Choose several bags if you’re catering for a larger group or want to stock up for the biscuit tin. For a smaller group that will also have other treats, one 500 g bag is easier to manage. Albert Heijn’s multipack contains three separate 500 g bags, rather than one sealed family-size pack. Check the ingredients and allergens before buying, and look at the shape if you want the biscuits to fit the Easter theme: the figures mentioned aren’t described as Easter shapes.
If several families are taking part, you can decide in advance how many biscuits to hand out and how many to keep in reserve. Albert Heijn lists a multipack of three separate 500 g bags; you can keep one bag aside as long as it remains sealed.
The product type alone isn’t enough to guide you if someone taking part has a food allergy. The taaitaai biscuits listed by PLUS and Jumbo contain, among other things, cereals containing gluten and milk. Check the current label for each product you choose, including any variety described as gluten-free.
If cutting out and decorating biscuits is part of the activity, a baking mix is a better fit than a ready-made bag. Before buying, check whether a suitable mix is available, what equipment you’ll need and which ingredients are listed on the packaging.
First decide whether taaitaai biscuits will be a small extra for the Easter egg hunt or a treat you want to hand out generously. Then check the allergens and the shape of the product.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and how to share it out | Compare the total weight with the number of individual bags and decide how much you want to hand out. | When I’m handing out treats to a group, I want to have enough biscuits ready without ending up with lots left over. For around 42% of consumers, having enough in stock and sharing it out are the main priorities. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label, including information about allergens present and possible traces. | If someone can’t eat all ingredients, I need to be able to check each product before handing it out. Checking allergens is the first concern for around 33% of consumers. |
| Shape and activity | Look at the shapes and packaging; if you’re buying a baking mix, check what you’ll need yourself. | I want the treat to fit the egg hunt, or for baking together to be part of the day. Roughly 25% of consumers prioritise the shape or the activity. |
Albert Heijn’s Taai taai 3-pack consists of three separate 500 g items. That’s handy if you want to open the bags separately, but it’s different from one sealed pack.
If you’re buying a family-size quantity, check both the total weight and how the bags are supplied.
The standard products listed by PLUS and Jumbo contain cereals containing gluten and milk. For its Consenza figures described as gluten-free, Albert Heijn lists oats and almonds or nuts.
Check the current label for every variety you choose, and keep the packaging easy to identify when handing out different products.
The Jumbo and PLUS product names refer to figures associated with Saint Nicholas and Piet. Taaitaai can still be a biscuit to enjoy during the egg hunt, even if it doesn’t look like an Easter egg.
Check the shape beforehand if it matters, or serve the biscuits separately from the eggs people are searching for.
Stocking up is only practical if you can store any leftover taaitaai biscuits properly.
According to the Voedingscentrum, taaitaai should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container. For unopened packs, also follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the packaging.
The AH Taai taai 3-pack is designed for anyone who wants to stock up on several bags at once.
Jumbo Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes comes in a 500 g bag with a serving-size guide.
PLUS Taai taai sint en piet is a single 500 g bag.
ALDI lists a 500 g pack of taai-taai.
Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g pack.
Decide how much you want to give each person and whether there will be other treats too; the words ‘family pack’ alone don’t tell you how many servings it contains. Jumbo lists around 36 servings of 14 g in its 500 g bag, while Albert Heijn’s multipack contains three separate 500 g bags.
No. A gluten-free label doesn’t tell you anything about all the other allergens. For its gluten-free Consenza Taai taai poppetjes, Albert Heijn lists oats and almonds or nuts. So check the current packaging for every ingredient that matters to the person taking part.
Don’t assume so: the products mentioned by Jumbo and PLUS refer to figures associated with Saint Nicholas and Piet. Check the shape on the packaging if it needs to be part of the egg hunt; otherwise, you can serve the taaitaai biscuits afterwards.
Store opened taaitaai in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container, as advised by the Voedingscentrum. Check the condition of the biscuits too; for an unopened bag, follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the packaging.
Yes, if cutting out and decorating biscuits matters more than being able to hand them out straight away. If you’re using a baking mix, check that you have the ingredients and equipment you need, how long it takes to make and what the label says about allergens.
