A 500 g bag of ready-to-eat taaitaai biscuits is a good starting point for your biscuit tin; choose a multipack of three individual bags if you’d like to keep more in stock or share them out. If you want to shape and bake your own taaitaai, choose a mix or baking kit rather than ready-to-eat biscuits. If you have allergies, check the label on the exact pack you’re buying.
If you want to serve taaitaai straight away, check the weight per bag and the number of individual packs. Albert Heijn lists a 3-pack containing three 500 g bags; Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI each list a single 500 g pack.
If baking biscuits is the activity, you’ll need a mix or baking kit to prepare and shape the dough. A bag of ready-to-eat taaitaai won’t provide the ingredients for this. Also check which tools and extra ingredients the baking kit requires.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variant. Even taaitaai labelled gluten-free can contain other ingredients you need to be aware of: the Consenza figures list oats and almonds. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information for pre-packed products appears on the label.
First decide whether you want to serve taaitaai or bake it yourself. Then consider how much you need and check the ingredients in your chosen variant.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Stocking up | Check the total weight and number of individual bags. A 3-pack of three 500 g bags contains 1.5 kg in total. | I want to fill the biscuit tin and keep some unopened bags for another occasion; around 42% of shoppers prioritise having this kind of stock. |
| Baking it yourself | Check whether you’re buying a mix or baking kit, and what extra ingredients and tools you’ll need. | If we want to shape and bake little figures together, ready-to-eat taaitaai isn’t enough. Baking is the main priority for around 33% of shoppers. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack for your chosen variant, even if it’s labelled gluten-free. | I need to be able to check whether the ingredients in this particular pack are suitable for my dietary needs; this check is a priority for around 25% of shoppers. |
A bag of ready-to-eat taaitaai doesn’t contain dough for you to roll out and bake. For a baking activity, you’ll need a mix or baking kit.
Before buying, check what’s included in the kit and which extra ingredients, tools and oven settings you’ll need.
A gluten-free label doesn’t mean that a product is free from other allergens. For example, the Consenza taaitaai described here lists oats and almonds.
Read the full ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack. Don’t rely on the product name or a shop filter alone.
Albert Heijn lists an AH Taai taai 3-pack containing three individual 500 g bags. A taaitaai baking kit is a different type of product for anyone who wants to bake their own.
Jumbo lists a 500 g bag of Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes for enjoying straight away.
PLUS lists a 500 g bag of taaitaai and a separate 250 g variant.
ALDI lists a 500 g pack of taai-taai for in-store purchase.
Dirk lists 500 g bags of mini taaitaai.
No, you’ll need a mix or baking kit rather than ready-to-eat taaitaai. Check what the kit contains: the Homemade kit described here includes a mix and a cutter, among other things, but also requires extra ingredients and kitchen utensils.
Choose a 500 g bag if that amount suits the occasion; a multipack is for anyone who wants to stock up. The 3-pack listed by Albert Heijn contains three individual 500 g bags, making 1.5 kg in total.
Follow the storage instructions on your chosen pack and seal an opened bag securely. The PLUS variant described here says to store it in a cool, dry, dark place; the gluten-free Consenza variant described here should be stored in a dry place in a sealed container.
Yes. Gluten-free doesn’t mean that other allergens are absent. The Consenza figures described here list oats and almonds. So read the full allergen information on the pack of the variant you’re buying.
Yes, product information can change. So check the contents, ingredients and allergens on the pack you actually receive or choose in store.
