Serve taaitaai and Fairtrade chocolate as two separate snacks: according to the ingredient lists from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, the taaitaai reviewed contains no cocoa, while PLUS offers a chocolate bar labelled Fairtrade Cocoa. Check the Fairtrade statement on the chocolate itself, and read the current allergen information for both products before sharing them.
You want to be able to see which product the Fairtrade statement applies to. Choose the chocolate separately, and don’t assume the claim applies to the taaitaai too: according to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, the ingredient lists for the taaitaai reviewed contain no cocoa.
You want to share biscuits and chocolate easily, without everyone having to pass around a large pack. Jumbo lists its Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes in a 500 g pack; keep the chocolate separate so guests can choose for themselves.
You’re buying for guests who need to know about ingredients or possible traces. Check the current packaging for both the taaitaai and the chocolate before putting the snacks on the table.
First, decide whether you specifically want the chocolate to be Fairtrade. Then choose products that suit your guests and the way you plan to share the snacks.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade statement | Look for the statement on the chocolate you’re buying; PLUS labels its Tablet 70% cacao as Fairtrade Cocoa. A statement on chocolate does not automatically apply to taaitaai. | If I want to serve Fairtrade cocoa, I want to know that the statement appears on the chocolate product itself. For around 40% of consumers, being able to verify this choice comes first. |
| Allergens | Check the ingredients and any may-contain statement on the packaging of both products. According to product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS, these vary between biscuits and chocolate. | If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check every product before sharing it. For roughly 40% of consumers, suitability is the main concern. |
| Sharing at the table | Consider whether you can put out the taaitaai and chocolate in separate portions beforehand; keep a product aside for any guest with specific dietary needs. | On a games night, I want everyone to be able to help themselves without constantly passing packaging around. For around 20% of consumers, convenience matters most. |
The ingredient lists for the taaitaai reviewed from Albert Heijn and Jumbo contain no cocoa. So a Fairtrade statement on the chocolate tells you nothing about whether the biscuits are certified.
Check the statement on each product and serve the taaitaai and chocolate as separate items.
According to PLUS, the dark chocolate bar reviewed contains soya and may contain milk, lactose and nuts. The taaitaai reviewed also needs to be checked separately for allergens.
Read the current label for both products and, if necessary, put a suitable alternative out separately.
Ingredients and product information can change. That’s why the packaging matters when you’re serving others.
Just before sharing, check the contents, Fairtrade statement, ingredients and any may-contain information on the physical packaging again.
A good place to start if you want the chocolate to be Fairtrade: PLUS describes its Tablet 70% cacao as Fairtrade Cocoa.
An option for ready-to-eat taaitaai to serve alongside chocolate chosen separately.
An option for taaitaai to share, or for anyone who wants to make something themselves using a cocoa product chosen separately.
These bars are intended as a separate chocolate option to serve with taaitaai, not as a replacement for the biscuits. If Fairtrade is essential to you, check the statement on the packaging of the bar you choose.
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A chocolate bar to share separately from the taaitaai if you’re looking for a milk chocolate option with pecan and caramel.
Before sharing the bar, check the current Fairtrade statement and allergen information; the product information lists pecan, milk and soya, among other ingredients.
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A dark chocolate bar to serve as a separate snack alongside taaitaai.
Check the cocoa percentage and Fairtrade statement on the current packaging. Also read the allergen and may-contain information; the product information lists soya and possible traces of milk and nuts, among other things.
Not in the products reviewed here: according to the ingredient lists from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, their taaitaai contains no cocoa or chocolate. If you want to serve Fairtrade chocolate, choose and check it as a separate product.
PLUS labels its Tablet 70% cacao as Fairtrade Cocoa on the product page. Check the packaging again before serving: the product information lists soya and possible traces of milk, lactose and nuts.
Read the ingredients and any may-contain statement on both the taaitaai and the chocolate. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of allergen information on labels, so check the current packaging for both products before sharing the snacks.
Follow the storage advice on each pack. Jumbo recommends storing the taaitaai reviewed in a cool, dry place, as does PLUS for the chocolate reviewed; Albert Heijn advises keeping its taaitaai in a sealed container once opened.
