Hosting a larger group
You want to put out a platter of taai-taai biscuits for your guests to help themselves to. Work out how many you’ll need in advance, so the pack size suits your plans.
Which quantity of taai-taai biscuits is right for you?
A small Christmas gathering where presentation matters
You’re serving taai-taai biscuits as part of a biscuit platter or dessert. A smaller pack may be more suitable than a large bag.
Guests who need to know what’s in their food
You want to know what the taai-taai biscuits contain before serving them. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the exact variety you buy.
What should you look for in taai-taai biscuits for Christmas dinner?
First decide whether the taai-taai biscuits will be a snack for everyone to share or a small part of dessert. Choose the quantity accordingly, then check the label of the variety you’ve selected.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
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| Enough for everyone | Choose a pack weight that suits the number of guests and the role the taai-taai biscuits will play on the table. | I want to fill a sharing platter without running out halfway through. For around 42% of consumers, having enough taai-taai biscuits for the group comes first. |
| Quantity and presentation | Choose a suitable bag size and check whether the shape works for your biscuit platter or dessert. | For a small Christmas gathering, I only want to serve an amount that works with the dessert. Around 33% of consumers prioritise quantity and presentation. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you buy, and check the best-before date too. | If a guest needs to check the ingredients, I want to look at the exact pack before serving. For around 25% of consumers, this check is the main priority. |
Common mistakes when buying taai-taai biscuits
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Assuming taai-taai biscuits will be available at Christmas
Taai-taai biscuits are often associated with Sinterklaas. That means a variety you’ve seen before may not necessarily be available when you’re shopping for Christmas dinner.
Check availability before planning your dessert, and have an alternative biscuit in mind for the platter.
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Relying on the label of a different variety
Ingredients and allergens can vary between products. Information on one bag of taai-taai biscuits therefore won’t necessarily apply to another variety.
Check the packaging of the taai-taai biscuits you’ve bought just before serving, and keep it handy in case guests have any questions.
Taai-taai biscuit brands to consider
ALDI
ALDI lists a 500 g pack of taai-taai biscuits in assorted figure shapes.
- The pack size can help you plan how much to put on a sharing platter.
- Check whether this seasonal variety is available in your shop.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists products including Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes and De Originele Taai Taai, both in 500 g packs.
- The two product names make it easier to tell the varieties apart.
- Check the ingredients of the bag you choose separately.
PLUS
PLUS lists Taai taai sint en piet in a 500 g pack and Ambachtelijke taai taai koeken in a 250 g pack.
- The different pack sizes give you the choice between a larger platter and a smaller quantity.
- The word ‘artisan’ doesn’t, by itself, tell you which variety will suit your guests’ preferences.
Dirk
Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g pack.
- The combination of small biscuits and a 500 g bag may work well for a sharing platter.
- Check the current packaging and availability before planning to serve this variety.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists its own taai-taai product and also offers a taai-taai recipe through Allerhande.
- A recipe is an option if you’d like to make and shape the biscuits yourself.
- A recipe and a packaged product call for different preparation, so choose whichever best suits your dinner plans.
Lidl
Lidl uses mini taai-taai biscuits as an ingredient in a recipe.
- The recipe shows how small pieces of taai-taai can be part of a more elaborate treat.
- Check separately which taai-taai biscuits you can actually buy for this purpose.
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Frequently asked questions about taai-taai biscuits at Christmas dinner
Are taai-taai biscuits suitable for Christmas dinner?
Taai-taai biscuits can be served on a sharing platter or as part of a dessert. Decide in advance how many guests are likely to have some, and whether you’d like to serve ready-made biscuits or bake your own.
Should I check the allergens on each pack of taai-taai biscuits?
Yes. Check the allergen information on the packaging of the variety you’re serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be listed in the ingredients list for prepacked foods; the ingredients in another variety of taai-taai may not be the same.
How should I store leftover taai-taai biscuits after dinner?
Store the biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in an airtight container, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre for biscuits. Also follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the packaging of your taai-taai biscuits.