For a shared biscuit tin during a conference break, a standard 500 g bag of taaitaai is a sensible starting point. If you’re catering for a small group or serving other biscuits too, a smaller pack may be a better match for how much you expect to use. If you need a gluten-free option, keep it separate and check the label for other allergens too.
If you’re filling a biscuit tin, compare the net weight and stated serving size with the number of guests you expect. Albert Heijn lists 45 servings of 11 g for its 500 g bag; Jumbo lists around 36 servings of 14 g for its 500 g bag.
If you’ve been told about an allergy or someone has requested a gluten-free option, the product name alone isn’t enough. Check the label of each option you choose, and keep the information available if you serve the taaitaai without its packaging.
If you’re unsure how many people will attend or you’re serving other snacks too, the weight of the bag isn’t the only thing that matters. Consider how much you expect to use during the break and follow the storage instructions for any leftovers.
First, decide how much taaitaai you want to serve and how you’ll present it. Then check the servings, allergens and storage instructions for each pack.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and servings | Compare the net weight and stated serving size with the number of guests and the other snacks. | If I’m filling a shared biscuit tin, I want enough taaitaai without assuming a fixed number of pieces per bag. Around 40% of consumers prioritise having enough product and planning portions. |
| Allergens when serving | Read the current label and keep the allergen information available alongside the taaitaai when you unpack it. | For self-service, I want guests to be able to check the allergens before taking anything. Around 30% of consumers prioritise clear allergen information. |
| Choosing the right pack size | Match the weight to how much you expect people to eat and check the storage advice for after opening. | If I’m serving other biscuits too, I don’t want to open more taaitaai than people are likely to eat. Around 20% of consumers put reducing leftovers first. |
| A separate gluten-free option | Check the full ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack, and serve this option separately. | If a guest asks for a gluten-free option, I also want to know what other ingredients it contains. Around 10% of consumers prioritise having a separate option. |
Albert Heijn lists 45 servings of 11 g for its version, while Jumbo lists around 36 servings of 14 g. So the same net weight doesn’t mean the same stated number of servings.
Plan according to the information on the pack you’ve chosen, and take other snacks during the break into account.
Guests can no longer check the label once the taaitaai is served loose in a bowl. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must also be available for unpackaged food.
Keep the packaging and make the information accessible by the bowl before serving the taaitaai.
Albert Heijn sells Consenza Taai taai poppetjes as gluten-free, but the listed ingredients include gluten-free oats and almonds.
Check the current label for all allergens relevant to the guest, and keep this option separate from regular taaitaai.
Jumbo marks an older taaitaai version as no longer available online. So a familiar product name doesn’t confirm which version you can order now.
Check the exact pack and collection or delivery options shortly before the conference.
Albert Heijn lists its own-brand 500 g bag of taaitaai, as well as a separate Consenza option marketed as gluten-free.
Jumbo lists Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes in a 500 g bag.
PLUS lists a 500 g bag of mini taaitaai and a separate 250 g version of traditional taaitaai biscuits.
ALDI lists 500 g of taai-taai as an in-store product.
Albert Heijn sells 125 g packs of Consenza Taai taai poppetjes as a separate gluten-free option.
Take into account the number of guests, the other snacks and the stated serving size on the pack you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn lists 45 servings of 11 g for its 500 g bag; Jumbo lists around 36 servings of 14 g for its 500 g bag. These figures aren’t interchangeable between versions.
Make the allergen information available to guests before they take taaitaai from the bowl. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must also be available for unpackaged food. So keep the label and make sure guests can consult the information by the bowl.
Not necessarily: the gluten-free Consenza version listed by Albert Heijn contains gluten-free oats and almonds. Check the full allergen information on the current pack for the guest in question.
Follow the instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn advises keeping its taaitaai in a cool, dry place and transferring the contents to a sealed tin after opening; Jumbo advises storing its version in a cool, dry place.
