If you want to put taai-taai out for everyone to help themselves to during a Netherlands match, look for small shapes or figurines first, then check the weight. A 500 g bag could suit a larger group; for a small match-night gathering, a 350 g pack may mean fewer leftovers. If you’re considering a 3-pack, check what’s included in each individual pack. And if anyone has allergies, always read the latest packaging.
If you want to put taai-taai on the table without having to cut or hand it out, look for small shapes and check the pack size. Jumbo lists its Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes at 500 g and around 36 portions; this is a useful guide for planning, not a prediction of how much your group will eat.
A smaller pack may be a better fit for a small group. Albert Heijn lists AH Taai taai in a 350 g pack; if there’s any left after the match, check the storage instructions too.
Before serving, check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you’ve bought. This can vary between taai-taai varieties. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed foods.
First decide whether everyone should be able to help themselves to small pieces. Then check the allergen information and choose an amount that suits your match-night gathering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Easy-to-share pieces | Compare shapes or figurines with a large biscuit. Check the net weight and, if listed, the number of portions. | If everyone wants to help themselves during the match, small pieces are my first priority. For around 42% of consumers, being easy to share comes first. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and warnings on the latest packaging for the variety you’ve chosen. | If someone at the table has a food allergy, I want to know what’s in this exact taai-taai before serving it. For around 33% of consumers, checking this is the top priority. |
| Leftovers and when to buy | Compare the pack size with your group and check the storage instructions. Check shortly before the match that your preferred pack is available. | For one small match-night gathering, I don’t want to end up with more opened taai-taai than necessary. For around 25% of consumers, choosing the right quantity matters most. |
You can’t serve one large taai-taai figurine in the same way as a bag of small shapes, even if they weigh about the same.
If you want everyone to help themselves, start by choosing a pack of individual pieces. Then compare the pack size and any portion information.
Ingredients and warnings about possible cross-contamination can vary between products. A product page you looked at earlier is no substitute for checking the label on the pack you’re serving.
If anyone has an allergy, ask them to check the latest packaging before you serve the taai-taai.
Albert Heijn describes its AH Taai taai 3-pack as three separate items. This may suit several match nights, but might not be right for one small group.
Choose this format if you’ll use the individual packs separately too; check what each one contains when you buy it.
Van Delft Chocolates includes taai-taai in its Sinterklaas range. Jumbo’s product page also says that Bolletje Taai Taai Poppetjes is no longer part of its online range.
Check what your chosen shop has in stock shortly before your match-night gathering. If you choose an alternative, check the pack size and allergen information again.
Jumbo lists a 500 g bag of Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes, a format you can share out as individual pieces or put on the table for everyone to help themselves.
Albert Heijn lists a 350 g pack of AH Taai taai, as well as a separate 3-pack supplied as individual items.
Bolletje Taai Taai Poppetjes is an example of taai-taai in small, individual shapes.
Choose a pack of small shapes or figurines and match the quantity to your group. Jumbo lists Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes at 500 g and around 36 portions; Albert Heijn lists AH Taai taai at 350 g and around 25 portions. Use these portion counts as a guide when planning how much to buy.
Check the packaging too before serving the taai-taai. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed foods. Check the ingredients and any warnings for the exact variety you’ve bought.
Follow the instructions on the packaging, especially once it’s been opened. For its 350 g taai-taai, Albert Heijn recommends storing it in a cool, dark and dry place and keeping it in a sealed tin after opening. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the printed use-by date applies while the pack remains unopened.
Don’t assume it’ll always be in stock: check with your chosen shop shortly before your match-night gathering to see if your preferred pack is available. Van Delft Chocolates describes taai-taai as part of its Sinterklaas range, while Jumbo says that Bolletje Taai Taai Poppetjes is no longer part of its online range.
