For a fussy eater with coeliac disease, first choose bread with a current gluten-free label and prepare it without contact with ordinary bread crumbs. If the shape of a roll is what makes tiger bread feel familiar, look for a gluten-free roll or mini baguette. If a regular slice of bread is acceptable, gluten-free white, brown or multigrain bread offers another option. Albert Heijn’s product page describes BFree Tiger Rolls with a rice flour topping, but also says ‘Discontinued’.
Check the gluten-free label on the packaging and make sure the bread doesn’t come into contact with ordinary bread crumbs while being stored, sliced or topped. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains gluten-free labelling, while the Dutch Coeliac Society highlights the importance of preventing cross-contamination.
You’re looking for a familiar shape for a sandwich or burger. A topped roll may be more appealing than sliced bread, even if it doesn’t have exactly the same tiger crust.
As well as checking the gluten-free label, you’ll want to compare the nutritional information and ingredients of each product. For example, check the fibre per 100 g and whether iodised salt is listed.
For someone with coeliac disease, the label and preparation without cross-contamination matter more than the crust or shape of the bread. Then consider which shape the eater will accept, and compare the nutritional information of individual loaves if they’ll be eating them regularly.
A good fit when: a roll with a tiger bread-style topping is important to the meal. Albert Heijn describes these as gluten-free rolls with a rice flour topping.
The trade-off: Albert Heijn’s product page says ‘Discontinued’. Check whether you can get hold of these rolls before planning a meal around them.
A good fit when: a handy roll shape matters more than a tiger pattern. Jumbo lists gluten-free mini baguettes and ciabattas among its bread products.
The trade-off: these aren’t identical to tiger bread, so check the label and preparation instructions for each variety.
A good fit when: a familiar white, brown or multigrain slice is enough for the eater.
The trade-off: sliced bread doesn’t have the shape of a tiger roll. If you choose multigrain bread, check the allergens for that particular variety too.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free and prepared separately | Check for a gluten-free label on the current packaging. Use clean utensils when adding toppings and prevent contact with ordinary bread crumbs. | When preparing a meal for someone with coeliac disease, I want to be sure which bread I’m serving and how I’m preparing it. This is the top priority for around 39% of consumers. |
| Crust and shape | Check whether it’s a roll, mini baguette or ciabatta, and whether it needs to be defrosted or warmed. A roll shape doesn’t automatically mean it has a tiger crust. | If a fussy eater leaves a slice of bread but is willing to try a familiar roll, the shape becomes the deciding factor. This is the top priority for around 38% of consumers. |
| Nutritional information and availability | Compare the fibre per 100 g and check whether iodised salt is listed in the ingredients. Also make sure your chosen variety is available when you’re planning the meal. | If bread is a regular feature at mealtimes, I want to compare its nutritional content and buy an option that works for me. This is the top priority for around 23% of consumers. |
A tiger pattern doesn’t tell you whether bread is gluten-free. Ordinary tiger bread may contain wheat.
Read the current packaging and choose bread labelled gluten-free for someone with coeliac disease. Don’t rely on a photo or recipe name alone.
The Dutch Coeliac Society says bread crumbs can cause cross-contamination via a knife, chopping board or spread.
Prepare the gluten-free portion separately using clean utensils, and make sure toppings and the serving area are also free from ordinary bread crumbs.
Albert Heijn’s page describes BFree Tiger Rolls, but also says ‘Discontinued’. Don’t assume these specific rolls will be available for a planned meal.
Check availability before you choose, and have a suitable alternative to hand, such as a gluten-free roll or sliced bread.
Fibre levels, ingredients and whether iodised salt is listed vary from one product to another. A gluten-free label alone doesn’t tell you this information.
If you regularly eat a particular bread, compare the nutritional information per 100 g and read the ingredients and allergen information for your chosen variety.
BFree makes Tiger Rolls. Albert Heijn describes them as gluten-free rolls with a rice flour topping.
Schär offers various types of gluten-free bread, including multigrain loaves and mini baguettes.
Yam offers a gluten-free sourdough loaf as an alternative for anyone who doesn’t need a tiger roll.
Jumbo Lekker Vrij’s gluten-free white and brown loaves are an option if a regular slice of bread works for the meal.
Don’t assume it is: ordinary tiger bread may contain wheat, and a tiger crust doesn’t mean the bread is gluten-free. Choose a product with a gluten-free label on the current packaging, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
Only use the knife after cleaning it thoroughly, or use separate utensils. The Dutch Coeliac Society says leftover bread crumbs can cause cross-contamination, so take care with the chopping board, worktop and shared spreads too.
Not without checking availability again: Albert Heijn’s product page says ‘Discontinued’. Before planning the meal, check whether you can get the rolls. If not, choose a gluten-free alternative in a shape the eater will enjoy.
No, don’t assume it does. PLUS lists iodised salt in Schär Meisterbäcker Mehrkorn, and Jumbo lists it in a Yam sourdough loaf. Check the ingredients list for the bread you choose.
