Which size is right for you?

Housemates who want to share

Want to put out some taaitaai during the move or on your first evening together? A 500 g bag gives you more to share than a smaller bag. Just think about how you’ll store the rest once it’s open.

Students packing their own lunchbox

If you only take taaitaai with you now and then, a 250 or 350 g bag might be a better fit for your stash. Check whether you’ll need to portion it out yourself; the bag’s weight doesn’t tell you whether it contains individually wrapped portions.

Housemates who want to bake together

A taaitaai baking mix is a different option from ready-made biscuits. It’s a good choice for a group baking session if you have an oven, kitchen utensils and time to prepare it.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether the taaitaai is mainly for a shared table or your own lunchbox. Then check how to store an opened bag and whether everyone who’ll be sharing it can eat the ingredients.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Enough to share Compare the net weight, for example 500 g against 250 or 350 g, and read how to store the rest once the bag is open. For the first evening in a new student house, I want to put out enough taaitaai to share; around 50% of consumers give a shared stash top priority.
For your own lunchbox Check the bag’s weight and make sure it really does contain individually wrapped portions if that’s what you need. If I’m mainly packing my own lunchbox, I don’t want to keep a large bag open for too long. Around 30% of consumers prioritise a handy stash of their own.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the packaging of the exact product. Before sharing taaitaai with my housemates, I want to know whether the ingredients are suitable for them; for around 20% of consumers, this is their main concern.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a large bag is a multipack

    A 500 g label tells you the total contents, not how many individually wrapped lunchbox portions there are.

    Look on the packaging for information about inner packs. If there’s no mention of them, assume you’ll need to portion it out yourself.

  • Not making room for an opened bag

    You might have some left after your moving-in evening. In that case, follow the storage advice on the packaging to keep the rest in good condition.

    Check the instructions for storing the product after opening, and choose a size that suits how much you’ll share.

  • Guessing the allergens from the name taaitaai

    Ingredients and warnings can vary from one product to another. So a product page you looked at earlier isn’t a substitute for checking the packaging of the one you’re sharing.

    Before sharing, read the current ingredients list and allergen information, even if you’ve bought the same product before.

Brands and shops to consider

PLUS

PLUS lists taaitaai in a 500 g bag and traditional taaitaai biscuits in a 250 g bag. The difference in size is worth considering when choosing between sharing and keeping a smaller stash for yourself.

  • The product pages list ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.
  • Check the information on the packaging you receive, as product details can change.

ALDI

ALDI lists a 500 g bag of taaitaai as a store product. It’s a size to consider when several housemates will be sharing.

  • The stated net weight makes it easy to compare with smaller bags.
  • In store, read the ingredients, allergen information and storage instructions on the packaging.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists its own-brand taaitaai and Bolletje taaitaai, both in 350 g bags. That puts them between the 250 and 500 g bags mentioned here.

  • The own-brand product lists details including ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.
  • Check the current packaging and which purchasing options are available for the product you’ve chosen.

Jumbo

Jumbo has product pages for original taaitaai in a 500 g bag and a taaitaai figure in a 250 g bag. The shapes and bag sizes differ, so compare the exact product you want to take home.

  • The product pages provide information about ingredients, allergens and storage.
  • Check current availability before relying on either of these packs.

Dirk

Dirk’s search results list 1 de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g bag. The stated weight makes it a size to consider for sharing.

  • The name and net weight can help you recognise the product in store.
  • Check the packaging there for ingredients, allergens and storage advice.

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Frequently asked questions

Are 500 g bags of taaitaai always multipacks with individual portions?

No, don’t assume so based on the weight. Check whether the packaging mentions individually wrapped portions; otherwise, you can put some in your lunchbox yourself.

How should I store taaitaai once it’s open?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging you bought. For its own-brand product mentioned here, Albert Heijn recommends keeping it in a cool, dark and dry place and storing it in a sealed tin after opening. Instructions may differ for other products.

What should I check before sharing taaitaai with my housemates?

Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging of the exact product. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be clearly stated in the ingredients list. Also look out for any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.

Is a taaitaai baking mix handy on moving day?

A baking mix is best if you want to bake together and have the time, an oven and the kitchen utensils you need. If you want something ready to share or pack straight away, ready-made taaitaai needs no baking preparation.