Shoppers looking for wholemeal bread every day
You’re looking for bread for a regular breakfast or daily lunch, and are particularly interested in the type of bread and its fibre content per 100 g.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Smaller households looking to reduce waste
You’re not yet sure how many slices you’ll use and want to be able to freeze the bread in portions if needed.
Shoppers looking for a mild, soft slice
You choose tiger bread mainly for its flavour, soft texture and crust, even if that means fibre is less of a priority.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, choose the type of bread that suits how you’ll use it. Then check the packaging or shelf label for the slicing style: whole or half tells you how much bread there is, not how thick the slices are.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fibre for everyday use | Check whether the bread is white, brown or wholemeal, and compare fibre per 100 g. | If I eat tiger bread often, I mainly want to know what type of bread I’m buying and how much fibre it contains; around 50% of shoppers prioritise this choice of fibre content. |
| Portions and storage | Check the size of the loaf, the slicing style and the storage instructions on the packaging. | I’m not yet sure how many slices my household will use, and want to be able to freeze any bread we don’t use in portions; around 30% of shoppers prioritise reducing waste. |
| Flavour and texture | Check the type of bread shown on the label; the tiger crust doesn’t tell you whether the bread is white, brown or wholemeal. | For breakfast, a mild, soft slice with a tiger crust matters more to me than its fibre content; around 20% of shoppers prioritise this flavour preference. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming the tiger crust tells you what type of bread it is
A tiger crust doesn’t tell you whether the bread is white, brown or wholemeal. For example, Albert Heijn’s product information lists 1,6 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Tijger wit half; Jumbo lists 7,3 g per 100 g for Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren - Half.
Check the type of bread on the label and compare fibre values using the same measure, such as per 100 g.
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Confusing whole or half with medium-sliced
A label such as whole or half doesn’t tell you how thick the slices are. This matters if you specifically want to buy medium-sliced bread.
Check the slicing style on the latest packaging or shelf label, or ask the baker.
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Buying a whole loaf without a storage plan
If you’re not yet sure how much bread you’ll use, you may have some left over. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises freezing bread in portions as soon as you buy it and taking out only what you need.
Choose an amount that suits how much you expect to use, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
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Assuming all tiger bread contains iodised salt
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that iodine compounds may be present in bread through the addition of baker’s salt. This doesn’t mean that all tiger bread contains iodised salt.
If this ingredient is relevant to your choice, check the latest ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt.
Brands to compare
These product examples can help you compare types of bread and nutritional information. If you’re looking for a medium-sliced loaf, always check the specific option you want to buy.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn describes both a half white tiger loaf and a whole wholemeal tiger loaf.
- For AH Tijger volkoren heel, Albert Heijn lists iodised salt and 6,7 g of fibre per 100 g; for AH Tijger wit half, it lists 1,6 g of fibre per 100 g.
- Whole and half don’t confirm that the slices are medium-sliced. Check the latest packaging for the slicing style, ingredients and allergens.
Jumbo
Jumbo describes a half wholemeal and a whole brown tiger loaf.
- Jumbo lists 7,3 g of fibre per 100 g for Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren - Half and 5,3 g per 100 g for Boeren Tijgerbrood Bruin.
- The options described contain wheat, gluten and barley; check the latest allergen information. You’ll need to check separately whether the bread is medium-sliced.
PLUS
PLUS describes 400 g half white and wholemeal tiger loaves.
- PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g for Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 and 2,2 g per 100 g for the half white option. The wholemeal product includes instructions to freeze it on the day of purchase.
- Information about a half loaf doesn’t confirm that the slices are medium-sliced; check the specific packaging and storage instructions.
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Frequently asked questions
Which tiger bread should I choose for regular use: wholemeal, brown or white?
If fibre is a priority, start with wholemeal tiger bread and compare the nutritional information for the specific options. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible; white bread may suit you better if a mild, soft slice matters more to you.
How can I reduce waste if I’m not yet sure how much bread I’ll eat?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises freezing bread in portions as soon as you buy it and taking out only what you need. Also consider how much bread you’re buying and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Does tiger bread always contain iodised baker’s salt?
No, you can’t assume that all tiger bread does. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that iodine compounds may be present through the addition of baker’s salt; this isn’t a general requirement for every loaf. Read the ingredients list for the option you’re buying.
Can I assume that tiger bread is allergen-free?
No. The tiger bread options described include wheat and gluten, among other ingredients; barley is also listed for the Jumbo options described. Check the allergen information on the latest packaging every time you buy.