A half tiger loaf is a practical choice for a small conference lunch with several types of bread: you can tailor the quantity more closely to the expected number of guests. Choose between white and wholemeal based on the bread options you want to offer, and compare the nutritional information for the exact products per 100 g. If you serve the bread unpackaged, make sure guests can access information about the allergens it contains before ordering, as advised by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority.
If you’re offering different types of bread to a small group, half loaves let you tailor the quantity of each type to expected demand. This is particularly useful if you want to limit leftovers; according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread is among the foods that are often wasted.
A half wholemeal tiger loaf lets you offer a wholemeal option alongside other breads. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list 6.7 g, 7.3 g and 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g respectively for the half wholemeal varieties mentioned.
When bread is offered to guests unpackaged, allergen information must be available alongside it. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that guests must be able to access information about the allergens present. So use the details for the exact breads you’re serving.
Best for: a bread basket where you’d like to include a white option without buying a whole loaf of that type.
Consider: Albert Heijn lists 1.6 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Tijger wit half, while Jumbo lists 2.3 g per 100 g for Jumbo Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit Half. The wholemeal varieties mentioned contain more fibre per 100 g.
Best for: a lunch where you want to buy a wholemeal option and are considering the fibre content per 100 g.
Consider: wholemeal doesn’t mean a product is suitable for guests with allergies. Check the grains and other allergens present in each variety you choose.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and leftovers | Tailor the quantity to the expected number of guests and the other lunch items. Check how many servings the pack contains. | If I’m serving several types of bread, I don’t want to have lots left over from any one type. For around 29% of consumers, getting the quantity right is likely to be the main priority. |
| Wholemeal and fibre | Check the ingredients and compare the fibre per 100 g in the exact white and wholemeal products. | I want to offer a wholemeal option and see how its nutritional value compares with white bread. Around 24% of consumers are likely to prioritise this choice above all else. |
| Allergens when serving unpackaged bread | Have the up-to-date allergen information for every loaf you buy ready, and specify which grains are present when the bread contains gluten-containing cereals. | For an unpackaged buffet, I want to be able to give guests accurate information about what’s in their bread before they order. This information is likely to be the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Availability and serving style | Check the range at your chosen location and decide whether a half loaf, a whole loaf or individual rolls will work best for serving. | If I need to shop at a particular location, I want to know in advance which format I can serve. For around 18% of consumers, this practical consideration is likely to come first. |
The half white and wholemeal varieties mentioned differ in fibre content. Albert Heijn lists 1.6 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Tijger wit half and 6.7 g for AH Tijger volkoren half. Jumbo lists 2.3 g and 7.3 g per 100 g respectively for its half varieties mentioned.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g on the packaging of the bread you buy. Also check the ingredients and product-specific allergen information.
The stated serving size for bread doesn’t tell you how much a guest will eat at lunch. That also depends on the fillings, the other dishes and the number of guests.
Use the stated serving size as a starting point, then work out the total quantity of bread based on the full menu.
Ordering too much or too little can mean leftover bread or a last-minute top-up shop.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, guests must be able to access information about the allergens present in unpackaged foods. For gluten-containing cereals, it’s important to specify which cereals are involved.
Keep up-to-date information for the exact varieties you’re serving available at the buffet. If staff provide the information verbally, the supporting information must be available in writing or electronically.
The 2008 agreement published in the Government Gazette encourages the use of iodised baker’s salt in bread-making. It doesn’t tell you which salt was used in a particular pack.
Check the ingredients list of the bread you choose if the presence of iodised salt is relevant to your menu information.
Albert Heijn lists AH Tijger wit half and AH Tijger volkoren half: two half loaves that let you compare white and wholemeal options within the same product range.
Jumbo lists half white and wholemeal Boeren Tijgerbroden, so you can compare two types of bread within this product range.
PLUS lists Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2, a 400 g half wholemeal loaf.
ALDI lists whole white and wholemeal Boeren tijgerbroden as an option if you’d like to portion the bread yourself.
Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel as an option if you want to portion a whole white tiger loaf.
Lidl lists a white tiger roll if you’d rather serve individual rolls than slices.
No. A half loaf is particularly useful for a small group or if you want to offer several types of bread. For a larger expected turnout, a whole loaf may be more suitable. Individual tiger rolls are another option if you want to hand out one roll per guest. Work out the quantity based on attendance and the rest of the menu.
Choose based on the types of bread you want to offer, and compare the nutritional information for the exact products per 100 g. For its half white and wholemeal tiger loaves, Albert Heijn lists 1.6 g and 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g respectively; Jumbo lists 2.3 g and 7.3 g. Choosing wholemeal doesn’t remove the need to check allergens.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, guests in the Netherlands must be able to access information about the allergens present in unpackaged bread before buying or ordering it. For gluten-containing cereals, specify which cereals are present. If you provide the information verbally, keep the supporting details available in writing or electronically.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the product you actually buy. For the half varieties mentioned, Jumbo recommends storing them in a cool, dark place. For Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2, PLUS says it can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month.
Read the ingredients list on the exact packaging. The 2008 agreement published in the Government Gazette encourages the use of iodised baker’s salt in bread-making, but it doesn’t tell you which salt was used in the bread for your lunch.
