Who are taaitaai biscuits an extra treat for?

Someone hosting a visit to meet a newborn

You’re serving rusks with aniseed sprinkles and would also like to put out some biscuits. Taaitaai biscuits are an extra alongside the birth treat described by 24Baby, not a replacement for it.

Someone organising a larger get-together

Several family members, colleagues or other visitors are coming round, and you’re looking for a bag everyone can help themselves to. ALDI Nederland, Jumbo and PLUS list 500 g packs of taaitaai biscuits.

Someone serving treats with dietary needs in mind

You’re handing out biscuits to guests with an allergy or specific dietary requirements. Check the packaging of the variety you choose: according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed foods.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide what role the taaitaai biscuits will play alongside rusks with aniseed sprinkles. Then choose an amount to suit your group, and check the label before serving.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Role of the treat Decide whether you want to serve rusks with aniseed sprinkles, taaitaai biscuits as an extra, or both. When I’m welcoming visitors to meet a newborn, I don’t want to unintentionally replace the customary birth treat with biscuits. For around 50% of consumers, the deciding factor is taaitaai’s role as an extra treat.
Amount to share Compare the net weight and take into account the number of visitors and the other treats you’re serving. When several people are coming round, I want to put out enough taaitaai biscuits without choosing an unnecessarily large bag. Having enough in the pack is the main consideration for around 30% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current label on the pack you’ve chosen and check any dietary claims for that particular variety. When guests have an allergy or specific dietary requirements, I want to know exactly what I’m serving. Checking the label is the most important consideration for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Buying taaitaai biscuits instead of rusks with aniseed sprinkles

    According to 24Baby, rusks with aniseed sprinkles are the customary treat when visiting a newborn. If you specifically want to serve this traditional treat, taaitaai biscuits alone won’t be enough.

    Plan to serve rusks and aniseed sprinkles as the main treat, and add taaitaai biscuits if you’d also like to offer biscuits.

  • Taking the term ‘sharing bag’ at face value

    The name doesn’t tell you how many biscuits are in the bag. PLUS, for example, lists both a 500 g bag of taaitaai and a 250 g variety.

    Compare the net weight with the number of visitors and what else you’re serving.

  • Treating online ingredient information as definitive

    Albert Heijn warns that product information, including allergy information, can change. What’s stated for one variety also doesn’t necessarily apply to other taaitaai products.

    Read the current label before serving, and don’t offer the product to a guest with a relevant allergy if the information is unclear.

  • Assuming the same range is available all year round

    PLUS also lists taaitaai in its Sinterklaas range. That doesn’t mean you can assume the pack you want will be available at every shop at any time.

    Check your chosen shop’s range shortly before your event.

Brands and shops to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists products including AH Taai taai, an AH 3-pack and Bolletje taai taai.

  • The 3-pack offers a different format to consider alongside a sharing bag.
  • Albert Heijn warns that ingredient and allergy information can change, so check the pack you choose.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes 500 g and De Originele Taai Taai 500 g.

  • Both of the varieties listed have a net weight of 500 g.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and any dietary claims for the exact variety on the current packaging.

ALDI

ALDI Nederland lists a 500 g pack of taaitaai.

  • The stated net weight makes it easy to compare the amount with other bags.
  • Check which pack is available at your shop before counting on it for your newborn visit.

PLUS

PLUS lists a 500 g bag of Taai taai sint en piet and 250 g of traditional taaitaai biscuits.

  • The two listed weights give you a choice between a larger and a smaller pack.
  • Check which variety you’re choosing and read the current product information on the packaging.

Dirk

Dirk’s search results list a 500 g mini-taaitaai variety.

  • The stated weight is useful when comparing pack sizes.
  • Check the pack you’ve chosen for ingredients and allergens before buying.

Lidl

Lidl Nederland uses mini taai-taai in a recipe for a festive snack.

  • The recipe shows how mini taai-taai can be part of a shared snack occasion.
  • A recipe isn’t a product listing for a bag, so check the shop’s range if you’re planning to buy from Lidl.

Joybuy products

Related products will be available soon.

Frequently asked questions

Can taaitaai biscuits replace rusks with aniseed sprinkles when visiting a newborn?

Not if you want to serve the customary birth treat. According to 24Baby, rusks with aniseed sprinkles are served when visiting a newborn; you can put taaitaai biscuits out alongside them as an extra.

What size bag should I choose if several people are sharing taaitaai biscuits?

A 500 g bag is a specific larger option: ALDI Nederland, Jumbo and PLUS list taaitaai in this size. Choose according to the number of guests and the other treats you’re serving, so you don’t end up with a bigger bag than you need.

Should I check the label if I’m handing out a sealed bag?

Yes, check the packaging before serving, especially if a guest has an allergy. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed foods; Albert Heijn also notes that online information can change.

Can I rely on the same taaitaai pack being available all year round?

Don’t assume the same pack will always be available in shops. PLUS also lists taaitaai among its Sinterklaas products, so check which variety your chosen shop stocks shortly before your event.