If you’re looking for a higher-fibre bread for your barbecue, choose wholemeal tiger bread: Albert Heijn lists 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel, while PLUS lists 6.4 g per 100 g for PLUS Volkoren tijger heel. If you’d rather serve white tiger bread, compare the nutritional information for the variety you choose. And if you’re also looking for seeds for extra texture, check the ingredients list: the tiger-striped crust doesn’t mean the bread contains them.
For rolls, dips or grilled toppings, you’re looking for a wholemeal base with a tiger-striped crust. Product information from Albert Heijn and PLUS lists 6.7 g and 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g respectively for their wholemeal tiger breads.
You want seeds in the bread as well as a tiger-striped crust. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, seeds can be added to bread, but they aren’t automatically part of tiger bread. So check the ingredients list for the variety you choose.
If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, check the packaging of the bread you’ve bought before serving it. The tiger breads mentioned contain wheat; information about other allergens varies by product.
First decide whether wholemeal bread, clearly listed seeds or bread that’s easy to serve is your main buying priority. Then compare the packaging of specific breads.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Check that the bread is labelled as wholemeal wheat bread and compare the fibre per 100 g. | I want a wholemeal base for barbecue rolls, so I pay attention to the fibre content. Around 45% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Seeds | Check whether seeds are listed in the ingredients and look at the allergen information at the same time. | With dips or grilled vegetables, I want seeds in the bread as well as a tiger-striped crust. For around 33% of consumers, these ingredients are their top priority. |
| Texture and portions | Check whether the bread is pre-sliced and compare the nutritional information if you’re considering a white variety. | When I’m setting out bread for a group, I mainly want a light crumb and portions that are easy to share. Convenience comes first for around 22% of consumers. |
The finish on the crust doesn’t tell you which ingredients are in the bread. For the tiger breads described by Jumbo and PLUS, the decoration is listed as including ingredients such as rice flour or wheat flour.
If you want seeds, look for them specifically in the ingredients list of the bread you’re buying.
The figures vary between the specific products: Jumbo lists 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g for Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit, Albert Heijn lists 6.7 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel, and PLUS lists 6.4 g per 100 g for PLUS Volkoren tijger heel.
Compare the product description and the fibre per 100 g on the current packaging.
The tiger breads described contain wheat. Product labels may also list other allergens or warn that they may be present; the tiger-striped crust won’t tell you either way.
Before the barbecue, read both the ingredients list and any warnings about possible allergen presence on the packaging you’ve bought.
You won’t always need a whole loaf for the portions you plan to serve. Leftover bread needs a storage plan.
Divide the bread into handy portions before freezing. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends freezing bread in portions as soon as you buy it; PLUS says its Volkoren tijger heel can be frozen on the day of purchase.
According to its product information, AH Tijger volkoren heel combines wholemeal wheat bread with a tiger-striped topping.
Jumbo describes Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit as a whole white wheat loaf with a tiger-striped topping.
PLUS describes PLUS Volkoren tijger heel as a wholemeal wheat loaf with a tiger-striped topping.
ALDI describes Boeren tijger volkoren heel as pre-sliced wholemeal tiger bread.
Lidl describes Tijgerbruin as bread with a soft crumb and a thin, crisp tiger-striped crust.
Dirk’s bread range includes tiger bread and other types of bread, including multiseed products.
No, a tiger-striped crust doesn’t prove that the bread contains seeds. The product information from Jumbo and PLUS lists ingredients such as rice flour or wheat flour for the decorations described. Check the ingredients list if seeds are a condition of your purchase.
No, but wholemeal tiger bread is a good choice if fibre is your main concern. Albert Heijn lists 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel; Jumbo lists 2.3 g per 100 g for its white Boeren Tijgerbrood. Weigh up the difference between these specific breads against the texture you want to serve.
Read the ingredients list and any warnings about possible allergen presence on the packaging you’re actually buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be listed in the ingredients list on the label; other warnings may vary from one loaf to another.
You can’t tell from the name tiger bread. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt for AH Tijger volkoren heel; for other breads, check their own ingredients lists.
Divide any bread you want to keep into portions and, ideally, freeze it as soon as you buy it, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. PLUS says PLUS Volkoren tijger heel can be frozen at home on the day of purchase; follow the instructions on the packaging for the bread you’ve bought.
