If you want to serve bread with seeds
You’re looking for bread where the seeds themselves add texture. Check the ingredients: a tiger-patterned crust doesn’t prove they’re included.
Who is tiger bread for?
If you want to serve wholemeal bread
You want to make a considered choice and compare the nutritional information. The British Nutrition Foundation says wholegrain foods contain more fibre than foods made with white flour.
If you’re considering guests’ allergies
You want to know which allergens are listed for your chosen loaf before serving it. Check both the ingredients and the ‘may contain’ information on the current packaging.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with the ingredients if seeds are a must. Then compare the type of bread and its nutritional information, and choose a size that suits how you plan to share it at dinner.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Seeds | Look for specific seeds listed in the ingredients, and read the allergen information. | If I want to serve seeded bread, the texture should come from the bread itself, not just the crust. Around 42% of consumers prioritise visible seeds. |
| Wholemeal and fibre | Check the wholemeal description and compare fibre per 100 g in the nutritional information. | For my dinner, I want a wholemeal loaf whose fibre content I can compare with other breads. For around 33% of consumers, choosing a wholemeal option is the top priority. |
| Crust and sharing | Check whether the size suits the number of guests and how you want to slice and serve the bread. | When bread is passed around the table, I want to be able to portion it easily. Presentation and ease of serving come first for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a tiger-patterned crust means there are seeds in the bread
The ingredient lists for the Albert Heijn and Jumbo tiger breads mentioned here don’t include added seeds, including in the wholemeal versions.
Only make seeds a buying criterion if they appear in the ingredients list for the loaf you’ve chosen.
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Looking only at the fibre content
The fibre content doesn’t tell you which allergens the bread contains or may contain. This matters if you’re serving guests with allergies.
Check with your guests in advance, and read both ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ on the current packaging.
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Assuming baker’s salt is the same as iodised salt
Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in the tiger breads mentioned here, while Jumbo lists baker’s salt in the versions mentioned. Don’t rely on the general term alone for the loaf you choose.
Check the ingredients on the packaging if iodised salt is important to your choice.
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Choosing a size without thinking about serving
When you’re sharing a loaf, the number of guests can help determine whether a half or whole loaf is more practical.
Decide in advance how much bread you want to serve, and only slice it when you’re ready to put it on the table.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists half tiger loaves in wholemeal and brown varieties.
- AH Tijger volkoren half contains 6,7 g of fibre per 100 g and iodised salt.
- The ingredients listed don’t include added seeds; also check the current packaging for a warning about possible sesame traces.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists Boeren Tijgerbrood in wholemeal and brown varieties.
- Jumbo lists 7,3 g of fibre per 100 g for the wholemeal variety and 5,3 g per 100 g for the brown variety.
- The ingredients lists mentioned don’t include added seeds. Check the chosen loaf’s packaging for warnings about possible sesame and nut traces too.
PLUS
PLUS includes a whole wholemeal tiger loaf in its bread range.
- The larger size is worth considering if you’re serving bread to several guests.
- Before deciding whether this variety suits your needs, check its packaging for the ingredients, nutritional information and allergen details.
Lidl
Lidl describes Tijgerbruin as an 800 g loaf, available in store only.
- Lidl describes this variety as having a soft crumb and a thin, crisp tiger-patterned crust.
- Check the ingredients and allergen information in store if seeds are a must.
Dirk
Check the current range to see what tiger bread is available at Dirk.
- If you’re considering a particular loaf for dinner, compare its ingredients and size.
- Don’t assume a loaf contains seeds based on its name alone.
Aldi
A range of loose seeds is not the same as tiger bread that contains them.
- Check which ingredients are actually used in the specific loaf you’re considering.
- The fact that loose seeds are available in the range tells you nothing about the ingredients in a tiger loaf.
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Frequently asked questions
Does ‘tiger bread’ mean it contains seeds?
No. The name refers to the tiger pattern on the crust, not seeds in the bread. The ingredient lists mentioned for Albert Heijn and Jumbo don’t include added seeds; for another loaf, check the ingredients for that specific variety.
How do I compare wholemeal tiger bread with a brown variety?
Check how the bread is described and compare the fibre content on the same basis, for example per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Tijger volkoren half. Jumbo lists 7,3 g per 100 g for Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren and 5,3 g per 100 g for Boeren Tijgerbrood Bruin. None of these figures confirms that the bread contains seeds.
How can I tell whether tiger bread contains iodised salt?
Read the ingredients on the packaging of the loaf you want to buy. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in the tiger breads mentioned; for another variety, don’t rely on the term ‘baker’s salt’ alone.
How should I serve tiger bread at a dinner party?
Cut the loaf into strips or wedges for guests to share at the table; Jumbo also suggests this as a serving idea. Choose a half or whole loaf based on the number of guests, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.