If you’re filling a bowl for guests
If taaitaai is going to be a treat for everyone to share, the pack size is a practical place to start. ALDI, PLUS and Dirk each list a 500 g option.
Who is this choice relevant to?
If you need to consider allergens
Check the packaging of your chosen variety before serving it. The standard taaitaai from Albert Heijn and PLUS lists cereals containing gluten and milk; and even with a variety labelled gluten-free, the other ingredients and allergens still matter.
If you’re looking for a smaller, separate treat
For a particular guest, an individual pack may be more practical than one shared bowl. The Consenza taaitaai listed by Albert Heijn and labelled gluten-free weighs 125 g and contains oats, almonds and nuts.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how much space taaitaai will have alongside the other treats, then check that your chosen pack is suitable for the guests you’ll be serving.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Amount for a sharing bowl | Compare the net weight and consider whether taaitaai is the main treat. ALDI, PLUS and Dirk list 500 g bags. | If several guests will be helping themselves from the same bowl, I want to put out enough taaitaai without simply guessing based on the bag size. Having enough in the pack is a priority for around 38% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the latest label, including the allergen information and any warnings about possible cross-contamination. Also check a variety labelled gluten-free for other relevant ingredients. | If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in each treat before serving it. Allergens and dietary requirements are the main concern for around 31% of consumers. |
| Smaller or individual pack | Compare a 350 g bag for a smaller selection with an individual 125 g option for a particular guest; check the label of each variety separately. | If there are already other treats or someone needs their own option, I don’t want to automatically choose one large bag. A smaller or individual pack is a priority for around 16% of consumers. |
| Availability | Before you shop, check whether your chosen taaitaai is available at your store or for your delivery slot. | If the birthday is on a set date, I want to know I can get the bag I’ve chosen in time. Availability is the most important buying consideration for around 15% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Putting out a large bag without checking the label
The standard varieties from Albert Heijn and PLUS that we looked at contain, among other things, cereals containing gluten and milk. The Consenza variety labelled gluten-free contains oats, almonds and nuts, so one bag won’t automatically suit every guest.
Read the latest label before buying and before serving. Keep any individual treat clearly separate if guests need to avoid different ingredients.
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Assuming taaitaai is always available
ALDI also features taaitaai in its Sinterklaas range. An earlier product listing doesn’t tell you whether the bag will be available when your birthday comes around.
Check the current product page, your chosen store or your delivery slot in good time.
Brands to compare
ALDI
ALDI lists 500 g packs of aniseed-flavoured taaitaai in figure shapes.
- The 500 g pack is an option to compare if you’re filling a sharing bowl.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the current pack before serving the taaitaai.
PLUS
PLUS Taai taai Sint en Piet comes in a 500 g bag.
- The product information lists ingredients and allergens for you to check when choosing.
- According to PLUS, this variety contains wheat, rye, cereals containing gluten, milk and lactose. Check the rest of the allergen information on the current pack too.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists 350 g packs of AH Taai taai, as well as 125 g packs of Consenza gluten-free taaitaai figures.
- With two different pack sizes, you can compare a standard bag with a smaller individual option.
- AH Taai taai contains, among other things, milk, rye and wheat. The Consenza variety labelled gluten-free contains oats, almonds and nuts; check the labels separately.
Dirk
Dirk lists 500 g packs of 1 de Beste Mini taai taai.
- The listed pack size makes this a useful option to compare with other 500 g packs.
- Read the pack for ingredients, allergens and other product information before offering it to guests.
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Frequently asked questions
How much taaitaai do I need for a birthday?
Start by thinking about the role taaitaai will play and how many guests you’re expecting, rather than choosing a set number of bags. ALDI, PLUS and Dirk list 500 g options, AH Taai taai weighs 350 g and the Consenza variety labelled gluten-free weighs 125 g. Remember to take the other treats you’re serving into account too.
Can I serve the same taaitaai to all my guests?
Don’t assume so if guests need to avoid certain ingredients. The standard varieties from Albert Heijn and PLUS that we looked at contain cereals containing gluten and milk; the Consenza variety labelled gluten-free contains oats, almonds and nuts. Check the latest label on each pack you choose, and keep any individual option clearly separate.
How should I store taaitaai before and after the party?
Follow the storage advice and best-before date on the pack you buy. Once opened, check the instructions for storing any taaitaai that’s left over.