Who is this choice relevant to?

Parents who want to give each child a small treat

Mini taaitaai biscuits or small figures can be divided between party bags. However, a small biscuit or stated portion size doesn’t mean each piece is individually wrapped.

Parents who need to check allergen requirements

The taaitaai products described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain gluten-containing cereals. Check the label of the exact product for milk and any warnings about possible traces, and agree your choice with the class.

Parents shopping for a larger class

The bag’s weight can help you plan how much to buy, but it doesn’t tell you how many individual biscuits it contains. Count the children first, then decide how many pieces each child will get.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, check the class rules and the product’s allergens. Then decide whether portioning the biscuits yourself is practical and how many you’ll need.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Allergens and school rules Read the current label for the exact product and ask what treat rules apply to the class. If the class requires gluten-free food or has a school rule in place, I don’t want to hand out anything that goes against it. This is the top priority for around 42% of consumers.
One portion per child Check the shape of the biscuits and whether individual wrapping is required; a stated portion size doesn’t confirm that they’re individually wrapped. I want to give each child one portion without having to cut or divide anything on the spot. Ease of handing out treats is the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
How much you need for the class Count the children and the number of pieces you want to give each one; use the bag’s weight or stated number of portions as a guide only. For a large class, I want to bring enough biscuits without having lots left over. The quantity needed matters most to around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a mini biscuit is an individually wrapped bar

    A 14 g portion or a small figure doesn’t mean there’s a separate sealed pack for each child.

    Check the packaging and ask in advance whether the school allows taaitaai from an opened bag as a treat.

    Portioning the biscuits yourself takes extra preparation and care to hand them out hygienically.

  • Relying on the name taaitaai to check allergens

    The products described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain gluten-containing cereals and milk or milk protein. Warnings about possible traces vary by product.

    Read the label on the exact bag and agree any necessary allergen arrangements with the school before packing the treats.

  • Assuming every school has the same rules for treats

    According to VOO, schools can set their own rules about what pupils may hand out on their birthday.

    Before you buy, ask the teacher what rules apply to the class and the occasion.

Relevant brands and retailers

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn describes taaitaai biscuits in a 350 g bag, shaped as St Nicholas and Piet figures, with a stated portion size of 14 g.

  • The product information lists the ingredients, nutritional values and storage advice.
  • This product contains gluten-containing cereals and milk, among other ingredients. A 14 g portion doesn’t confirm that the biscuits are individually wrapped.

Jumbo

Jumbo describes St Nicholas-shaped taaitaai biscuits in a 500 g bag, with around 36 stated portions of 14 g.

  • The stated number of portions can help you plan for a class.
  • The figure-shaped biscuits contain gluten and milk; a stated portion doesn’t prove they’re individually wrapped.

PLUS

PLUS describes St Nicholas and Piet taaitaai biscuits in a 500 g bag, as well as traditional taaitaai biscuits in a 250 g bag.

  • The two bag sizes give you different starting points for planning portions.
  • Both products described contain wheat, rye and milk ingredients. Check for possible traces on the label of the exact product.

Dirk

Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g pack.

  • The mini size is handy for dividing small biscuits between party bags.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and packaging of the exact product before choosing it for the class.

ALDI

ALDI describes aniseed-flavoured taaitaai biscuits in figure shapes, in a 500 g pack.

  • The figure shapes are worth considering if you want to hand out individual biscuits.
  • Check the allergens on the packaging and make sure the way you plan to hand out the biscuits fits the class rules.

Lidl

Lidl mentions mini taaitaai in a recipe context; this isn’t a description of a specific product for handing out.

  • For food products, Lidl directs consumers to the packaging for ingredients and allergen information.
  • Don’t use a recipe mention to judge a product’s packaging or suitability for the class.

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Frequently asked questions

Can my child hand out taaitaai biscuits at school?

That depends on the rules at your child’s school and in their class. According to VOO, schools can set their own policy on treats. Before buying, ask the teacher whether taaitaai biscuits and your chosen way of handing them out are allowed.

Are Albert Heijn, Jumbo or PLUS taaitaai biscuits suitable if a gluten-free treat is required?

No. The products described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain gluten-containing cereals such as wheat or rye. For any treat, check the current packaging of the exact product and the class rules.

How should I store taaitaai biscuits until it’s time to hand them out?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the taaitaai biscuits you’ve chosen, including after opening the bag. Plan when to portion them out so you can store the biscuits according to those instructions until it’s time to hand them out.