If you’re spending the autumn half-term on your own, only want to eat a little taaitaai and don’t want much left over, a 250 g bag may be a better choice than a 500 g one. Bear in mind that 250 g is not an individually wrapped snack either; a 500 g bag is better suited to sharing or planning several snack breaks. If you need a single individually wrapped portion, check the packaging before you buy.
A smaller bag may be easier to finish if you’re buying for one. Jumbo lists a 250 g taaitaai figure, while PLUS sells 250 g taaitaai biscuits. Both come in bags, not confirmed individually wrapped portions.
A 500 g bag is more suited to several snack breaks or sharing. PLUS lists 500 g mini taaitaai, ALDI sells 500 g taai-taai figures, and Dirk’s search results include 500 g mini taaitaai.
A product name doesn’t tell you which ingredients a particular variety contains. The PLUS product pages described here list wheat, rye and milk components, among other potential allergens. Always read the label on the product you choose.
Decide how much taaitaai you want to open and store. If certain ingredients are important to your choice, check the label on the exact pack first.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and leftovers | Compare 250 g with 500 g and check whether the pack contains individually wrapped portions. | If I’m the only one eating taaitaai, I don’t want to open a large bag that will be left sitting around. For around 45% of consumers, having little left over matters most. |
| Availability | Check the range and stock at your chosen shop or in your delivery area. | If I want a snack during the autumn half-term, I want to know whether my shop actually has taaitaai in stock. For around 33% of consumers, current availability is the main concern. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack. | If ingredients determine what I choose, I want to know what’s on the label of that specific pack. For around 22% of consumers, ingredients and allergens come first. |
Albert Heijn’s taaitaai 3-pack consists of three separate items, each weighing 500 g. It isn’t a pack of three individually wrapped snacks.
Check the quantity of each item and look for an explicit mention of individual portions on the packaging if that’s what you need.
Jumbo says that De Originele Taai Taai 500 g is no longer part of its online range. So, seeing a product description doesn’t mean you can still order it.
Check whether your chosen product is available at your shop or in your delivery area.
The PLUS varieties described here list gluten-containing cereals and milk components, among other things. Ingredients and warnings can vary from product to product.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current label of the exact variety you choose. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly listed on the label.
Albert Heijn lists products including AH Taai taai in a 500 g pack and a 3-pack of three separate 500 g items.
Jumbo lists a 250 g Bakkers Taaitaai Pop.
PLUS lists artisan taaitaai biscuits in a 250 g pack and 500 g mini taaitaai.
ALDI lists 500 g of aniseed-flavoured taai-taai figures.
Dirk’s search results include 500 g of 1 de Beste Mini taai taai.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of your taaitaai. For its taaitaai, Jumbo advises sealing the bag well after opening and storing it in a dark place. For the varieties described here, PLUS advises storing them in a cool, dry, dark place. Bear this in mind if you want to spread a larger bag across several snack breaks.
No. The product name doesn’t tell you which allergens a particular variety contains or may contain. The PLUS product pages described here list wheat, rye and milk components, among other things. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current label of the pack you choose. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly listed on the label.
