Who is this choice relevant to?

Shoppers who put organic first

You want to see the EU organic logo on the specific loaf, rather than relying on the fact that it’s sold in a supermarket’s organic section.

Small households looking to store bread

You’re looking for a half loaf that suits how much you eat, and checking whether you can freeze any leftover slices according to the product instructions.

Tiger bread shoppers who want wholemeal

You want the tiger crust, but also compare the type of bread and the fibre content per 100 g.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether the specific loaf needs to be organic or whether the tiger crust takes priority. Then compare the loaf size and the information on the label.

Organic half loaf

When: choose this option if the EU organic logo on the loaf is a must-have for you.

Trade-off: an organic half loaf doesn’t have to be tiger bread; check whether it’s made with baker’s salt too.

Half tiger loaf

When: choose this option if the tiger crust and a smaller loaf are your priorities.

Trade-off: the tiger crust doesn’t tell you whether the bread is organic or whether it’s white or wholemeal.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Organic status Look for the EU organic logo on the packaging of the specific loaf, as advised by the Dutch government. I don’t want to rely solely on a supermarket’s organic section: the half loaf itself needs to be clearly labelled as organic. For around 36% of consumers, this certification is the deciding factor.
Loaf size and storage Check the loaf size and storage instructions; Jumbo and PLUS say their half tiger loaves can be frozen on the day of purchase. In my small household, I don’t want to buy more bread than I can eat or store. That’s why a suitable loaf size comes first for around 29% of consumers.
Type of bread and ingredients Compare white and wholemeal bread, fibre per 100 g, and whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is listed. If I prefer wholemeal, I want to know how much fibre the bread contains and whether it includes baker’s salt. Around 21% of consumers give this nutritional information the highest priority.
Tiger crust Check whether it’s a half tiger loaf, and look at the type of bread separately. For my sandwiches, the tiger crust is the main thing I’m after, without having to buy a whole loaf. For around 14% of consumers, the crust matters most.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming an organic range means the tiger bread is organic

    A shop may sell organic products without its half tiger loaf being organic.

    Check for the EU organic logo on the packaging of the loaf you want to buy.

  • Assuming every loaf containing salt uses baker’s salt

    According to the Dutch Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt isn’t compulsory. Organic bread made without baker’s salt may contain little iodine.

    Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt, or ask the baker.

  • Buying a half loaf without checking the storage instructions

    You may still have slices left over, even with a half loaf. Jumbo and PLUS say their half tiger loaves can be frozen on the day of purchase.

    Choose a loaf size that suits how much you eat, and follow the storage instructions for the specific product.

  • Confusing the tiger crust with a type of bread

    Tiger bread comes in white and wholemeal varieties, among others. The crust doesn’t tell you how much fibre the bread contains or whether it’s organic.

    Read the bread description, compare the fibre per 100 g, and check for the organic logo if that matters to you.

Brands to compare

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn describes a half wholemeal tiger loaf.

  • The product information lists 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g and iodised salt.
  • Don’t rely on these details when choosing organic bread; check for the EU organic logo on the loaf.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists half tiger loaves in white, brown and wholemeal varieties.

  • The half wholemeal variety lists 7.5 g of fibre per 100 g and baker’s salt. Jumbo recommends freezing it on the day of purchase and using it within one month.
  • You’ll still need to check the organic status on the packaging of this specific variety.

PLUS

PLUS describes a half white tiger loaf.

  • The product information lists 400 g, baker’s salt and freezing on the day of purchase.
  • PLUS’s announcement on 6 October 2022 of organic farmhouse white and farmhouse brown multigrain bread doesn’t refer to this half tiger loaf.

ALDI

ALDI lists whole farmhouse tiger loaves, as well as various other half loaves.

  • You can compare bread types and loaf sizes separately.
  • Don’t assume that a half organic tiger loaf is available just because both types of product are listed.

Dirk

Dirk has a bread category and a separate category for organic products.

  • The bread category includes tiger brown bread and half loaves, among other options.
  • An organic product category doesn’t tell you whether a specific half tiger loaf is certified organic.

Lidl

Lidl lists an organic range and, separately, a tiger roll.

  • The product’s shape matters here: a tiger roll isn’t a half loaf.
  • The organic range doesn’t automatically make the tiger roll organic.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if a half loaf is organic?

Look for the EU organic logo on the packaging of the specific loaf. According to the Dutch government, you can recognise this certification by its leaf made up of twelve stars; a supermarket’s organic section alone doesn’t tell you anything about the bread you choose.

Does organic tiger bread always contain baker’s salt?

No, bread doesn’t have to be baked with baker’s salt. The Dutch Nutrition Centre points out that organic bread made without baker’s salt may contain little iodine, so check the ingredients list or ask the baker which salt was used.

Can I freeze a half tiger loaf?

According to their product information, you can freeze the half tiger loaves described by Jumbo and PLUS on the day of purchase; both recommend using them within one month. For other loaves, follow the storage instructions on the packaging.

Is a half white tiger loaf the same as a wholemeal tiger loaf?

No, they’re different types of bread, even if both have a tiger crust. PLUS lists 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g for its half white variety; Albert Heijn lists 6.7 g for its half wholemeal variety, and Jumbo lists 7.5 g for its own. So compare the information for the loaf you’re actually buying.