Oranje fan looking for a chocolate coating
If you specifically want to serve chocolate-coated taaitaai, a plain spiced variety isn’t an equivalent choice. Jumbo lists Taai Taai Melkchocolade, 250 g; check the label on the pack before you decide.
Which variety is right for you?
Host looking to share taaitaai
If you’re putting together a platter for a group of viewers, pack weight and stated serving sizes are useful points of comparison. Albert Heijn and Jumbo both list plain 500 g packs of taaitaai, but their stated serving sizes differ.
Shopper catering for allergies
If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, the label on the variety you choose is what matters. The plain taaitaai described by Albert Heijn and Jumbo lists milk, wheat and rye, among other ingredients; don’t assume the same information applies to a chocolate-coated variety.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether a chocolate coating is essential. Then compare the quantity with the size of your group, and check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you plan to serve.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings on the current pack. | If someone watching has an allergy, I want to know whether I can serve this taaitaai. Around 42% of consumers put checking ingredients and allergens first. |
| Quantity to share | Compare the pack weight and stated servings with the number of people sharing the food. | For a sharing platter, I want to put out enough taaitaai without treating the label’s serving size as a fixed plan. Quantity is the first consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| Chocolate coating | Check that the variety is specifically described as chocolate-coated taaitaai, and look at the pack weight. | I’m looking for taaitaai with a chocolate layer, not just plain taaitaai for the same occasion. This preference for a particular variety comes first for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming the label for plain taaitaai applies to the chocolate-coated variety
The ingredients and allergens listed for the plain varieties at Albert Heijn and Jumbo don’t tell you which ingredients or warnings appear on the label for Jumbo Taai Taai Melkchocolade 250 g.
Before serving, read the ingredients list and allergen information on the chocolate-coated pack itself.
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Treating an online product description as the definitive label
Product information can change. This is particularly important if you’re choosing taaitaai for someone with an allergy or intolerance.
When your order arrives, check the packaging of the product you’re actually going to serve.
Brands and shops compared
Jumbo
Jumbo lists both Taai Taai Melkchocolade, 250 g, and a plain 500 g pack of Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes.
- You can compare a clearly labelled chocolate-coated variety with a larger pack of plain taaitaai.
- For the chocolate-coated variety, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the current label.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists plain AH Taai taai in a 500 g pack, with a stated serving size of 11 g.
- The product information helps you compare serving sizes, ingredients and allergens.
- This is plain taaitaai; check the current label when you buy it.
PLUS
PLUS lists Ambachtelijke taai taai koeken in a 250 g pack.
- The smaller pack gives you another quantity to compare for your group.
- This is plain taaitaai, not a confirmed chocolate-coated variety.
ALDI
ALDI lists plain taai-taai in a 500 g pack.
- The stated weight is useful when planning a platter for a group of viewers.
- The taai-taai described doesn’t have a confirmed chocolate coating.
Dirk
Dirk lists mini taaitaai in a 500 g pack in its product search results.
- The stated pack weight gives you a useful starting point when looking for a pack to share.
- Check the product label and make sure the variety you choose has the chocolate layer you’re looking for.
Lidl
Lidl mentions mini taaitaai in a recipe; this isn’t a product description of chocolate-coated taaitaai.
- The recipe could inspire you to make your own taaitaai for the occasion.
- Check separately which packaged taaitaai you can buy in store.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I check taaitaai for guests with allergies?
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current pack of the variety you’re serving. The plain products described by Albert Heijn and Jumbo list milk, wheat and rye, among other ingredients, but their labels are no substitute for checking the label on a chocolate-coated variety.
How much plain taaitaai should I serve to a group of viewers?
Use the pack weight and stated servings as a starting point, then adjust the amount to suit the number of people and any other snacks. For its 500 g pack of Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes, Jumbo lists around 36 servings of 14 g; for its 500 g pack of AH Taai taai, Albert Heijn lists 45 servings of 11 g.
How should I store opened taaitaai?
Store opened taaitaai according to the instructions on the pack. For its plain taaitaai, Albert Heijn recommends storing it in a sealed tin after opening; check the instructions for the variety you’ve bought.