Who might find this choice useful?

A table with different preferences

If some diners prefer a light white crumb while others want wholemeal, you can cater for both by serving two types of tiger bread. Work out in advance how much of each you’ll need.

Shoppers specifically looking for wholemeal

To make sure you’re choosing wholemeal bread, check the label on the packaging and compare the fibre per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a brown colour on its own doesn’t mean that bread is wholemeal.

Small households

If you’re only serving tiger bread with this meal, half a loaf may be a better fit for the amount you need. For bread you won’t use straight away, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends freezing it in portions after purchase.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether everyone wants one type of bread or whether you’d prefer to offer both a white and a wholemeal option. Then compare the label on the packaging, the nutritional information and the quantity you need.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Different taste preferences See whether you can choose both a white and a wholemeal option, and adjust the quantity of each to suit your guests. If not everyone wants the same crumb, serving two types lets each person choose; this is the top priority for around 40% of consumers.
Wholemeal bread and fibre Look for the wholemeal label and compare the fibre per 100 g in the nutrition table. Don’t judge brown bread by its colour alone. If you mainly want to offer a clearly labelled wholemeal option, the bread label is more useful than the tiger crust; around 40% of consumers give this choice top priority.
Quantity and storage Compare half and whole loaves, and read the storage instructions. Freeze any portions you won’t use after purchase. If bread is just a side dish, you won’t want to be left with more than you can use; getting the quantity right matters most to around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking the tiger crust for a wholemeal label

    White bread can have a tiger crust too. Albert Heijn lists 1.6 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Tijger wit half and 6.7 g per 100 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel.

    Check whether the bread is labelled white, brown or wholemeal, and compare the fibre on the same basis: per 100 g.

  • Treating brown and wholemeal as the same thing

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, brown bread is a mixture of wholemeal flour and white flour; the brown label therefore doesn’t give you the same information as the wholemeal label.

    If you require bread made entirely with wholemeal flour, choose a loaf labelled wholemeal.

  • Assuming one loaf’s ingredients apply to another

    A white and a wholemeal option don’t necessarily list the same ingredients, allergens or type of salt. This is worth bearing in mind even when buying bread from the same shop.

    Check the current packaging for each loaf you choose, especially if allergens or iodised salt are important to your decision.

  • Buying a whole loaf for a small side dish

    If tiger bread is only a small part of the meal, you may have some left over that you won’t use straight away.

    Consider a half loaf if one is available, or freeze the remaining bread in portions after purchase.

Relevant brands and shops

These examples show the types of tiger bread you may find at the shops listed. Check the packaging of the bread you actually choose.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn stocks products including AH Tijger volkoren heel and AH Tijger wit half: two separate options for a table that wants both types.

  • Albert Heijn lists 6.7 g and 1.6 g of fibre per 100 g respectively for these products; both list iodised salt among the ingredients.
  • Check the current packaging, including for allergens and salt, as product information can change.

Jumbo

Jumbo Boeren Tijger Volkoren is a wholemeal tiger loaf.

  • Jumbo lists 7.3 g of fibre and 1.00 g of salt per 100 g for this loaf.
  • The product information lists wheat, barley and gluten. Check the allergens for the loaf you choose; details for this wholemeal option don’t automatically apply to other varieties.

PLUS

PLUS Volkoren tijger heel is an option if you want to buy a wholemeal loaf and freeze some of it.

  • PLUS lists 6.4 g of fibre and 0.99 g of salt per 100 g, and says this bread can be frozen at home on the day of purchase.
  • Check the packaging for allergens and possible cross-contamination; product information can change.

ALDI

ALDI lists both Boeren tijger volkoren heel and Boeren tijger wit heel.

  • ALDI describes the white option as light white bread with a crisp tiger crust.
  • Check the label of the option you choose for fibre, salt, ingredients and allergens.

Dirk

Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger bruin heel, a brown option alongside white and wholemeal.

  • The product description mentions a firm brown crumb and a tiger crust.
  • Brown isn’t the same as wholemeal. Compare the label and fibre on the packaging if these factors affect your choice.

Lidl

Lidl lists a white wheat tiger roll for anyone who wants a roll rather than a whole or half loaf.

  • Lidl describes the roll as crisp, with a tiger crust.
  • Don’t treat this roll as a whole or half loaf; check the ingredients, allergens and local availability separately.

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Frequently asked questions

Is tiger bread always wholemeal?

No. ‘Tiger’ refers to the crust, not the type of flour. Check whether the bread is labelled white, brown or wholemeal; according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread labelled wholemeal is made with 100% wholemeal flour.

What should I serve if not everyone wants the same bread?

Serve white and wholemeal tiger bread side by side if your guests have different preferences. Choose the quantities based on the number of diners, and check the nutritional information and allergens for each loaf.

Can I assume that all tiger bread contains iodised salt?

No. Check the ingredients of each individual loaf. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in AH Tijger volkoren heel and AH Tijger wit half; this tells you nothing about the ingredients of other loaves.

How should I store tiger bread I won’t use straight away?

Freeze any portions you won’t use after purchase if you’d like to eat them later. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends freezing bread in portions; also check the storage instructions on the packaging of your loaf.

What should I check if allergens are a concern?

Read the current allergen information for each individual loaf. For Boeren Tijger Volkoren, Jumbo lists wheat, barley and gluten, among other things; PLUS also mentions possible cross-contamination with other allergens for Volkoren tijger heel.