Who is this for?

If you often have bread for a savoury breakfast

You regularly buy tiger bread and want to compare whole loaves on a like-for-like basis. So, check the weight and type of bread too.

If you’re keeping an eye on fibre

You want to know whether a tiger loaf is white, brown or wholemeal, and compare the fibre content listed per 100 g.

Smaller households

You don’t always finish a whole loaf and are looking for a half-size pack or a loaf you can freeze in line with the storage advice.

What to look for in tiger bread

Before choosing bread for your savoury breakfast, work out how much you’ll use. Then compare the type of bread and check whether the pack suits the way you store it.

What to consider What to check Who is it important to?
Quantity for everyday use Compare whole loaves of the same type and check the weight on the packaging. If tiger bread is often on the table, I want to know how much bread I’ll have at home when I buy a whole loaf. Around 42% of consumers prioritise this kind of like-for-like comparison.
Wholemeal bread and fibre Check the bread description and compare the fibre per 100 g in the nutritional information. I regularly have bread for breakfast and want to focus on fibre when making my choice. This is a priority for around 33% of consumers.
Finishing it in time Check whether there’s a half-size pack and, if freezing it, follow the advice for your chosen version. I sometimes have bread left over, so I’m looking for a quantity I can finish or freeze. Having less bread left over is the main concern for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Treating white, brown and wholemeal tiger bread as the same

    The tiger crust doesn’t tell you whether the bread is wholemeal or how much fibre it contains. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre (Voedingscentrum) distinguishes between white, brown and wholemeal bread.

    If fibre matters to you, read the bread description and compare the nutritional information per 100 g.

  • Assuming all whole loaves are the same size

    A label such as ‘whole’ doesn’t tell you how much a loaf weighs. That means you can’t compare the quantity of two versions by looking at the product name alone.

    Check the weight and compare the same type of bread and pack size.

  • Assuming every tiger loaf contains baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre (Voedingscentrum), not all bread is made with baker’s salt.

    If you want to know which salt has been used in a particular loaf, check the ingredients list or ask the baker.

  • Buying a whole loaf without a storage plan

    If you don’t finish the loaf, you may end up with some left over. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre (Voedingscentrum) lists bread as a food that is often wasted.

    Choose a half-size pack, or follow the freezing advice for your chosen loaf if you’re unlikely to finish a whole one in time.

Brands to consider

These brands offer different types of tiger bread. Always compare the version you’re considering rather than the brand alone.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers products including AH Wholemeal Tiger Loaf.

  • For this version, Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g of fibre per 100 g and advises freezing it on the day of purchase.
  • Product information may change, so check the ingredients and storage advice for the pack you choose.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers Boeren Tijger Volkoren and a separate ‘Crispy and Fresh’ version.

  • Jumbo lists 7,3 g of fibre per 100 g for Boeren Tijger Volkoren.
  • Don’t treat the two versions as the same product; check which one you’re choosing.

Lidl

Lidl offers freshly baked bread.

  • You can check in store which types of bread are available at the time.
  • According to Lidl, the fresh bread range varies by store.

ALDI

ALDI lists farmhouse tiger bread in white, brown and wholemeal versions.

  • This range makes it easy to look for the type of bread you want.
  • Check the weight and nutritional information for the version you choose.

PLUS

PLUS offers both Wholemeal Tiger Loaf and a half-size Korenlanders Boeren Tijger Volkoren.

  • The half-size Korenlanders version contains 400 g of bread; PLUS advises freezing it on the day of purchase.
  • A half-size pack and a whole loaf suit different needs, so check which quantity you’ll finish.

Dirk

Dirk offers Bakker van der Akker Boeren Tijger Wit Heel and Boeren Tijger Bruin Heel.

  • The product names make it clear whether you’re looking at the white or brown version.
  • Check the weight, ingredients and nutritional information on the packaging for the version you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between white and wholemeal tiger bread for breakfast?

The tiger crust doesn’t determine whether the bread is white or wholemeal. If fibre matters to you, check the bread description and the fibre content per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre (Voedingscentrum) advises replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible.

Does tiger bread always contain baker’s salt?

No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre (Voedingscentrum), not all bread is made with baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt on the version you choose, or ask the baker.

What can I do if I don’t finish a whole tiger loaf?

Choose a half-size pack or freeze the bread according to the advice for that version. PLUS advises freezing its half-size Korenlanders Boeren Tijger Volkoren on the day of purchase and using it within one month. Albert Heijn advises freezing AH Wholemeal Tiger Loaf on the day of purchase.

Can I choose tiger bread without checking the label for allergens?

No. Check the allergens for the exact version you intend to eat. The product information for the wholemeal tiger breads mentioned from Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS lists cereals containing gluten. Check the current packaging for other ingredients and allergens too.