Smaller households looking to avoid leftover bread
For a small bread-based meal around the procession, a half loaf may be a better fit for how much you expect to eat. You can freeze any leftover slices in portions.
Who is a half loaf useful for?
Shoppers comparing wholemeal options and fibre
If you’re looking for tiger bread with a wholemeal crumb, check the product description and the fibre per 100 g. The listed values vary between the white and wholemeal half loaves from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS included in this comparison.
Shoppers looking for the taste of white tiger bread
A white option is a good fit if you’re after a light crumb and tiger crust for a small meal. Also read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging, especially if you’re sharing it with others.
What should you look for when choosing?
Work out how much bread you’ll need for the occasion, then compare white and wholemeal options. Before buying, read the information on the specific loaf’s packaging.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Portions and storage | Check that it’s a half loaf and read the storage instructions. Think about which portions you can freeze straight away. | If I’m only expecting a small bread-based meal, I don’t want to be left with lots of leftover bread. Portion size would therefore be the main reason for choosing a loaf for around 42% of consumers. |
| White or wholemeal | Check whether the bread is labelled wholemeal and compare the fibre per 100 g in the nutritional information. | If fibre matters more to me than the familiar white crumb, I want to be able to compare the two options. An estimated 33% of consumers would put that choice of fibre content first. |
| Taste and labelling | Check the product description, ingredients, allergens and use-by information on the packaging. | For a meal around the Sinterklaas procession, I want bread that suits everyone eating and comes in packaging I can check. This would be the deciding factor for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Buying half a loaf but still leaving some uneaten
A smaller pack only helps prevent leftover bread if the quantity suits how much you eat or can store.
Freeze any unused slices in suitable portions as soon as possible. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises freezing wholemeal bread in portions straight after buying it, and taking out only the amount you need each time.
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Judging the nutritional value by the tiger crust
The crust doesn’t tell you whether the crumb is white or wholemeal. According to Jumbo’s product information, its half white farmhouse tiger loaf contains 2,3 g of fibre per 100 g, while the wholemeal version contains 7,3 g per 100 g.
Read the product description and compare the fibre per 100 g for the specific options you’re considering.
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Relying on the bread’s name to identify allergens
The half tiger loaves described contain wheat or cereals containing gluten. Ingredients and other allergen information may vary from product to product.
Before eating, check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the loaf you’ve bought.
Brands compared
Compare the specific half-loaf options from these brands; features of one loaf don’t necessarily apply to the entire range.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists AH Tijger wit half and AH Tijger volkoren half as separate half loaves.
- AH describes the white option as light white bread with a crisp tiger crust. The wholemeal option lists 6,7 g of fibre per 100 g.
- Check the current ingredients and allergen information before buying: Albert Heijn says product information can change.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists half farmhouse tiger loaves in white and wholemeal varieties.
- According to Jumbo’s product information, the white half loaf contains 2,3 g of fibre per 100 g, while the wholemeal option contains 7,3 g per 100 g.
- Both options described contain wheat or cereals containing gluten. Check the packaging of the loaf you buy for allergen and use-by information.
PLUS
PLUS lists Korenlanders half farmhouse tiger loaves in white and wholemeal varieties.
- The wholemeal option is listed as a 400 g pack, with 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g. PLUS says you can freeze this loaf at home on the day you buy it and should use it within one month.
- The white option described is part-baked. PLUS recommends baking it for 6–8 minutes at 220 °C, so bear this in mind if you’re looking for bread that’s ready to eat straight away.
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Frequently asked questions
Will half a tiger loaf stop me having leftover bread?
Not by itself: a half loaf means you buy less, but you should still choose based on how much you expect to eat. Freeze any unused portions straight away; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises taking only what you need out of the freezer each time when it comes to wholemeal bread.
How can I compare the fibre in white and wholemeal tiger bread?
Compare the fibre per 100 g on the packaging of the loaves you’re considering. For example, Jumbo lists 2,3 g per 100 g for its half white farmhouse tiger loaf and 7,3 g per 100 g for the half wholemeal option. These values apply to these products, not to every tiger loaf.
What should I check if someone with an allergy is eating too?
Read the latest allergen and ingredients information on the packaging of the loaf you choose. The options described contain wheat or cereals containing gluten. For other allergens or possible traces, don’t rely on the name tiger bread alone.
Can I tell from the name tiger bread whether it contains iodised salt?
No. Check the ingredients list for the specific loaf. For example, Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in AH Tijger wit half; the product name alone won’t tell you this.