A pack of three individual 500 g bags is a good choice if you’d like to save some taaitaai for later. If you’d rather buy less, choose a single 500 g bag or consider a smaller pack if taaitaai is just one of the snacks you’re serving. Before serving, check the allergens, best-before date and storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought.
Are you expecting several guests and hoping to have some taaitaai left for the biscuit tin after the get-together? Albert Heijn’s multipack contains three individual 500 g bags, so you don’t have to open them all at once.
You want to match the amount to your gathering, so you’re comparing the weight per bag. A smaller pack may be a better fit if you’re serving other snacks too.
If allergens are important to one of your guests, check the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack you’ll be serving. Product information for the varieties reviewed lists ingredients including wheat, rye or milk; warnings about possible traces may vary.
First, decide whether the taaitaai is just for this get-together or whether you’d like some for later too. Then compare pack sizes and check the label before serving.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Saving some for later | Check the total weight and whether the bags are individually packed. According to Albert Heijn, the AH multipack contains three individual 500 g bags. | I’d like to have some unopened taaitaai left for the biscuit tin after the get-together. Around 37% of consumers make having some in reserve their priority. |
| Pack size | Compare the weight of an individual bag with how much you want to serve at your get-together; PLUS lists 250 g and 500 g bags. | If taaitaai is one of several snacks, I don’t want to have to put a large amount on the table. For around 27% of consumers, choosing a suitable portion is the deciding factor. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients list and any warnings about possible traces on the bag you’ve bought. | I want to know whether I can offer this taaitaai to my guests if allergens are a concern for them. This is the main concern for around 27% of consumers. |
| Storage after opening | Check the best-before date and follow the storage instructions on the pack once you’ve opened a bag. | I don’t expect to finish everything during the get-together and want to store any leftovers according to the label. Around 9% of consumers pay particular attention to this. |
According to Albert Heijn, the AH Taai taai 3-pack contains three individual 500 g bags. You can open just one, but the total amount you’re buying is 1.5 kg.
Check how the pack is put together and decide how many bags you’ll need for the get-together.
Ingredients and warnings about possible traces vary between products. Product information for the varieties reviewed lists ingredients including wheat, rye and milk.
Read the label on the bag you’re actually buying, even if you’ve served the product before.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the use-by date applies to an unopened pack. Once opened, it’s also important to follow the storage instructions for the bag you’ve chosen.
Only open what you need and store the rest according to the instructions on the pack.
Albert Heijn lists both an individual 500 g bag of AH Taai taai and a pack of three individual 500 g bags.
Jumbo lists Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes in a 500 g bag.
Lidl offers a store locator and current leaflets, so you can check the range at your local shop.
ALDI lists a 500 g pack of aniseed-flavoured taai-taai in figure shapes.
PLUS lists a standard 500 g bag of taai taai and 250 g packs of artisan taai taai biscuits.
Dirk’s search results show Mini taai taai in a 500 g pack.
Don’t assume it is: product information for the AH, Jumbo and PLUS varieties reviewed lists wheat, rye and milk or milk protein. Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’re buying for your guests.
Yes, as long as the best-before date and storage instructions for the pack you’ve chosen fit your plans. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the best-before date applies while the pack is unopened; once opened, follow the storage instructions on the bag.
Not in the case of the AH Taai taai 3-pack: Albert Heijn says it comes as three individual 500 g bags. That means you can leave some unopened for another time.
