For a sweet breakfast of taaitaai and Fairtrade chocolate, choose a combined product only if it contains chocolate or cocoa and the Fairtrade claim applies to that specific product. Alternatively, pair plain taaitaai with Fairtrade chocolate chosen separately. In that case, check the ingredients and allergens for both products.
You want to know whether the chocolate or cocoa you eat with taaitaai is covered by an applicable Fairtrade claim. According to Fairtrade International, if a product with multiple ingredients carries a certification mark with an arrow, you should check the explanation on the packaging.
You want ready-to-eat taaitaai, but you’re distinguishing between plain taaitaai and taaitaai with chocolate. The ingredient lists for the Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS products mentioned here do not list cocoa or chocolate.
You read the label before choosing taaitaai and, if you like, chocolate to go with it. The ingredient lists for the Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS taaitaai products mentioned here list wheat, rye and milk protein. Check the current packaging for information relevant to you.
A good fit if: you want one ready-to-eat product and can check that the pack lists chocolate or cocoa and carries an applicable Fairtrade claim.
Bear in mind: plain taaitaai with no cocoa or chocolate listed won’t meet this specific requirement.
A good fit if: you want to eat plain taaitaai and choose the Fairtrade chocolate separately.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to check two packs. A Fairtrade mark on the chocolate doesn’t automatically apply to the taaitaai.
A good fit if: you want to choose which chocolate to add yourself, for example as a decoration.
Bear in mind: baking takes time, and a different cocoa label does not automatically count as a Fairtrade claim.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade claim | Check the claim on the chocolate you’ve chosen or on the taaitaai itself. If there’s a certification mark with an arrow, read the explanation about the ingredients. | I want to know that the chocolate or cocoa in my breakfast is covered by the Fairtrade claim, rather than just another product line from the same shop. For around 45% of consumers, checking the specific product comes first. |
| Convenience and ingredients | Check whether the taaitaai contains cocoa or chocolate, then decide whether you want a ready-to-eat product or to combine two products. | I want to enjoy a sweet breakfast without baking, and need to decide whether adding chocolate separately works for me. Convenience is the main consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| Label and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergens and any warnings about possible traces on both current packs. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in both the taaitaai and the chocolate before eating them. Around 22% of consumers give checking the label top priority. |
Lidl says its Way To Go chocolate and Favorina seasonal chocolate are Fairtrade-certified. That alone doesn’t tell you anything about a separate pack of taaitaai.
Check whether the product you choose contains chocolate or cocoa, and which Fairtrade claim applies to it.
The ingredient lists mentioned for Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS do not list cocoa or chocolate. So those packs won’t provide the chocolate component you’re looking for.
Check the ingredients list first. If you want chocolate with your taaitaai, you can assess a separate chocolate product by checking its own Fairtrade claim.
The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS taaitaai products mentioned here list wheat, rye and milk protein. If you’re pairing taaitaai with chocolate, you’ll need to check the label on that bar too.
Before eating, check the current packaging, including any warnings about possible traces of allergens.
AH Taai taai is a 350 g pack of plain taaitaai.
Jumbo Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes is a 500 g pack of taaitaai.
PLUS describes Taai taai sint en piet, 500 g, and ambachtelijke taai taai koeken, 250 g.
ALDI describes Taai-taai, 500 g, as an aniseed biscuit in a figure shape.
Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai, 500 g, in its search results.
Lidl is relevant here for chocolate you can choose separately, not as confirmation that its taaitaai comes with Fairtrade chocolate.
These chocolate bars are options if you want to pair plain taaitaai with chocolate chosen separately. They are not taaitaai products. Check the Fairtrade claim on each bar, and read the current label on both the chocolate and the taaitaai.
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A chocolate bar to choose separately if you fancy pecan and caramel with your taaitaai. Check the current packaging for the applicable Fairtrade claim and allergen information, and choose your taaitaai separately.
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A 90 g chocolate bar with caramel and sea salt, for anyone who likes chocolate with taaitaai. Check the current Fairtrade claim and allergen information on the bar; buy and assess the taaitaai separately.
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A dark chocolate bar to choose separately if you’d like that flavour with your taaitaai. Check the current packaging for the cocoa content, applicable Fairtrade claim and allergen information; choose your taaitaai separately.
Look for the Fairtrade claim on the chocolate or on the combined product you’re buying. According to Fairtrade International, a certification mark with an arrow on a product with multiple ingredients points to additional information on the packaging. Read this to find out what the claim applies to.
No. The ingredient lists mentioned for Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS taaitaai do not list cocoa or chocolate. If you specifically want Fairtrade chocolate, you’ll need to assess a separate chocolate product to have with this taaitaai.
Read the current allergen information on both packs. The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS taaitaai products mentioned here list wheat, rye and milk protein. For the chocolate, check the ingredients and any warnings on the bar you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed in the ingredients information on food labels.
No. A UTZ Cocoa claim does not, by itself, confirm Fairtrade certification. Check the specific product for an applicable Fairtrade claim as well.
