Lunch-goers looking for wholemeal bread
You want a tiger crust, but you also want to know what flour the bread is made from. According to the Voedingscentrum, bread labelled ‘wholemeal’ is made from 100% wholemeal flour.
Who is this relevant to?
Fans of seeds and kernels
You’re looking for seeds or kernels to add texture. Check the ingredients list to see whether your chosen bread contains them: a tiger crust doesn’t confirm that it does.
Shoppers who read labels carefully
If salt, baker’s salt or allergens matter to your choice, compare the latest nutritional information and ingredients. If you’re buying unpackaged bread, ask about its ingredients if necessary.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you’re mainly looking for a wholemeal tiger loaf or bread with seeds and kernels. Then check the features that matter most for your lunch.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Look for the ‘wholemeal’ label and compare the fibre per 100 g. | If I’m using tiger bread as the base for my lunch, I want to know that it’s genuinely wholemeal and not just dark-crusted. Around 36% of consumers prioritise choosing wholemeal. |
| Seeds and kernels | Check the ingredients list for the seeds or kernels you want; assess whether it’s wholemeal separately. | For me, the appeal lies in the texture of seeds, even if that means choosing bread without a tiger crust. Around 29% of consumers put seeds or kernels first. |
| Salt, baker’s salt and allergens | Check the salt per 100 g, the ingredients and the allergen information. If you’re buying unpackaged bread, ask which salt has been used. | If I need to take an allergen into account or want to know whether baker’s salt has been used, the label determines which bread I choose. For around 21% of consumers, this is the main consideration. |
| Size and availability | Check which loaf size suits you and whether it’s available at your shop. | I want to be able to take home a suitable size without relying solely on an online image. Availability and size are the deciding factors for around 14% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a tiger crust means the bread contains seeds or wholemeal flour
The crust, any seeds and the flour used are separate product features. According to the Voedingscentrum, the ‘wholemeal’ label tells you whether bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour.
Check whether ‘wholemeal’ appears in the product name, and look separately for seeds or kernels in the ingredients list.
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Assuming all bread contains baker’s salt
According to the Voedingscentrum, baking with baker’s salt isn’t compulsory. So the type of bread or its crust won’t tell you which salt has been used.
Look for baker’s salt in the ingredients list, or ask the baker if this matters to your choice.
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Assuming a brand has a particular average nutritional value
The values the Voedingscentrum gives for wholemeal bread with seeds and kernels don’t automatically apply to the tiger bread you’re holding.
Always compare the latest nutritional information for your chosen loaves per 100 g.
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Assuming every loaf shown online is available to order
Lidl says its 800 g Tijger volkoren is only available in store.
Before setting off, check the availability and size at the shop where you plan to buy your bread.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
AH Tijger volkoren heel is a wholemeal tiger loaf worth considering as the base for your lunch.
- Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g of fibre and 0,9 g of salt per 100 g for this product.
- Check the ingredients if you’re specifically looking for seeds or kernels; the tiger crust doesn’t confirm that they’re present.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers both Boeren Tijger Volkoren and bread varieties with more seeds or kernels.
- You can treat the tiger crust and your preference for seeds as separate considerations.
- Read the ingredients and nutritional information for each product before comparing the loaves.
PLUS
PLUS offers products including Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren and PLUS Volkoren tijger heel.
- The product information lists wholemeal wheat flour and baker’s salt; PLUS Volkoren tijger heel is listed as containing 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g.
- If you have an allergy, check the latest allergen information: the tiger bread products described contain wheat and barley and may also contain other allergens.
ALDI
ALDI offers Boeren tijger volkoren heel as pre-sliced bread.
- The product name makes it easy to identify the wholemeal variety.
- Check the ingredients and nutritional information on the packaging if you want to compare seeds, fibre or salt.
Lidl
Lidl offers Tijger volkoren as an 800 g loaf.
- The product page says this item is available in store.
- Check the label in store if the presence of seeds, nutritional value or allergens will determine your choice.
Dirk
Dirk offers tijgerbruin as well as other types of bread, including wholemeal and sunflower seed loaves.
- These separate bread varieties let you weigh up the crust, wholemeal flour and seeds against one another.
- Don’t assume tijgerbruin contains seeds or wholemeal flour without checking the details for that specific loaf.
An alternative on Joybuy
If seeds and a wholemeal base for lunch matter more to you than a tiger crust, you could also consider crispbread. The product below is crispbread, not tiger bread; check the ingredients if the presence of seeds will determine your choice.
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g'woon Wholemeal Crispbread, 375 g
An alternative for anyone who wants to use crispbread as the base for lunch and doesn’t need a tiger crust.
The product name describes wholemeal crispbread in a 375 g pack. Check the latest ingredients and allergen information if you’re specifically looking for seeds or need to avoid certain ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
Is seeded tiger bread always wholemeal?
No. A tiger crust and seeds don’t, by themselves, tell you what flour the bread is made from. According to the Voedingscentrum, bread labelled ‘wholemeal’ is made from 100% wholemeal flour; check the ingredients list separately for seeds.
Does bread always contain baker’s salt?
No. The Voedingscentrum says that baking with baker’s salt isn’t compulsory. Read the ingredients list or ask which salt has been used if you’re buying unpackaged bread.
How do I compare the salt content of tiger bread?
Compare the ‘salt’ value per 100 g for the same types of bread. Albert Heijn lists 0,9 g per 100 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel; PLUS lists 0,99 g per 100 g for PLUS Volkoren tijger heel. Check the latest packaging when you buy.
What should I look for if I’m allergic to sesame, nuts or gluten?
Read the allergen information for the specific loaf, including any ‘may contain’ warnings. For the wholemeal tiger bread products described, PLUS lists wheat and barley and also warns that they may contain other allergens, including sesame and nuts. Don’t rely on the product name or visible crust alone.