If you like generously topped snacks
For toasties or heavily topped sandwiches, you may want to choose the slice thickness yourself. Also check separately whether your chosen tiger bread is organic and which ingredients and allergens it contains.
Who might be interested in thick slices?
If you specifically look for organic products
A shop’s organic bread section doesn’t tell you whether the tiger bread you choose is organic. According to Skal Biocontrole, pre-packed food produced in the EU and sold as organic must carry the EU organic logo.
If you consider the type of bread and baker’s salt
If you eat bread regularly, you may also want to check the type of bread and its ingredients. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible, and says that baking with baker’s salt is not compulsory.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide what matters most to you: being able to cut the bread thickly yourself, checking whether the specific loaf is organic, or checking the bread type and ingredients. The product name or range alone won’t answer these questions.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Slice thickness | Ask whether the bread is available whole or can be cut thickly on request. | If you like generous toppings, you may want to choose the slice thickness yourself. Around 44% of consumers give this control over slicing top priority. |
| Organic status | Check for the EU organic logo on pre-packed bread; for unpackaged bread, ask whether the specific product is organic. | If you buy organic, you’ll want to be sure about this particular tiger bread, not just the shop’s range. Around 33% of consumers put this check first. |
| Bread type and ingredients | Check whether the bread is wholemeal and read the ingredients, including any mention of baker’s salt, as well as the allergen information. | If bread is a regular feature at your table, you may want to know which type you’re choosing and whether baker’s salt has been used. This matters most to around 23% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming an organic range means the tiger bread is organic
A shop may sell organic products without every variety of tiger bread being organic.
Check the information for the individual loaf. For pre-packed bread produced in the EU and sold as organic, look for the EU organic logo; for unpackaged bread, ask the baker or a member of staff whether it is organic.
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Assuming all bread contains baker’s salt
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, baking with baker’s salt is not compulsory. So don’t assume it has been used just because the bread is called tiger bread or is organic.
Read the ingredients or ask the baker whether baker’s salt has been used in this loaf.
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Confusing thick slices with a different type of bread
Slice thickness doesn’t change whether bread is white, brown or wholemeal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible.
Choose a slice thickness that suits your toppings, but check the bread type, organic status and allergens separately.
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Buying a whole loaf without planning what to do with the rest
If you only need a few thick slices, you may be left with bread you won’t use.
Cut the loaf into portions and freeze any you won’t use straight away after buying it, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
Shops and brands to explore
These shops are a starting point for looking at tiger bread and organic ranges separately. Always check the details of the loaf you actually want to buy.
Albert Heijn
A shop where you can look at tiger bread alongside an organic bread range.
- Albert Heijn lists 800 g tiger bread made with wheat flour and includes bread in its organic range.
- That doesn’t mean the tiger bread mentioned is organic. Check the packaging or product information for that variety.
PLUS
A shop to explore if you want to compare varieties of tiger bread and an organic range separately.
- PLUS lists products including PLUS Wholemeal Half Tiger Bread and has an organic range.
- Check the organic status, ingredients and available slicing options for each loaf; being listed in a particular range doesn’t confirm these details.
Jumbo
A name to consider when exploring tiger bread in shops.
- Jumbo publishes recipes using tiger bread, including recipes with white tiger bread.
- For any loaf you’re thinking of buying, check the organic status, ingredients and slice thickness of the specific product.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if tiger bread is organic?
Check the organic status of the specific loaf. According to Skal Biocontrole, pre-packed food produced in the EU and sold as organic must carry the EU organic logo. For unpackaged bread, ask the shop or baker for product information.
Does organic tiger bread always contain baker’s salt?
No. You can’t tell whether baker’s salt has been used from the bread’s organic status. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says baking with baker’s salt is not compulsory, so check the ingredients or ask the baker.
Does a thick slice tell me anything about its nutritional value?
A thick slice won’t tell you whether tiger bread is white, brown or wholemeal. Check the bread type and nutritional information to help you choose; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible.
Who should I ask about allergens in unpackaged bread?
Before buying, ask the baker or a member of staff in the fresh food department for allergen information about the specific loaf. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says customers must be given allergen information for unpackaged food.
What should I do with a whole loaf if I only need a few thick slices?
Divide the loaf into portions and freeze any you won’t use straight away after buying it. That way, you can take only the amount you need out of the freezer later, in line with the storage advice from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.