Which pack size is right for you?

Hosting a crowd and keeping the biscuit tin topped up

If you plan to serve taaitaai on several occasions, compare the 500 g bags. The stated serving count can help with planning, but it doesn’t tell you how many guests a bag will serve.

A small gathering or a single serving occasion

If you don’t expect to need many biscuits, a 350 g bag may be a better fit. Check how to store the biscuits after opening, too.

Guests with allergies to consider

Check the current label before buying and serving. The regular bags from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS that we looked at list cereals containing gluten and milk. Also look for warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.

What to look for when buying taaitaai

First decide how many times you plan to serve the biscuits, then check the label and their shape. These points will help you choose what to put in the biscuit tin.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Pack size and leftovers Compare 350 g with 500 g, and check the stated serving size and storage advice after opening. If I’m putting the tin out more than once, I want enough biscuits without a large amount left over. Pack size is the main consideration for around 36% of consumers.
Allergens Read the ingredients, allergen information and warnings about the possible presence of other allergens on the current pack. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know exactly what’s in the biscuits before serving them. Checking the label is a priority for around 46% of consumers.
Size and shape Check whether the biscuits are easy to pick up individually and whether any St Nicholas or Piet figures suit your Christmas table. I want everyone to be able to pick up a biscuit from the plate easily, but St Nicholas-themed shapes might not suit my Christmas table. Ease of sharing and presentation take priority for around 18% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a larger bag will serve a set number of guests

    Albert Heijn lists 25 servings of 14 g for its 350 g bag; Jumbo gives around 36 servings of 14 g for its 500 g bag. How much you serve also depends on what other snacks you’re offering and how often you refill the tin.

    Plan how many times you’ll serve the biscuits, and use the stated serving counts as a guide for comparison, not as a guest list.

  • Assuming regular taaitaai suits every dietary requirement

    The varieties from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS that we looked at list cereals containing gluten and milk. Some packs also warn that other allergens may be present.

    Check the current label on the product you’re actually serving, including any warnings about the possible presence of allergens.

  • Looking only at the packaging, not the biscuits

    Some of the taaitaai we looked at is shaped like St Nicholas or Piet figures. Even if the packaging isn’t on the table, the shapes may still be visible.

    Take a look at the biscuits themselves if the look of your Christmas table matters to you.

Brands and ranges to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists a 350 g bag of its own-brand taaitaai, with 25 servings of 14 g.

  • A smaller pack among the varieties we looked at, for anyone planning a single serving occasion.
  • This variety contains ingredients including wheat, rye and milk. Check the current label for other allergens, too.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists St Nicholas Taaitaai Figures in a 500 g bag, which the product information says contains around 36 servings of 14 g.

  • The pack size is worth comparing if you’re planning to serve the biscuits on several occasions.
  • The variety we looked at contains cereals containing gluten and milk; the figures are St Nicholas-themed.

ALDI

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

  • The stated pack size makes it easy to compare with other 500 g bags.
  • Check the label on the bag you plan to buy for its ingredients and allergens.

PLUS

PLUS lists St Nicholas and Piet Taaitaai in a 500 g bag.

  • The product information lists the ingredients, allergens and storage advice.
  • The variety we looked at contains ingredients including wheat, rye and milk. PLUS notes that product information can change, so check the current pack.

Dirk

Dirk lists 500 g of mini taaitaai in its range overview.

  • The mini size is worth considering if guests will be picking individual biscuits from a plate.
  • Check the packaging of the product you choose for its ingredients, allergens and storage advice.

Lidl

Lidl uses ten individual pieces of mini taaitaai in a recipe for festive skewers.

  • The recipe shows one way to serve small pieces individually.
  • A recipe doesn’t tell you which pack of taaitaai you can buy. Check the product label for ingredients and allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 500 g always the right amount of taaitaai for Christmas dinner?

No, it depends on how often you’ll serve the biscuits and how much you’d like left over. Jumbo lists around 36 servings of 14 g for its 500 g bag; Albert Heijn gives 25 servings of 14 g for its 350 g bag. Serving counts are a planning guide, not a set number of guests.

Does regular taaitaai contain cereals with gluten or milk?

The regular varieties from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS that we looked at list cereals containing gluten and milk. If any guests need to avoid these ingredients, always check the current label on the specific pack, along with any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.

What should I check on the label if a guest has an allergy?

Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the product you’re going to serve, including any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains which allergens must be listed on labels. Don’t rely on the name or shape of a biscuit alone.

How should I store taaitaai after opening?

Follow the storage advice on the pack you choose. For the variety we looked at, Albert Heijn advises storing it in a sealed tin after opening; PLUS says to keep its variety in a cool, dry and dark place.