A 500 g bag of taaitaai is an option if you’re sharing with several guests. Check the portions stated on the pack, as well as what else is on the table. For a smaller group, or a guest with dietary requirements, a smaller, clearly labelled pack may be more suitable. Check the allergens on the bag and availability shortly before Easter, as taaitaai is also sold as a St Nicholas treat.
If you’re serving taaitaai alongside bread, fruit and other dishes, you’ll want enough to go round without ending up with too much left over. Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS, ALDI and Dirk list 500 g packs; compare the number of portions in each bag, too.
A gluten-free label is important, but it doesn’t tell you everything about other allergens. According to the product information, the gluten-free Consenza figures listed by Albert Heijn contain oats and almonds/nuts.
If you have a particular taaitaai product in mind, it’s worth searching for it again shortly before Easter. Some product names and shop categories refer to St Nicholas; a bag listed earlier may not be available when you come to buy it.
First, check that the taaitaai is suitable for the dietary requirements of your guests. Then choose an amount that works for your group and the rest of the brunch, and check shortly before Easter that the pack is available.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| How much to share | Compare the bag weight with the stated portion size or number of portions; two 500 g bags may differ in this respect. | I’m serving taaitaai alongside other brunch dishes and want enough to go round without having lots left over; this is the main consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
| Dietary requirements and allergens | Check the ingredients and both the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the pack you’ve chosen; check any gluten-free claim separately. | If a guest needs to avoid something, I want to know whether this particular bag is suitable for them. Around 31% of consumers give this check the highest priority. |
| Availability around Easter | Check the current product status or your shop’s shelves shortly before buying; don’t rely solely on an older product page. | I don’t want to plan brunch around a bag I may not be able to buy shortly before Easter; availability is the most important factor for around 31% of consumers. |
| Storing leftovers | Read the storage advice and check whether you can seal the opened bag properly and keep it somewhere dry. | If there’s taaitaai left after brunch, I want it to keep its flavour and texture. This is the main concern for around 13% of consumers. |
The weight alone doesn’t tell you how many portions the manufacturer allows for. And if you’re serving a large brunch spread, you could end up with a lot of the bag left over.
Compare the portion information with the number of guests and the other dishes. Albert Heijn lists 45 portions of 11 g for its 500 g bag; Jumbo lists around 36 portions of 14 g for its 500 g Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes.
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Consenza’s gluten-free taaitaai figures contain oats and almonds/nuts. Standard varieties from Albert Heijn and Jumbo list ingredients including wheat, rye and milk.
Check the full allergen information on the pack you’re actually buying for the guest in question.
A product name or category referring to St Nicholas doesn’t guarantee it will be available around Easter. Jumbo also shows that another 500 g taaitaai variety is no longer part of its online range.
Check your chosen shop shortly before Easter brunch and have another snack in mind as a back-up.
According to the Voedingscentrum, biscuits can become stale, soft or dry, and lose their flavour.
Follow the advice on the pack. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container; for its taaitaai, Albert Heijn recommends using a sealed tin after opening.
Lists its own 500 g taaitaai, 350 g Bolletje Taai Taai and 125 g gluten-free Consenza figures.
Lists Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes in a 500 g bag, with portion and allergen information.
Lists taaitaai in 250 g and 500 g bags, so you can choose an amount to suit your group.
Lists aniseed-flavoured taai-taai in figure shapes, in 500 g packs.
A search result lists 500 g mini-taaitaai.
A Lidl recipe lists mini-taai-taai as an ingredient.
Choose an amount to suit the number of guests and the other brunch dishes, and use the portions stated on your chosen bag as a guide. Albert Heijn lists 45 portions of 11 g for its 500 g bag; Jumbo lists around 36 portions of 14 g for its 500 g Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes.
Don’t rely on the type of product alone; check that the pack is explicitly labelled gluten-free. The standard products mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Bolletje contain ingredients including wheat or rye. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Consenza’s gluten-free figures do contain oats and almonds/nuts.
Seal the opened taaitaai bag properly and follow the instructions on the packaging. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place; Albert Heijn recommends keeping its taaitaai in a sealed tin after opening.
‘Best before’ refers to the quality of an unopened product and, according to the Voedingscentrum, doesn’t automatically mean it can’t be eaten after that date. If the packaging is intact, check the product after the date by looking at it, smelling it and tasting it; once opened, follow the storage advice on the bag, too.
