Start by checking the allergens for anyone who’ll be eating from the shared tin: traditional taaitaai biscuits containing wheat, rye and milk won’t suit everyone. Then choose a pack size that matches how they’ll be enjoyed. For a gluten-free option, Albert Heijn lists the Consenza variety, which also contains oats and almonds. Store the biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container.
Wants colleagues to be able to check the ingredients in the shared biscuits. Albert Heijn and PLUS product information lists cereals containing gluten and milk in their traditional taaitaai biscuits; the gluten-free Consenza variety contains oats and almonds.
Needs a pack that suits regular sharing. PLUS and ALDI list taaitaai biscuits in 500 g bags, while Dirk also lists a 500 g mini variety.
Would rather not leave a large bag open for long. PLUS lists a 250 g pack, while Albert Heijn offers a 350 g variety.
First, check that the ingredients are suitable for the people eating them. Then choose the quantity and type based on how quickly the tin gets emptied.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy, including any ‘may contain’ statements. Keep this information handy by the shared tin. | When colleagues with different dietary needs are sharing, I want to know what the biscuits contain before offering them round. This allergen check is the top priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Pack size | Compare the net weight with how often the tin is used. PLUS and ALDI list 500 g varieties; seal any opened pack securely. | When people regularly take biscuits from the tin, I don’t want to keep opening a new bag. This need for a larger supply matters most to around 31% of consumers. |
| Traditional taaitaai | Check the ingredients and choose between figures, little people, minis or chewy biscuits if the shape and flavour matter to your office. | If I want a recognisable taaitaai biscuit in the tin, I’d rather choose the type of biscuit than focus only on quantity. Around 23% of consumers give this preference top priority. |
| Topping up gradually | Consider a 250 g or 350 g bag if people don’t eat many. Store the rest in a cool, dry, dark place in a sealed container, as advised by Albert Heijn and Voedingscentrum. | If the tin empties slowly, I want to be able to top it up in small amounts rather than keep a large opened pack. This is the main concern for around 15% of consumers. |
Albert Heijn lists Consenza Taai taai poppetjes as gluten-free, but also names oats and almonds as ingredients. So a gluten-free label doesn’t answer every question about allergens.
Check the full ingredients and allergen information on the current pack for the people who’ll be eating them.
According to Voedingscentrum, taaitaai biscuits should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container. Check the contents, as they can dry out or go mouldy.
Use a clean container with a tight-fitting lid, and top it up with smaller amounts if the biscuits are only eaten occasionally.
Jumbo’s product pages for Jumbo De Originele Taai Taai and Bolletje Taai Taai Poppetjes say that these products are no longer available in its online range. ALDI directs shoppers to its stores for its 500 g variety.
Check the range at your chosen shop before buying, and read the information on the pack you actually purchase.
Albert Heijn and PLUS list wheat, rye and milk in their traditional varieties, while Albert Heijn lists oats and almonds in the gluten-free Consenza variety. Pack sizes also vary.
First choose based on the ingredients that matter and the quantity you need; then consider the shape of the biscuit.
Albert Heijn lists both AH Taai taai, in a 350 g pack, and the separate gluten-free Consenza Taai taai poppetjes, in a 125 g pack.
Jumbo provides product information for Jumbo De Originele Taai Taai and Bolletje Taai Taai Poppetjes.
PLUS lists artisan taaitaai biscuits in a 250 g pack and taaitaai sint en piet in a 500 g pack.
ALDI lists 500 g aniseed-flavoured taaitaai biscuits in figure shapes.
Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai 500 g in its product search results.
Albert Heijn lists Consenza Taai taai poppetjes as a 125 g gluten-free variety.
That depends on the ingredients and who’ll be eating them. The traditional varieties for which Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS provide product information contain wheat and rye, and also list milk; some mention the possible presence of other allergens. Keep the information from the pack you buy by the tin.
No, the gluten-free label doesn’t mean that. Albert Heijn says its gluten-free Consenza Taai taai poppetjes contain oats and almonds. Check all the ingredients and allergens that are relevant to the people eating them.
Store taaitaai biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container, as advised by Voedingscentrum. Check the biscuits for mould or signs of drying out, and follow the storage and best-before information on the pack too.
Check the label on the pack you buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that mandatory labelling applies to 14 allergens and that allergens must be clearly distinguished in the ingredients list.
