Who is this for?

Families who want to share taaitaai

A 500 g bag is suitable for several snack occasions at home or when you have visitors. With a 3-pack, you can open a separate bag for each occasion.

Parents who want to plan portions

You can set out a smaller amount of mini shapes in advance. However, a bag of mini taaitaai is not the same as individually portioned packaging.

People with dietary requirements

If you’re choosing a gluten-free product, the other ingredients and allergens still matter. For example, Consenza taaitaai labelled gluten-free contains oats and almonds.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want one sharing bag, several separate bags or smaller shapes. Then read the label on the product you’ve chosen, especially if someone has dietary requirements.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Amount to share Check the net weight and whether a 3-pack contains separate bags. If I’m buying for visitors and several occasions during the holiday, I want to spread the supply across those occasions. Around 50% of consumers prioritise having enough to share.
Portions for children See whether mini shapes make it easier to set out an amount in advance; don’t mistake one large bag for individually portioned packs. For a lunchbox or a planned treat, I want to decide how much to pack myself. Around 30% of consumers prioritise portion planning.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the specific pack. Also check for any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. If someone at home needs to avoid certain ingredients, I need to know what’s in this particular taaitaai. For around 20% of consumers, checking this is the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Relying on an online product listing as the definitive allergen label

    Ingredients can vary between products. Jumbo lists milk, rye and wheat among the ingredients in its standard taaitaai, while the Consenza version labelled gluten-free contains oats and almonds.

    Read the full ingredients and allergen information on the packaging you actually buy.

  • Assuming mini taaitaai comes in individually portioned packs

    PLUS mini taaitaai comes in a 500 g bag. The smaller shapes don’t save you from having to divide up the contents.

    Set out an amount in advance for snack time. For children, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends vegetables and fruit as snacks.

  • Assuming the seasonal range stays the same

    A recipe using mini taaitaai or an older product listing won’t tell you which pack will be available when you shop.

    Check the current range before adding a specific pack to your shopping list.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists an AH Taai taai 3-pack containing three separate 500 g bags, as well as a 125 g Consenza version labelled gluten-free.

  • You can open the separate bags in the 3-pack on different occasions.
  • The Consenza version contains oats and almonds, so check that the full ingredients list meets your dietary requirements.

Jumbo

Jumbo provides product information for its own 500 g taaitaai and Bolletje Taai Taai Poppetjes in a 350 g pack.

  • Jumbo lists the ingredients and allergens for its 500 g taaitaai.
  • Check the current range and the packaging before relying on either of these products being available.

Lidl

A recipe from Lidl Netherlands uses mini taaitaai as an ingredient in a sweet treat.

  • The recipe offers a practical idea for using mini taaitaai.
  • A recipe doesn’t tell you which taaitaai Lidl currently sells, so check any product and its label separately.

ALDI

ALDI Netherlands describes anise-flavoured taai-taai in figure shapes, in a 500 g pack.

  • It comes in one bag, which you can divide between snack occasions yourself.
  • Check the label on the pack in store for ingredients and allergens.

PLUS

PLUS lists mini-taai-taai in a 500 g bag.

  • You can divide the smaller shapes between snack occasions yourself.
  • It’s still one sharing bag, so follow the storage instructions on the packaging.

Dirk

Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g bag in its product range.

  • The product name makes clear that it’s mini taaitaai in a 500 g bag.
  • Check the packaging for ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

Are the bags in the AH Taai taai 3-pack individually packed?

Yes. Albert Heijn describes the 3-pack as three separate bags, each weighing 500 g. You can open them on different occasions, but they aren’t individual snack portions.

Are mini shapes handy for a lunchbox?

You can set out a chosen amount of mini shapes in advance, but they aren’t individually wrapped. For children, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends vegetables and fruit as snacks; if you like, you can save taaitaai for a planned treat.

How should I store taaitaai once opened?

Follow the storage instructions for the specific product and seal the bag after opening. PLUS says to store its mini-taai-taai in a cool, dry, dark place. Jumbo says that Bolletje Taai Taai Poppetjes should be stored in a sealed pack after opening.

Where can I find the allergens in packaged taaitaai?

Read the label on the pack you buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens which must be declared need to be clearly distinguished in the ingredients list of prepacked food.

Is gluten-free taaitaai also free from other allergens?

No. A gluten-free label doesn’t tell you anything about other allergens. Consenza Taai taai poppetjes labelled gluten-free contain oats and almonds, so check the full information on the packaging.