Which option is right for you?

Families who want to bake together

If the children want to knead, roll out and cut the dough, a recipe or baking kit makes a good activity. Allow time for preparation, too, and leave oven use to an adult.

Adults who want something ready to hand out

For a children’s activity without a baking project, ready-made mini biscuits or shaped taaitaai in a bag are an alternative to dough. Check how many biscuits or portions the pack actually contains.

Anyone who needs to check allergens

If ingredients matter for a child, check the current packaging for the specific product. A ‘gluten-free’ label on its own tells you nothing about other allergens.

What should you look for?

First decide whether making taaitaai is the activity, or whether you simply want something to hand out. Then check what you’ll need for your chosen option, and read the current packaging if allergies are a concern.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Baking and decorating together Check which ingredients and tools are included in the kit, and make sure you have time, an oven and the other kitchen equipment you’ll need. I want the children to knead and shape the dough, with an adult handling the oven. Baking and decorating together is the top priority for around 46% of consumers.
Ready to hand out Check the number of biscuits and whether the taaitaai is individually wrapped; a 500 g bag or a 3-pack doesn’t confirm this. I want to be able to hand out taaitaai to a group straight away, without making dough first. Being ready to hand out is the top priority for around 27% of consumers.
Allergens and ingredients Read the ingredients list and any warnings on the current packaging for the product you’ve chosen. If a child needs to avoid an allergen, I want to know what’s in this particular taaitaai before handing it out. This is the main concern for around 27% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a bag of mini biscuits contains individually wrapped bars

    Several small biscuits in one bag are not the same as individually wrapped portions. The 3-pack described by Albert Heijn also consists of separate items, not necessarily three individually wrapped bars.

    Check the pack for the number of biscuits and an explicit statement that the portions are individually wrapped.

  • Buying a baking kit without checking what you’ll need

    The Homemade kit described by Albert Heijn includes a mix, decorations and a biscuit cutter, among other things, but you’ll also need kitchen equipment and an oven to prepare it.

    Read the preparation instructions and list of equipment beforehand. Choose ready-made taaitaai if you don’t want to organise an oven-based activity.

  • Assuming gluten-free means allergen-free

    The gluten-free Consenza figures described by Albert Heijn also list oats and almonds or nuts. So a gluten-free label doesn’t answer every question about allergens.

    For each child, check the relevant ingredients and warnings on the current packaging for the specific product.

Brands and shops to consider

Homemade

A baking kit for children who want to shape and decorate taaitaai.

  • The kit described by Albert Heijn includes a mix, icing, chocolate drops, a biscuit cutter and a piping bag, for around 10 figures.
  • You’ll also need kitchen equipment and an oven; check the kit’s allergens, too.

Albert Heijn

Product listings for ready-made taaitaai and a multipack containing several bags.

  • The AH 3-pack described is supplied as three separate items.
  • A multipack of bags doesn’t confirm that the bars are individually wrapped. Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging.

Jumbo

A recipe for making taaitaai from scratch with individual ingredients.

  • The Jumbo recipe lets children help with steps such as kneading, rolling out and cutting the dough.
  • Jumbo gives a preparation time of 150 minutes and an oven temperature of 200 °C, so factor this into your plans.

PLUS

Ready-made shaped taaitaai in a 500 g bag.

  • The bag size described by PLUS is designed to let you take out several biscuits.
  • The product described contains wheat, rye and milk, among other ingredients. Check the current packaging for warnings about possible traces, too.

ALDI

A product listing for ready-made, shaped taaitaai.

  • ALDI describes a 500 g pack of shaped taaitaai.
  • The stated bag size doesn’t mean the figures are individually wrapped; check the packaging if this matters.

Dirk

A listing for 1 de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g pack.

  • The mini size may be useful if you want to share taaitaai with a group.
  • Check the number of biscuits, ingredients and allergens on the packaging before handing them out.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a bag of mini taaitaai the same as individually wrapped taaitaai bars?

No. A bag of several mini biscuits doesn’t confirm that they’re individually wrapped bars or portions. The products described by PLUS, ALDI and Dirk come in 500 g bags; check the packaging if you need a separately wrapped piece for each child.

What else do I need for a taaitaai baking kit?

For the Homemade kit described by Albert Heijn, you’ll also need a mixing bowl, mixer, rolling pin, baking tray and oven, among other things. Read the kit instructions before buying, and leave the oven steps to an adult.

Is gluten-free taaitaai suitable for every child with an allergy?

No. Gluten-free doesn’t mean a product is free from other allergens. The Consenza figures described by Albert Heijn also list oats and almonds or nuts; check the current packaging before handing them out.

What information should I check on pre-packed taaitaai?

Pay particular attention to the ingredients and allergens if they matter for the children. According to the European Union, pre-packed foods should also display information such as net quantity and nutritional value; check the current packaging for the product you’ve chosen.