If you’re planning to share taai-taai with a group on a train journey, a 500 g bag is a good starting point; 350 g may be enough for a smaller group. Don’t just look at the weight: check the stated portion size and allergens for the variant you choose. A 125 g gluten-free bag gives you less to share and may contain almonds.
You want to share from a single bag during the train journey. A 500 g bag contains more than the 350 g AH Taai taai; Jumbo lists around 36 portions for its 500 g bag. Choose a quantity that suits the number of people eating.
You want to know whether the taai-taai is suitable for everyone before sharing it. The standard Jumbo and PLUS variants reviewed contain ingredients including wheat, rye and milk. The gluten-free Consenza variant also needs checking, as it contains almonds.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Amount to share | Compare the bag weight and stated portion size. A portion listed on the label does not mean the pieces are individually wrapped. | When I’m sharing with several other travellers, I want to bring enough without having to rely on separate snacks. Around 50% of consumers put the amount to share first. |
| Allergens | For the variant you choose, read both the ingredients and the warnings about allergens present and possible traces. | If someone in my group needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check before sharing. For around 30% of consumers, suitability comes first. |
| Taking it with you and tidying up | Check whether you can reseal the opened bag and how to store the variant you choose. Put any rubbish in a bin during your NS journey. | I want to take the rest of the bag with me and leave my seat tidy. Practical considerations matter most to around 20% of consumers. |
The standard Jumbo and PLUS variants reviewed contain gluten-containing cereals and milk. The gluten-free Consenza variant contains almonds, so gluten-free doesn’t mean free from other allergens.
Before sharing, ask which ingredients are relevant and read the allergen information on the packaging of the exact bag you’re buying.
Jumbo lists around 36 portions of 14 g for its 500 g bag. This is a portion size, not confirmation that the contents are individually wrapped.
Check the packaging if handing out individually wrapped pieces is important. If needed, bring napkins or a resealable container.
NS asks passengers to put rubbish in a bin.
Keep the packaging to hand while sharing and dispose of it afterwards.
AH Taai taai is a standard 350 g bag for anyone who needs less than the 500 g bags reviewed.
Jumbo Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes is a 500 g bag for sharing with a group.
Lidl mentions mini taai-taai in its recipe information.
ALDI lists a 500 g taai-taai variant in its Sinterklaas range.
PLUS Taai taai sint en piet is a 500 g bag.
Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai, 500 g, in its product range.
It depends on how many people there are and how much they want to eat. Jumbo lists around 36 portions of 14 g for its 500 g bag. Use this to estimate the quantity, not as a promise that the pieces are individually wrapped.
Always check the exact variant: the Jumbo and PLUS variants reviewed contain ingredients including wheat, rye and milk. Before sharing the taai-taai, also read the packaging for warnings about possible traces.
Don’t assume it is. The gluten-free Consenza Taai taai poppetjes reviewed contain almonds. If you have an allergy, read all the information on the packaging of the variant you choose.
If the original bag doesn’t close properly, use a securely sealed container for taking it with you. PLUS advises storing the variant reviewed in a cool, dry, dark place; for other variants, follow the advice on their packaging.
Put the packaging in a bin. This is in line with NS’s house rules; don’t leave crumbs or other rubbish on your seat either.
