A standard 500 g bag is a good starting point for a sharing platter of taaitaai biscuits. If guests ask for a gluten-free option, provide a separate one, but don’t assume it will be suitable for every allergy. Work out how much you need based on your buffet set-up, and check the label and availability of your chosen pack before you buy.
You want to know how many bags you’ll need for a platter that guests can help themselves to. Albert Heijn lists 45 servings of 11 g for its 500 g bag of AH Taai taai. Jumbo gives approximately 36 servings of 14 g for its 500 g bag. These are serving sizes stated on the packaging, not a fixed number of buffet guests.
You want guests to be able to check the ingredients in the option they choose. The regular products from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS that we looked at contain ingredients such as cereals containing gluten and milk. The separate Consenza option is sold as gluten-free, but you’ll also need to check for oats and almonds or other nuts.
You don’t want to rely on an old product listing if you’ll need to buy the same bag later. Check the range and label close to your purchase date. For food products, Lidl Netherlands directs customers to sources other than its general online product listing for information on ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
First, decide how many taaitaai biscuits you want to put out on the buffet. Then choose any separate options needed for guests with dietary requirements, and check the exact packs before you shop.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Compare the net weight, and use the stated serving sizes only as a starting point for planning your own buffet. | For a well-stocked buffet table, you’ll want to put out enough biscuits without assuming that every guest will take a full serving as stated on the pack. Around 33% of consumers prioritise quantity. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Read the current ingredients and allergen information on every pack, including gluten-free options. | If your guests have dietary requirements, you’ll want to know which product is on each platter and have the label available to show them. This suitability is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Shape and presentation | Check the shape and size of the biscuits, and try arranging them on the platter you’ve chosen. | You’ll want guests to be able to help themselves easily, and the shapes to suit your wedding table. Presentation is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Availability | Check shortly before buying that the exact bag is available and that the packaging still matches the product information. | If you’re planning well ahead, you won’t want to rely on a bag that has changed or is no longer available by the time you shop. Around 17% of consumers prioritise that peace of mind. |
Albert Heijn lists 45 servings of 11 g for AH Taai taai, while Jumbo gives approximately 36 servings of 14 g for its shaped biscuits. How many guests help themselves also depends on the rest of the buffet and how the biscuits are served.
Set up a small trial display in advance with your platters and other treats. Then use the serving sizes on the packs only to estimate how many bags you’ll need.
The 125 g Consenza poppetjes we looked at are sold as gluten-free, but according to Albert Heijn they also contain oats and almonds or other nuts. The regular taaitaai products from the brands we looked at also need to be checked for ingredients such as cereals containing gluten and milk.
Keep a separate option apart, retain its packaging and check the current label for each guest concerned, including any warnings about the possible presence of allergens.
Several of the shops we looked at include taaitaai in a St Nicholas or festive range. Product information can also change between planning your buffet and buying the biscuits.
Check the exact bag again close to your wedding date, and decide in advance what you’ll do if it’s unavailable.
Albert Heijn lists 500 g bags of AH Taai taai and a separate 125 g Consenza option.
Jumbo lists 500 g bags of Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes, with approximately 36 servings of 14 g.
PLUS lists 500 g bags of Taai taai sint en piet.
ALDI lists 500 g taai-taai biscuits in character shapes as part of its St Nicholas range.
Dirk’s product search results show 500 g bags of 1 de Beste Mini taai taai.
When comparing a bag of taaitaai from Lidl, use the exact packaging as your reference.
Work out how many bags you need based on your guest numbers, the other sweet treats and how many taaitaai biscuits you want to offer per guest. Albert Heijn lists 45 servings of 11 g for AH Taai taai; Jumbo gives approximately 36 servings of 14 g for its shaped biscuits. A trial display can help you work out how those serving sizes translate to your own platters.
No. The regular options from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS that we looked at list cereals containing gluten. The separate Consenza option is sold as gluten-free, but contains oats and almonds or other nuts. Check its current label too, to make sure it meets your guests’ needs.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, prepacked foods in the Netherlands must be labelled for 14 allergens. When buying your chosen taaitaai biscuits, check the current packaging to see which allergens are relevant.
Check the specific product using its packaging, or ask Lidl Netherlands for information about that bag. Lidl Netherlands says it doesn’t provide a general online list of ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for food products.
Don’t assume you can without checking again: several of the product listings we looked at link taaitaai to a St Nicholas or festive range. Check the range and label again shortly before buying, and have an alternative ready.
