Which size is right for you?

Visitors bringing a small gift for their hosts

If you want to bring something edible for one household, consider a smaller bag rather than a large sharing pack. For example, PLUS lists 250 g taaitaai biscuits.

Groups who want to share a treat

For sharing together, a 500 g bag may be more practical than a small individual gift. Jumbo, PLUS, ALDI and Dirk all list varieties in this size.

Gift-givers mindful of allergens

If the recipient needs to avoid certain ingredients, the label on the bag you choose is what matters. The varieties described list ingredients including wheat, rye and milk; additional ‘may contain’ statements vary from product to product.

What to look for when buying

When choosing taaitaai as a holiday gift, start by deciding what matters most to you: how much you want to bring, whether the ingredients are suitable for the recipient, or where you can buy a bag in time.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Size and sharing Compare the net weight and choose between smaller biscuits and mini or shaped taaitaai for a group. If I’m visiting one household, I don’t want to bring a large sharing bag; for a group, I want enough to hand round. Around 40% of consumers would put size first when choosing what to buy.
Ingredients and allergens Check the ingredients, allergens and ‘may contain’ statements on the packaging of the variety you choose. If the recipient needs to avoid an ingredient, I want to know exactly what’s in this particular bag. For around 30% of consumers, checking this would be their main consideration when buying.
Availability Just before setting off, check the range at your chosen shop or delivery service and look at the best-before date. If I want to take taaitaai with me in summer, I need to be able to buy and give the bag in time. Around 30% of consumers are expected to put availability first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a product page means it’s part of the summer range

    PLUS and ALDI list the taaitaai described here among their St Nicholas products. The existence of a product page doesn’t mean the bag will be available at a particular branch or for delivery during your summer holiday.

    Check your chosen shop or delivery slot shortly before setting off, then decide which size to take.

  • Relying on the label for a different variety

    The products described don’t all have the same additional allergen statements. Product information can also change.

    Read the ingredients and allergen information on the bag you’re actually giving, rather than relying on the details for a different size or an older product page.

Brands and shops to explore

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists a 350 g bag of its own-brand AH taaitaai, a mid-sized option.

  • The product page lists the ingredients, allergens and storage advice.
  • The bag is marked ‘in-store only’. Check stock at your local shop and read the label when you buy it.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists 500 g bags of St Nicholas taaitaai figures for anyone looking to share.

  • The listed weight makes it easy to compare with smaller bags.
  • An older page for Jumbo De Originele Taai Taai 500g says this variety is no longer available online; check which variety you can buy.

PLUS

PLUS lists 250 g bags of traditional taaitaai biscuits and 500 g bags of St Nicholas and Peter taaitaai.

  • The two listed sizes give you the choice of a smaller bag or a sharing pack.
  • The taaitaai described is part of the St Nicholas range. For a summer purchase, check availability and read the label.

ALDI

ALDI lists 500 g bags of aniseed-flavoured taai-taai in figure shapes.

  • The product listing gives the weight and shape of the biscuits.
  • The product is part of the St Nicholas range; check whether your shop stocks it when you need it.

Dirk

Dirk’s search results list its own-brand de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g bag.

  • The listing gives you a sharing-size option if you’re looking for mini taaitaai.
  • Check the label and availability of your chosen bag in store.

Lidl

A Lidl recipe uses mini taaitaai as part of a sweet treat.

  • The recipe offers an idea for serving mini taaitaai.
  • A recipe doesn’t tell you what’s currently in store or what’s in the bag you buy; check each separately.

Taaitaai on Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Can I give taaitaai to someone with a food allergy?

First, check the label on the exact bag and discuss the ingredients with the recipient. The varieties described list ingredients including wheat, rye and milk; some also carry ‘may contain’ warnings for other allergens.

How should I store taaitaai during a summer holiday?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy. The Albert Heijn and PLUS product pages recommend storing it in a cool, dark and dry place; Albert Heijn also recommends keeping it in a sealed tin once opened.

Do ordinary bags of taaitaai come gift-wrapped?

Don’t assume that an ordinary supermarket pack comes in special gift packaging. If you want to wrap the bag yourself, make sure the recipient can still read the ingredients, allergen information and best-before date.