Who is this choice relevant to?

Parents who often serve a sandwich after school

If you regularly serve tiger bread as a snack, you can compare the type of bread and its fibre content per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends wholemeal or brown bread rather than white.

Parents who need to consider allergens and school rules

The Jumbo tiger breads we checked list wheat and gluten as allergens; the wholemeal variety also contains barley. Check the information on the product you choose, including any warnings about possible cross-contamination, and ask about school rules if the bread is going in with your child.

Shoppers looking for slices ready to serve

For a quick snack, the slicing, loaf size and shelf life all matter. ALDI lists a pre-sliced wholemeal tiger bread; check separately that the slices are the thickness you want.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, check that the specific bread suits any dietary requirements and school rules. Then compare the type of bread, how it’s sliced and the loaf size with how often you plan to serve it as a snack.

What to consider What to check when buying Especially relevant for
Allergens and school rules Check the packaging for both ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements. Ask about school rules if the bread is going in with your child. If my child needs to avoid certain ingredients or is taking food to school, I want to know the bread is suitable before packing it. This check comes first for around 36% of consumers.
Type of bread and fibre Check whether the bread is white, brown or wholemeal, and compare the fibre content per 100 g on the packaging. If I often serve a sandwich after school, I want to make an informed choice between white, brown and wholemeal bread. Around 29% of consumers give this the highest priority.
Slicing and convenience Check whether the bread is pre-sliced and whether the slices are the thickness you want. For a snack that’s ready to serve without any extra slicing, I want slices that are easy to use. This is the main concern for around 21% of consumers.
Loaf size and shelf life Choose a whole or half loaf based on how much you expect to use, and follow the date and storage instructions on the packaging. If tiger bread is only eaten occasionally, I want to avoid having some left over. Choosing the right size is the top priority for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming the tiger-striped crust tells you what type of bread it is

    The name tiger bread doesn’t tell you whether the loaf is white, brown or wholemeal. Jumbo lists 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g for its Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit and 7.3 g per 100 g for its Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren Half; these figures apply to those two varieties.

    Check the type of bread and compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the products you’re considering.

  • Looking for the word ‘gluten’ on the label and nothing else

    The Jumbo varieties we checked also list wheat and, in the case of the wholemeal variety, barley. The white variety also carries warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.

    Read the full allergen information on the product you choose, including any ‘may contain’ statements, and take individual dietary requirements into account.

  • Treating an online description as the definitive label

    Albert Heijn and PLUS state that product information can change; Lidl advises customers to check food packaging for ingredient information.

    Compare products online beforehand if you like, but check the packaging of the bread you actually buy.

  • Choosing a whole loaf without planning how you’ll use it

    If you only serve tiger bread as a snack occasionally, you may not use a whole loaf before its stated shelf life ends.

    Compare a whole loaf with a half loaf, and follow the date and storage instructions on the packaging.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers products including Tijgerbrood tarwe, as well as tiger bread in white, brown and wholemeal varieties.

  • The Tijgerbrood tarwe listing describes an 800 g loaf that’s available in store only.
  • Check the packaging of the bread you choose for up-to-date ingredient and allergen information, and to see how it’s sliced.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers white and wholemeal farmhouse tiger breads, with product information covering allergens and nutritional values.

  • Jumbo lists 7.3 g of fibre per 100 g for Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren Half and 2.3 g per 100 g for Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit.
  • Both varieties contain wheat and gluten; the wholemeal variety also contains barley. Check the label on the product you choose.

Lidl

Lidl has a range of freshly baked bread and lists a tiger bread roll. A roll isn’t the same product as a whole sliced loaf.

  • Lidl publishes an ingredients and allergen list for its freshly baked range.
  • Check the packaging for the specific product. If you’re choosing a tiger bread roll, don’t assume it will have medium-thickness slices.

ALDI

ALDI offers farmhouse tiger bread in white, brown and wholemeal varieties.

  • ALDI lists Boeren tijger volkoren heel as pre-sliced.
  • Pre-sliced doesn’t confirm that the slices are medium thickness. Check how the loaf is sliced and the allergens listed for the bread you choose.

PLUS

PLUS offers products including whole tiger bread loaves and a half wholemeal farmhouse tiger loaf.

  • A half loaf gives you a different pack size to weigh up against how much you expect to use.
  • Check the packaging for up-to-date ingredient and allergen information, and to see how the loaf is sliced; product information can change.

Dirk

Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel.

  • The product listing makes clear that this is a white, whole farmhouse tiger loaf.
  • Check availability at your chosen store, and check the loaf itself for slicing, nutritional information and allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

Which tiger bread should I choose for a regular after-school snack?

Start by looking for a wholemeal or brown variety your child will enjoy. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as often as possible. Also check the allergens and size of the specific loaf.

Does tiger bread always contain the same allergens?

No. Check the allergens for each product. The white and wholemeal Jumbo tiger breads we checked both contain wheat and gluten; the wholemeal variety also contains barley. Check for any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens, too.

How should I store tiger bread for later in the week?

Follow the storage instructions and date on the packaging you choose. For the white and wholemeal tiger bread varieties we checked, Jumbo recommends storing them in a cool, dry, dark place and says to check the closing clip for the best-before date.

Can I assume every tiger loaf contains iodised baker’s salt?

No. Don’t assume this based on the product name alone. If it matters to your dietary choices, check the ingredients list on the packaging to see whether baker’s salt is listed.