Which pack size is right for you?

Families stocking up the biscuit tin

If you want to serve taai-taai on several occasions, you can open one 500 g bag from Albert Heijn’s 2-pack and keep the second one sealed. According to Albert Heijn, the pack contains two separate items.

Christmas market visitors who want to share

A 500 g bag could be a good choice if you want to take taai-taai with you or serve it on a plate at home. Check the shape, too: ALDI describes its 500 g pack as aniseed-flavoured biscuits shaped like figures.

Careful label readers

If ingredients or allergens affect your choice, check the packaging of the product you’re actually buying. Product information can change, so Albert Heijn recommends reading the current packaging.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, work out how much taai-taai you expect to eat. Then choose a biscuit size and pack that suit your needs.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Quantity and storage Compare the total weight and the number of individual bags. Albert Heijn lists its 2-pack as two separate 500 g bags. If I want to top up the biscuit tin more than once, I don’t want to open the whole pack straight away. For around 33% of consumers, quantity and freshness come first.
Size for sharing Check whether the packaging describes mini taai-taai, figure-shaped biscuits or larger biscuits; the size may not be clear from a photo alone. If I’m putting together a plate of different snacks, I want to know whether the pieces are easy to share. For around 27% of consumers, how easy it is to share is the top priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warning about the possible presence of other allergens. If you need a gluten-free product, check the current packaging. If ingredients limit my choice, I need to be able to check what’s in this particular bag. Around 20% of consumers put checking the label first.
Nutrition information and quantity Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and, if given, per portion. Also consider whether you’ll actually use a 250 g or 500 g bag, or a larger one. If I only want to serve a small amount, I look at both the portion size and what will be left over. For around 20% of consumers, nutrition information and this balance matter most.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming an old seasonal page shows what’s available now

    Jumbo says that several taai-taai products are no longer in its online range. So a product page with details doesn’t confirm that you can order the product now.

    Check what’s currently available from the shop or your local branch before planning to take a particular pack to the Christmas market.

  • Assuming all taai-taai contains the same allergens

    The regular products mentioned by PLUS and Jumbo list ingredients including wheat, rye and milk. Warnings about the possible presence of other allergens can vary from product to product.

    Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging of the bag you’ve chosen, even if you’ve bought a similar product before.

  • Not sealing an opened pack properly

    If you’re splitting a large quantity over several occasions, you’ll also need to think about how to store the opened biscuits.

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container. Keep the second bag sealed until you need it, and follow the storage advice on the packaging.

Relevant brands and shops

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists a 2-pack of taai-taai, supplied as two separate 500 g bags.

  • The total weight of 1 kg is split between two bags.
  • Check the current packaging before use: Albert Heijn says that product information can change.

Jumbo

Jumbo has product pages for different sizes of taai-taai, including 500 g of mini taai-taai.

  • The pages help you tell the different varieties apart.
  • The products mentioned are no longer in the online range, so check current availability separately.

Lidl

Lidl mentions mini taai-taai in its recipe content.

  • The biscuit size can give you an idea of what to look for in your local range.
  • Check with the shop to see which packs of taai-taai are actually available and what their labels say.

ALDI

ALDI describes a 500 g pack of aniseed-flavoured taai-taai biscuits shaped like figures.

  • The shape and pack size are listed for anyone looking for biscuits to share.
  • Check what’s available in store and read the current product packaging there.

PLUS

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

  • The two pack sizes let you choose based on how much you expect to use.
  • PLUS says the products mentioned contain ingredients including wheat, rye and milk; check the current labels.

Dirk

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

  • The listing gives you a specific product and pack weight to look out for.
  • Check what’s currently available in store, and read the packaging for ingredients and allergens.

Taai-taai at Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1 kg of taai-taai too much for a family?

Not if you’re planning to serve the taai-taai on several occasions and expect to use it all. Albert Heijn’s 2-pack contains two separate 500 g bags, so you can keep one sealed. If you don’t expect to eat much, a 500 g or 250 g bag could be a better fit.

How should I store taai-taai for the biscuit tin?

Keep opened taai-taai well sealed in a cool, dry, dark place, following the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s storage advice for biscuits. Also follow the instructions and use-by date on the packaging.

Which allergens should I check for on a bag of taai-taai?

Always check the allergens on the current packaging: the regular products mentioned by PLUS and Jumbo list ingredients including wheat, rye and milk, but the information can vary between products. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must be included on the label of prepacked foods.

Does a Christmas market stall have to provide allergen information for unpackaged taai-taai?

Yes. In the Netherlands, sellers of unpackaged food must tell consumers about any allergens present before purchase, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. If the information isn’t clearly displayed, ask at the stall before you buy.

Can I rely on an old page for gluten-free taai-taai?

No. Check the gluten-free information and ingredients on current packaging. Jumbo says on its page for Gluten Free Bakery Holland Taai Taai Glutenvrij 130 g that the product is no longer in its online range, so the page doesn’t confirm that it’s currently available to buy.