Who is a sharing bag useful for?

Hosts with a small group

You want to put taaitaai out on the table and work out in advance how much everyone can share, without being left with an inconveniently large amount.

Hosts who need to check for allergens

If you’re sharing taaitaai with guests, you’ll want to check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the pack you’ve bought before serving the biscuits.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide how much taaitaai you want to serve. Then check whether the bag is available around New Year and whether its label is suitable for the people you’re sharing it with.

What to consider What should you check? Who does this matter to?
Amount to share Check the net weight and portion size of the bag you’ve chosen. Jumbo lists around 36 portions of 14 g for its 500 g Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes; don’t assume the same portion count applies to other products. When I’m filling a plate for a group, I want to have enough to serve without lots left over. Around 50% of consumers put the amount available to share first.
Availability around New Year Check the shop’s stock and the best-before date of the bag you want to buy shortly before you do your shopping. I don’t want to find out while shopping that the taaitaai I chose is no longer in stock. For around 30% of consumers, availability is the main priority.
Label for guests Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack. If needed, also check the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion. If a guest needs to avoid an ingredient, I want to know what’s in this bag before serving it. Around 20% of consumers give checking the label top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a St Nicholas product will also be available at New Year

    Several taaitaai products listed are described as St Nicholas or Sinterklaas products. A product listing therefore doesn’t tell you whether the same bag will still be available at the end of December.

    Check your chosen shop’s stock shortly before you go shopping, and check the best-before date when you buy it.

  • Treating an online ingredients list as definitive

    PLUS says that product and allergy information can change. For guests with a relevant allergy, the information on the current pack is therefore the one to rely on.

    Before serving, read the ingredients list, the allergens listed and any warnings about possible traces on the bag you’ve bought.

  • Leaving the whole bag open after filling the plate

    Taaitaai can dry out if an opened pack isn’t sealed properly.

    Put some out on the table and seal the rest. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing opened taaitaai in a cool, dry, dark place. Also follow the instructions on the pack.

Brands to consider

These supermarket brands offer a useful starting point for comparing packs. Always check the specific product you want to buy for New Year.

ALDI

ALDI Netherlands describes a 500 g bag of taai-taai with aniseed flavour and biscuits in assorted shapes.

  • The 500 g pack gives you a specific starting point for sharing.
  • Check the current pack in store, including its ingredients and allergens.

Jumbo

For its 500 g Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes, Jumbo lists the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information, as well as around 36 portions of 14 g.

  • The portion guidance helps you plan for this particular bag.
  • The portion count doesn’t automatically apply to taaitaai from another brand. Be sure to read the label on the bag you buy.

PLUS

PLUS lists a 500 g bag of Taai taai sint en piet and 250 g packs of artisan taai-taai biscuits.

  • The different pack sizes give you a choice of more or less.
  • PLUS warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change, so check the pack.

Dirk

Dirk’s search results include 1 de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g pack.

  • The listed pack size makes it worth considering for a sharing plate.
  • Before buying, check the full product information or the pack for ingredients and allergens.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Taai taai and AH Taai taai 2-pack.

  • These pack formats are separate options to consider for the amount you need.
  • Check the contents and label of the product you choose before deciding how much you need.

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Frequently asked questions

How much taaitaai do I need for a sharing plate?

Use the net weight and portion size of the bag you choose, along with the number of people eating. Jumbo lists around 36 portions of 14 g for its 500 g Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes; this isn’t a standard portion count for other taaitaai.

Which allergens should I check on a large bag?

The 500 g bags described by Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat, rye and milk or milk protein. For the exact bag you buy, read the full ingredients list, the allergens listed and any warnings about possible traces.

How should I store taaitaai once the bag is open?

Store opened taaitaai in a well-sealed pack in a cool, dry, dark place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives this storage advice for opened taaitaai. Also follow the instructions and best-before date on the pack, and check any leftovers for signs of spoilage.

Are allergens listed on pre-packed bags of taaitaai?

Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, legally designated allergens must be clearly shown on the labels of pre-packed foods in the Netherlands. The allergens present vary by product, so always read the label on the specific bag.