Who are these options for?

Families who want to share taaitaai

If several family members or guests will be sharing, the net weight and any serving information can help you compare packs. Also check how to store the taaitaai after opening.

People buying Sinterklaas gifts

Shapes or mini taaitaai can be part of a gift you put together yourself. Check whether the pack is ready to give as a gift: Albert Heijn, for example, says its taai-taai-2-pack is delivered as separate items.

Families who want to bake together

A baking kit is a good fit if making the taaitaai is part of the gift. The Homemade kit makes around 10 taaitaai figures and includes decorating items, but you’ll also need an oven and some extra kitchen equipment.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want something ready to share or would rather bake together. Then compare the quantity, presentation and label of the pack you plan to buy.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Quantity to share Compare the net weight and any serving information; for a multipack, also check how many individual bags it contains. If lots of people will be sharing, I want to know whether one pack will be enough. Around 42% of consumers prioritise having enough to share.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients, allergens and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens on the current packaging. When I buy taaitaai for another family, I want to check the ingredients before giving it to them. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this check.
Gift presentation Consider the shape of the taaitaai and check whether you’ll receive individual items or a pack that’s ready to give. I want my Sinterklaas gift to look thoughtfully presented, even if I have to wrap the taaitaai myself. Presentation matters most to around 17% of consumers.
Baking together Check how many figures the kit makes, what’s included and what oven and kitchen equipment you’ll need to provide yourself. For me, making it together matters more than being able to share it straight away. Around 16% of consumers give the baking activity top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a multipack is gift-wrapped

    Ordering more taaitaai doesn’t mean you’ll receive gift packaging. Albert Heijn says its taai-taai-2-pack is delivered as separate items.

    Choose the multipack if you want two bags, then decide separately how you’ll present them as a gift. Check the packaging description before buying.

  • Guessing the allergens from the product name

    The name taaitaai doesn’t tell you which ingredients or allergens are in a particular version. Jumbo lists wheat, rye and milk for its figures; ingredients can vary between products.

    Read the current label, including any warnings about the possible presence of allergens, before giving taaitaai to someone else.

  • Choosing a baking kit when you want something ready to share

    The Homemade kit doesn’t give you taaitaai that’s ready to serve straight away: the figures still need to be made and baked.

    Choose this type of kit when baking is part of the gift. If you want to share something without having to prepare it, compare ready-to-share packs.

Brands and product ranges to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes in a 500 g pack, with around 36 servings indicated.

  • The weight and serving information can help you plan when and how to share them.
  • The figures list ingredients including wheat, rye and milk; check the current label before sharing them.

Albert Heijn

The AH Taai taai 2-pack contains two 500 g items.

  • Two bags can come in handy if you want to share the taaitaai on more than one occasion.
  • Albert Heijn says the pack is delivered as separate items, so you’ll need to arrange the gift presentation yourself.

Homemade

The Homemade kit is designed for baking and decorating around 10 taaitaai figures.

  • The kit includes a mix, icing, chocolate drops, a cutter and a piping bag.
  • You’ll need an oven and some extra kitchen equipment; also check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging.

PLUS

PLUS lists Taai taai sint en piet in 500 g bags.

  • The stated weight makes the bag easy to compare with other sharing packs.
  • PLUS recommends storing it in a cool, dry, dark place. Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens.

ALDI

ALDI lists taai-taai in figure shapes in a 500 g pack.

  • The figure shapes could work well in a Sinterklaas gift you put together yourself.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging before giving this taaitaai as a gift.

Dirk

Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai 500 g in its product search results.

  • The listing gives both the weight and the mini format.
  • Check the other product details on the pack you choose, including the ingredients and allergens.

Taaitaai-related products at Joybuy

Related products will be available soon.

Frequently asked questions

How much taaitaai should I choose for a large family?

Compare the net weight with the number of people you want to share it with, and use the serving information if the pack provides it. Jumbo indicates around 36 servings for its 500 g figures; the AH Taai taai 2-pack contains two separate 500 g items.

Can I give taaitaai to someone with an allergy?

Only do so after checking the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging and confirming which ingredients matter to the recipient. Jumbo, for example, lists wheat, rye and milk for its figures; don’t rely on the product name or shape.

How should I store taaitaai after buying or opening it?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy. PLUS recommends storing its taai-taai in a cool, dry, dark place; Bolletje taai taai should be kept sealed after opening.

What else will I need for a taaitaai baking kit?

For the Homemade kit, you’ll need an oven and some extra kitchen equipment, including a bowl, rolling pin and mixer with dough hooks; you’ll also need water and flour to prepare the mixture. Check the instructions on the kit before giving it as an activity to enjoy together.

Does packaged taaitaai have to include allergen information?

Yes. In the Netherlands, the relevant EU rules on ingredients and allergens apply to prepacked foods. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be clearly listed on the label; check the information on the relevant pack when you buy it.