Which choice suits you?

If you want breakfast on the table quickly

If you want to make several sandwiches straight away, pre-sliced bread saves you the effort of cutting it. Check separately which type of bread you’re buying: whole and half loaves can also be pre-sliced.

If you pay attention to bread type and fibre

The tiger-crust topping doesn’t determine the fibre content. Compare white and wholemeal tiger bread by checking the product name and the amount of fibre per 100 g on the label.

If you’re buying for a small group

If you don’t expect to use many slices, a half loaf may be a better fit. If you buy a whole loaf, check how to store any portions left over, as instructed on the packaging.

What should you look for when buying?

First decide which type and quantity of bread will suit breakfast. Then check whether it’s pre-sliced and read the label for any ingredients that matter to you.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Bread type and fibre Check whether the bread is white, brown or wholemeal, and compare the fibre per 100 g. I want the tiger crust, but wholemeal and the stated fibre content are my priorities when choosing bread. For around 36% of consumers, bread type and fibre content would be the top priority.
Ease of slicing Check whether the bread is pre-sliced; whole and half describe the loaf size, not the thickness of the slices. If everyone wants breakfast at the same time, I want to be able to make sandwiches without having to slice a loaf first. Ease of slicing would be the top priority for roughly 29% of consumers.
Quantity and storage Choose a whole or half loaf based on how many people you’re feeding, and read the storage instructions for any leftovers. If I’m buying for a small group, I don’t want to buy more bread than we’ll use unless I can store what’s left. The right quantity would be the most important factor for around 21% of consumers.
Ingredients and nutritional information Check the current allergen information, the salt content per 100 g and, if relevant, whether bakers’ salt or iodised salt has been used. If I need to avoid certain ingredients or want to check the salt or iodised salt content, I want to read the specific label before choosing. For around 14% of consumers, checking the label would be the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming the tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal

    Tiger bread is also available as white bread. The white bread varieties listed by Jumbo contain 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g, while its half wholemeal loaf contains 7.3 g per 100 g.

    Check the bread type on the packaging and compare the fibre per 100 g; don’t judge by the crust alone.

  • Assuming all tiger bread is made with bakers’ salt

    According to the Voedingscentrum, using bakers’ salt in bread is not compulsory. So you can’t tell where the iodine comes from just by looking at the type of bread.

    If this ingredient matters to you, look for bakers’ salt or iodised salt on the label of the specific loaf.

  • Buying a whole loaf without a plan for the leftovers

    You may have slices left over after a small breakfast. The Voedingscentrum lists bread as one of the products wasted in Dutch households.

    Consider buying a half loaf, or follow the freezing instructions for the whole loaf you choose. PLUS recommends freezing its Volkoren tijger heel on the day of purchase.

  • Relying on an old product description instead of the current label

    Ingredients and nutritional information can vary between products or change over time. The information on the bread you buy is particularly important when it comes to allergens.

    Check the current packaging before choosing based on ingredients, allergens or nutritional values.

Brands to compare

These brands offer different types and sizes of tiger bread. Always compare the specific product, rather than just the brand name.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers white and wholemeal tiger bread in a range of sizes.

  • AH Tijger volkoren heel lists wholemeal wheat flour and iodised salt as ingredients.
  • Check the packaging for the product you choose: the ingredients in the wholemeal bread don’t automatically apply to the white bread.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers white and wholemeal boeren-tiger bread, including a half wholemeal loaf.

  • Jumbo lists 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g for its white variety and 7.3 g per 100 g for its half wholemeal variety.
  • The varieties described contain wheat and gluten. Check the packaging of the loaf you choose for the other ingredients.

PLUS

PLUS offers a whole wholemeal tiger loaf and a half Korenlanders variety.

  • PLUS says you can freeze its PLUS Volkoren tijger heel at home on the day of purchase.
  • The half Korenlanders variety is part-baked and comes with oven instructions, so allow time to prepare it.

ALDI

ALDI offers boeren-tiger bread in a range of types and sizes.

  • ALDI describes its Boeren tijger volkoren heel as pre-sliced.
  • Check the nutritional information and ingredients for the variety you choose when you buy it.

Lidl

Lidl offers an 800 g Tijger volkoren for in-store purchase.

  • The stated bread type and weight help you compare the size and quantity.
  • Read the packaging if allergens, salt or the type of salt used matter to your choice.

Dirk

Dirk offers Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel.

  • The product name makes it clear that this is a whole white tiger loaf.
  • Check the ingredients and nutritional information for this loaf on the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Is pre-sliced tiger bread always cut into medium-thick slices?

Don’t assume that all pre-sliced tiger bread has the same thickness. If slice thickness matters for your breakfast, check the product description or the slices themselves for the loaf you’re considering. Whole and half only refer to the size of the loaf.

Does all Dutch tiger bread contain iodine-rich bakers’ salt?

No, you can’t assume that: according to the Voedingscentrum, using bakers’ salt in bread is not compulsory. Check the ingredients list for the specific loaf for bakers’ salt or iodised salt.

How can I compare the fibre in white and wholemeal tiger bread?

Compare the stated amount of fibre per 100 g for each product, rather than looking at the crust alone. Jumbo lists 2.3 g per 100 g for its white tiger bread and 7.3 g per 100 g for its half wholemeal variety; check the current label when you buy it.

What should I do with tiger bread left over after Sunday breakfast?

Choose a size that suits the number of people you’re feeding, or follow the storage instructions for the bread you buy. For PLUS Volkoren tijger heel, PLUS recommends freezing it at home on the day of purchase and using it within one month; don’t apply these product-specific instructions to other varieties without checking.

Can I tell whether tiger bread is safe for a wheat allergy by looking at the crust?

No, the crust tells you nothing about the allergens in the bread. The tiger breads described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat; check the current allergen information and any warnings on the packaging for each loaf.