If you’re looking for an online alternative to tiger bread because you have coeliac disease, first choose bread that is clearly labelled gluten-free. The name or crust of tiger bread doesn’t tell you anything about whether it’s gluten-free. Then decide whether you mainly want sliced bread for sandwiches, or would prefer ciabatta, a mini baguette or bake-at-home bread for another occasion. When ordering, check the latest product information and read the packaging you receive, too.
If you want to replace tiger bread, look for the gluten-free label first. Check the ingredients and allergen information for your chosen product again on the packaging you receive. The European Commission sets out the requirements for using the gluten-free label, while the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on labels.
If it’s the crust you love most about tiger bread, you could also consider ciabatta, mini baguettes or bake-at-home bread, as well as sliced gluten-free bread. Jumbo and Dirk list these types of Schär bread; check the preparation instructions for each product and don’t expect an identical tiger-bread crust.
If you want bread to fit into your usual shop, the ordering method, type of bread and packaging all matter. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list gluten-free bread online; check your own basket to see which products you can order and which delivery or collection options are available.
Start with the gluten-free label and the latest allergen information. Then choose a type of bread that suits how you want to eat it, and check the ordering and storage information before completing your order.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free label | Check that your chosen bread is labelled gluten-free, then compare the ingredients and allergen information with the packaging you receive. | If I’m ordering bread because I have coeliac disease, a tiger-bread-style name or crust shouldn’t influence my choice. For around 46% of consumers, checking the label comes first. |
| Type of bread and preparation | Check whether you’re choosing sliced bread, ciabatta, a mini baguette or bake-at-home bread, and see whether any preparation is required. | If I want everyday sandwiches, I’ll look for something different from bread I can bake for a planned meal. Around 27% of consumers put this bread experience first. |
| Ordering and storage | Check whether the product can be ordered in your area, which delivery or collection options are available, and how it should be stored. | I want bread that fits in with my shopping without leaving the packaging unused. Around 27% of consumers put practical ordering and storage first. |
Tiger bread describes a style of bread, not whether a product is gluten-free. A similar shape or crust is therefore not a suitable way for someone with coeliac disease to choose bread.
First look for bread that is labelled gluten-free, then compare the different types.
A product title doesn’t tell you which ingredients and allergens are listed on the packaging you receive. Albert Heijn warns that product information can change.
Read the latest online information when you order and check the packaging before use. If the information differs, ask the retailer or manufacturer to clarify.
Ciabatta, mini baguettes and bake-at-home bread don’t automatically serve the same purpose as sliced bread for everyday sandwiches. Preparation and storage instructions vary by product.
Choose a type of bread that suits when you want to eat it, and check the packaging for preparation and storage instructions.
You can’t tell whether a specific bread contains iodised salt from the name tiger bread or gluten-free bread. For example, Jumbo lists iodised salt in the ingredients for Schär Meesterbakker Classic.
If this matters to you, check the ingredients list for the specific variety you’re ordering.
These brands can help you compare different types of bread, but the brand name alone won’t tell you which variety is right for your order and occasion.
Jumbo and Dirk list gluten-free Schär products, including sliced bread and mini baguettes; Dirk also lists ciabatta.
Albert Heijn lists a range of gluten-free options online under its AH own-brand label, including white bread, multiseed bread and sourdough.
PLUS lists gluten-free white, brown and multiseed bread under its own brand, with delivery and collection shown as ordering options.
YAM offers gluten-free sourdough bread, among other products; PLUS lists YAM Desem in its online range.
Albert Heijn lists gluten-free seed bread from Consenza; the brand also offers gluten-free bake-at-home bread.
You can’t tell from the name tiger bread. If you’re looking for an alternative because you have coeliac disease, choose a product that is clearly labelled gluten-free and check the ingredients and allergens for your chosen bread.
You can order from a retailer that offers this option for your order. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list gluten-free bread online; PLUS offers delivery and collection. Check your basket to see which types of bread and ordering options are available in your area.
Yes, check the latest packaging even when you’re buying the same product again. Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values, dietary and allergy information can change, so compare the packaging you receive with the information you used to place your order.
