Who is this choice relevant to?

Runners who want to share after a group run

For a club training session or a get-together with housemates, it helps to know in advance how much taaitaai there’ll be for everyone. Jumbo and PLUS list 500 g bags that you can share out.

Runners planning what to eat around long runs

It’s not just the pack weight that matters: compare the carbohydrates in your chosen portion with your fuelling and hydration plan, and see how well you tolerate the product during training. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre discusses carbohydrate intake during endurance exercise.

Shoppers checking ingredients or allergens

If an ingredient or allergen affects your choice, the label on the bag you buy matters more than a search filter or an earlier product description. Albert Heijn points out that online product information can change.

What should you consider when choosing?

First decide whether you mainly want to share taaitaai, eat it during a long run or choose based on its ingredients. Then compare the pack size and check the current label for the product you’re considering.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Eating and drinking during a long run Check the carbohydrate content per portion and decide when you plan to eat it. Remember to include drinks in your plan, too. During a long run, I want to know how a portion of taaitaai fits into my fuelling and hydration plan. For around 42% of consumers, this planning comes first.
Sharing and storage Compare the pack weight with the number of portions you’ve planned, and check the storage instructions for once opened. For a group get-together, I want to be able to share out the contents and know what to do with the rest. For around 33% of consumers, sharing or having a supply in the cupboard is the main concern.
Ingredients and allergens Check the ingredients, allergen information and any dietary claims on the current packaging. If an ingredient restriction means I can’t choose just any taaitaai, the label matters more than the bag size. For around 25% of consumers, this check is decisive.

Common mistakes

  • Thinking a large bag is a complete fuelling plan for a long run

    The weight of the bag doesn’t tell you how many carbohydrates you’ll get per portion or how you want to plan your food and drink around exercise.

    Check the nutritional information for the taaitaai you’ve chosen and try a planned portion during training, rather than for the first time in a race.

  • Relying on an old product description to check allergens

    Albert Heijn warns that online information about ingredients and allergens can change. An earlier description may not match the bag you buy.

    If you have a relevant allergy or dietary restriction, check the ingredients and allergen information on the actual packaging.

  • Leaving the rest of a sharing bag without a storage plan

    If you’re buying a bag for several occasions, check the storage instructions for that specific product. For Jumbo Bakkers Taaitaai Pop 250 g, Jumbo advises sealing the packaging tightly after opening and storing it in a dark place.

    Check the storage instructions on the bag you choose and decide in advance how you’ll divide the contents between your planned occasions.

Brands to compare

Jumbo

Jumbo lists several 500 g taaitaai packs, including shapes, original taaitaai and mini taaitaai.

  • The listed pack sizes give you a clear option for sharing.
  • Check the nutritional information for each product; the pack size doesn’t tell you whether a portion is suitable while running.

PLUS

PLUS lists taaitaai in a 500 g bag, as well as a 250 g artisan version.

  • You can compare a larger bag for sharing with a smaller pack.
  • Compare the contents and nutritional information of each product; these aren’t the same product in two different sizes.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists its own taaitaai, as well as products from Bolletje and Consenza.

  • The product listings offer different options to compare by packaging and ingredients.
  • Albert Heijn says online information about ingredients, nutritional values and allergens can change, so check the packaging.

Bolletje

Albert Heijn lists Bolletje taai taai as a branded option alongside its own-label products.

  • A familiar branded option to include in your product comparison.
  • Check the carbohydrates per portion, ingredients and allergens on the packaging you choose.

Consenza

Albert Heijn lists Consenza Taai taai poppetjes, with the words ‘gluten free’ in the product title.

  • This claim makes the product worth considering if you’re specifically looking for gluten-free taaitaai.
  • Check the gluten-free claim and the full allergen information on the current packaging before choosing.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a large bag of taaitaai suitable for eating during a long run?

You can’t tell from the bag size. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre discusses carbohydrates during endurance exercise, so check the nutritional information for your chosen portion and try during training to see how eating and drinking fit into your plan.

When can I eat taaitaai around a training session?

Plan when to eat it in relation to your meal, drinks and the length of your training session; don’t base your decision on the packaging alone. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating a meal around two to three hours before exercise. If you also want to eat taaitaai during a long run, try it during training first.

What should I look for on the label if I need to avoid an allergen?

Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the taaitaai you’re actually buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods; an online product title is no substitute for checking the packaging.