For one or two travellers, a smaller bag is a sensible choice if you want to take a treat without having lots left over; PLUS lists a 250 g pack of its Ambachtelijke taai taai koeken. Travelling together and planning to share? A 500 g bag is a better fit. The word ‘artisan’ is no guarantee of better flavour: compare the packaging, and check the current label if you have dietary or allergen requirements.
Decide how much taaitaai you want to take with you and whether you plan to share it. Then compare the product name and label: an ‘artisan’ description alone tells you nothing about flavour or ingredients.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| A small, premium-looking treat | Check the pack size and what the product name says about its presentation. PLUS lists a 250 g bag described as artisan. | If I’m travelling alone or with one other person, I want to take something special without having a large bag left over. For around 42% of consumers, this combination of presentation and a small portion comes first. |
| Sharing | Check the weight and think about how much you’ll take on the train; PLUS, ALDI and Jumbo each list a 500 g taaitaai option. | When I’m travelling with others, I want to have enough to share, but I don’t want to leave the whole bag open during the journey. Around 33% of consumers prioritise sharing and quantity. |
| Label information | Read the ingredients, allergen information and nutritional details on the current packaging, including any ‘may contain’ warnings. | If I have a food allergy or a specific dietary requirement, I want to know what the taaitaai contains before buying it. Label information comes first for around 25% of consumers. |
PLUS uses ‘Ambachtelijke’ in the name of its 250 g bag. That description doesn’t tell you whether the taaitaai tastes better than another variety.
Choose the smaller bag if the quantity and presentation suit your journey. To compare ingredients, check the information on the packaging.
A 500 g bag could suit a group of travellers, but you may have taaitaai left over if you’re travelling alone. An opened bag can also be awkward to store on the move.
Take only as much as you plan to eat during the journey, or portion some out into a resealable container beforehand. NS asks passengers to put rubbish in a bin.
The PLUS and Jumbo taaitaai described here lists cereals containing gluten and milk; some varieties also carry ‘may contain’ warnings. The product name doesn’t give you the full picture.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging of the exact variety you’re buying. If the information is unclear, don’t rely on the product name alone.
These brands offer examples of taaitaai pack sizes and presentation. Check each variety individually; a mention below doesn’t say anything about a shop’s full range.
PLUS lists both Ambachtelijke taai taai koeken in a 250 g pack and Taai taai sint en piet in a 500 g pack.
ALDI describes its 500 g taaitaai as aniseed-flavoured biscuits in shaped forms.
Jumbo lists Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes in a 500 g bag.
Albert Heijn lists an AH Taai taai 2-pack containing two separate items.
Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g pack.
Lidl mentions mini-taai-taai as an ingredient in a recipe.
A small bag is a good choice if you don’t want to take or have much left over. PLUS lists Ambachtelijke taai taai koeken in a 250 g pack; the name doesn’t tell you for certain how it tastes compared with other taaitaai.
Think about how many people will be eating and how much of the bag you’ll need during the journey. PLUS, ALDI and Jumbo list 500 g options; portioning it out beforehand can save you from having to take the whole bag opened.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging of the taaitaai you choose. The PLUS and Jumbo varieties described list cereals containing gluten and milk; also read any ‘may contain’ warnings.
Keep the taaitaai wrapped until you’re ready to eat it, and clear up any crumbs and packaging. NS asks passengers to put rubbish in a bin.
