Who is this choice relevant to?

Breakfast lovers who like generous fillings

If you want to make generously filled sandwiches or snacks, ask how the tiger bread is sliced. The type of bread, or a label such as ‘whole loaf’, doesn’t tell you how thick the slices are.

Shoppers keeping an eye on fibre

If you’re looking for wholemeal tiger bread, compare the product description and fibre per 100 g. The wholemeal versions listed by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS range from 6.4 to 7.3 g of fibre per 100 g.

Small households having breakfast at the weekend

A half loaf may be a better fit if you only need enough for one or a few breakfasts. Jumbo, for example, lists a half wholemeal loaf; check that one for your preferred slicing options too.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, work out how much bread you need and which slice thickness will suit your fillings. Then compare the nutritional information for the version you actually want to buy.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Thick, sturdy slices Ask about the slicer setting or check whether the loaf is available unsliced. A whole or pre-sliced loaf doesn’t automatically mean thick slices. For generous fillings, I want slices I can use at the thickness I prefer. Around 45% of consumers put slice thickness first.
Wholemeal bread and fibre Check the product description and compare the fibre per 100 g in the exact versions you’re considering. If fibre is my main priority, I don’t choose based on the tiger crust alone. Around 33% of consumers prioritise wholemeal bread and fibre.
The right amount Compare a whole loaf with a half loaf; if you plan to freeze it, check the guidance for the version you’ve chosen. For a small weekend breakfast, I don’t want to buy more bread than I can use. The right amount matters most to around 22% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming tiger bread is thickly sliced

    ‘Tiger bread’ doesn’t tell you how thick the slices are. Nor do labels such as ‘whole loaf’ and ‘pre-sliced’.

    Ask the bakery counter about the slicer setting, or see if you can buy an unsliced loaf and cut it to your preferred thickness.

  • Assuming the crust means the bread is wholemeal

    Tiger crust can be found on both white and wholemeal bread. Jumbo lists 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g for its white version and 7.3 g per 100 g for its half wholemeal loaf.

    Read the product description and compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the versions you’re considering.

  • Assuming every loaf is made with baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt when baking bread isn’t compulsory. So the name tiger bread won’t tell you which salt has been used.

    Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt.

  • Relying on allergen information for a different version

    White and wholemeal tiger bread may have different ingredients and allergen information. The recipe may also change.

    Check the current packaging for the exact version before using the bread.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists a whole white tiger loaf and a whole wholemeal tiger loaf, so you can compare the two types side by side.

  • The listed white version contains 3.1 g of fibre per 100 g and specifies iodised salt; the wholemeal version lists 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • If you want thick slices, ask how the version you choose is sliced.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a whole white tiger loaf and a half wholemeal tiger loaf, so both the type of bread and the quantity differ.

  • The white version lists 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g; the half wholemeal loaf lists 7.3 g per 100 g.
  • The ‘half’ label doesn’t confirm that the slices are thicker.

ALDI

ALDI lists whole farmhouse-style tiger loaves in white and wholemeal varieties.

  • The wholemeal version is described as a whole, pre-sliced loaf.
  • Check the packaging to make sure the slice thickness, ingredients and allergen information suit your needs.

PLUS

PLUS lists a whole wholemeal tiger loaf for anyone looking to compare wholemeal options.

  • The product information lists 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g and baker’s salt.
  • Check the allergen information on the packaging, and ask how the loaf is sliced if you want thick slices.

Dirk

Dirk lists a whole white farmhouse-style tiger loaf for breakfast or lunch.

  • The ‘whole loaf’ label can help you decide how much bread you need.
  • Check the packaging for ingredients, nutritional information, allergens and slicing options.

Lidl

Lidl lists a tiger bread roll, which isn’t the same as a whole tiger loaf for making several sandwiches.

  • A bread roll is a separate product format to bear in mind when choosing how much you need.
  • Lidl refers customers to the packaging for ingredient information. Check in store which product and slicing option you’re buying.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if tiger bread is thickly sliced?

Check the packaging or ask at the bakery counter about the slicer setting; the name tiger bread and labels such as ‘whole loaf’ or ‘pre-sliced’ don’t confirm the slice thickness. If unsliced bread is available, you can cut it to your preferred thickness.

Is iodised baker’s salt required in Dutch tiger bread?

No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread doesn’t have to be made with baker’s salt. The Dutch Commodities Act regulations published on Overheid.nl, in the version stated as in force from 14 November 2014, allow iodine to be added to bread via baker’s salt, up to a maximum of 65 mg of iodine per kg of salt. This limit doesn’t mean every loaf has to be made with it. Check the label on your chosen version to see whether baker’s salt or iodised salt has been used.

What should I compare if I want wholemeal tiger bread?

Check that the exact version is described as wholemeal bread and compare the fibre per 100 g. The tiger crust alone doesn’t distinguish between white and wholemeal bread; a wholemeal version doesn’t have to be thickly sliced either.

Can I work out the allergens from the name tiger bread?

No. Read the allergen information on the current packaging for the exact version. The examples listed contain cereals containing gluten; other ingredients and warnings may vary from loaf to loaf.