Half Tiger Loaf: White or Wholemeal for a Small Coffee Morning?

Who is a half tiger loaf handy for?

Small households looking to avoid leftovers

If you’re buying bread for a small coffee morning, a half loaf makes it easier to get the quantity right for your guests. The Voedingscentrum lists bread among the foods that are wasted most often.

Guests who expect white tiger bread

If you’re looking for a light, airy white crumb with the distinctive tiger crust, look for a half white tiger loaf. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list white options like these.

Shoppers comparing fibre content

If you’d like to serve wholemeal tiger bread without buying a whole loaf, compare the nutritional information per 100 g. The half wholemeal options listed by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain between 6,4 and 7,3 g of fibre per 100 g.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, work out how much bread you’ll need for your coffee morning. Then choose between white and wholemeal, and check the details of the loaf you’re actually buying.

What to consider	What to check when buying	Who is this important for?
Quantity and leftovers	Check that it really is half a loaf and see how many portions the packaging lists. Think about what you’ll do with any slices left over.	For a small coffee morning, I want enough slices without being left with a whole loaf. Getting the quantity right is the top priority for around 46% of consumers.
White crumb and tiger crust	Check that it’s half a white tiger loaf; the tiger crust alone doesn’t tell you what type of grain it’s made from.	If I’m serving bread with toppings, I’m mainly looking for a light, airy white crumb and a tiger crust. This bread texture is the deciding factor for around 27% of consumers.
Wholemeal and fibre	Check that it’s labelled wholemeal, compare fibre per 100 g and see whether the loaf needs to be baked before serving.	I want to choose a half tiger loaf where wholemeal and fibre content come first. This is the main consideration for around 27% of consumers.

Common mistakes

Assuming tiger bread is always wholemeal

The name refers to the crust, not the type of grain. The wholemeal half loaves listed contain between 6,4 and 7,3 g of fibre per 100 g; the white versions contain around 1,6 to 2,3 g per 100 g.

Look for ‘wholemeal’ in the product name and compare the nutritional information per 100 g if fibre is important to your choice.
Assuming all tiger bread contains iodised baker’s salt

According to the Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt when baking isn’t compulsory. So the tiger crust doesn’t tell you what type of salt was used in the bread.

For packaged bread, read the ingredients list. For unpackaged bread, ask which salt was used.
Relying only on the online ingredients list

Product information can change. This is particularly important if a guest needs to check ingredients because of an allergy or intolerance.

Before serving, read the label on the loaf you’ve bought, including the allergen information.
Assuming every tiger loaf is half a loaf

A supermarket may sell tiger bread and other half loaves without offering the tiger bread itself as a half loaf.

Check the product name and size. If the only option that suits you is a whole tiger loaf, think ahead about whether you’ll use or store the extra slices.

Brands and shops to explore

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Tijger wit half and AH Tijger volkoren half.

Both product pages list around 11 portions of 35 g. The wholemeal option contains 6,7 g of fibre per 100 g.
The half loaves shown are marked as available in store only. Check the label for the latest ingredients information.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit - Half and Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren - Half.

The product pages list 2,3 and 7,3 g of fibre per 100 g respectively, making it easy to compare the two options on the same basis.
The product information lists wheat and gluten; check the current label when you buy it.

PLUS

PLUS lists a half white farmhouse tiger loaf and a half wholemeal option from Korenlanders.

For the white option, PLUS says you can freeze the loaf at home on the day you buy it.
The Korenlanders wholemeal option is part-baked; its product page recommends baking it for 10 minutes.

Lidl

Lidl lists Tijgerwit as an in-store product weighing 800 g.

An option to consider if you can use a whole white tiger loaf.
Check the size in store if you’re specifically looking for a half tiger loaf.

ALDI

ALDI lists farmhouse tiger bread, as well as other types of bread in half sizes.

You can browse the bread range if another half loaf would also suit your coffee morning.
Check the size of the tiger bread separately; the mention of half loaves doesn’t automatically mean the tiger bread is available as a half loaf.

Dirk

Dirk lists tiger bread in a range that includes both half and whole loaves.

The range gives you options for comparing tiger bread with other loaf sizes.
Check whether the listing for your chosen tiger bread specifically says it’s a half loaf.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a half tiger loaf always a good way to avoid leftovers?

A half tiger loaf is especially useful if you’re buying for a small group and want to avoid having many slices left over. If you’re expecting more guests or will use the leftover bread later, a whole loaf may also work. The Voedingscentrum lists bread among the foods that are wasted most often.

What’s the difference between half white and half wholemeal tiger bread?

White and wholemeal describe the bread beneath the tiger crust. The half white options listed contain around 1,6 to 2,3 g of fibre per 100 g, while the wholemeal options contain 6,4 to 7,3 g per 100 g. Compare the packaging if the type of grain or nutritional value will determine your choice.

Does all tiger bread contain iodised baker’s salt?

No, you can’t assume that based on the type of bread. According to the Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt when baking isn’t compulsory. For packaged bread, check the ingredients list; for unpackaged bread, ask which salt was used.

Which allergens should I check in tiger bread?

Read the allergen information on the label of the loaf you buy. The white and wholemeal tiger breads listed contain wheat and gluten; warnings about other ingredients may vary by product.

Does PLUS’s half wholemeal tiger loaf need to go in the oven?

For Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2, PLUS recommends baking for 10 minutes at 200 °C, after preheating the oven to 240 °C. Bear this in mind if you want to serve the loaf straight away at your coffee morning, and check the instructions on the packaging.