Who is this relevant to?

Hosts planning portions in advance

You want to be able to offer each guest a small sweet treat alongside a selection of savoury snacks. The weight per piece or stated portion size is more useful for planning than simply seeing the word ‘mini’.

Hosts putting together a sweet and savoury platter

You’re looking for a separate sweet addition, rather than treating taai-taai as a savoury snack. Lidl uses mini taai-taai in a recipe as a separate item alongside fruit and marshmallows; you can serve it separately on a mixed platter, too.

People checking labels for their guests

If the ingredients or allergens matter to a guest, check the packaging of the product you’re actually serving. The taai-taai products reviewed list ingredients including wheat, rye and milk; the ingredients vary from product to product.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, work out how many individual sweet treats you need. Then check that the packaging, ingredients and availability suit your get-together.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this most important for?
Portion size Look for the weight per piece or portion, and check what the packaging defines as a portion. Albert Heijn lists 11 g per portion for AH Taai taai; Jumbo lists 14 g per portion for Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes. If I want to give everyone a small sweet treat, I need to know in advance how many portions I can serve. For around 33% of consumers, planning portions is the top priority.
Where it goes on the platter Decide how much taai-taai you want to serve as a separate sweet addition; don’t automatically put the whole bag out with the savoury snacks. I want to offer something sweet alongside bitterballen or cheese, without it taking over the mixed platter. For around 27% of consumers, getting the balance of sweet and savoury right is the main consideration.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients, declared allergens and any warnings about possible traces on the packaging of the product you’re serving. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check the packaging before serving anything. For around 20% of consumers, checking this is the highest priority.
Packaging and availability Check whether a 500 g bag is suitable for the number of guests, and whether the product you’ve chosen is available when you shop. For a larger group, I want to serve enough individual treats from one suitable pack, rather than relying on an outdated product listing. For around 20% of consumers, this is the most important consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘mini’ means a set weight per piece

    A product name containing ‘mini’ doesn’t tell you how many grams each individual figure weighs. And a stated portion doesn’t have to consist of exactly one piece.

    Check the weight per piece, or see how the manufacturer defines a portion before planning how many treats to serve.

  • Looking only at the weight of the bag

    Two 500 g bags could work out differently on a mixed platter if the pieces aren’t the same size.

    Decide how many pieces you want to serve, then check the size or portion information for the product you choose.

  • Relying on old online allergen information

    Ingredients and warnings can change, so a product page you looked at previously is no substitute for the information on the packaging you’ve bought.

    Check the label again just before serving taai-taai to your guests.

  • Counting taai-taai as a savoury snack

    Taai-taai is a sweet biscuit, so it has a different role on a savoury snack platter from the savoury items.

    Set aside a separate space for it and decide in advance how many pieces you want to serve.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Taai taai in a 500 g bag, with 11 g per portion and 45 portions. This gives you a starting point for portioning out the platter.

  • The product information also lists the ingredients, allergens and storage advice.
  • The name doesn’t indicate a mini size. Check the size of the individual figures if that matters to you.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes in a 500 g bag, with 14 g per portion and around 36 portions.

  • The listing includes ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
  • Jumbo Mini Taai Taai 500g no longer has a separate listing in the online range. Check which product you can actually get.

PLUS

PLUS lists a 500 g bag of Taai taai sint en piet, with ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

  • The ingredient information includes wheat, rye and milk.
  • If you want to hand them out individually, check the packaging to see how big each figure is.

Dirk

Dirk’s search results list 1 de Beste Mini taai taai 500 g, which may suit you if you’re looking for small figures.

  • The product name includes ‘mini’ and the bag weight of 500 g.
  • Check the weight per piece, ingredients and allergens on the packaging before choosing it for your guests.

ALDI

ALDI lists taai-taai in figure shapes in a 500 g pack as part of its Sinterklaas range.

  • The pack size gives you a starting point for working out how much you’ll need for your get-together.
  • Check the size of the figures, allergens and availability when you shop.

Lidl

Lidl uses mini taai-taai in a recipe as a separate sweet item alongside fruit and marshmallows.

  • The recipe shows how you can serve a small piece of taai-taai separately.
  • A recipe isn’t a product listing; check the packaging in store for the taai-taai you want to serve.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if taai-taai is suitable for serving in small portions?

Check the weight per piece or look for a clearly defined portion, rather than relying on ‘mini’ in the product name. Albert Heijn lists 11 g per portion for AH Taai taai, while Jumbo lists 14 g per portion for Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes; check whether a portion matches the number of pieces you want to serve.

Can I serve taai-taai on a platter with savoury snacks?

Yes, as long as you present it as a separate sweet addition. That makes it clear to guests which snacks are sweet, and lets you decide how much taai-taai to serve alongside the savoury items.

Which allergens should I check in taai-taai?

Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging of the product you’re serving. The products reviewed list ingredients including wheat, rye and milk; also read any warnings about possible traces of other allergens, as these can vary from product to product.

How should I store an opened bag of taai-taai?

Follow the instructions on the packaging you’ve bought. Albert Heijn advises storing its taai-taai in a sealed tin once opened; PLUS advises storing its product in a cool, dry, dark place.