Which quantity is best for you?

Organising for several guests

You want to serve the biscuits on a sharing platter without opening several small bags. Jumbo, ALDI, PLUS and Dirk list a 500 g variety or range option; choose the quantity to suit the other snacks.

Organising a small get-together

You’re serving the biscuits alongside other snacks and want to limit leftovers. Albert Heijn’s 350 g bag is smaller than the 500 g bags listed above.

Organising for guests with allergies

You need to consider guests who have to avoid certain ingredients. Before serving, check the ingredients and allergen information on the bag you’re actually putting on the table.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide how many of these biscuits you want to serve alongside the other snacks. Then check that the pack you choose is suitable for your guests’ allergies and fits in with your shopping plans.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Quantity and leftovers Compare 350 g with 500 g and take the number of guests and the other snacks into account. If I’m serving the biscuits on a sharing platter, I want to put out enough without opening more bags than necessary. Around 40% of consumers prioritise this quantity.
Ingredients and allergens Check the ingredients list, allergens and any statement that the product may contain other allergens on the pack you buy. If a guest has to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in the bag before serving. For around 30% of consumers, this check comes first.
Availability Check whether the bag you want is available at your chosen shop and whether you can order it or need to buy it in store. If I’m shopping specially for the get-together, I don’t want to rely on a seasonal pack I saw earlier. This is the main concern when choosing a shop for around 30% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a large bag is suitable for every guest

    The size of a bag tells you nothing about its allergens. The varieties listed by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain cereals containing gluten and milk; statements about other possible allergens vary by product.

    Ask guests in advance which allergens they need to avoid, then check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack before serving.

  • Relying on the product page instead of the label

    Ingredients and nutritional information can change. So the details you check online beforehand may not match the pack you buy.

    Check the label again when you buy it, including the allergen information and the best-before date.

  • Counting on a seasonal pack without checking

    These biscuits are sold as part of seasonal confectionery ranges, among other things. A variety you looked at earlier may not be in the same shop when your get-together takes place.

    Check the shop’s current range shortly before your get-together.

Relevant shops and brands to explore

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists its own 350 g bag of AH Taai taai.

  • The smaller pack may suit you if these biscuits are one of several snacks.
  • According to the product page, this variety is available in store only. Check the allergens on the pack you buy.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes in a 500 g bag.

  • The pack size makes it an option for serving the biscuits on a sharing platter.
  • According to Jumbo, this variety contains cereals containing gluten and milk. Check the rest of the allergen information on the pack too.

ALDI

ALDI lists 500 g of chewy spiced biscuits: anise-flavoured biscuits in figure shapes.

  • A 500 g bag is an option if you want to share the biscuits.
  • Before choosing the bag for your guests, check the ingredients and allergens on the pack in store.

PLUS

PLUS lists Taai taai sint en piet in a 500 g bag.

  • The product information includes the pack size and storage advice.
  • According to PLUS, this variety contains wheat, rye and milk, among other ingredients; also check for any statement about possible allergens.

Dirk

Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g bag among its seasonal confectionery.

  • The stated pack size makes this bag a useful option for a sharing platter.
  • Check the current range and read the bag’s label when checking for allergens.

Lidl

Lidl Netherlands lists mini taai-taai as an ingredient in a Sinterklaas recipe.

  • The recipe listing may help you recognise this type of product in the range.
  • A recipe doesn’t tell you what pack size you’ll find in store; check the bag before choosing it for your get-together.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I choose 350 g or 500 g of chewy spiced biscuits for a neighbourhood get-together?

A 500 g bag may be a good choice if several guests will be sharing the biscuits; 350 g may be more convenient if there are plenty of other snacks or you want to limit leftovers. Albert Heijn lists its own 350 g bag, while Jumbo, ALDI, PLUS and Dirk list a 500 g variety or range option.

Can I serve the listed biscuits to someone who has to avoid milk or gluten?

Don’t assume they’re suitable: the varieties listed by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS state that they contain cereals containing gluten and milk. Ask which ingredients the guest needs to avoid, then check the ingredients, allergens and any statement about possible allergens on the exact pack.

Where can I find the allergen information for a bag of chewy spiced biscuits?

Check the label on the pack you buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens in prepacked foods must be listed in the ingredients list; don’t rely on a product page you viewed earlier when serving them.

How should I store the biscuits once the bag is open?

Follow the storage advice on the pack you buy. Albert Heijn recommends keeping its variety in a sealed tin after opening; Jumbo advises storing it in a cool, dry place, while PLUS recommends keeping it cool, dry and dark.