Which pack is right for you?

Hosting a larger group

If you don’t want to open all the taaitaai biscuits at once, a pack of individual bags can come in handy. Albert Heijn says its 3-pack contains three separate 500 g bags.

Planning for guests with dietary requirements

If your guests need to avoid certain ingredients, check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you choose. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information for prepacked foods must appear on the label.

What should you look for when choosing?

Decide how many bags you want to open, check the label straight away if you need to consider dietary requirements, and make sure the pack you choose is available.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Quantity and portioning Check the number of bags and the net weight of each one. The Albert Heijn 3-pack contains three separate 500 g bags. If I’m serving them in stages, I want to keep some of the supply sealed. For around 50% of consumers, having stock they can portion out is the top priority.
Availability Check with your chosen shop or delivery service. Jumbo says its 500 g De Originele Taai Taai is no longer in its online range. If I want to do my shopping at a particular shop, I need to know whether I can buy the bag I’ve chosen there. For around 30% of consumers, availability is the main concern.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current label, including the ingredients, allergens and any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know whether the taaitaai biscuits are suitable for their dietary requirements. For around 20% of consumers, this check is the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a multipack for one large bag

    Albert Heijn says its 3-pack contains 1.5 kg of taaitaai biscuits in total, divided between three individual bags. That’s different from having one pack to serve straight from.

    Before buying, check both the number of bags and the weight of each one, then decide how many you want to open at once.

  • Relying on the product name when considering dietary requirements

    The regular taaitaai biscuits from Albert Heijn and PLUS that we looked at list cereals containing gluten and milk. The product name alone won’t tell you which allergens are in a particular pack.

    Read the current label before buying, then check it again before serving to guests for whom ingredients matter.

  • Assuming an online listing means a product is in stock in store

    Jumbo says its 500 g De Originele Taai Taai is no longer in its online range. So a product listing doesn’t mean you can still order the bag that way.

    Check availability at the shop where you plan to do your shopping.

  • Opening all the bags at once

    Albert Heijn recommends storing its regular taaitaai biscuits in a cool, dark and dry place, and putting them in a sealed tin once opened. PLUS also says to store its taaitaai in a cool, dry and dark place.

    Serve some of the biscuits and store the rest according to the label, keeping any unopened bags in reserve.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists both a regular 350 g bag of taaitaai biscuits and a 3-pack containing three individual 500 g bags.

  • The 3-pack lets you keep bags sealed until you’re ready to serve them.
  • The regular 350 g bag lists cereals containing gluten and milk, among other ingredients. Check the current label on the pack you choose.

Jumbo

Jumbo provides product and allergen information for its 500 g De Originele Taai Taai.

  • The stated pack size makes it easier to compare different formats.
  • Jumbo says this product is no longer in its online range, so check whether there’s a local alternative.

ALDI

ALDI lists a 500 g bag of aniseed-flavoured taai-taai biscuits in assorted shapes.

  • The stated net weight makes it easy to compare with other 500 g bags.
  • Check whether the bag is available at your chosen shop.

PLUS

PLUS lists a 500 g bag of taaitaai biscuits, with ingredients, allergen information and storage instructions.

  • You can take the listed ingredients and allergens into account when choosing for your guests.
  • Check the information on the pack itself before serving.

Dirk

Dirk’s search results list a 500 g bag of 1 de Beste Mini taai taai.

  • The stated weight makes it possible to compare the bag with other 500 g options.
  • Check the label for ingredients and allergens, and confirm availability at your chosen shop.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I work out how many taaitaai biscuits I need?

Check the net weight of each bag and how many occasions you plan to serve them. The Albert Heijn 3-pack contains three separate 500 g bags; the ALDI, PLUS and Dirk bags we looked at each contain 500 g. Individual bags let you keep any spare supply unopened.

Are regular taaitaai biscuits suitable for a guest who needs to avoid gluten?

The regular taaitaai biscuits from Albert Heijn and PLUS that we looked at contain cereals with gluten, including wheat or rye. Don’t rely on the product name if you’re considering another pack: check the current label and information about the possible presence of allergens.

Where can I find allergen information for my guests?

Read the label on the pack you’re actually serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information for prepacked foods must appear on the label. Also check the ingredients and any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.

How should I store taaitaai biscuits during and after a garden party?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen and keep any spare bags sealed. Albert Heijn says to store its regular taaitaai biscuits in a cool, dark and dry place, and recommends using a sealed tin once opened. PLUS also says to store its biscuits in a cool, dry and dark place.