Who is this choice relevant to?

Budget-conscious meal planner

You’re looking for tiger bread to go with an Asian night and want to weigh up a whole loaf against a smaller size that better suits the number of people eating.

Shopper choosing a type of bread

Bread will make up a larger part of the meal, so you want to know whether your chosen variety is white, brown or wholemeal, and what the label says about fibre.

Shopper who checks the label

You’re picking up bread just before the meal and want to check what sizes are available. If the ingredients or allergens matter to anyone eating, check the packaging of that exact variety.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide how much bread you want to serve, and whether it will be a side or a larger part of the meal. Then compare the descriptions and labels of the varieties that suit your plan.

What to consider What to check when buying Who this matters to
Bread within your evening budget Compare loaves of the same size and decide whether a whole or half loaf suits your meal plan. If bread is only a side, I don’t want to buy more than I need. For around 36% of consumers, the bread budget is the deciding factor.
Type of bread and fibre Check whether the variety is white, brown or wholemeal and, where listed, compare the fibre per 100 g. When bread makes up a larger part of the meal, I want to choose a type of bread deliberately and be able to read the nutritional information. For around 29% of consumers, this is the priority.
Size and storage Check whether you’re buying a whole loaf, half a loaf or individual rolls, and read the storage instructions. For one evening, I want enough bread without having lots left over. The right size is the main concern for around 21% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the allergen information for the exact variety and, if necessary, check whether the ingredients include baker’s salt or iodised salt. If someone at the table needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what the bread contains before serving it. For around 14% of consumers, checking the label is the deciding factor.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming the tiger crust tells you what type of bread it is

    Tiger crust can be found on white, brown and wholemeal varieties. According to the Voedingscentrum, these types of bread differ in their nutritional composition.

    Read the bread description and choose a brown or wholemeal variety if that’s what you’re looking for.

  • Treating a whole loaf and individual rolls as the same size

    A whole loaf may be more than you need for a small gathering.

    Choose a size to suit the number of people eating, and follow the storage or freezing instructions if you have any bread left over.

  • Expecting every variety to have the same ingredients

    Allergen information and the type of salt used can vary between loaves. The name tiger bread doesn’t tell you either.

    Before serving, check the current packaging for the variety you’ve chosen, especially if allergens or iodised salt matter to you.

  • Skipping the shop shelf when buying just before a meal

    An online product listing can’t tell you which variety will be on the shelf at your local store when you visit. Lidl lists its tiger roll as an in-store-only product.

    Check which sizes are available in store and read the label on the bread you’re buying.

Brands to compare

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists products including AH Tijger tarwe-maïs heel and AH Tijger wit heel for anyone searching online for a white tiger loaf.

  • AH Tijger tarwe-maïs heel is described as a whole 800 g white loaf; Albert Heijn states that this variety contains iodised salt.
  • Check the packaging when you buy, as ingredients, nutritional information and allergen details can change.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists boeren-tijgerbrood in white and brown varieties, available as a whole loaf or in a smaller size.

  • Choosing between a whole and half loaf makes it easier to get the right size for the number of people eating.
  • A white and a brown variety aren’t interchangeable if the type of bread matters to you; check each product description.

Lidl

Lidl lists a white wheat tiger roll that is only available in store.

  • An individual roll could be a good choice if you don’t want to buy a whole loaf for the meal.
  • Check which variety is available in store and read its ingredients and allergen information.

ALDI

ALDI lists products including Boeren tijger volkoren heel for anyone specifically looking for a wholemeal tiger loaf.

  • ALDI describes this whole loaf as pre-sliced.
  • Check which variety is available at your local store and read the label on the packaging.

PLUS

PLUS lists both white and wholemeal tiger loaves for anyone who wants to choose a specific type of bread.

  • PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g for Volkoren tijger heel, so you can assess the nutritional information for that specific variety.
  • PLUS lists wheat and barley in this wholemeal variety and also mentions possible other allergens; check the current packaging.

Dirk

Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel for anyone looking for a whole white tiger loaf.

  • The product name makes it clear that this is a whole white loaf.
  • Look separately for a brown or wholemeal variety if the type of bread matters more to you than having a white loaf.

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Frequently asked questions

Is tiger bread automatically wholemeal?

No. The name refers to the crust, not the type of flour used. There are white, brown and wholemeal varieties; check the product description and ingredients list for the bread you choose.

How can I tell whether tiger bread contains iodised salt?

Check the ingredients list on the packaging you’ve chosen to see whether it mentions baker’s salt or iodised salt. The tiger crust and type of bread won’t tell you which salt was used in that particular loaf.

Which allergens should I check if I’m sharing tiger bread?

Always check the allergen information for the exact variety you’re serving. For Volkoren tijger heel, PLUS lists wheat and barley and notes possible traces of, among other things, soya, milk, nuts, sesame and lupin. The information may differ for other loaves.

What if a whole tiger loaf is too much for one evening?

Choose half a loaf or individual rolls if that better suits the number of people eating. For PLUS Volkoren tijger heel, PLUS says it can be frozen on the day of purchase; for other varieties, follow the storage instructions on their own packaging.