Shoppers looking for Fairtrade cocoa
You want to serve cocoa or chocolate that can be verified as Fairtrade at the parade. Check the claim on the exact product: taaitaai biscuits without cocoa as an ingredient don't support a Fairtrade cocoa choice.
Who is this choice relevant to?
People organising a treat
You’re looking for taaitaai biscuits to hand out to a group. Match the net weight and number of packs to the number of portions you need, and check Fairtrade claims and allergens for each product separately.
Shoppers for whom allergens are a priority
You’re handing out treats to people who need to avoid certain allergens. Before sharing them, check the current ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on every pack.
What should you look for when choosing?
Decide whether you want Fairtrade cocoa in the taaitaai biscuits themselves or separately labelled chocolate to serve alongside them. Then work out how much you need and check the allergens in each product separately.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it's important to |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade cocoa | Check the Fairtrade certification mark, accompanying claim and ingredients on the specific product. | I want to serve chocolate with a Fairtrade claim I can verify on the packaging. For around 45% of consumers, being able to verify their cocoa choice matters most. |
| How much you need for a group | Compare the net weight and work out how many packs you'll need for the portions you want to serve. | If I'm handing out treats to lots of people, I want to bring enough taaitaai biscuits without relying on the size of a single bag alone. Around 36% of consumers prioritise having the right amount. |
| Allergens | Read the current ingredients and allergen information, including any warnings about possible traces. | If someone needs to avoid an allergen, I want to know whether this pack is suitable before handing out the treats. Around 19% of consumers put checking allergens first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a Fairtrade range means the taaitaai biscuits carry a Fairtrade claim
A supermarket selling Fairtrade products tells you nothing about the certification on an individual pack of taaitaai biscuits.
Look for the certification mark and accompanying claim on the packaging of the product you want to buy.
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Assuming taaitaai biscuits contain cocoa
The ingredients lists for the taaitaai biscuits reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain no cocoa or chocolate. So you can't infer that the biscuits have a Fairtrade cocoa claim.
If you want Fairtrade chocolate with your treats, check a separate chocolate product with its own certification mark and claim.
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Relying on the product name when checking allergens
The taaitaai biscuits reviewed contain wheat or rye, among other ingredients, and may contain milk; ingredients and warnings vary by product.
Before buying and handing them out, read the allergen information on the current packaging, even if you've bought a similar product before.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn sells ready-made AH taaitaai biscuits in a 350 g pack and also offers recipes for making your own through Allerhande.
- The product information lists the ingredients and allergens.
- The listed ingredients for these taaitaai biscuits contain no cocoa or chocolate, so there's no basis for a Fairtrade cocoa claim.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists De Originele Taai Taai in a 500 g pack, as well as a separate Fairtrade range.
- The taaitaai product information lists the ingredients.
- The ingredients list contains no cocoa or chocolate. The separate Fairtrade range doesn't change the claim on these taaitaai biscuits.
PLUS
PLUS lists taaitaai biscuits in packs including 250 g and 500 g, and also features separate Fairtrade chocolate.
- The product page for the 250 g pack of taaitaai biscuits lists the ingredients and allergens.
- That ingredients list contains no cocoa. PLUS's Fairtrade communications about own-brand products containing cocoa don't apply to these taaitaai biscuits.
ALDI
ALDI lists taai-taai in a 500 g pack and provides separate information about its FAIR range.
- The stated net weight helps when planning treats for a group.
- Check for a Fairtrade claim on the packaging of the taai-taai itself, not on the basis of the separate FAIR range.
Dirk
Dirk lists Mini taai taai in a 500 g pack in its product overview and mentions chocolate among its Fairtrade products.
- The stated pack size is useful when working out how much you need.
- A Fairtrade listing for chocolate doesn't mean the Mini taai taai carries the same certification.
Lidl
Lidl offers recipe inspiration for mini taai-taai and mentions Fairtrade as part of its raw material targets.
- The recipe could be useful if you want to choose the ingredients yourself.
- A raw material target isn't a Fairtrade claim on a specific taaitaai product or on biscuits you've baked yourself.
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Frequently asked questions
Are taaitaai biscuits Fairtrade if the supermarket sells Fairtrade chocolate?
No. The certification on a chocolate product doesn't automatically apply to taaitaai biscuits from the same shop. Check the biscuits' own packaging for the certification mark, accompanying claim and ingredients.
What should I look for in a Fairtrade certification mark on chocolate?
Read both the certification mark and the accompanying claim on the packaging. Fairtrade Netherlands explains that products with multiple ingredients, such as chocolate bars, carry a certification mark with an arrow; the precise claim makes clear what the certification applies to.
Which allergens should I check in taaitaai biscuits?
Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging of the taaitaai biscuits you've chosen. The products reviewed list wheat, rye or milk, among other ingredients; any warnings about other allergens vary by product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority advises consumers to check the allergen information on the label.
Can I buy taaitaai biscuits before the parade?
Check the best-before date and storage instructions on the pack you buy. Albert Heijn and PLUS advise storing their listed taaitaai biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place; for other products, follow the instructions on the packaging.