For a single snack occasion, the total contents of the bag matter more than the stated serving size: PLUS lists a 250 g bag, while the other packs mentioned contain 350 g or 500 g. A serving is not necessarily individually wrapped. If you have allergies, check the label on the bag you buy, and check whether taai-taai is available in store before your Christmas market visit.
If you’re buying taai-taai for one snack occasion, the main thing to consider is how much you’ll be buying altogether. PLUS lists a 250 g bag; the packs mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo, ALDI and Dirk are larger. Check the weight of the whole bag, not just the serving size.
The products mentioned may contain milk, wheat and rye, among other ingredients. Read the ingredients list and any warnings about possible traces on the packaging you buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens must be listed in the ingredients list.
If you’re planning to take taai-taai with you on a Christmas market visit, it’s worth checking local stock shortly beforehand. PLUS and ALDI list the products mentioned as part of their Sinterklaas range; this doesn’t tell you whether they’ll be available in your local shop at Christmas.
First, decide how much taai-taai you want to buy for this snack occasion. Then check the label and whether it’s available on the day you shop.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Total amount | Compare the weight in grams and check whether a stated serving is individually wrapped. | If I only want taai-taai once, I don’t want to be left with a large bag; around 44% of consumers say a smaller pack size matters most. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and relevant warnings, such as ‘may contain’, on the current packaging. | If I have an allergy to consider, I want to know what’s in this exact bag; around 33% of consumers say checking this is their top priority. |
| Availability | Check the range at your chosen shop shortly before you set off. | If I’m planning a Christmas market visit, I don’t want to rely on a seasonal product without checking stock; around 23% of consumers prioritise availability at the time they want to buy. |
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 14 g servings, but the products mentioned are sold in bags weighing 350 g and 500 g respectively. A serving size doesn’t mean that each serving is individually wrapped.
If you’re planning just one snack occasion, check both the total weight and the type of packaging.
The products mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list milk, wheat and rye, among other ingredients. Some packs also carry warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.
Before buying, check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you’re choosing.
PLUS and ALDI list the taai-taai mentioned as part of their Sinterklaas range. That doesn’t mean a particular shop will have it in stock at Christmas.
Check local availability shortly before you shop, and leave room in your plans for an alternative.
Albert Heijn lists AH Taai taai in a 350 g bag.
Jumbo lists Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes in a 500 g bag, with 14 g servings.
PLUS lists its own-label taai-taai in 250 g and 500 g bags as part of its Sinterklaas range.
ALDI lists 500 g Taai-taai with aniseed flavour and shaped pieces in its Sinterklaas range.
Dirk’s product search results show 1 de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g bag.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list Bolletje Taai Taai Poppetjes in 350 g bags.
No. A serving size doesn’t mean the taai-taai is individually wrapped. Albert Heijn lists 14 g servings in a 350 g bag, while Jumbo lists 14 g servings in a 500 g bag. If a single individually wrapped serving matters to you, check the type of packaging.
Don’t assume it’s suitable without checking the label: the products mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list milk and cereals containing gluten, among other ingredients. Read the ingredients list and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens on the pack you buy.
Use it to help you make your choice, but check the packaging before buying. Albert Heijn and PLUS note that product and ingredient information can change; when it comes to allergens, the information on the product you actually buy is what matters.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. The product information mentioned by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS advises storing it in a cool, dry, dark place. Albert Heijn recommends putting it in a sealed tin after opening, while Jumbo advises sealing the bag well.
