Who is this for?

Breakfast eaters who watch their fibre intake

You regularly have bread for breakfast and want a wholemeal option with a stated fibre content. The tiger crust is a matter of taste; it doesn’t indicate how much fibre the bread contains.

Planners

You buy a whole loaf to last you several weekdays and want to be able to freeze portions. Check the storage instructions for the bread you choose.

Tiger crust fans

You choose tiger bread mainly for its crust and texture. If nutritional value also matters to you, check whether the bread base is white, brown or wholemeal.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the type of bread you want to eat. Then compare the nutritional information and think about how much bread you’ll get through on weekdays.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Type of bread and fibre Read the product description and compare the fibre per 100 g; a tiger crust doesn’t automatically mean the bread is wholemeal. If I often have bread for breakfast, I want to know whether it’s wholemeal and how much fibre it contains. For around 40% of consumers, fibre is the most important factor.
Storage and size Check the size and freezing instructions for the loaf you choose, especially if you plan to make it last for several days. I want to buy enough bread for several weekdays without any of it going stale. For around 30% of consumers, this convenience is the deciding factor.
Crust and bread base Check whether the bread is white, brown or wholemeal, and choose a size that suits how much you’ll eat. The tiger crust matters most to me at breakfast, but I also want to choose a bread base I enjoy. For around 30% of consumers, taste comes first.

Common buying pitfalls

  • Assuming the tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal

    Tiger bread can have a white, brown or wholemeal base. The crust doesn’t tell you how much fibre the bread contains.

    Read the product description and compare the fibre per 100 g if that matters to you.

  • Relying on out-of-date ingredient information

    A recipe or product listing can change. This is particularly important if you need to check for specific ingredients or allergens.

    Before buying, check the label on the loaf you’ve chosen, or ask for the latest allergen information if the bread is sold unpackaged.

  • Buying a whole loaf without a storage plan

    A whole loaf may be more than you need for the breakfasts you have planned; leftover bread can go stale or spoil.

    Choose a smaller loaf, or divide it into portions if the product instructions say it can be frozen.

  • Assuming all tiger bread contains iodised salt

    The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that iodine compounds may be present in bread through the use of added baker’s salt. This doesn’t mean that all tiger bread contains iodised salt.

    Read the ingredients list for the bread you want to buy if this matters to you.

Brands to compare

These examples show the product information you can compare across different tiger breads. The details apply to the products named, not every loaf made by each brand.

Albert Heijn

AH Extra Lang Lekker Tijger Volkoren Heel is a wholemeal option for anyone who wants a full loaf to last for several breakfasts.

  • Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g of fibre per 100 g, iodised salt and the option to freeze the loaf on the day of purchase.
  • Check the current packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

Jumbo

Jumbo Boeren Tijger Volkoren provides nutritional information you can use to compare this wholemeal variety per 100 g.

  • Jumbo lists 7,3 g of fibre and 1,00 g of salt per 100 g.
  • The product information lists wheat, barley and gluten, and says it may also contain, among other things, milk, nuts, sesame and soya. Check the allergen information if you need to avoid any of these.

Lidl

Lidl has a fresh-from-the-oven bread range for shoppers who want to check the type of bread and its ingredients before buying.

  • Lidl says its bake-off bread is available from 06.00 and provides an ingredients and allergen overview for its fresh-from-the-oven range.
  • Check the information for the specific tiger bread product before comparing its nutritional values or allergens with those of a whole tiger loaf.

ALDI

ALDI Boeren Tijger Volkoren Heel is a pre-sliced whole loaf for anyone looking for a wholemeal option.

  • ALDI says this loaf is pre-sliced and describes its wholemeal breads as made with 100% wholemeal flour.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the packaging before comparing this loaf with other varieties.

PLUS

PLUS Volkoren Tijger Heel combines a wholemeal bread base with instructions for freezing the loaf.

  • PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre and 0,99 g of salt per 100 g. The product page says you can freeze the loaf on the day you buy it.
  • The loaf contains wheat and barley and may contain other allergens. Check the current packaging.

Dirk

Bakker van der Akker Boeren Tijger Wit Heel is a white tiger bread that Dirk describes as suitable for breakfast or lunch.

  • The white bread base makes it clear what you’re choosing if you’re mainly looking for white tiger bread.
  • Check the packaging for fibre per 100 g and allergen information if you want to compare this loaf with wholemeal varieties.

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Frequently asked questions

When should I choose wholemeal rather than white tiger bread?

Choose wholemeal tiger bread if you want to focus on a wholemeal bread base and fibre content at breakfast on weekdays. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible. Before buying, compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the specific loaves you’re considering.

Does all tiger bread in the Netherlands contain iodised baker’s salt?

No, don’t assume that it does. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes the permitted use of iodine compounds in bread through baker’s salt; it doesn’t require every loaf to contain iodised salt. Albert Heijn lists it for AH Extra Lang Lekker Tijger Volkoren Heel; for other loaves, check the ingredients list.

Can I freeze tiger bread to last me for several weekdays?

Yes, if the instructions for the loaf you choose say it can be frozen. Albert Heijn and PLUS say you can freeze the wholemeal tiger breads mentioned above on the day you buy them. Follow the instructions for the specific product to check how long it can be stored.

Where can I find allergen information for tiger bread?

Check the allergen information for the exact loaf you want to buy, either on the label or with the seller. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that prepacked products must show allergen information on the label. The Jumbo and PLUS wholemeal varieties reviewed list wheat and barley; also check each product for any mention of other allergens.