Who is this relevant for?

Travellers who plan ahead

Want to compare pack contents before setting off and decide how much taaitaai they’ll actually take with them.

Travellers looking for something just before departure

Want to buy a snack before security and need to check what’s available on the shelves when they get there.

Travellers checking for allergens

Need to read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack they’re buying: regular taaitaai and a version labelled gluten-free don’t have the same allergen profile.

What should you look for when choosing?

Buy in advance

When: you want to check the packs and labels before setting off for Schiphol.

Consider: a 500 g bag may be more than you need for a single snack break.

Buy before security

When: you only need a snack once you’re at Schiphol; the airport lists Albert Heijn shops before security.

Consider: check in the shop whether the taaitaai you want is actually available.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important to?
Pack size Compare the weight in grams with the amount you want to take with you. I don’t want to take more taaitaai than I’ll eat on my trip. For around 33% of consumers, choosing a pack of the right size comes first.
Availability before security Check the shop and see whether the version you want is on the shelf. If I need a snack just before departure, I want to be able to find one without making an extra trip to the shops. For around 27% of consumers, being able to buy it straight away matters most.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the exact pack. I need to know whether this particular version contains ingredients I avoid. This is the most important consideration for around 20% of consumers.
Taking it in your hand luggage Choose an amount that fits in your bag and follow the instructions from security when you’re screened. I want to take a snack with me for the journey without carrying an awkwardly large bag. Around 20% of consumers put this practical convenience first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming the online range is the same as what’s available at Schiphol

    Schiphol lists Albert Heijn shops before security, but an online product listing won’t tell you which taaitaai they have in stock at that moment.

    If you need a particular version, buy it in advance or check the pack and best-before information in the shop.

  • Relying on the product name to check for allergens

    The regular versions listed and the Consenza version labelled gluten-free have different ingredients and allergens.

    Read the label on the exact version every time you buy it, even if you’ve bought taaitaai from the same brand before.

  • Confusing hand-luggage rules with import rules

    Schiphol distinguishes between ordinary food and liquid or spreadable food at security. This has nothing to do with the import rules at your destination.

    Follow the instructions at security and, if necessary, check the local import rules for your destination or stopover.

Comparing brands and shops

Albert Heijn

Worth considering if you’re looking at AH Taai taai in advance or want a snack from Albert Heijn at Schiphol before security.

  • Albert Heijn lists a 500 g pack of AH Taai taai.
  • Check whether this pack is available in the Schiphol shop.

Dirk

A useful option for travellers who can shop away from the airport before setting off.

  • Dirk’s search results list 1 de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g pack.
  • Check the current pack and ingredients in store.

PLUS

A shop where you can check out a 500 g bag of PLUS Taai taai sint en piet in advance.

  • The product information lists ingredients including wheat, rye and milk.
  • Also read the warning about possible traces on the pack you buy.

Jumbo

Lists Jumbo Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes in a 500 g pack.

  • The product information lists gluten, milk, rye and wheat.
  • Check which version is available when you buy it.

Consenza

The Taai taai poppetjes reviewed are labelled gluten-free and listed in a 125 g pack.

  • The clear labelling makes it easier to find a gluten-free version.
  • Also check the latest information about oats, almonds and nuts.

Taaitaai at Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Can you take taaitaai in your hand luggage from Schiphol?

Based on Schiphol’s guidance on food, dry, solid taaitaai isn’t covered by the rules for liquid or spreadable products. Schiphol doesn’t specifically mention taaitaai, so always follow the instructions from security. Check any import rules for your destination separately.

Where can you look for a snack before security at Schiphol?

Schiphol lists an Albert Heijn at Plaza and two Albert Heijn to go locations before security. Check in the shop whether they have the taaitaai you’re looking for.

What should you look for in taaitaai if you avoid certain allergens?

Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, even if it’s labelled gluten-free. The regular products listed contain ingredients including wheat, rye or milk; oats, almonds and nuts are also relevant for the Consenza version listed.