Who is each type of taaitaai for?

Home bakers who want to make their own dough

Look for a taaitaai baking mix with preparation instructions if you want to shape and bake the dough yourself. A bag of ready-made biscuits won’t replace that baking step.

People who want to share taaitaai

Check the pack size and biscuit size if you want to fill a platter or treat a group. A multipack with separate bags could be a good choice if you need the biscuits for different occasions.

Lunchbox planners

Check whether the biscuits are individually wrapped if that matters to you. Also look at how to reseal an opened pack and read the current allergen label.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to bake taaitaai yourself or buy it ready-made. Then choose a pack for sharing or taking with you. A serving-size statement alone doesn’t tell you whether the biscuits are individually wrapped.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Baking or serving If you want to bake, look for a mix with preparation and oven instructions. For serving straight away, choose ready-made taaitaai. If I want to make dough to bake, ready-to-eat biscuits won’t do. Around 44% of consumers prioritise baking from scratch.
Pack size and biscuit size Compare the bag weight and whether the biscuits are described as mini or shaped; decide whether you need one bag or two separate bags. For a treat, I want enough small biscuits to share without opening more bags than necessary. Sharing is a priority for around 33% of consumers.
Taking with you and storage Check for individual inner packs, read the current allergen label and look at the storage advice for after opening. For a lunchbox, I want to take a portion with me and consider who will be eating it. Portability, storage or allergens are deciding factors for around 23% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a bag of biscuits for a baking mix

    Ready-made taaitaai doesn’t give you dough to shape and bake yourself.

    If you want to bake from scratch, check that the pack says it contains a mix and includes preparation instructions.

  • Assuming a multipack contains individual lunchbox portions

    Albert Heijn describes its taaitaai 2-pack as two separate items. A serving-size statement on a large bag doesn’t confirm that each biscuit is individually wrapped either.

    Before buying, check specifically whether the pack contains individual bags if that’s what you need.

    Without individual packs, you’ll need to prepare portions yourself and take something to store them in.

  • Relying on the allergen label of a different product

    Ingredients and possible traces vary from product to product. For its 500 g Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes, Jumbo lists gluten, milk, rye and wheat, among other allergens.

    Read the packaging of the product you’re actually using, especially if you’re sharing taaitaai with others.

  • Leaving an opened bag unsealed

    Taaitaai can dry out if you use an opened pack over several occasions.

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing taaitaai in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container.

Relevant brands and shops

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists a taaitaai 2-pack supplied as two separate items.

  • Two separate items could be useful if you plan to enjoy them on different occasions.
  • Two separate items don’t mean the biscuits inside each bag are individually wrapped.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists 500 g Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes, with around 36 servings per pack.

  • The pack size and serving information can help you plan a treat.
  • The number of servings doesn’t confirm that the biscuits are individually wrapped. Check the allergen information for the variant you choose too.

PLUS

PLUS lists taaitaai in 250 g and 500 g bags.

  • The two pack sizes give you a choice for a smaller occasion or a larger platter.
  • Check the ingredients and nutritional information on the current packaging.

ALDI

ALDI Netherlands describes its taaitaai as shaped biscuits in a 500 g pack.

  • The stated format is useful if you’re planning to share taaitaai.
  • The bag weight doesn’t tell you whether there are individual inner packs or whether it’s a baking mix.

Dirk

Dirk lists 500 g of 1 de Beste Mini taai taai.

  • The mini size and stated pack size can help when you’re filling a platter.
  • Before buying, check the pack for ingredients, allergens and any individual inner packs.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use a taaitaai multipack to bake taaitaai myself?

Not if you want to make and bake the dough yourself: you’ll need a baking mix with preparation instructions. You can serve, share or enjoy a multipack of ready-made taaitaai with other baked treats.

How should I store an opened bag of taaitaai?

Store taaitaai in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Follow the instructions on the pack too, and don’t eat any biscuits with visible mould.

Which allergens should I check in taaitaai?

Read the allergen information on the pack of the taaitaai you choose. For its 500 g Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes, Jumbo lists gluten, milk, rye and wheat, among other allergens. Other products may differ.

Are large bags of taaitaai suitable for lunchboxes?

A large bag could work if you put a portion in a resealable container yourself. If you want to take individually wrapped biscuits with you, check specifically for individual inner packs: the bag weight or number of servings doesn’t confirm that they’re included.