Who is this choice for?

If you want to check the certification mark

You want to see whether the Fairtrade mark applies to the taaitaai biscuits themselves or to a separate ingredient, such as chocolate. An organic label alone won’t answer that question.

If you want something quick to serve

You’re looking for taaitaai biscuits that are easy to share, so you’re comparing the shape and pack size with the preparation you have in mind.

If you’re shopping for guests with allergies

You want to check the ingredients and highlighted allergens on the packs you’ll actually be serving, even if you’ve already read the product information online.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether the taaitaai biscuits themselves need to carry a Fairtrade mark, or whether separately labelled chocolate or coffee meets your needs. Then choose how you’d like to serve them and check the labels on every item.

What to consider What to check when buying Most relevant to
Fairtrade status Check the mark on the pack you’ve chosen. If there’s a logo with an arrow or a white ingredient certification mark, read what it applies to. Fairtrade Nederland explains the differences. If I want to serve Fairtrade taaitaai biscuits, the mark must apply to the biscuit pack itself. For around 50% of consumers, checking the certification mark would be the top priority.
Ease of serving Compare the size and format of ready-made taaitaai biscuits with the preparation involved in baking your own. If I want to keep preparation to a minimum, I’d choose a pack I can share straight away; baking from scratch takes more time. Ease of serving would come first for around 30% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients list and check the highlighted allergens on every pack you’re serving, including any separate chocolate. For guests with allergies, I want to know what’s in these exact products, rather than rely on an older online description. For around 20% of consumers, checking the label would matter most.

Common mistakes

  • Calling the taaitaai Fairtrade because there’s Fairtrade chocolate alongside it

    Fairtrade Nederland explains that a mark on chocolate doesn’t mean the separate biscuit also comes under that certification.

    Check and describe the taaitaai biscuits, chocolate and coffee separately.

  • Assuming organic or a familiar supermarket name means Fairtrade

    Voedingscentrum says that organic certification doesn’t guarantee fair trade. A supermarket’s name also doesn’t tell you which ingredients in a specific product are certified.

    Use the relevant certification mark and the information on the current pack as the basis for your choice.

  • Relying on an old online ingredients list when serving guests

    Albert Heijn and PLUS point out that product information can change. Under EU labelling rules, allergens in pre-packed foods must be highlighted in the ingredients list.

    Check the label on the packs you’ve bought just before serving, and keep them handy in case guests want to check something.

Brands and places to shop for guidance

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists its own taaitaai biscuits, Bolletje taaitaai biscuits and a Homemade baking kit with chocolate pastilles.

  • A ready-made product and a baking kit offer different ways to serve taaitaai biscuits.
  • Check the mark on the pack you choose, and for the baking kit, check the information about the chocolate pastilles too.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists 500 g packs of Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes and 250 g packs of Bakkers Taaitaai Pop.

  • The stated pack weights can help you choose the right amount for serving.
  • Check for a Fairtrade mark on the specific pack you choose, rather than relying on the supermarket’s name.

PLUS

PLUS lists 250 g taaitaai biscuits and 500 g figure-shaped taaitaai biscuits.

  • The two listed pack sizes give you a choice of quantity.
  • PLUS recommends checking the current pack, as information such as ingredients and allergens can change.

ALDI

ALDI describes its 500 g taai-taai as aniseed biscuits in figure shapes.

  • The weight and shape can help you plan your treats platter.
  • Check the pack in store to see whether a Fairtrade mark applies before describing the biscuits that way.

Dirk

Dirk’s search results show De Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g pack.

  • The listed mini format and pack size can help you choose how to serve them.
  • For a Fairtrade choice, check the mark and information on the product packaging.

Lidl

A Lidl recipe uses mini-taai-taai as an ingredient in a treat.

  • The recipe shows one way you could serve mini-taai-taai.
  • A recipe doesn’t tell you which product you can buy or whether the taaitaai used carries a Fairtrade mark.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Fairtrade mark should I look for on taaitaai biscuits or chocolate?

Look at the mark and the information on the pack you’ve chosen. Fairtrade Nederland explains that if there’s a logo with an arrow, you should read the back of the pack; the white Fairtrade Sourced Ingredient mark tells you which ingredient is Fairtrade. So check whether the mark applies to the taaitaai biscuits themselves or to a separate chocolate component.

Are organic taaitaai biscuits automatically fair trade?

No. Voedingscentrum says that organic certification doesn’t guarantee fair trade. If Fairtrade certification is important for your choice, check the relevant mark and the information on the pack.

Which label should I use if the online ingredients information is different?

Check the current packaging of the product you’re serving. Albert Heijn and PLUS point out that online information can change; under EU labelling rules, allergens in pre-packed foods must be highlighted in the ingredients list.

Can I serve ordinary taaitaai biscuits with Fairtrade chocolate?

Yes, as long as you only describe the chocolate as Fairtrade if you can verify that on its packaging. Separately labelled chocolate doesn’t make the taaitaai biscuits themselves Fairtrade-certified.