Choose an individual taaitaai figure if you want the gift for one person to feel like a treat in its own right. A bag of figures is ideal for sharing during a film; a multipack is more practical if you want to give something to several people, but it won’t necessarily come gift-wrapped. Whichever option you choose, check the label on the pack you’re buying.
A large taaitaai figure makes an individual gift for one recipient. Albert Heijn, for example, lists a Streeckgenoten taaitaai figure weighing 500 g each. Do consider whether the recipient would like one that size.
A bag of smaller figures is ideal for sharing. Jumbo lists its 500 g bag of St Nicholas Taaitaai Figures as containing around 36 portions; check the portion size on the pack you choose to see what will suit your group.
If someone in the group has a food allergy, check with them beforehand about what they need and read the label on the exact pack you’re buying. Don’t base your decision solely on an online product description.
First, decide whether you have one recipient, several recipients or a group in mind. Then compare the packaging, quantity and information on the label.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gift presentation | Check whether you’re buying one figure, a bag or a multipack. Albert Heijn states that its 3-pack is supplied as individual items. | For one recipient, I want the taaitaai to feel like a gift in its own right; around 42% of consumers prioritise gift presentation. |
| Sharing and portions | Compare the weight, shape and stated number of portions; the same weight doesn’t mean the same number of pieces. | If we’re sharing a snack, I want to know how the taaitaai can be divided among the group. Around 33% of consumers prioritise shareability above all else. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the actual pack, and look for any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. | If the recipient has an allergy, I want to read the label before making my choice; around 25% of consumers put checking allergens first. |
A bag of figures is handy for sharing, but it looks different from an individual figure. Albert Heijn also states that its AH Taaitaai 3-pack is supplied as individual items.
Decide who the gift is for first, then consider whether you want to wrap the items yourself.
For a more personal presentation, you may also need a card or gift bag.
Albert Heijn and PLUS point out that product information can change. A description you read earlier may not match the pack you pick up.
Before buying, check the weight, best-before date and label on that pack.
If someone has a food allergy, the ingredients and warnings for the variant you choose may affect your decision.
Ask the recipient beforehand what information they need, and check the ingredients and allergen information on the physical label.
Albert Heijn lists several formats: a bag of AH Taaitaai, a 3-pack and individual Streeckgenoten taaitaai figures.
Jumbo lists a 500 g bag of St Nicholas Taaitaai Figures for anyone looking for a pack containing several figures.
PLUS lists Taaitaai with St Nicholas and Piet in a 500 g bag, a format suited to sharing with several people.
ALDI describes its 500 g taaitaai as aniseed-flavoured biscuits shaped as figures.
Dirk lists 500 g of mini taaitaai as an option if you’re looking for small pieces to hand out.
An individual taaitaai figure is a good choice if you’re looking for a distinctive treat for one recipient. Albert Heijn lists a Streeckgenoten taaitaai figure weighing 500 g; consider whether that size is right for the recipient.
A bag of figures or mini taaitaai is a sensible option. Jumbo and PLUS list 500 g bags; check the number of pieces or portions on the pack to see what will suit your group.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you bought. For its AH Taaitaai, Albert Heijn recommends storing it in a sealed tin after opening; also check the best-before date on the pack.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the label of the pack you choose, and ask the recipient beforehand what they need to avoid if they have a food allergy. Also look for any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.
