Who is a sharing bag suitable for?

A small group having coffee

Want to bring taaitaai for a few people without having lots left over? PLUS lists a 250 g bag, while Albert Heijn lists a 350 g bag.

A group taking a break together

If several colleagues or travel companions are sharing during the same break, you could consider a 500 g bag. Jumbo, PLUS, ALDI and Dirk each list a variety in this size.

Sharing with someone who needs to check allergens

Before buying, ask what the others need to avoid and read the label on the bag you choose. The varieties listed by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS include milk or milk products and cereals containing gluten; information about possible traces varies by product.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, estimate how many people will be sharing and decide how much you want to keep after the break. Then check whether the specific taaitaai is suitable for everyone in the group.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Enough to share Compare the net weight with the number of people you expect to share it. A stated serving size does not tell you how many people it will serve. If several people are taking a break together, I want to bring enough taaitaai in one bag; for around 42% of consumers, having enough to share would be the first consideration.
Keeping leftovers to a minimum Compare 250 g, 350 g and 500 g bags with the amount you expect to share. Check the storage instructions for anything left over. For a small group, I don’t want to be left with lots of taaitaai from an opened bag; for around 33% of consumers, keeping leftovers to a minimum would come first.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients, allergen information and possible traces on the current packaging. Compare nutritional information per 100 g if you’re looking at different varieties. If someone needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check the bag before sharing; for around 25% of consumers, checking the label would be the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Automatically choosing a 500 g bag

    A large sharing bag may be impractical if only a few people end up sharing it and you have to store the rest.

    Choose a size that suits the number of people you expect to share it: consider 250 g or 350 g for a small group, and 500 g if you’re expecting more people or several sharing occasions.

  • Assuming everyone can eat the same taaitaai

    Ingredients and information about possible traces vary between varieties. Choosing the right bag size doesn’t mean the contents are suitable for someone with an allergy or intolerance.

    Ask in advance what people need to avoid and check the ingredients and allergen information on the bag you buy.

  • Relying on a seasonal listing

    A seasonal listing for taaitaai doesn’t necessarily tell you which variety is available in your shop.

    Check the range at your chosen shop before you set off, then check the size and label in store.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Taai taai in a 350 g bag.

  • The size falls between the listed 250 g and 500 g bags.
  • Check the ingredients and storage instructions on the packaging you buy.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes in a 500 g bag.

  • For this variety, Jumbo gives approximately 36 servings of 14 g; this isn’t a set number of people to share it.
  • Check which specific variety is available: other Jumbo taaitaai listings are for products that are no longer available online.

PLUS

PLUS lists ambachtelijke taai taai koeken in a 250 g bag and Taai taai sint en piet in a 500 g bag.

  • The two sizes give you the choice of a smaller or larger amount to share.
  • Check the current ingredients and allergen information for each variety.

ALDI

ALDI lists 500 g taai-taai in its St Nicholas range.

  • This listed size is worth considering when sharing with several people.
  • Check the label and availability of the specific bag in store.

Dirk

Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g bag.

  • This listing combines a mini variety with a 500 g bag.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions on the packaging.

Lidl

Lidl has a recipe for mini-taaitaai and lets you check store information by branch.

  • You can check your chosen branch when planning your shop.
  • See which packaged taaitaai is available in store, then check the pack size and label.

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Frequently asked questions

When should I choose 500 g of taaitaai to share?

A 500 g bag is a good fit for a planned break with several people sharing, or for several sharing occasions. For its 500 g Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes, Jumbo lists approximately 36 servings of 14 g. This is a serving-size guide, though, not a prediction of how many people will eat it.

How should I store taaitaai once the bag is open?

Follow the storage instructions on the specific packaging and seal an opened bag if the label advises you to. Voedingscentrum explains that advice to store a product somewhere cool, dark and dry refers to the place where you keep it.

Can I share any taaitaai with someone who needs to avoid milk or gluten?

No. Don’t assume a product is suitable based on its name or pack size. The varieties listed by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS include milk or milk products and cereals containing gluten; check the current ingredients and allergen information for each person sharing.

What should I compare on the labels of two bags of taaitaai?

First compare the net weight with the number of people sharing, then read the ingredients, allergen information, best-before date and storage instructions. To compare the nutritional value of different varieties, use the nutritional information per 100 g rather than just the figures per serving.