Which option is right for you?

Families with a busy biscuit tin

If several people at home regularly have taaitaai with their coffee, a 500 g pack is a useful starting point. Just consider whether you’ll finish the pack while the biscuits are still in the condition you want.

Smaller households and occasional eaters

If you only serve taaitaai at a few coffee breaks, the contents of a smaller pack may be a better fit for how much you expect to eat.

Shoppers who read labels carefully

If you have questions about ingredients, allergens or nutritional values, the latest packaging matters more than the product name. Also check for warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to serve ready-made taaitaai or bake it together. If you’re choosing a ready-made product, pick a quantity that suits the number of coffee breaks you have in mind.

Ready-made taaitaai

Best for: coffee breaks when you want biscuits ready to serve, in a 500 g pack or a smaller pack.

Things to consider: choose a quantity that suits how much you’ll eat and follow the storage advice once opened.

Baking taaitaai

Best for: a coffee break where baking and decorating together are part of the activity.

Things to consider: a baking mix needs to be prepared, baked and cooled before you can serve the taaitaai.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Family stock Compare the net weight with the number of people sharing and how often you serve taaitaai. If several people at home regularly help themselves from the same biscuit tin, I want to have enough taaitaai in the cupboard. Around 36% of consumers put family stock first.
Flavour and sharing Check the flavour description, shape and size of the biscuits. For a coffee break with others, I want to serve taaitaai that suits the group. Flavour and suitability for sharing come first for around 29% of consumers.
Label Read the ingredients, allergen warnings and nutritional information on the latest packaging. If someone sharing the food needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know exactly what’s in the product. For around 21% of consumers, the label is their first priority.
Quantity and storage Check the pack size, best-before date and storage advice. If I only eat taaitaai occasionally, I don’t want to leave a large opened bag sitting around for a long time. A suitable quantity is the main concern for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every pack of taaitaai contains the same allergens

    The packaging information reviewed for Jumbo and PLUS lists ingredients including wheat, rye and milk. Warnings about the possible presence of other allergens can vary by product.

    When buying and before serving, read the ingredients and allergen information on the latest packaging, especially if someone eating with you has an allergy or intolerance.

  • Choosing a large pack without considering how much you’ll eat

    A 500 g pack may not be the best choice if you only eat taaitaai occasionally and the biscuits will be left for a long time after opening.

    Choose a pack size based on how many coffee breaks you expect to serve it at, and follow the storage advice on the pack. The PLUS packs reviewed advise storing in a cool, dry, dark place.

  • Judging nutritional value by pack size

    A smaller bag doesn’t, by itself, tell you anything about the nutritional value per 100 g. For example, the Jumbo product information for a 500 g pack of taaitaai listed 38,8 g of sugars per 100 g.

    Compare the nutritional information and serving size of the specific products you’re considering, rather than just their pack sizes.

Brands and product ranges to consider

ALDI

ALDI Netherlands describes a 500 g pack of taai-taai with an aniseed flavour and biscuits in character shapes.

  • The pack size may suit households where several people regularly share the biscuit tin.
  • Check whether 500 g suits how much you’ll eat and the storage space you have at home.

Jumbo

Jumbo describes De Originele Taai Taai in a 500 g pack, with ingredient and nutritional information.

  • The product information lists allergens including milk, rye, wheat and gluten.
  • When buying, check the label on the pack you’re actually choosing.

PLUS

PLUS describes Taai taai sint en piet in a 500 g bag and Ambachtelijke taai taai koeken in a 250 g bag.

  • The two pack sizes let you choose a quantity for regular or occasional use.
  • Check the latest ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for each variety; a smaller pack doesn’t automatically have a different nutritional value.

1 de Beste (Dirk)

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

  • The mini size may suit you if you want smaller biscuits to share over coffee.
  • Check the label on the pack you choose for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.

Home Made

The 475 g Home Made 1-2-3 Pakket voor Taai Taai is a baking mix for making and decorating taaitaai, not a pack of ready-made biscuits.

  • This is a good option if baking itself is part of your coffee break.
  • Allow time for the preparation steps and check the baking mix for allergens.

Related Joybuy products

Related products will be available soon.

Frequently asked questions

When is a 500 g pack of taaitaai a good choice for coffee time?

A 500 g pack is best when several people eat taaitaai regularly and you can store the biscuits according to the storage advice. If you only serve them occasionally, compare a smaller pack with how much you expect to eat.

Does a smaller pack of taaitaai automatically have a different nutritional value?

No, you can’t tell from the pack size alone. The 250 g and 500 g packs described by PLUS both have a Nutri-Score of D. For precise nutritional values, compare the information per 100 g and per serving on the latest packaging.

Which allergens should I check in taaitaai?

Check the allergens for the specific product you want to serve. The Jumbo and PLUS product information reviewed lists ingredients including wheat, rye, gluten and milk. Also check the latest packaging for any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.

How should I store an opened bag of taaitaai?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging. The PLUS products described advise storing in a cool, dry, dark place. Also check the best-before date and whether the quality is still as you’d like it after opening.