For one shared drink, a single 500 g bag of taaitaai is a sensible starting point. If you have several occasions in mind, Albert Heijn’s 3-pack contains three separate 500 g bags. If someone is looking for gluten-free taaitaai, the smaller 125 g Consenza pack calls for a separate assessment of its size and allergens. Always check the label of the variant you choose before sharing.
If you’re planning one drink with taaitaai on the side, you could start with a single 500 g bag. ALDI, PLUS and Jumbo each describe a variant in this size. How many people it will serve also depends on portion sizes and what else you’re serving.
If you want to keep taaitaai in reserve for different occasions, you can store the individual bags separately. According to Albert Heijn, the AH Taai taai 3-pack contains three separate 500 g bags.
As well as checking that it’s labelled gluten-free, look at the other allergens and the pack size. Albert Heijn lists Consenza Taai taai poppetjes in a 125 g pack, containing gluten-free oats and almonds/nuts.
First, decide whether you’re buying taaitaai for one occasion or several. Then check that the variant you choose suits the group’s allergen requirements, and consider how you’ll store any leftovers.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who does this matter to? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and number of bags | Compare a single 500 g bag with the Albert Heijn 3-pack of three individual 500 g bags. Consider whether you want to keep some taaitaai for later occasions, too. | If I’m only planning one get-together on the terrace, I don’t want to open more bags than I need. Around 40% of consumers prioritise the quantity needed for the planned occasion. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging, even for a variant labelled gluten-free. Also check the pack size: the Consenza pack is 125 g. | If someone in my group needs to avoid certain ingredients, I need to know exactly what’s in this taaitaai. For around 30% of consumers, this is the main consideration. |
| Shape and storage | Check which shape you want to share and follow the storage instructions on the pack afterwards. PLUS recommends storing its variant in a cool, dry and dark place; Jumbo recommends storing its variant in a cool, dry place. | If there’s any taaitaai left after our drink, I want to be able to store it according to the pack instructions. Storage and product shape are decisive for around 30% of consumers. |
The standard variants described by PLUS and Jumbo list, among other things, cereals containing gluten and milk. This may determine who can eat the taaitaai.
Read the packaging of the variant you’ve chosen before serving, and make the allergen information available to the group.
According to the product information, the Consenza Taai taai poppetjes labelled gluten-free also contain gluten-free oats and almonds/nuts.
Compare the full allergen declaration with the ingredients people at the table need to avoid.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says consumers must also be able to get information about allergens in non-prepacked foods.
If you’re serving the taaitaai, make sure this information is available, even if the biscuits are no longer in their original packaging.
Albert Heijn lists its own 500 g taaitaai and a 3-pack containing three individual bags. Its range also includes the separate 125 g Consenza variant.
Jumbo lists Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes in a 500 g bag, with ingredients, allergen and storage information on the product page.
PLUS lists Taai taai sint en piet in a 500 g bag, with ingredients, allergen information and storage advice.
ALDI describes its 500 g Taai-taai as aniseed-flavoured biscuits in figure shapes.
Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g pack.
A single 500 g bag is a starting point for one occasion; ALDI, PLUS and Jumbo each describe a pack of this size. Work out how much you need based on the group, portion sizes and any other snacks, rather than relying on the bag weight alone.
A 3-pack is a good fit if you want separate bags for several planned occasions. According to Albert Heijn, the AH Taai taai 3-pack contains three individual 500 g bags. For a single occasion, you can first consider whether one bag will be enough.
Don’t assume they can: the standard variants described by PLUS and Jumbo list, among other things, cereals containing gluten and milk. Check all the ingredients and allergens on the pack you choose. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products is shown on the label.
No. According to Albert Heijn, the Consenza Taai taai poppetjes labelled gluten-free contain gluten-free oats and almonds/nuts. So be sure to check the full allergen declaration on the packaging.
Follow the storage instructions and use-by date on the packaging of your taaitaai. PLUS recommends storing its variant in a cool, dry and dark place; Jumbo recommends storing Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes in a cool, dry place.
