Who are these options for?

Hosts who want to serve bite-sized biscuits

You can put mini taai-taai straight on the table without cutting it up. PLUS and Dirk list 500 g packs, so even with small biscuits, you decide how many to serve at a time.

Hosts with a guest who eats gluten-free

The word ‘mini’ says nothing about gluten. Albert Heijn lists Consenza taaitaai-poppetjes as gluten-free; with this product, check the other ingredients and allergens on the pack too.

Game groups who want to make their own shapes

Cutting out your own shapes lets you choose the size of the biscuits, but it takes preparation and an oven. If you’re using a baking mix, check that its ingredients are suitable for your guests.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, check which ingredients are suitable for your guests. Then choose between ready-to-serve mini biscuits, a pack size that suits your group and how much preparation you’re happy to do.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Bite-sized pieces to share straight away Check whether the pack is explicitly labelled ‘mini’ and how much taai-taai it contains. If you want to pass something round while playing without cutting biscuits up, look for small pieces that are ready to serve. Convenience is the top priority for around 36% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the pack you’re serving. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, you’ll want to know whether this particular product is suitable before serving it. Around 29% of consumers say this check is their top priority.
Pack size Compare the pack size with the number of people in your group and decide how much to put out at a time. For a small group, you may not want to open more than you’re likely to use. Getting the quantity right is the main concern for around 21% of consumers.
Choosing the shape yourself Check whether you have a suitable baking mix, an oven and enough time to prepare it. If you want to cut the biscuits into small shapes yourself, you may be happy to put in the extra work. That freedom matters most to around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every taai-taai figure is mini-sized

    A figure shape or a 500 g bag doesn’t tell you how big each biscuit is. Albert Heijn and ALDI also list regular taai-taai in 500 g packs.

    Look for an explicit mini label, or divide regular taai-taai between bowls yourself.

  • Assuming gluten-free means free from other allergens

    Albert Heijn lists the Consenza taaitaai-poppetjes as gluten-free, but also lists oats, almonds and nuts for this variety.

    Check the full allergen information and any warnings on the current packaging for every guest.

  • Taking an old product page as proof that an item is in stock

    Jumbo’s product pages for Jumbo Mini Taai Taai and Bolletje Taai Taai Poppetjes state that these products are no longer part of its online range.

    Check that the variety you want is available shortly before game night.

Brands to consider

PLUS

PLUS lists a 500 g bag of Taai taai sint en piet as a mini taai-taai option that’s ready to serve.

  • A bag of small pieces means you won’t need to divide up regular taai-taai first.
  • PLUS lists wheat, rye and milk among the ingredients; check the rest of the allergen information on the pack too.

Dirk

Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g pack.

  • The product name explicitly identifies it as a mini variety.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack before serving.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists both regular 500 g packs of AH taaitaai and 125 g packs of gluten-free Consenza taaitaai-poppetjes.

  • The Consenza pack offers a smaller option explicitly labelled gluten-free.
  • Regular AH taaitaai is a different variety; according to the product information, the Consenza figures also contain oats, almonds and nuts.

Jumbo

Jumbo has product pages for Mini Taai Taai and Bolletje Taai Taai Poppetjes.

  • The page for Jumbo Mini Taai Taai describes a 500 g pack.
  • Both product pages state that the items are no longer part of the online range.

ALDI

ALDI describes its 500 g taai-taai as anise-flavoured biscuits in figure shapes.

  • The figure shapes could be useful if you want to divide the taai-taai between bowls yourself.
  • A figure shape doesn’t confirm that the biscuits are mini-sized; check their size and ingredients on the pack.

Lidl

Lidl Recipes has a recipe for mini taai-taai if you’d like to make your own biscuits.

  • A recipe is a good fit for a game night where you want to choose the size yourself.
  • A recipe isn’t a product listing for packaged mini taai-taai, so check separately what you’ll need.

Joybuy products

Related products will appear here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Are mini taai-taai biscuits automatically the right portions for a game night?

No. ‘Mini’ describes the size of the biscuits, not how many you want to serve per person. Decide how many to put in each bowl or serve during each round, and check the pack for portion information.

Is regular mini taai-taai gluten-free?

Don’t assume so: PLUS mini taai-taai lists wheat and rye as ingredients. If a guest needs to eat gluten-free, look for a product explicitly labelled gluten-free and check the other allergens on the pack too.

Which allergens should I check before serving taai-taai?

Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the pack you’re actually serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the mandatory declaration of allergens on labels; for the varieties mentioned here, it’s worth checking for cereals containing gluten, milk and nuts, among other allergens.

How should I store opened taai-taai for another game night?

Follow the storage instructions for the product you’ve opened. Albert Heijn recommends storing its regular taai-taai in a sealed tin after opening; also check the date and instructions on your pack.