When shopping, first look for bread labelled as wholemeal, then compare the fibre per 100 g, salt, allergens and loaf size. Jumbo lists 7.3 g of fibre per 100 g for Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren Half, Albert Heijn lists 6.7 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel, and PLUS lists 6.4 g for its part-baked Korenlanders version before baking. The tiger crust alone doesn’t tell you whether bread is wholemeal, so check the current label before you choose.
You’re looking for wholemeal tiger bread and comparing fibre per 100 g, rather than judging it by its brown colour or crust. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholemeal bread is made from the whole grain.
You’re choosing between a whole, half or part-baked loaf depending on when you plan to eat it. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends that wholemeal bread is generally kept for 2–4 days in a kitchen cupboard or 1–3 months in the freezer.
You want to know which allergens are listed for your chosen bread before you buy it. Check the label on packaged bread, and ask for allergen information when buying loose bread.
Start by checking that it’s labelled wholemeal. Then use the nutrition information and loaf size to find an option that suits how much bread you use.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Check that it’s labelled wholemeal and compare fibre per 100 g; the crust alone won’t tell you. | If fibre is my main concern, I want to know that my tiger bread is wholemeal and how much fibre it contains. This is a priority for around 45% of consumers. |
| Crust and when to enjoy it fresh | Choose a whole, half or part-baked loaf based on when and how much bread you want to eat; if you choose part-baked bread, remember you’ll need to use the oven. | I want to enjoy the tiger crust when the bread tastes just right, without buying more than I can use soon. Around 28% of consumers say this is their priority. |
| Label and household needs | Read the allergen information and compare salt per 100 g; choose a loaf size that suits how much you plan to use. | If not everyone at home can eat the same bread, I want to check the allergens and salt before choosing a loaf size. This is the main priority for around 27% of consumers. |
The crust doesn’t tell you whether the bread is made from the whole grain. The product description is a better guide than the colour or decoration.
Look for ‘wholemeal’ on the current label or shelf ticket, then compare fibre per 100 g.
The fibre figure doesn’t tell you which allergens the bread contains, how much salt is listed per 100 g or how large the pack is.
Compare the same unit in the nutrition information and read the allergen information for the version you’re buying.
If you don’t use the bread in time, its quality may deteriorate. Mouldy bread should be thrown away.
Choose a loaf size that suits how much you use, or freeze portions soon after buying. For packaged bread, follow the date and storage instructions on the pack.
AH Tijger volkoren heel is a wholemeal tiger loaf, with nutrition information available online.
Jumbo Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren Half is the half-loaf option in this comparison.
Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren is a part-baked loaf that you finish baking at home.
Lidl lists Tijger volkoren and Tijgervolkoren heel vloerbrood as in-store products.
Look for the wholemeal label, not just the brown colour or tiger crust. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholemeal bread is made from the whole grain; check the current label on the bread you choose too.
Ask at the bakery counter before you buy, and check any information available by the shelf. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information for packaged bread is shown on the label.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends that wholemeal bread is generally kept for 2–4 days in a kitchen cupboard or 1–3 months in the freezer. Freeze portions soon after buying if you plan to eat them later. If the pack is unopened, follow the date and storage advice on the label.
Check the ingredients list on the bread you buy; don’t assume every tiger loaf has the same ingredients. For example, Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in AH Tijger volkoren heel.
