If you’re expecting several people or want to save some taaitaai for your next gaming night, a stock of 2 × 500 g could be practical; Albert Heijn supplies its 2-pack as two separate bags. For one session or a smaller biscuit tin, a 500 g bag is often easier to plan for, while a smaller pack is a good fit if you don’t want to keep much in stock. Whichever you choose, check the label on that specific product, especially if you’re buying for someone with an allergy.
If you host gaming nights regularly or are filling a biscuit tin for several people, think about how much taaitaai you actually want to keep. As well as a 500 g bag, Albert Heijn offers a pack of two separate 500 g bags.
If you want to share taaitaai without ending up with more than you need, compare the contents of the bags and think about how many gaming sessions you want them to last.
If you’re buying for someone with an allergy or specific dietary requirements, read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the exact pack you’re taking home. Don’t rely on the product name of a different version.
First, decide how much taaitaai you want to keep for your group and any future gaming sessions. Then check that the chosen pack is suitable for everyone and consider how you’ll divide up your supply.
When: You’re buying for several people or more than one gaming night; Albert Heijn’s 2-pack contains two separate bags.
The trade-off: You’ll have 1 kg of taaitaai in total, so check whether you can use both bags before their best-before date.
When: You want a bag to share for a gaming night but don’t expect to need 1 kg.
The trade-off: You’ll have less in reserve if the group turns out to be bigger or you want to serve taaitaai again soon.
When: You want to keep only a little in stock or aren’t buying taaitaai to share as a snack for a whole session; PLUS offers a 250 g pack of traditional taaitaai biscuits.
The trade-off: With 250 g, you’ll have less to share with a group.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size | Compare one 500 g bag with 2 × 500 g and read the storage instructions. | When several people are joining in, I want enough for the biscuit tin without having lots left over. Having enough to share is a priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Comparing packs | Compare the contents of each bag and check whether a multipack contains separate bags. | I want to match the amount to one or more gaming sessions, rather than choosing based on the pack size alone. This is the most important consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and warnings on the current pack of the version you’ve chosen. | If anyone in the group needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in this particular taaitaai before sharing it. This check is a priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Amount per snack break | Check the portion information on the label and think about how much you want to serve at a time. | With a large bag beside the games console, I want to decide how much to put in the bowl and keep the rest sealed. Planning portions matters most to around 10% of consumers. |
A 250 g bag, a 500 g bag and a pack of 2 × 500 g give you different amounts for the biscuit tin.
Check the net weight and decide how many gaming sessions you want the pack to last.
The standard versions reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list wheat, rye and milk or milk protein. Warnings about the possible presence of other allergens vary by product.
Check the current pack of the version you’ve chosen before sharing taaitaai with a group.
A Jumbo page for De Originele Taai Taai 500 g said that this version was no longer available online. That doesn’t tell you whether other Jumbo versions are available.
Check the correct product name and the retailer’s latest information just before you buy.
You don’t have to open and serve a pack intended for several people or gaming sessions all at once.
Put the amount you want to serve in a bowl and store the rest as directed on the pack.
Worth considering if you want to choose between one 500 g bag of AH Taai taai and a pack of two separate 500 g bags.
Jumbo Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes is a 500 g bag for anyone looking for a single pack to share.
ALDI lists Taai-taai in a 500 g pack.
PLUS offers both 500 g packs of Taai taai sint en piet and 250 g packs of traditional taaitaai biscuits for anyone looking to keep less in stock.
Dirk’s range lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g pack.
No. The quantity tells you more about how much you’ll have than the ‘family pack’ label. Albert Heijn lists 45 portions of 11 g for its 500 g bag; Jumbo lists around 36 portions of 14 g for its 500 g Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes. Above all, think about how much you want to serve and keep for your group.
Read the ingredients list and any warnings on the current pack of the version you’ve chosen. The standard versions reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list wheat, rye and milk or milk protein; other warnings may vary by product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that any allergens present must be clearly listed in the ingredients list.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack of the taaitaai you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn recommends keeping its version in a sealed tin after opening; PLUS advises storing its version in a cool, dry, dark place. Also follow the best-before date on your pack.
Check the pack for the net weight, ingredients, allergens, best-before date and any storage instructions. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that information on labels for prepacked foods must be easy to read. Check the specific bag you’re buying, especially if anyone in the group needs to avoid certain ingredients.
