If you want to share taaitaai
You’re looking for ready-to-eat taaitaai to enjoy at home, school or work, or for a Sinterklaas celebration. The product’s shape, quantity and availability are all worth considering.
Who is this choice relevant to?
If you want to compare labels
You want to compare the ingredients, allergens or nutritional information of packaged options. If you have a food allergy, the information on the current packaging should guide your choice.
If you buy loose taaitaai
At a market stall or bakery, you’ll want to know which allergens are present in unpackaged taaitaai before you buy. Ask the seller for information about the product on offer.
What should you look for in taaitaai?
Packaged taaitaai
Choose this if: you want to check the ingredients, allergens, nutritional information and net weight on the packaging.
Keep in mind: the packaging in store may differ from the online product information.
Loose taaitaai
Choose this if: you want to pick the quantity yourself at a stall or bakery.
Keep in mind: without packaging, you’ll need to ask the seller about allergens before you buy.
When choosing taaitaai for your shopping, decide what matters most to you: the ingredients, comparing nutritional information or getting the right amount for the occasion.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients and allergens | For packaged taaitaai, read the current ingredients and allergen information. For loose taaitaai, ask the seller which allergens are present. | If I’m buying taaitaai for someone with a food allergy, I want to know what’s in it before I buy. This certainty is the top priority for around 46% of consumers. |
| Nutritional information | Compare packaged options per 100 g for things such as sugars, fibre, salt and saturated fat, then check the serving size. | When weighing up packaged options, I want to compare their nutritional information on the same basis. This is the main consideration for around 36% of consumers. |
| Shape and quantity | Check the product’s shape, net weight and current availability at the shop where you do your shopping. | For a planned occasion, I want to choose a shape and quantity that suit the group. This matters most to around 18% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Comparing serving sizes alone
Serving sizes can vary from one product to another. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that comparing packaged products per 100 g gives you a consistent basis for assessing their nutritional information.
Compare the values per 100 g first, then consider how much you actually want to eat. A lower value for one nutrient doesn’t automatically make an option the right choice for you.
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Assuming which allergens are in loose taaitaai
You can’t tell which allergens are present from the appearance or product name. The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information for unpackaged foods must be available before purchase.
Ask the seller which allergens are in the taaitaai on offer and, where relevant, which specific type of grain or nut it contains.
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Assuming an old product page guarantees availability
An online listing doesn’t mean the same taaitaai will be in store on the day you shop. Product information can also change.
Check the shop’s latest information shortly before you set off, then read the packaging of the option you’re buying in store.
If you’re making a special trip just for that option, finding it out of stock could mean an extra trip to another shop.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
AH Taai taai is a packaged own-brand option that you can assess by its shape and label.
- Albert Heijn has a dedicated product page for AH Taai taai.
- Albert Heijn warns that information such as ingredients and allergens may change. So, check the packaging of the product you buy.
Jumbo
Jumbo De Originele Taai Taai 500 g is a named packaged own-brand option if you’re looking for a bag of taaitaai.
- This option has a net weight of 500 g, so you can choose an amount that suits the occasion.
- Check the current packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information; don’t infer these from the product name.
Bolletje
Bolletje Taai Taai Poppetjes 350 g is a named branded option. Check that you have the same product in front of you when you buy it.
- An Albert Heijn listing for Bolletje taai taai includes ingredients and nutritional information to help you assess the listed option.
- That listing names wheat, rye and milk, and warns that peanuts and soya may also be present. Check the label of the specific Bolletje option you buy.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I compare two packaged taaitaai options?
Compare their nutritional information per 100 g so differences in serving size don’t skew the comparison. Then check the ingredients list and the serving you plan to eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using values per 100 g as your starting point.
Can I assume taaitaai is gluten-free?
No. Don’t go by the product name; check the label of the option you’re buying. An Albert Heijn listing for Bolletje taai taai names wheat and rye, but that doesn’t tell you which ingredients are in other options.
What allergen information can I ask for when buying loose taaitaai?
Before you buy, ask which allergens are present in the taaitaai on offer. The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says information about the 14 designated allergens must be available for unpackaged foods. Where relevant, also ask which specific type of grain or nut it contains.
How should I store taaitaai once opened?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of your taaitaai. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that the best-before date applies while the packaging is unopened, so don’t rely on that date alone once it has been opened.
What if the online product information differs from the packaging?
Use the current packaging to guide your purchase and, if in doubt, ask the seller or manufacturer for clarification. Albert Heijn points out that product ingredients, nutritional information and allergen information can change.