Which option is right for you?

If you want to serve taaitaai with chocolate

You don’t want to make dough or bake first. Jumbo lists Taai Taai with Milk Chocolate 250g; check the current packaging to make sure it’s the chocolate version you have in mind.

If you want to bake and decorate your own

You want to cut out shapes and use chocolate as decoration. Albert Heijn’s Homemade Taaitaai Baking Kit included a mix, chocolate drops, a cutter and a piping bag, among other things, but it’s listed as discontinued. You’ll therefore need a different kit or separate ingredients to plan your baking.

If you need to check ingredients and allergens

You want to know exactly what a particular version contains before using it. Albert Heijn listed wheat, rye, egg and milk among the ingredients in its baking kit; PLUS lists wheat, rye and milk protein for its artisan taaitaai. Also check the packaging you buy for any precautionary allergen warnings.

What should you look for when choosing?

Taaitaai with milk chocolate

Best for: you want to serve taaitaai with milk chocolate without baking biscuits yourself.

Consider: Jumbo’s product name mentions milk chocolate, but doesn’t say how the chocolate is applied or whether the product is a baking mix.

Bake and decorate your own

Best for: you want to cut out your own shapes and add the chocolate decorations yourself.

Consider: Albert Heijn’s well-known Homemade kit is listed as discontinued. For an alternative, check which ingredients and tools you’ll need to provide yourself.

Ordinary taaitaai as a base

Best for: you want to decorate ready-made taaitaai yourself, or you’re happy with a version without chocolate.

Consider: ordinary taaitaai isn’t the same as a product confirmed to have a chocolate coating.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Chocolate version Check the exact packaging to see what chocolate the product contains and whether it is actually coated in chocolate. I want to serve taaitaai with chocolate without preparing anything else. Around 36% of consumers put the chocolate version first.
Baking and decorating your own Check what a kit contains, including the ingredients, tools and oven instructions; also make sure it’s available. If I want to make my own shapes, I’m looking for a baking product rather than a ready-made biscuit. Around 29% of consumers prioritise baking and decorating their own.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information, including any precautionary allergen warnings, on the packaging of the exact version. I need to know whether the ingredients and listed allergens are suitable for what I want to avoid. This is the main concern for around 21% of consumers.
Pack size Compare the weight only after deciding whether you need biscuits, a baking kit or a base to decorate. I want enough taaitaai for my baking or serving plans, without choosing a larger pack intended for a different use. Quantity matters most to around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking chocolate kruidnoten for taaitaai with chocolate

    Albert Heijn describes kruidnoten as small, round and crunchy. So a listing for chocolate kruidnoten doesn’t confirm that you’re buying taaitaai.

    Check the full product name and the packaging of the biscuit you want to use.

  • Planning to use an old baking kit without checking availability

    Albert Heijn’s Homemade Taaitaai Baking Kit is listed as discontinued. The fact that its contents have been described doesn’t make it an option for your current baking plans.

    Before you start baking, look for an available alternative and check which ingredients and tools you’ll need.

  • Using an online allergen list for a different version

    The allergen information for PLUS taaitaai or Albert Heijn’s former baking kit doesn’t automatically describe the ingredients in another product.

    Read the ingredients, allergens and any precautionary allergen warnings on the packaging of the exact version you’re buying.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Taai Taai with Milk Chocolate 250g and also has a recipe for baking taaitaai yourself.

  • The product name mentions milk chocolate and a 250 g pack size.
  • Check the current packaging for the precise ingredients, allergens and version.

Albert Heijn

The Homemade Taaitaai Baking Kit combined a baking mix with items for decorating the biscuits.

  • The kit description mentions chocolate drops, a cutter and a piping bag, among other things.
  • This specific kit is listed as discontinued.

PLUS

PLUS lists artisan taaitaai and provides information about its ingredients and allergens.

  • PLUS Artisan Taaitaai Biscuits list wheat, rye and milk protein, and may contain traces of other allergens.
  • The listing doesn’t confirm that this version is coated in chocolate; check the label when you buy it.

ALDI

ALDI describes its 500 g taaitaai as anise-flavoured biscuits in assorted shapes.

  • The product listing makes the pack size and flavour clear.
  • The description doesn’t confirm a chocolate coating.

Dirk

Dirk’s product search results show 500 g packs of mini taaitaai.

  • The listing identifies the mini version and pack weight.
  • Check the product packaging if you want to find out specifically about chocolate, ingredients or allergens.

Lidl

Lidl uses mini taaitaai as an ingredient in a recipe on its website.

  • The recipe shows one way to use mini taaitaai.
  • A recipe listing doesn’t tell you which chocolate version you can buy as a separate product.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Jumbo Taai Taai with Milk Chocolate 250g a baking mix?

Don’t choose this product as a baking mix based on its name: Jumbo’s listing describes taaitaai with milk chocolate, but doesn’t mention a mix or baking steps. If you want to bake your own, look for a product whose packaging includes preparation instructions.

What did you need for Albert Heijn’s taaitaai baking kit?

As well as the contents of the Homemade Taaitaai Baking Kit, you needed water, flour, a mixer, a bowl, a rolling pin and an oven. This specific kit is listed as discontinued; if you choose a different kit, follow the instructions on its packaging.

Which allergens should you check in taaitaai or a baking kit?

Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact packaging, including possible traces. Albert Heijn listed wheat, rye, egg and milk among the ingredients in its former baking kit; PLUS lists wheat, rye and milk protein, and possible traces of egg, almond and hazelnut, among other things, for PLUS Artisan Taaitaai Biscuits. This information doesn’t automatically apply to other versions.

Can you use ordinary taaitaai if you want to add chocolate?

Ordinary taaitaai can be a good base if you want to add a chocolate element yourself, but it isn’t the same as taaitaai confirmed to be coated in chocolate. First, check the product name and ingredients of the taaitaai you choose.

How should you store taaitaai?

PLUS recommends storing its artisan taaitaai in a cool, dry and dark place. For another product or homemade taaitaai, follow the storage instructions on the packaging or in the recipe.