Which pack is right for you?

Hosts catering for a large group

If you want to serve taaitaai on several platters or open another bag later, check the total quantity and the number of individual packs. Albert Heijn lists its 3-pack as containing three separate 500 g bags.

Hosts planning a varied sweet buffet

If you’re serving taaitaai alongside other biscuits and desserts, decide how much space it’ll have on the buffet before choosing several bags.

Households checking allergens

If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, you’ll need the information on the pack you actually buy. The product information we reviewed from Jumbo and PLUS lists ingredients including wheat, rye and milk.

What should you consider when choosing?

First, decide how much space taaitaai will take up on the buffet. Then compare the quantity and number of individual packs. If anyone has dietary requirements, always check the label before serving.

What to considerWhat to check when buyingEspecially useful for
Stock for several platters Check the total quantity and the number of individual bags. According to Albert Heijn, the AH 3-pack contains three 500 g bags. If taaitaai is served in several places on the buffet, I want to be able to keep an unopened bag until it’s needed. Having enough in stock is the top priority for around 44% of consumers.
How much to serve alongside other sweet treats Compare the size of a single bag with the space taaitaai will have in your buffet plans; the ALDI, PLUS and Dirk listings we reviewed are each for 500 g. If there are already several biscuits and desserts, I don’t want to open more taaitaai than necessary. Getting the quantity right is the first consideration for around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients and storage Check the ingredients, allergens, possible traces, best-before date and storage advice on the pack you buy. If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check exactly what’s in the biscuits before serving them. This check is a priority for around 23% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a multipack is one large bag

    Albert Heijn sells the Taai taai 3-pack as three separate 500 g bags. That makes a difference if you want to top up a platter without opening every pack at once.

    Check both the total quantity and how it’s divided between the bags.

  • Assuming all taaitaai is interchangeable when it comes to allergies

    The product information we reviewed from Jumbo and PLUS lists wheat, rye and milk. Ingredients and possible traces can vary from one product to another.

    Check the label on every variety you buy, and keep the information handy for guests who ask about it.

  • Opening all the bags well before serving

    Once a pack is open, you’ll need to store any biscuits left over properly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container.

    Only open another bag when you need it, and seal any leftovers securely after serving.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

The AH Taai taai 3-pack is an option if you want to split your supply across separate bags.

  • According to Albert Heijn, the pack contains three 500 g bags, 1.5 kg in total.
  • The pack is supplied as separate items. Check the product information on the bags you buy.

ALDI

ALDI lists aniseed-flavoured taai-taai biscuits in assorted shapes.

  • The listed pack contains 500 g.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack before serving the biscuits to guests.

PLUS

The PLUS Taai taai sint en piet product we reviewed is a 500 g bag with information about its ingredients and allergens.

  • The product information lists ingredients including wheat, rye, milk and lactose.
  • Also check the current label for possible traces; the product information lists egg, almond and hazelnut among them.

Dirk

Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g pack.

  • The mini variety gives you a specific product type to compare with other taaitaai.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and storage advice on the pack you buy.

Jumbo

The Jumbo product pages we reviewed are useful for checking the labels of individual taaitaai products.

  • The page for Jumbo De Originele Taai Taai lists milk, rye and wheat among the allergens.
  • The product pages we reviewed don’t say whether these items are still available in the online range.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I choose a 500 g bag or a multipack for the buffet?

A 500 g bag is a good fit for a buffet where taaitaai is one of several sweet treats; a multipack gives you more stock in separate bags. According to Albert Heijn, the AH Taai taai 3-pack contains three 500 g bags. Think about how many platters you want to fill and whether you’d like to keep an unopened bag in reserve.

Can I serve the taaitaai we reviewed to guests with a gluten or milk allergy?

Don’t assume it’s suitable without checking the label. For De Originele Taai Taai, Jumbo lists milk, rye, wheat and gluten among the allergens; for the variety we reviewed, PLUS lists wheat, rye, gluten-containing cereals, milk and lactose. Check the pack you actually buy, including any warnings about traces.

How should I store taaitaai left over after the buffet?

Store opened biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also check the storage instructions on your pack of taaitaai.

What does the best-before date on a bag of taaitaai mean?

According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a best-before date relates to the quality of an unopened product that has been stored as directed. If the date has passed, assess an intact, unopened pack by looking at it, smelling it and tasting it, and follow the specific label instructions.