Choose taaitaai to serve with hotel coffee on the basis of a Fairtrade claim only if the current packaging clearly states what the certification applies to. According to Milieu Centraal, a Fairtrade logo on a white background indicates a certified ingredient, not the whole product. Also check the allergen information and choose a way of serving it that allows guests to access those details.
If you want to make a verifiable Fairtrade claim to guests, check whether the certification applies to the taaitaai or just one ingredient. Milieu Centraal points out that a logo on a white background indicates a certified ingredient only.
If you serve taaitaai in rooms or beside a coffee machine, guests must be able to access the allergen information. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says businesses must inform consumers about allergens in the food they offer.
If you want to serve taaitaai with coffee, you can compare its shape, portion size and ingredients without assuming that it contains chocolate. Product information from retailers including PLUS and Jumbo lists flour, sweeteners and spices for the variants described.
Check the certification and ingredients of the variant you choose, then decide how guests will receive the product and access its allergen information.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade status | Check the certification on the current packaging and read whether it applies to the whole taaitaai or just one ingredient. | If I want to make a Fairtrade claim about the in-room snack to guests, it must be clear exactly what is certified. Around 42% of consumers put this kind of verifiability first. |
| Allergens and serving | Read the allergen information for the variant supplied and make sure guests can access it in the format you choose for serving. | If I put taaitaai out loose at a coffee station, I still want to be able to tell guests which allergens it contains. Clear allergen information is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Portion size and storage | Consider the shape and portion size for your coffee service; follow the use-by date and storage advice on the packaging. | For a seasonal in-room snack, I want to offer a portion that suits the way it will be served. Practicality of serving is the biggest consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
According to Milieu Centraal, a Fairtrade logo on a white background indicates that an ingredient is certified. It does not mean that the whole product is certified.
Check what the certification applies to on the current packaging before making a claim to guests.
The taaitaai recipes and product variants described contain ingredients such as flour, sweeteners, aniseed and spices; chocolate is not a given.
Check the ingredients of the taaitaai you choose. If you also want to serve Fairtrade chocolate, check its certification separately.
When taaitaai is served loose, guests may not be able to read the original packaging for themselves. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires businesses to inform consumers about the allergens present.
Make the allergen information for the variant supplied accessible to guests, and follow the label's instructions for storage and use after opening.
Albert Heijn has published product information for AH Taai taai and Bolletje Taai Taai 350 g.
Jumbo lists products including De Originele Taai Taai 500 g and Bolletje Taai Taai Poppetjes 350 g.
PLUS publishes product information for Ambachtelijke taai taai koeken 250 g and Taai taai sint en piet 500 g.
ALDI describes a 500 g Taai-taai with aniseed flavour, shaped into figures.
Bolletje Taai Taai Poppetjes 350 g is described on a Jumbo product page.
No, not necessarily. According to Milieu Centraal, a Fairtrade logo on a white background indicates a certified ingredient only. Check the current packaging to see what the certification applies to.
No. Certification for chocolate served separately does not automatically apply to the taaitaai. Check the ingredients and any certification mark on the taaitaai itself.
Yes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says businesses that offer food to consumers must inform them about the allergens present. Make sure guests can access the information for the correct variant, whether the taaitaai is packaged or served loose.
Check the packaging of the variant you are actually serving. For Ambachtelijke taai taai koeken, PLUS lists wheat, rye and milk protein, and also warns of possible barley, oats, egg, almonds and hazelnuts. This is not an ingredient list for all taaitaai.
