Which pack is right for your group?

A small gathering

If you’re serving other biscuits alongside taai-taai, you could compare a smaller bag with a sharing pack. PLUS lists a 250 g bag, while Jumbo lists Bolletje Taai Taai Poppetjes in a 350 g pack.

Coffee with several guests

If you’d like to put out one larger bag, 500 g packs are a useful size to compare. Jumbo, PLUS, ALDI and Dirk each list a taai-taai or mini taai-taai pack with this net weight.

A group with dietary requirements

If you need to take allergens or ingredients into account, check the label on the exact pack you’re serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information must appear on the labels of pre-packed foods.

What should you consider when choosing?

Decide how much taai-taai you’d like to serve alongside any other treats. Then compare availability and the information on the pack.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Enough to share Compare the net weight with the number of guests and the other treats on the table. If taai-taai is the main biscuit, I want to have enough to serve. For around 40% of consumers, having enough would be the top priority.
Fewer leftovers Compare packs of 250 g, 350 g and 500 g by net weight. For a small coffee gathering, I don’t want to open more than I need just because of the bag size. Around 30% of consumers would make minimising leftovers their first priority.
Availability Check with your chosen shop or delivery service shortly before buying. If the occasion is coming up soon, I want to know whether the pack I’ve chosen is available. For around 20% of consumers, that certainty would matter most.
Label and shelf life Read the ingredients, allergen information, date and storage instructions on the pack. If I need to take guests’ dietary requirements into account, I want to know exactly what I’m serving. For around 10% of consumers, these checks would be the most important consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Automatically choosing the 500 g bag

    A larger bag gives you more to share, but it may be more than you want to serve if there are other biscuits on the table too. PLUS lists a 250 g bag, and Jumbo lists a 350 g Bolletje pack.

    First decide how much taai-taai you want to serve, then compare the net weight and product type.

  • Relying only on online allergen information

    Ingredients and product information can change. This is especially important if a guest has a food allergy.

    Before serving, read the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any warnings on the current pack.

  • Assuming an online listing means it’s in stock locally

    A listing on a retailer’s website or in search results doesn’t tell you whether taai-taai will be available at your chosen shop when you need it. PLUS also features taai-taai in its Sinterklaas range.

    Check with your chosen shop or delivery service shortly before the occasion, and decide which alternative pack would also suit you.

Brands and supermarkets to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists products including AH Taai taai and an AH Taai taai 3-pack.

  • The 3-pack is another option to consider alongside a single bag.
  • Check the net weight on the current pack before comparing quantities.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists 500 g packs of Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes and 350 g packs of Bolletje Taai Taai Poppetjes.

  • The two listed net weights make it easy to compare options for different group sizes.
  • Check availability at your chosen shop or for your delivery slot.

PLUS

PLUS lists 500 g packs of taai-taai and 250 g packs of artisan taai-taai biscuits.

  • You can compare a larger and a smaller net weight.
  • Read the ingredients, nutritional information and allergen details on the current pack; product information can change.

ALDI

ALDI Netherlands lists a 500 g pack of taai-taai.

  • The listed net weight makes it easy to compare with other 500 g bags.
  • Check whether the pack is available at your chosen shop.

Dirk

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

  • The listed net weight gives you a useful size to compare for a sharing pack.
  • Check the current product listing and shop availability before buying.

Lidl

Lidl features Sinterklaas treats and mentions mini taai-taai as an ingredient in one of its recipes.

  • The seasonal range may be a good reason to look out for taai-taai.
  • Only compare a specific pack once you can check its net weight and label.

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Frequently asked questions

How much taai-taai do I need for coffee with friends?

Compare the net weight with the number of guests and what else you’re serving: Jumbo, PLUS, ALDI and Dirk list 500 g bags, while PLUS and Jumbo also list 250 g and 350 g packs respectively. Choose a larger bag if taai-taai is the main biscuit; if you’re serving other treats too, a smaller bag may be a better fit.

Can I buy taai-taai in advance?

Yes, as long as the date and storage instructions on the pack are suitable for when you plan to serve it with coffee. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the best-before date applies while the pack remains unopened; once opened, follow the instructions on the pack.

What should I check if a guest has a food allergy?

Read the allergen information on the current label of the exact taai-taai you plan to serve. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of pre-packed foods; an older online description is no substitute for checking the pack.

Is taai-taai available at every supermarket all year round?

Don’t assume it will be available at every shop or at all times of year. PLUS features taai-taai in its Sinterklaas range, so check with the shop or delivery service you plan to use shortly before buying.