Which packaging is right for you?

If you’re looking for a small amount for yourself

A 250 g bag, such as PLUS taaitaai, is a smaller option than the 500 g bags mentioned here. It’s still a bag of biscuits, not an individually wrapped bar.

If you want to share taaitaai with guests

Small shapes are ideal for putting out on a platter for guests to help themselves. Jumbo lists around 36 portions in its 500 g bag of shaped biscuits; Dirk offers mini taaitaai in a 500 g bag. A portion isn’t necessarily individually wrapped.

If you need to check ingredients and allergens

Check the label on your chosen variety before serving. The Jumbo and PLUS taaitaai described here list wheat, rye and milk, among other ingredients; warnings about other allergens may vary by product.

What should you look for when choosing?

If you have dietary requirements, check the label first. Then decide whether you need an individually wrapped portion or whether a bag will suit one or more guests.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Small amount Compare the net weight and check whether individual wrappers are explicitly mentioned. If I only want taaitaai once or a few times, I don’t want to open a bigger bag than I need. Around 27% of consumers would put a small quantity first.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and any warnings on the packaging about the possible presence of allergens. If I need to take a food allergy into account, I need to know what’s in this particular taaitaai before serving it. Around 33% of consumers would prioritise this check.
Sharing Consider the shape of the biscuits, and distinguish between a stated portion and an individually wrapped item. For a platter guests can help themselves to, I’m looking for small pieces that are easy to share. That would be the main priority for around 20% of consumers.
Quantity for guests Compare the net weight with the number of guests; use a portion count only as a guide for that particular pack. If several guests want taaitaai, I want to know whether one bag will provide enough for what I’m serving. The quantity would be the first thing to consider for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a portion means an individually wrapped biscuit

    Jumbo lists around 36 portions in a 500 g bag of taaitaai shapes. That doesn’t, by itself, tell you whether they’re individually wrapped.

    Need a wrapped snack to take with you or hand out? Choose a product only if its packaging explicitly confirms that it’s individually wrapped.

  • Assuming all taaitaai has the same allergens

    The Jumbo and PLUS varieties described here list wheat, rye and milk. Other ingredients and warnings about possible traces may vary between varieties.

    Read the label on the pack you’re actually serving, rather than relying only on the product name or a product page you looked at earlier.

  • Assuming the Christmas range stays the same

    Some shops list taaitaai among their seasonal products. A variety previously sold by Jumbo is no longer available in its online range.

    Check the current range at the shop you plan to buy from before your Christmas party, especially if you’re looking for a particular shape or type of packaging.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo describes its shaped taaitaai biscuits as a 500 g bag containing around 36 portions.

  • The shapes are ideal for arranging on a platter and sharing with guests.
  • A portion count doesn’t confirm that the biscuits are individually wrapped, so check the packaging.

PLUS

PLUS offers taaitaai in a 250 g bag and mini taaitaai in a 500 g bag.

  • These pack sizes let you choose between a smaller quantity and a larger bag of minis.
  • The 250 g bag isn’t confirmed as an individually wrapped portion either. Check the ingredients on the label for both varieties.

ALDI

ALDI Netherlands offers shaped taaitaai in a 500 g pack.

  • The shaped biscuits could be a good fit for sharing on a platter.
  • Before serving them to guests, check the ingredients, allergens and packaging in store.

Dirk

Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g pack among its seasonal products.

  • The mini size is well suited to handing out small pieces.
  • Before buying, check the ingredients and whether the biscuits are individually wrapped.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn Allerhande has recipes for homemade taaitaai.

  • A recipe can be useful if you want to decide on the shape and quantity yourself.
  • A recipe doesn’t tell you whether ready-made taaitaai is available or how it’s packaged.

Lidl

Lidl Recipes uses mini taaitaai as part of a festive skewer.

  • The recipe offers an idea for serving small pieces.
  • Check the range separately if you want to buy ready-made mini taaitaai.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a portion of taaitaai the same as an individually wrapped biscuit?

No, a portion count doesn’t confirm that the biscuits are individually wrapped. For example, Jumbo lists portions for its 500 g bag of shaped biscuits. If it matters to you, check the packaging to see whether each piece has its own wrapper.

Which taaitaai should I choose if I only want to buy a small amount?

The PLUS 250 g bag of taaitaai mentioned here contains less than the 500 g bags described. Choose it only if a bag of several biscuits suits your needs; for a single individually wrapped portion, the packaging must explicitly say so.

What should I check if a guest has a food allergy?

Before serving, check the ingredients and allergens on the specific pack. The Jumbo and PLUS varieties described here list wheat, rye and milk, among other ingredients; warnings about the possible presence of other allergens may vary.

How should I store an opened bag of taaitaai?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging of the taaitaai you’ve bought, and seal the bag well after opening. Storage advice may vary by product.

How can I compare the nutritional value of taaitaai?

Compare the nutritional information on the packs per 100 g or per portion. If comparing per portion, check the stated weight. The Voedingscentrum gives 71 kcal for a 20 g piece of taaitaai as a general example; the values for the product you buy may differ.