Tiger-crust fans looking for wholemeal bread
You’re after that distinctive crust, but also want to check whether the bread has a wholemeal base. Compare the product description and fibre per 100 g on the label.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Shoppers looking for seeds
You want seeds in the bread, not just a crispy decoration. Read the ingredients list, even when a loaf is described as tiger bread or multigrain bread.
Households stocking up on bread for the week
You want to buy enough bread for several days in one shop. The pack size and storage or freezing instructions will help you decide what’s practical.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether the tiger crust, seeds or wholemeal base matters most to you. Then consider how much bread you need and how you plan to store it for later in the week.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Seeds or tiger crust | Check whether seeds are listed as an ingredient; assess the tiger decoration separately. | If you’re mainly after the texture of seeds, a tiger crust on its own isn’t enough. Seeds are the top priority for around 45% of consumers. |
| Wholemeal base and label | Read the product description and compare fibre per 100 g; check the ingredients and allergens too. | If you choose bread based on wholemeal flour and nutritional information, you’ll want to be able to find those details on the exact product. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Stocking up for the week | Check the pack size and the storage and freezing instructions. | If you’re buying bread to eat later in the week, you’ll want to know how much can be stored or frozen. Around 22% of consumers prioritise this kind of planning. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a tiger crust means the bread contains seeds
The tiger decoration on the Albert Heijn and PLUS loaves described here doesn’t confirm that the bread contains seeds. You could get the crust you wanted, but not the texture of seeded bread.
Check both the product name and the ingredients list for seeds.
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Assuming a brown inside means the bread is wholemeal
Colour alone doesn’t tell you whether a loaf is described as wholemeal or how much fibre it contains.
Read the product description and compare the nutritional information per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel; PLUS lists 6.4 g per 100 g for Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2.
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Storing all your bread for the week in the same way
Bread you plan to eat later needs to be stored in a way that suits the product.
Check the packaging before freezing some of the loaf. PLUS advises freezing Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 on the day of purchase and using it within one month.
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Assuming every loaf contains iodised salt
According to the Voedingscentrum, not all bakers use baker’s salt. The type of bread or its crust won’t tell you which salt has been used.
Check the label for baker’s salt or iodised salt.
Brands to compare
Albert Heijn
A reference point for wholemeal tiger bread with product information available online.
- Albert Heijn describes AH Tijger volkoren heel as wholemeal wheat bread with tiger decoration, and lists 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g and iodised salt.
- The tiger decoration doesn’t confirm that seeds are an ingredient. Check the current packaging when you buy it.
Jumbo
An online supermarket where you can compare types of bread as part of your shop.
- Use the product description and ingredients list to distinguish tiger bread from seeded bread.
- Check for seeds and wholemeal flour on each individual product, rather than relying on the retailer’s name.
Lidl
A shop for fresh-from-the-oven bread and rolls.
- Lidl describes a wholemeal roll with seeds.
- This roll isn’t the same as a whole tiger loaf. Lidl also notes that its fresh range may vary by store.
ALDI
A retailer offering tiger bread and a separate multigrain range.
- ALDI shows farmhouse tiger loaves and describes its multigrain bread as containing grains and seeds.
- The description of the multigrain bread doesn’t confirm that the tiger loaves shown contain seeds.
PLUS
A reference point for a half wholemeal tiger loaf with storage advice.
- PLUS lists 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g for Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 and advises freezing it on the day of purchase.
- The tiger decoration mentioned doesn’t confirm that seeds are an ingredient. Check the allergen information on the packaging too.
Dirk
A retailer offering a whole brown farmhouse tiger loaf.
- Dirk describes Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger bruin heel as bread with a crispy tiger crust and a brown inside.
- Check the ingredients of the exact loaf if seeds or a wholemeal base are important to you.
Bread options on Joybuy
These options are suited to anyone who values seeds more than a tiger crust. The round multigrain loaf and the smaller brioche rolls are different types of bread, so choose according to how much you need too.
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Lekhaven Bakkerij Multigrain Country Bread Round 550 g
A round multigrain loaf to consider if you’re looking for a whole loaf with seeds rather than a tiger crust. Check the baking instructions on the packaging before baking it.
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Lekhaven Bakkerij Brioche Roll 50 with sesame and linseed, 2 × 50 g
A smaller option if you’re looking for rolls with sesame and linseed; these aren’t tiger rolls or a whole multigrain loaf. Check the packaging for storage instructions before and after defrosting.
Frequently asked questions
Does tiger bread automatically contain seeds?
No. The tiger decoration on the Albert Heijn and PLUS loaves described here doesn’t confirm that they contain seeds. Read the ingredients list if you specifically want seeds in your bread.
How should I store tiger bread I want to eat later in the week?
Follow the storage and freezing instructions for the exact loaf. PLUS says you can freeze Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 on the day of purchase and should use it within one month; this timeframe doesn’t automatically apply to other breads.
Which allergens should I check in tiger bread or seeded bread?
Read the ingredients and warnings on the packaging of the bread you’re buying. For AH Tijger volkoren heel, Albert Heijn lists cereals containing gluten and the possible presence of sesame, among other information. PLUS also lists the possible presence of sesame and nuts for its Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2.
How can I tell whether bread contains iodised baker’s salt?
Check whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is listed on the label. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt, so don’t assume it’s been used based on the type of bread.