Who is this relevant to?

People who eat wholemeal bread every day

You want to enjoy a tiger crust with wholemeal bread at breakfast or lunch. Check the product description: according to the Voedingscentrum, wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour.

Fans of seeds and kernels

You’re looking for the texture and flavour of ingredients such as linseed, sunflower seeds or sesame. The ingredients list shows which seeds are in the bread you choose; it’s also important to check the allergen information.

Small households looking to try bread

You’re buying bread for your household for the first time and want to choose a suitable quantity. A half loaf or bread with suitable freezing advice may be more practical than a whole loaf.

What should you look for when choosing?

Decide whether wholemeal, seeds or the amount of bread matters most to you. Then check the other details on the label of the bread you want to buy.

What to look for What to check when buying Who it matters to
Wholemeal and fibre Look for the wholemeal label and compare fibre per 100 g on the same basis. If this is going to be my everyday bread, I first want to know whether it’s wholemeal and how much fibre it contains. Around 42% of consumers prioritise this.
Seeds and allergens Check which seeds and kernels are listed in the ingredients and read the allergen information. I’m looking for specific seeds for their texture, but I also want to know which ingredients are relevant to me. Around 33% of consumers prioritise both.
Quantity and storage Compare half and whole loaves by weight, and read the freezing advice for the product you choose. I want to finish the bread from my first food shop without having any left over unnecessarily. This matters most to around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘with seeds’ means ‘wholemeal’

    Jumbo describes Boeren Licht Meerzaden as white wheat bread with seeds and kernels, and lists 2,9 g of fibre per 100 g. So, the presence of seeds doesn’t determine whether a loaf is wholemeal.

    If wholemeal is your top priority, look for that label on the bread you choose. Then check that the ingredients list includes the seeds you want.

  • Going by the name ‘multiseed’ alone

    Jumbo Boeren Licht Meerzaden lists ingredients including wheat, soya and sesame. The product name alone isn’t enough to identify allergens.

    Before buying, read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging.

  • Buying a whole loaf without a storage plan

    A whole loaf may be more than you need for your first food shop. The Voedingscentrum lists bread as a product that is often wasted.

    Consider buying half a loaf. If you want to freeze some, follow the advice for the exact product; PLUS recommends freezing its half Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren on the day of purchase.

  • Assuming the type of bread tells you whether it contains iodised salt

    Albert Heijn lists iodised salt for AH Tijger volkoren heel. The name tiger bread doesn’t tell you which salt has been used in another loaf.

    If this matters to you, check the ingredients list for the bread you’re buying.

Brands compared

These examples show why the description, ingredients and packaging of each individual loaf matter more than the shop name alone.

Albert Heijn

AH Tijger volkoren heel is an example to consider if you’re comparing whole tiger loaves.

  • Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g of fibre per 100 g and iodised salt for this loaf.
  • Check the current packaging for ingredients, nutritional values and allergens, as product information can change.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers separate examples of wholemeal tiger bread and white multiseed bread.

  • Jumbo Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren Half lists 7,3 g of fibre per 100 g. Jumbo Boeren Licht Meerzaden contains linseed, sunflower seeds and sesame.
  • The multiseed bread mentioned is described as white wheat bread and lists 2,9 g of fibre per 100 g; it isn’t the same product as the wholemeal tiger bread.

PLUS

PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 is a half loaf for anyone looking for a smaller quantity.

  • PLUS lists a weight of 400 g, 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g and says this loaf can be frozen at home on the day of purchase.
  • The product contains wheat and barley and, according to PLUS, may also contain sesame, nuts, egg, soya, milk and lupin.

Lidl

Lidl lists a 800 g Tijger volkoren as a store product.

  • The product description says wholemeal and gives a weight of 800 g.
  • Compare the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens using the packaging of the loaf you buy.

ALDI

ALDI lists Boeren tijger volkoren as a whole, pre-sliced loaf.

  • A whole, pre-sliced loaf is one option to consider when choosing a suitable pack size.
  • To compare fibre or allergens, check the nutritional information and label for this product.

Dirk

Dirk lists tijgerbruin in its bread range and shows Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger bruin heel.

  • This is an example to consider if you’re looking for a whole brown tiger loaf.
  • If you specifically want seeds or wholemeal flour, check the details for the individual loaf; the description tijgerbruin doesn’t confirm either.

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Frequently asked questions

Is seeded tiger bread automatically wholemeal?

No, the presence of seeds doesn’t mean the bread is wholemeal. For example, Jumbo describes Boeren Licht Meerzaden as white wheat bread with seeds and kernels. According to the Voedingscentrum, wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour, so look for the wholemeal label on the bread you choose.

Which allergens should I check in multiseed bread?

Check the allergen information for the exact loaf. Jumbo lists wheat, soya and sesame among the ingredients in Boeren Licht Meerzaden; PLUS lists wheat and barley for Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 and warns that the product may also contain other allergens. Check the current packaging before buying.

Can I tell from the name tiger bread whether it contains iodised salt?

No, the bread’s name doesn’t tell you that. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt for AH Tijger volkoren heel; for any other loaf, check its ingredients list.

How can I avoid having bread left over after my first food shop?

Choose an amount you expect to eat, such as a half loaf instead of a whole one. You can also follow the freezing advice for the product you choose: PLUS says its half Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren can be frozen at home on the day of purchase.