Which option is right for you?

It mostly depends on what you’ll have ready on moving day: something to share straight away, or the time and space to make something yourself.

Students with a busy moving day

If you want to offer your housemates or helpers something without any preparation, consider a ready-made 500 g bag of taaitaai.

New residents who want to make a presentation

If you’d like to make your first evening feel like a special dessert occasion, you could bake or decorate taaitaai yourself, provided you have the time, workspace and an oven.

Anyone who needs to check ingredients

If you’re sharing taaitaai with others, it’s a good idea to read the packaging. The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS varieties described here list ingredients including wheat, rye and milk or milk protein.

What should you look for when choosing?

For a student move, first decide whether you want something ready to share or would rather prepare it yourself. Then think about how much effort you want to put into presentation, and check the label before serving.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Ready to share Check the pack size and think about how many people will be sharing it. If housemates and helpers are joining in during the move, I want to be able to put something out straight away; around 29% of consumers prioritise sharing something quickly.
A celebratory presentation Think about what decorations you’d like to use and whether they’re included with the product or need to be bought separately. For the first evening, I want to make taaitaai feel like a treat without making baking it myself my main priority; around 21% of consumers put presentation first.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you’ll be serving. When new housemates are sharing the food, I want to know what’s in the taaitaai; around 36% of consumers prioritise checking this.
Baking it yourself Check that you have a working oven, the necessary kitchen equipment and ingredients, and enough time. If I want to make taaitaai myself, the kitchen in my new home needs to be ready to use; baking it yourself is the main priority for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming seasonal packaging means it’s a luxury dessert

    A bag of taaitaai doesn’t automatically include extra ingredients or decorations just because the packaging looks special.

    Check exactly what you’re getting, then decide whether you want to decorate the taaitaai yourself or serve it in a different way.

  • Forgetting to check the allergens on the pack you’ve bought

    The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS taaitaai varieties described here list ingredients including wheat, rye and milk or milk protein. Online product information can change.

    Before sharing, check the ingredients and allergens on the physical packaging, especially if you don’t yet know what your housemates or visitors can eat.

  • Adding an old baking kit to your shopping list

    Jumbo stated that the 475 g Home Made 1-2-3 Pakket voor Taai Taai was no longer part of its online range. Relying on it could disrupt your baking plans on moving day.

    Check whether a baking kit is currently available, or use a recipe with ingredients you can buy separately.

Brands to consider

These examples can help you compare a ready-made bag with baking it yourself. Always check the information for the specific variety you buy.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn describes a 500 g bag of AH Taai taai that’s ready to share without baking.

  • The product information includes ingredients and storage advice.
  • The ingredients listed include wheat, rye and milk protein; check the pack you buy.

Jumbo

Jumbo describes a 500 g bag of Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes.

  • The product page lists ingredients and allergens.
  • The separate Home Made 1-2-3 Pakket voor Taai Taai was no longer part of the online range, so don’t assume it’s available as a baking option.

ALDI

ALDI describes a 500 g bag of taai-taai as aniseed-flavoured biscuits in assorted shapes.

  • The stated pack size makes it clear what you’re buying to share.
  • Check the ingredients in store and make sure the bag suits the presentation you have in mind.

PLUS

PLUS describes a 500 g bag of taaitaai and also publishes a recipe for baking your own.

  • You can weigh up a ready-made bag against baking and decorating taaitaai yourself.
  • The recipe requires separate ingredients, kitchen equipment and access to an oven.

Dirk

Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g pack as one option to share.

  • The stated pack size is 500 g.
  • Read the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging before sharing the taaitaai with others.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to check the allergens when sharing taaitaai with others?

Yes. Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re actually serving. The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS taaitaai varieties described here list ingredients including cereals containing gluten and milk or milk protein. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses the importance of allergen information on labels.

Can I rely on an old product page when looking for a baking kit?

No. First check whether the kit is currently available. Jumbo stated that the 475 g Home Made 1-2-3 Pakket voor Taai Taai was no longer part of its online range. Also check which ingredients you’ll need to add yourself.

How should I store an opened bag of taaitaai?

Follow the storage advice on the pack you bought. For its taaitaai, Albert Heijn advises keeping it in a cool, dry place and putting the biscuits in a sealed tin after opening. PLUS recommends storing its variety in a cool, dry, dark place.

Can I get PLUS taaitaai delivered for moving day?

PLUS lists delivery and collection as ordering options for the taaitaai described here. Before planning around either option, check what’s available for your address and preferred time.