Guests who want to share taaitaai biscuits
You want to put out a plate of sweet treats alongside your savoury party snacks. The weight and serving information help you work out how much to serve.
Who is this for?
Small households or small gatherings
You want to offer a small amount of taaitaai as a sweet treat without having lots left over. PLUS also lists a 250 g pack of taaitaai biscuits.
Shoppers looking for a gluten-free option
You need a pack explicitly labelled gluten-free. Also check the other ingredients and allergens: the Consenza variety at Albert Heijn contains gluten-free oats and almonds.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, check that the taaitaai is suitable for everyone who wants to eat it. Then choose an amount that suits the group and the other snacks.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it's important for |
|---|---|---|
| How much to share | Check the net weight and serving information. Albert Heijn lists 45 servings of 11 g for its 500 g bag; Jumbo lists around 36 servings for 500 g. | If several guests want taaitaai alongside the savoury snacks, I want to be able to serve enough without treating the serving information as a fixed number of guests. For around 40% of consumers, having enough to share would be the main consideration. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy. If someone needs to eat gluten-free, look for an explicit gluten-free label and check the other ingredients too. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know whether this particular variety is suitable. For around 30% of consumers, checking this would be the priority. |
| Choosing the right pack size | Compare a smaller bag with a multipack, and think about how much taaitaai is likely to be eaten alongside the other snacks. PLUS lists 250 g and 500 g packs. | For a small gathering, I don't want lots of taaitaai left over. Avoiding leftovers would be the main consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
-
Assuming regular taaitaai is gluten-free or milk-free
The regular varieties described contain ingredients such as wheat, rye or milk protein. Even a variety labelled gluten-free may contain other relevant ingredients, such as oats and almonds.
Before serving, read the ingredients and allergen information on every pack you buy. Don't rely on a previous purchase being suitable.
-
Assuming a seasonal product will be available
Taaitaai is sold as part of Sinterklaas ranges, while a Jumbo variety mentioned previously was no longer available online. This doesn't tell you for certain whether other varieties are available.
When making your shopping list, check whether the pack you want is currently available.
Brands and shops to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists a 500 g own-brand bag of taaitaai and a separate 125 g Consenza variety labelled gluten-free.
- For its 500 g bag, Albert Heijn lists a serving size of 11 g and 45 servings.
- The regular and gluten-free varieties have different ingredients and allergens, so check the packaging of the one you choose.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists a 500 g pack of St Nicholas taaitaai shapes.
- The product information gives around 36 servings for this pack.
- Another Jumbo taaitaai variety was no longer available online, so check availability for each product.
PLUS
PLUS lists a 500 g bag of mini taaitaai and a 250 g bag of traditional taaitaai biscuits.
- The two pack sizes give you the choice of a larger or smaller amount.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on both varieties. The smaller pack isn't automatically suitable for someone who needs a gluten-free diet.
ALDI
ALDI lists 500 g of taaitaai among its Sinterklaas sweets.
- The listed weight can help you plan how much to put out for sharing.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging in store.
Dirk
Dirk's search results list 1 de Beste Mini taaitaai in a 500 g pack.
- The listing makes the pack size clear.
- Check the packaging itself for the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the product you choose.
Lidl
Lidl uses mini taaitaai in a recipe for sweet Sinterklaas skewers with fruit and marshmallows.
- The recipe shows how mini taaitaai can be served as a sweet bite on its own.
- A recipe doesn't tell you which packs of taaitaai are available when you do your shopping.
Related Joybuy products
Related products coming soon.
Frequently asked questions
How much taaitaai should I serve with savoury party snacks?
Use the weight and serving information on the pack you choose as a starting point, rather than looking only at the number of guests. For 500 g, Albert Heijn lists 45 servings of 11 g, while Jumbo lists around 36 servings; how much you need also depends on the other snacks.
Is regular taaitaai gluten-free?
Don't assume regular taaitaai is gluten-free: the regular varieties described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list cereals containing gluten. If someone needs to eat gluten-free, choose a pack explicitly labelled gluten-free and check the other ingredients and allergens too. For example, the Consenza variety at Albert Heijn contains gluten-free oats and almonds.
How should I store an opened bag of taaitaai?
Follow the storage instructions on the specific pack. Albert Heijn recommends keeping its taaitaai in a sealed tin after opening; for other varieties, check the storage instructions on the packaging.
Why should I check the allergens again if I've bought the same taaitaai before?
A product's ingredients and allergen information can change. Always read the packaging of the product you're actually serving, especially if a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients.