If you want to hand out taaitaai at a festival without portioning it yourself, choose an item only if its packaging or product page explicitly says that the pieces are individually wrapped. The pack weight or number of portions doesn’t confirm this. If you’re happy to portion it out yourself, a larger bag is also an option. In either case, check the label, use-by date and storage instructions for the item you buy.
If you want to hand out each piece without portioning it yourself, you’ll need a clear statement that they’re individually wrapped. Van Delft describes its taaitaaipoppen as individually wrapped on its taaitaai brand category page. Check the packaging of the specific item before buying.
If you’re handing out treats to visitors with different dietary requirements, check the label on the item you buy. For the taaitaai products described, Albert Heijn and PLUS list wheat, rye and milk, among other ingredients. Ingredients can vary from one product to another.
If you’re happy to portion the treats out yourself, compare the pack weight with the number of pieces you can hand out. Also check that the use-by date and storage instructions suit the date of your festival.
First, decide whether each piece needs its own wrapper. If you’re happy to portion the treats out yourself, the amount in each pack and the information on the label are the next things to consider.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Individually wrapped pieces | Look for an explicit statement such as ‘individually wrapped’ and check how many individually wrapped pieces are in the pack. | If I want to hand out each piece straight away, I need to know for sure that it has its own wrapper. For around 50% of consumers, individual wrapping is the top priority. |
| Quantity for a group | Compare the pack weight and check the actual number of pieces if you need to hand out a specific quantity. | If I can portion the treats out myself, I want to make sure I can plan enough pieces for the group. For around 30% of consumers, quantity is their main concern. |
| Label and allergens | Check the ingredients and allergen information on the item you buy, including ‘may contain’ statements, as well as the use-by date and storage instructions. | If I’m handing treats out to a mixed audience, I want to be able to share the information on the current label. For around 20% of consumers, this check is their top priority. |
A bag, multipack or stated portion size doesn’t tell you whether each piece of taaitaai has its own wrapper. The Albert Heijn and PLUS product pages don’t confirm this for the bags described.
Make individual wrapping a specific requirement when you buy, and check the packaging or ask the seller to confirm before placing your order.
If the pieces are loose in the bag, handing them out individually may require extra preparation and serving materials.
Ingredients and allergen information can change, so the online description may not match the item you eventually hand out.
When you receive the item, check the physical label before handing it out, including the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements.
A product listing on a brand category page doesn’t confirm that a specific item will be available on the day you need it.
Check current ordering, delivery or collection options before basing your plans for handing out treats on that item.
Albert Heijn lists AH Taai taai in a 350 g bag, with 25 portions of 14 g.
PLUS lists Taai taai sint en piet in a 500 g bag and Ambachtelijke taai taai koeken in a 250 g bag.
On its taaitaai brand category page, Van Delft describes its taaitaaipoppen as individually wrapped.
No. A portion size or pack weight doesn’t tell you whether each piece has its own wrapper. Check whether the packaging or product page explicitly says that the pieces are individually wrapped. Van Delft does so for its taaitaaipoppen on a brand category page.
Always read the allergen information on the item you buy. For the taaitaai products described by Albert Heijn and PLUS, allergens include wheat, rye and milk. Also check for any ‘may contain’ statements, as information can vary or change from one product to another.
Follow the storage instructions and use-by date on the packaging of the item you buy. The product information described by Albert Heijn and PLUS says to store the products in a cool, dry, dark place. Albert Heijn recommends keeping the product in a sealed tin after opening.
