Choose taaitaai biscuits as a separate base and check the Fairtrade mark on the chocolate you buy to go with them: a claim on the chocolate does not automatically apply to the biscuits. Individually wrapped chocolates are ready to hand out, while a bar needs to be broken up yourself. Check the allergen information on the current packaging for both products.
You want to know exactly what the mark on your chosen chocolate means, without assuming it also applies to the taaitaai biscuits. Fairtrade Netherlands explains that, for products with multiple ingredients, the type of certification mark matters.
You don’t want to have to break up a large bar first. PLUS describes its Mini choco mix as individually wrapped portions; you can serve the taaitaai biscuits alongside them separately.
Check the ingredients in both the taaitaai biscuits and the chocolate, including any ‘may contain’ warnings. Albert Heijn and PLUS list different allergens for the products in question, so check the current packaging for both.
Start by checking the exact Fairtrade mark on the chocolate. Then choose packaging that works for sharing during the film, and read the ingredients information for both snacks.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade mark | Read the mark on the chocolate packaging and check whether it refers to the cocoa or the finished product. | I want to know which Fairtrade claim applies to my chocolate, without assuming it applies to the taaitaai biscuits too. This is the top priority for around 45% of consumers. |
| Sharing and portions | Compare individually wrapped portions with a bar that you’ll need to break up yourself. | When I’m snacking with others during a film, I want something I can hand out without breaking up a bar first. Easy sharing is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the current packaging for both the taaitaai biscuits and the chocolate. | If I have an allergy, I want to know the ingredients and warnings listed for both snacks. This is the top priority for around 22% of consumers. |
A mark on one product tells you nothing about another. Albert Heijn’s product information for AH Taai taai does not mention a Fairtrade mark.
Check the packaging for each product separately, and only describe the chocolate as Fairtrade if the mark applies to that product.
According to PLUS, its Mini choco mix contains milk, cereals containing gluten, egg, peanuts and soya, among other ingredients. The Fairtrade label does not replace checking the ingredients.
Before buying, read the allergen information for the mix and the taaitaai biscuits, especially if someone needs to avoid a particular allergen.
Ingredients and allergen information can change. That’s why it’s important to check the current packaging if an ingredient or Fairtrade mark affects your choice.
Check the product information when you buy, then read the packaging of the product you receive.
PLUS offers chocolate you can choose separately to serve with taaitaai biscuits, including a Mini choco mix and dark chocolate bars.
Verkade Puur is a chocolate bar that you can break up yourself to serve with taaitaai biscuits.
AH Taai taai, 500 g, can be served as a separate biscuit option for your film night.
This chocolate bar is one option to serve with taaitaai biscuits bought separately. Check the Fairtrade mark for this variety on the current packaging; don’t assume it applies to the taaitaai biscuits.
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Serve this bar as the chocolate alongside taaitaai biscuits. Break it up yourself if you want to hand out portions, and check the Fairtrade mark and allergen information on the current packaging.
No, the mark on the chocolate does not automatically apply to the taaitaai biscuits. Check each product separately: Fairtrade Netherlands explains that, for products with multiple ingredients, the precise certification and ingredient claim matters.
You can hand out individually wrapped chocolates without breaking up a bar first. PLUS describes its Mini choco mix as a pack of individual portions; with a chocolate bar, you decide how to break it up.
Check the current labels on both products, as their ingredients differ. For AH Taai taai, Albert Heijn lists wheat, rye and milk protein, among other ingredients; for its Mini choco mix, PLUS lists milk, cereals containing gluten, egg, peanuts and soya, among other ingredients.
Follow the storage instructions on both packs. PLUS recommends protecting its Mini choco mix from heat and moisture; Albert Heijn advises storing AH Taai taai in a cool, dry place and putting it in a sealed tin after opening.
