If you’re planning to hand out Dutch chewy spiced biscuits at an Easter egg hunt, check the Fairtrade label on the specific product, its ingredients and how many individual pieces it contains before choosing a pack. Fairtrade claims on chocolate eggs do not confirm that the biscuits are Fairtrade; chocolate eggs are a separate option if you also want to hide edible eggs.
If you want to hide or hand out lots of edible treats, the number of individual pieces matters. Tony’s Chocolonely describes a 6 kg box of chocolate eggs containing around 450 individual eggs. Don’t use that figure as a guide to the contents of a pack of Dutch chewy spiced biscuits: check those separately.
You want to know which parts of the product you’ve chosen the certification applies to, rather than relying on a general claim from the retailer. Dirk explains that Fairtrade logos can cover different ingredients. Check the label on the pack of Dutch chewy spiced biscuits itself.
You want to know whether everyone taking part can eat the product you’ve chosen before handing it out. Read the label for every variety, even if you’re also offering chocolate eggs alongside the biscuits. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the allergen information on food labels.
Start by checking the Fairtrade label on the Dutch chewy spiced biscuits you’ve chosen. Then check the ingredients and work out how many individual treats you’ll need for the hunt.
| What to check | Check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade label | Check whether the exact pack of Dutch chewy spiced biscuits carries a Fairtrade claim and which ingredient it applies to. | I don’t want to assume that a certification on Easter chocolate also applies to my biscuits. For around 34% of consumers, checking the Fairtrade label comes first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the pack you plan to hand out. | If participants have different dietary requirements or allergies, I want to know before handing out treats which ones are suitable for whom. For around 33% of consumers, this check is the top priority. |
| Number of pieces to hand out | Check the number of individual pieces or portions; don’t rely on the total weight alone. | I want to be able to set out a treat for every participant without having to work out the number of pieces from the pack size. Around 33% of consumers prioritise portioning. |
A certification applies to the product and ingredients covered by the claim. Dirk says that different Fairtrade logos can also cover different things.
Read the Fairtrade label on the exact pack of Dutch chewy spiced biscuits you want to buy.
Feestelijk PLUS’s dark Easter egg labelled vegan contains soya and carries a warning that it may contain milk and nuts. A label like this doesn’t replace an allergen check.
Check the ingredients and warnings for every chocolate variety you choose, and keep treats with different ingredients separate.
The weight doesn’t tell you how many individual treats you can hide. For example, Tony’s Chocolonely describes a box containing around 450 individual chocolate eggs, which isn’t directly comparable by piece count with a 200 g bag that doesn’t state how many it contains.
Decide how many pieces you want to hand out, then check the piece count for the Dutch chewy spiced biscuits or chocolate eggs you’ve chosen.
PLUS reported that the Easter chocolate products we looked at weren’t available from the selected shop. A product page alone doesn’t tell you whether you can buy the item there.
Check current availability at your chosen shop or delivery location before planning the hunt around that product.
This brand information is about Easter chocolate, not Dutch chewy spiced biscuits. Always check the Fairtrade label and ingredients for each individual product.
Easter chocolate, including individual eggs for a large hunt.
Seasonal range with different types of chocolate eggs.
Seasonal range of Easter chocolate and Easter eggs at Lidl.
Seasonal range where you can check the certification on each pack of chocolate.
No. A label on chocolate doesn’t automatically apply to the biscuits. Check the pack of Dutch chewy spiced biscuits itself. The scope can also vary within a single chocolate product: Dirk explains that a white Fairtrade logo may apply to one or two specifically certified ingredients.
Yes. Individual wrapping doesn’t change the ingredients. Read the label for the variety you’ve chosen, including warnings about possible allergens. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the requirement to list allergens on food labels.
You can’t tell from the vegan label. The Feestelijk PLUS dark chocolate Easter egg described contains soya and carries a warning that it may contain milk and nuts. Check the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack before handing it out.
Not necessarily: availability can vary by shop or delivery location. PLUS reported that the Easter products we looked at weren’t available from the selected shop. So check the current product status before choosing them for a planned hunt.
