Who is this choice relevant to?

Barbecue hosts who want to cut their own thick slices

If you’re making thick toast, strips or generously topped pieces, you’ll want to decide how to cut the bread yourself. Check that it’s sold as a whole, unsliced loaf.

Shoppers comparing wholemeal bread and fibre

You want tiger bread for the barbecue, but the type of bread and its nutritional value matter too. Albert Heijn lists 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel; PLUS lists 6.4 g per 100 g for PLUS Volkoren tijger heel.

Shoppers who need to check ingredients

If you have an allergy or a question about baker’s salt, the tiger crust won’t tell you what you need to know. Read the latest ingredients and allergen information for the bread you choose. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, baker’s salt is not compulsory in every type of bread.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether being able to cut the bread yourself is essential for your barbecue snacks. Then compare the type of bread and its nutritional information. If serving it quickly is your priority, pre-sliced bread or tiger rolls may be more practical. The needs below relate to consumers in the Netherlands considering tiger bread for a summer barbecue.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Slice thickness and portions Check that the loaf is whole and unsliced; ‘whole’ can also appear on the label of a pre-sliced loaf. If I want to make wide toast or thick strips, I want to choose the slice thickness myself. This freedom is the top priority for around 50% of consumers making this choice.
Wholemeal bread and fibre Read the bread description and compare fibre per 100 g on a like-for-like basis. If wholemeal flour and fibre are my main criteria, I won’t choose based on the colour of the crust alone. This is the most important consideration for around 30% of consumers.
Quick serving Consider whether you’d prefer pre-sliced bread or individual tiger rolls instead of an unsliced loaf. If I want to serve the bread without having to cut it first, I’m happy to have less choice over slice thickness. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this convenience.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all tiger bread contains baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers are not required to use baker’s salt. You can’t tell whether it’s present just by looking at the type of bread.

    Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt. If you’re buying unpackaged bread, ask about the ingredients.

  • Choosing pre-sliced bread when you want extra-thick slices

    With pre-sliced bread, the slice thickness is already set. A product described as ‘whole’ may also be pre-sliced.

    Choose a whole, unsliced loaf if you want to decide the thickness yourself, then cut the pieces you want before serving.

  • Mistaking the tiger crust for a wholemeal label

    The crust doesn’t tell you what type of bread it is. Jumbo lists 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g for Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit, while Albert Heijn and PLUS list 6.7 g and 6.4 g per 100 g respectively for the wholemeal tiger breads mentioned here.

    Read the product description and compare the nutritional information per 100 g if wholemeal bread and fibre are important to your choice.

  • Relying on a product you saw in store earlier

    A loaf featured in a temporary in-store offer may not be available when you do your shopping. Lidl linked its wholemeal tiger hearth loaf to a limited in-store period.

    Check what’s currently available at the shop where you plan to buy it shortly before your barbecue.

Brands to consider

These product examples can help you compare loaf format, type of bread and label information. When you buy, check the packaging of the specific version you choose.

Albert Heijn

AH Tijger volkoren heel is a wholemeal option for anyone who wants to cut their own loaf.

  • Albert Heijn lists 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g, iodised salt and the option to freeze the bread at home on the day of purchase.
  • The product information lists wheat, barley and rye, as well as possible other allergens. Check the latest packaging.

Jumbo

Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit is a whole white wheat loaf for anyone who wants to cut their own bread and prefers white bread.

  • Jumbo lists baker’s salt and 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • This is white bread, not a wholemeal variety; the product information lists wheat and gluten.

Lidl

Lidl has featured a wholemeal tiger hearth loaf as an in-store product.

  • The ‘whole’ label makes this a product worth looking at if you want to cut the bread yourself.
  • Check in store whether the loaf is unsliced and read the latest ingredients and allergen information.

ALDI

ALDI offers, among other products, a whole brown tiger loaf and Boeren tijger volkoren.

  • The varieties give you a choice of brown and wholemeal bread.
  • ALDI describes Boeren tijger volkoren as both whole and pre-sliced. Check this distinction if you want to cut your own thick slices.

PLUS

PLUS Volkoren tijger heel is a wholemeal wheat loaf for cutting at home.

  • PLUS lists 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g, baker’s salt and the option to freeze it at home on the day of purchase.
  • The product information lists wheat and barley and mentions possible other allergens. Check the latest packaging.

Dirk

Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger bruin heel is a brown loaf that Dirk describes as having a firm crumb.

  • The whole-loaf format is worth considering if you want to cut your own portions.
  • Check that the loaf you choose is unsliced, and refer to the packaging for ingredients and nutritional information.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I get thick slices of tiger bread for the barbecue?

Choose a whole, unsliced tiger loaf and cut the slices yourself. Even if it’s labelled ‘whole’, check that it hasn’t already been pre-sliced.

Is wholemeal tiger bread a better choice than white tiger bread?

If wholemeal flour and fibre are what matter most to you, look at the wholemeal varieties and compare their nutritional information per 100 g. If you’d rather have white bread with your barbecue snacks, choose that type instead; the tiger crust won’t tell you how much fibre the bread contains.

Does tiger bread always contain baker’s salt?

No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers don’t have to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt, or ask about the ingredients if you’re buying unpackaged bread.

Can I freeze tiger bread in advance?

Follow the instructions for the bread you choose. Albert Heijn and PLUS say that their wholemeal tiger loaves mentioned here can be frozen at home on the day of purchase.

What should I look out for when it comes to allergens in tiger bread?

Check the latest allergen information for the specific loaf, including any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. The wholemeal varieties mentioned from Albert Heijn and PLUS contain wheat and barley; information for other varieties may differ.