaai has passed?

A past best-before date doesn’t automatically mean the product is no longer safe to eat. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority distinguishes between ‘best before’ and ‘use by’ dates. Check which date is on your pack and follow the storage instructions.

Is taaitaai meant to be a regular snack for every night shift?

It’s better to think of taaitaai as a treat for a break, rather than the basis for what you eat during every shift. Arboportaal advises eating well and avoiding snacks during night shifts.