Choose a small multipack if you want to portion out the taaitaai for each child in advance; a 500 g bag is a better choice for a group if you’d rather make up the portions yourself. A label such as ‘3-pack’ doesn’t tell you how many biscuits are in each portion or whether they’re individually wrapped. For a children’s activity, check the label on the pack you buy and ask about allergies and dietary requirements in advance.
Want to fill a lunchbox or party bag for each child beforehand? A product labelled as a 3-pack, such as the AH Taai taai 3-pack, could be a good starting point. Check the pack to see how many biscuits are in each portion and whether they’re individually wrapped.
If you’re handing out the taaitaai yourself from a platter or in bags, you could consider the 500 g bags listed by Jumbo and PLUS. How much you need depends on the number of children and the portion size you want to serve.
For a children’s activity, ask about allergies and dietary or religious requirements in advance, as the Voedingscentrum recommends for treats. Then check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you’ll be handing out.
First decide whether you want to pack the taaitaai for each child before the hunt or hand it out during the activity. If you’d like to bake shaped biscuits as part of the preparations, remember to allow time for baking and checking the ingredients you use.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Portioning in advance | Check how many biscuits are in each portion and whether they’re individually wrapped; a 3-pack doesn’t guarantee three child-sized portions. | If I’m preparing something for each child in advance, I want to know exactly what will go into each bag or lunchbox. Being able to portion things out in advance is a priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Quantity for the group | Compare the net weight with the number of participants and the portions you want to make yourself. | For a larger group, I want enough to hand out without relying on fixed portion packs. Having enough in the pack is the main concern for around 29% of consumers. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Ask about participants’ needs and read the latest ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy. | When I’m handing out food to children, I want to know in advance who might need an alternative. Around 21% of consumers give this check top priority. |
| Portions alongside other treats | Decide how much taaitaai you want to give each child and, if needed, check the nutritional information for the specific product. | If there are also Easter eggs or other treats, I want to adjust the amount of taaitaai accordingly. Portion size matters most to around 14% of consumers. |
The name AH Taai taai 3-pack confirms the pack format, but not how many biscuits are in each portion or how they’re wrapped. That matters if you want to prepare the same thing for every child.
Check the contents of each portion on the current pack before deciding how many packs you need.
The PLUS products mentioned are positioned as Sinterklaas products. A previously listed Jumbo baking kit is also shown as no longer available online. So, just because a product page exists doesn’t mean you’ll be able to buy the item for your Easter activity.
Check availability when planning your shopping, and think of an alternative if a particular pack or baking mix is important to your plans.
Ingredients and allergen information can vary between products and may change. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses that allergens must be clearly listed on the label of pre-packed foods.
Ask about allergies and dietary requirements in advance, and read the label on the exact product you’ll be handing out.
Albert Heijn lists an AH Taai taai 3-pack, which could be useful if you want to prepare portions in advance.
Jumbo lists De Originele Taai Taai in a 500 g pack, among other products. This size gives you the option to portion it out yourself for a group.
PLUS lists a 500 g bag of Taai taai sint en piet and 250 g artisan taai taai biscuits.
No. The 3-pack label alone doesn’t tell you how many biscuits are in each portion or whether they’re individually wrapped. Check the current pack before filling the lunchboxes.
For a 20 g piece of taaitaai, the Voedingscentrum gives 71 kcal and 7.5 g of sugars as a general guide. The values for the product you buy may differ, so use the nutritional information on that pack if you want to compare portions or products.
Ask about the children’s allergies and dietary requirements in advance, then read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ll be handing out. The Voedingscentrum recommends asking about these needs in advance when providing treats for children.
For ingredients and allergens, use the label on the pack you’re buying now. Albert Heijn and PLUS point out that product information can change, so an old pack isn’t a substitute for checking the latest details.
