Which option is right for you?

If you’re sharing taaitaai with a group

If you’re setting up a table of treats or baking with a group, the quantity in each bag matters. ALDI, Jumbo and PLUS list 500 g packs of taaitaai; Dirk lists a 500 g pack of mini taaitaai.

If you’re using taaitaai in your baking

You can use ready-to-eat taaitaai for decoration or as a crumb topping. If you want to shape and bake figures yourself, look for dough or a baking mix with instructions, rather than a bag of ready-to-eat biscuits.

If you need to check ingredients and allergens

For the standard varieties reviewed, product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists ingredients including wheat or rye and milk. According to Albert Heijn, the 125 g Consenza figures labelled gluten-free contain oats and almonds or nuts. So always read the label on the pack you’re buying.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want ready-to-eat biscuits or plan to bake taaitaai yourself. Then choose a suitable quantity and check the ingredients and storage advice on the specific pack.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Quantity Compare the net weight with the amount you want to share or use. If several people will be eating, or I want to spread taaitaai over a cake, I need to make sure there’s enough. For around 36% of consumers, the quantity they need comes first.
How you plan to use it Check whether you’re buying ready-to-eat taaitaai, or dough or a baking mix with instructions. If I want to make figures myself, I need something to bake with; for a ready-to-eat topping, I don’t. This distinction is the main concern for around 29% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen; don’t rely on a gluten-free label alone. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what this particular variety contains. Around 21% of consumers prioritise this check.
Storing leftovers Choose an amount you can use up, and check how to store the biscuits after opening. If there’s some left after sharing, I want to be able to store it properly. This matters most to around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing a sharing pack with baking dough

    Ready-to-eat taaitaai can be served or used in a recipe, but you can’t shape it into new figures and bake them as you would with dough.

    Before you buy, decide whether you need biscuits or want to bake them yourself. If you’re choosing a baking mix, check what preparation and equipment it requires.

  • Assuming gluten-free means free from all allergens

    According to the product information, the gluten-free Consenza figures sold by Albert Heijn contain oats and almonds or nuts. Other allergens are also listed for the standard varieties reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS.

    Read the full ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you’re actually buying.

  • Leaving an opened bag unsealed

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, biscuits can become soft, stale or dry when they lose quality.

    Seal any leftover taaitaai well, follow the storage advice on the pack, and keep the biscuits somewhere cool, dry and dark.

    With a large bag, you may have some left over that you won’t want to use later.

Brands and product ranges to consider

These examples can help you compare pack sizes and uses; check the latest product information when you buy.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists its own 350 g pack of taaitaai and a 3-pack. Its range overview also includes 125 g Consenza figures labelled gluten-free.

  • The 350 g pack lists its ingredients, allergens and storage advice.
  • According to the product information, the Consenza variety contains oats and almonds or nuts. An AH baking mix listed previously is no longer in the range.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists St Nicholas taaitaai figures in a 500 g pack.

  • The product information gives the pack size, around 36 portions and allergen details.
  • This variety lists gluten, milk, rye and wheat; check the label if ingredients matter to you.

Lidl

Lidl Recipes uses mini taaitaai in a treat with fruit and marshmallows.

  • The recipe shows how you can serve ready-to-eat mini taaitaai.
  • A recipe doesn’t tell you which pack is available to buy in store, so check the current range for that.

ALDI

ALDI describes figure-shaped taaitaai with anise flavour, in a 500 g pack.

  • The net weight makes it easy to compare this pack with the amount you need.
  • Check the current packaging and label in store.

PLUS

PLUS lists 500 g packs of St Nicholas and Piet taaitaai, as well as 250 g packs of traditional taaitaai biscuits.

  • The 500 g pack lists its ingredients, allergens and storage advice.
  • Product information can change, so check the label on the variety you choose.

Dirk

Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taaitaai in 500 g packs in its search results.

  • The listed pack size gives you a useful guide if you’re looking for a larger bag.
  • Check the packaging or the latest product information for ingredients and allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use ready-to-eat taaitaai on a cake?

Yes, as an edible decoration or crushed into crumbs. If you want to shape and bake taaitaai figures yourself, you’ll need dough or a baking mix; check the preparation instructions if you choose a mix.

Is regular taaitaai gluten-free?

The standard varieties reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list wheat or rye and gluten-containing grains. Albert Heijn also sells Consenza figures labelled gluten-free; according to the product information, these contain oats and almonds or nuts. Always check the label on the pack you choose.

How should I store taaitaai after opening?

Seal any leftover taaitaai well and store it somewhere cool, dry and dark. Follow the advice on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists becoming softer, stale or dry as possible signs of a loss of quality in biscuits.

Should I still check the label when shopping online?

Yes. When your order arrives, check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging of the product delivered, especially if you need to take an allergy into account. Product information can change; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses the importance of accurate labelling for safe use.