Choose taaitaai with plain or dark chocolate only if the specific product’s label states that it contains that type of chocolate and gives the cocoa percentage; a dark colour or name alone isn’t enough. If chocolate flavour isn’t essential, plain taaitaai could be suitable, as long as you check the allergens, quantity and storage instructions on the pack you buy before sharing it.
Looking specifically for taaitaai with a pronounced chocolate flavour? Check whether the particular product contains plain or dark chocolate, and what cocoa percentage is listed; the colour of the biscuit or packaging won’t tell you.
Want to put out a pack for colleagues to help themselves to? For the plain taaitaai products mentioned, Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list milk and cereals containing gluten. So check the label on the pack you buy, and bear in mind that some colleagues may need a separate alternative.
Matching the quantity to the number of colleagues and the time you’ll be serving the snacks? The packs mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS vary in weight. Also check current availability and how to store an opened pack.
First decide whether dark chocolate is a must-have: plain taaitaai won’t provide that flavour. Then check that the pack you choose suits the colleagues who’ll be sharing it and the planned snack occasion.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Dark chocolate flavour | Check whether the label mentions plain or dark chocolate, and look for the cocoa percentage of the specific product. | If you’re looking for taaitaai with a pronounced chocolate flavour for colleagues, don’t rely on the dark colour of plain taaitaai. Around 36% of consumers prioritise this flavour requirement. |
| Allergens when sharing | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy, including any warnings about possible traces. | When sharing treats, organisers want colleagues to be able to see whether a snack is suitable for them. For around 29% of consumers, checking allergens is the top priority. |
| Quantity and portions | Compare the pack weight and stated number of portions with the number of people expected to eat. | If not everyone is in the office at the same time, I want to choose an amount that suits the occasion. Portion planning is the top priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Availability and storage | Check availability for the date you’ve chosen and read the storage advice, especially for after opening. | If you’re arranging treats in advance, you’ll want to know whether the product will be available in time and can be stored appropriately until serving. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this planning. |
The colour of plain taaitaai doesn’t confirm that it contains chocolate. The standard products mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS aren’t evidence of a plain chocolate variety.
If dark chocolate is essential to your choice, check the product name, ingredients and cocoa percentage on the current label.
For the plain taaitaai products mentioned, Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list ingredients including milk and cereals containing gluten. This means the same pack may not be suitable for every colleague.
Check in advance whether anyone has relevant allergen requirements, keep the label available when serving and, if needed, choose a clearly separate alternative.
The ranges mentioned also feature taaitaai in a Sinterklaas context. Albert Heijn and PLUS point out that product information can change.
Check availability for your planned date, and read the label on the pack you’re actually serving every time you buy it.
Albert Heijn describes a 350 g pack of plain taaitaai, with information about portions, ingredients, allergens and storage.
Jumbo lists Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes, a 500 g pack, as well as a separate product called Taai Taai Melkchocolade, 250 g.
PLUS lists a 500 g bag of Taai taai sint en piet and 250 g Ambachtelijke taai taai koeken.
ALDI Nederland describes a 500 g pack of taai-taai with aniseed flavour, in shaped pieces.
Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g pack.
No, that isn’t indicated by the plain taaitaai listings from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS. If you want a chocolate flavour, check whether the label for the specific variety mentions plain or dark chocolate and gives a cocoa percentage.
No, a mention of milk chocolate doesn’t confirm that the product contains plain or dark chocolate. Jumbo lists a separate product, Taai Taai Melkchocolade, 250 g. For the flavour you’re after, read the ingredients and chocolate information for the specific product.
Check the label on the pack you buy first. The plain products mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list milk and cereals containing gluten. If needed, discuss a separate alternative with colleagues for whom these ingredients are relevant.
Follow the storage advice on the pack you buy. For its taaitaai mentioned here, Albert Heijn recommends storing it in a sealed tin after opening; for its products mentioned here, PLUS advises keeping them in a cool, dry and dark place.
