If you’d like some taaitaai left in the biscuit tin after game night, the AH Taai taai 3-pack gives you three separate 500 g bags, totalling 1.5 kg. If you’re expecting a smaller group or want to avoid leftovers, start with one 500 g bag. If anyone has allergies, always check the label on the exact pack you’re buying.
If you’d like some taaitaai left for another occasion, you can stock up with the AH Taai taai 3-pack, which contains three separate 500 g bags. Albert Heijn says they’re supplied as individual items, so you don’t have to open them all at once.
If you don’t want to buy 1.5 kg straight away, a single 500 g bag is a smaller first step. Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS, ALDI and Dirk list taaitaai in this size.
If any guests need to avoid certain allergens, it’s not just the quantity that matters. Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists ingredients including cereals containing gluten and milk; check the label on the exact pack before serving.
First decide whether you want enough for more than one occasion. Then check the label for your guests, and only after that choose between ready-to-eat biscuits and baking them yourself.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and individual bags | Compare the net weight and the number of individual bags. According to Albert Heijn, the AH 3-pack contains three separate 500 g bags; a single bag contains 500 g. | If I want some taaitaai left after game night, I don’t want to open all my supplies at once. Around 42% of consumers put this need to stock up first. |
| Allergens | Check the exact pack to see which allergens the product contains and which possible traces are listed. Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists ingredients including wheat, rye and milk. | If a guest needs to avoid certain allergens, I want to know whether the taaitaai is suitable for them. For around 33% of consumers, checking the label comes first. |
| Ready to serve or to bake | Check whether you’re buying ready-to-eat taaitaai or a baking mix. For the Homemade Pakket voor Taai Taai, Albert Heijn gives a preparation time of around 30 minutes, plus baking time. | I want to be able to put something out when the game starts, unless baking is part of our plans. This is the most important consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
A single bag contains one-third of the 1.5 kg in the AH 3-pack. Without knowing how many people are joining in and whether you want leftovers, the pack size alone won’t tell you how much you need.
Choose the 3-pack if you’re deliberately stocking up for more than one occasion; otherwise, start with one 500 g bag.
Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists allergens such as cereals containing gluten and milk. The name taaitaai doesn’t tell you what’s listed on the particular variant you’ve chosen.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’re buying, even if you’ve bought the same taaitaai before.
According to Albert Heijn, the Homemade Pakket voor Taai Taai takes around 30 minutes to prepare, plus time in the oven. That’s not ideal for a game night when you want something on the table straight away.
Choose ready-to-eat taaitaai if you want the snack ready when guests arrive; go for a baking mix only if baking fits your plans.
Albert Heijn lists AH Taai taai as a 500 g bag and as a 3-pack containing three separate 500 g bags.
Jumbo Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes is a single 500 g bag.
PLUS Taai taai sint en piet is sold in a 500 g bag.
ALDI lists Taai-taai as aniseed-flavoured figure biscuits in a 500 g pack.
Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g pack.
Bolletje Taai Taai Poppetjes comes in a 350 g pack, which contains less than the 500 g bags listed above.
A 3-pack is especially handy if you’re deliberately stocking up for more than one occasion. According to Albert Heijn, the AH Taai taai 3-pack contains three separate 500 g bags, totalling 1.5 kg; if you’d rather have less left over, a single 500 g bag is a smaller purchase.
Read the full allergen information on the exact pack before serving the taaitaai. Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists ingredients including cereals containing gluten, such as wheat and rye, and milk. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for pre-packed products is shown on the label.
Store leftover biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in an airtight container, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises for biscuits. Also follow the storage instructions and date on your taaitaai pack.
