When sharing taaitaai with vegans, checking the current ingredients and looking for an explicit vegan label should come before choosing a large bag. PLUS lists milk protein in its 500 g bag of taaitaai, while Jumbo labels its 500 g Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes as vegetarian; Corn Crake describes its 125 g taaitaai as vegan. For a group, you could combine several packs of a product confirmed as vegan, or check the ingredients and vegan labelling of a larger bag before buying.
If all your guests eat vegan, a vegetarian label isn’t enough. Check the ingredients in the taaitaai you choose, and ask about the source of any unclear ingredient or E-number. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that some E-numbers can come from either plant or animal sources.
For coffee, a Sinterklaas gift-giving evening or a treat, you’ll need to think about how much taaitaai to buy. Corn Crake lists a 125 g vegan product; for a larger group, you could consider buying several bags. Check each other variety separately to make sure it’s vegan, even if it comes in a larger bag.
If you also need to check for gluten or allergens, assess these separately from whether a product is vegan. Corn Crake describes its aniseed and almond taaitaai as vegan and gluten-free, but it contains almonds and the manufacturer warns of possible cross-contamination with hazelnuts.
First, check that the exact taaitaai you’ve chosen is suitable for vegan guests. Then compare the amount in each bag and any additional dietary requirements. If the online product information has changed, the packaging on the day you buy it is the source to rely on.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Vegan ingredients | Look for an explicit vegan label and read the current ingredients list. Ask the manufacturer about the source of any unclear ingredient. | If everyone eats vegan, I don’t want to bring taaitaai that’s labelled as vegetarian only. For around 36% of consumers, verified vegan suitability comes first. |
| Amount per bag | Compare the net weight and work out how many bags you’ll need for your group. Check the vegan status of each variety you choose. | When sharing, I want to put out enough taaitaai without having to guess whether one bag will be enough. Having enough to share is the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Additional dietary requirements | Check for gluten, nuts and warnings about possible cross-contamination separately from the vegan label. | If a guest also needs to avoid certain allergens, I need information about that exact product. For around 21% of consumers, this additional check matters most. |
| Current availability | Check on the day you buy it that the variety you want is available, and read the packaging again. | If I’m planning to share taaitaai, I want to know I can actually buy the variety I’ve chosen. Around 14% of consumers give availability the highest priority. |
A vegetarian label doesn’t rule out animal-derived ingredients: PLUS lists milk protein in its 500 g bag of taaitaai.
For a strictly vegan get-together, check both the vegan label and the current ingredients for the variety you’ve chosen.
ALDI and Dirk list 500 g bags of taaitaai. The amount in the bag tells you nothing about its ingredients or dietary suitability.
Read the packaging before you buy. If you can’t confirm that it’s suitable for vegans, ask the manufacturer or choose a product with clear vegan labelling.
Corn Crake’s taaitaai is labelled vegan and gluten-free, but contains almonds; the manufacturer also warns of possible cross-contamination with hazelnuts.
Check the allergens and warnings for each product, and speak to the guest concerned if they have a serious allergy.
Albert Heijn and PLUS point out that information about ingredients, nutritional values and allergens can change.
Use online information to narrow down your options, then check the packaging of the exact variety you’re buying on the day.
Corn Crake describes its 125 g aniseed and almond taaitaai figures as vegan and gluten-free.
Albert Heijn lists AH Taai taai and Consenza taaitaai figures in its online range.
Jumbo lists Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes and De Originele Taai Taai, both in 500 g packs.
ALDI lists a 500 g bag of Taai-taai.
PLUS lists taaitaai in 250 g and 500 g packs.
Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g pack.
No. A vegetarian label isn’t enough to tell you that taaitaai is vegan. Jumbo describes its 500 g Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes as vegetarian, while PLUS lists milk protein in its 500 g bag of taaitaai. Read the ingredients and check for a vegan label on the exact variety.
If you need to know for your vegan choice, ask the manufacturer where the E-number in that specific product comes from. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, some E-numbers can come from either plant or animal sources.
No. Gluten-free and vegan are separate attributes. Corn Crake states that its aniseed and almond taaitaai figures have both, but the product contains almonds and the manufacturer warns of possible cross-contamination with hazelnuts. So be sure to check the allergen information too.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the taaitaai you buy. If you have several bags, check the instructions for each variety you’ve chosen.
