Which approach suits you?

Parents who want to make shapes together

You want the children to roll, cut out and decorate the biscuits. A recipe with clear baking steps and enough time for the biscuits to cool suits this activity; PLUS and Jumbo publish taaitaai recipes.

Families who need to check ingredients and age guidance

You need to check which allergens a product or recipe contains. When baking at home, raw egg and honey are also things to consider: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises heating dishes containing raw egg thoroughly and not giving honey to babies under 1 year old.

Parents looking for a quick seasonal snack

You want to serve taaitaai straight away or use it for an activity. If you’re keeping an eye on nutritional value, check the information on the packaging you buy rather than thinking of the biscuit as a high-fibre snack.

What should you look for when choosing taaitaai for children?

Bake your own taaitaai shapes

Choose this if: the children mainly want to roll out the dough and cut out shapes themselves.

Bear in mind: you’ll need to prepare the ingredients, supervise the oven and let the biscuits cool before the children decorate them.

Ready-made taaitaai

Choose this if: the biscuits are mainly for a quick treat or as part of a decorating activity.

Bear in mind: the children won’t shape the dough themselves; check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the product you choose.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Ingredients and safety For packaged taaitaai, check the current label for allergens. If a recipe contains raw egg, heat the dough thoroughly; according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, don’t give taaitaai containing honey to babies under 1 year old. If there’s a food allergy or a baby will be eating too, I want to know whether the biscuits and recipe are suitable. Safety, age guidance and allergens are the main considerations for around 42% of consumers.
Getting involved in baking Choose a recipe that lets children roll out the dough and cut out shapes, and allow time for the biscuits to cool after baking. For an afternoon of baking, I want the children to make their own shapes and decorate them once they’ve cooled. Getting actively involved comes first for around 33% of consumers.
Nutritional information Compare the nutritional information per 100 g or per portion on the packaging you choose. Don’t assume general nutritional information for taaitaai applies to every brand. For a quick treat, I want to know what I’m serving without treating taaitaai as a remedy for digestive problems. Choosing a snack is the main concern for around 25% of consumers.

Common taaitaai mistakes

  • Thinking of taaitaai as a snack for digestive health

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, an average 20 g piece of taaitaai contains 0.4 g of fibre and 7.5 g of sugars. This nutritional profile doesn’t make taaitaai a proven remedy for digestive problems.

    Treat taaitaai as a biscuit, and check the packaging for the nutritional information of a specific product.

  • Assuming one product’s label applies to all taaitaai

    Ingredients and potential allergens vary from product to product. PLUS lists wheat, rye and milk ingredients among the ingredients in its taaitaai; another variety also states that it may contain, among other things, egg and nuts.

    Check the ingredients list and allergen information on every pack you buy, especially if anyone has a food allergy.

  • Letting children taste raw dough or giving honey to a baby

    A recipe containing raw egg needs to be thoroughly heated. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also advises against giving honey to babies under 1 year old.

    Don’t let children taste dough containing raw egg, and check whether a recipe contains honey before giving taaitaai to a baby.

  • Assuming a baking mix is always available

    A particular taaitaai baking mix may no longer be in stock. Making a recipe with separate ingredients is an alternative to buying a baking kit.

    Before you go shopping, check whether the mix you want is available, or choose a recipe in advance and buy the ingredients separately.

Brands and shops to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn has an online product page for Bolletje taai taai.

  • The product page is a useful place to start if you’re looking at ready-made biscuits.
  • Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information may change, so check the packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo publishes a taaitaai recipe and also lists a 500 g pack of its own-brand taaitaai.

  • The recipe gives a baking time of 10 minutes for the taaitaai described.
  • A separate taaitaai baking kit was no longer listed in the online range; check availability if you specifically want to use a mix.

Lidl

Lidl Recepten (Lidl Recipes) uses mini taaitaai in a seasonal activity with fruit and marshmallows.

  • The recipe ideas show how ready-made mini taaitaai can be part of an activity.
  • If you buy a product, check its packaging yourself for ingredients and allergens.

ALDI

ALDI Nederland describes a 500 g pack of figure-shaped taai-taai with an aniseed flavour online.

  • The shaped biscuits are a good fit for an activity where they’re used straight away.
  • Check availability at the shop where you plan to do your shopping.

PLUS

PLUS publishes a recipe for taaitaai shapes and product information for packaged taaitaai.

  • The recipe covers rolling out the dough and cutting out shapes, while product pages provide information about ingredients and allergens.
  • Check the information for each product: the varieties listed differ, including in the potential allergens they mention.

Dirk

Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai, 500 g, in an online search result.

  • The listing can help if you’re looking for mini taaitaai for a quick decorating or serving activity.
  • Before serving, check the packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

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Frequently asked questions

Is taaitaai a snack for digestive health?

No, taaitaai isn’t a proven remedy for digestive problems. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, an average 20 g piece contains 0.4 g of fibre and 7.5 g of sugars; check the label for the nutritional information of a specific product.

Can a baby eat taaitaai containing honey?

No, don’t give taaitaai containing honey to a baby under 1 year old. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving honey to babies of this age, even when it’s used in a homemade recipe.

Can children taste raw taaitaai dough?

Don’t let children taste taaitaai dough containing raw egg. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises cooking dishes containing raw egg thoroughly, so check the ingredients in your recipe.

Which allergens should I check in packaged taaitaai?

Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging of the product you buy. PLUS lists wheat, rye and milk among the ingredients in one taaitaai variety; another may contain, among other things, egg, almonds and hazelnuts.

How should I store an opened pack of taaitaai?

Store opened taaitaai in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also check the storage instructions on the packaging of the product you buy.