If you’re shopping on a tight budget, don’t let the price per loaf be the only deciding factor: compare the ingredients and, where possible, the price per kilo. Choose tiger bread that is specifically labelled wholemeal if fibre matters to you. If you want to keep your spending down today, also look out for temporary offers, loaf size and how much you’ll actually eat.
You’re looking for tiger bread for breakfast or lunch and want to compare offers, loaf sizes and the price per kilo. A limited-time offer is most useful if you’re planning to visit that particular shop anyway.
You want a loaf that is specifically labelled wholemeal and fits your budget. The published fibre figures for Albert Heijn and PLUS wholemeal tiger breads are higher than those for Jumbo Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit. Always compare the nutritional information for the specific varieties you’re considering.
You may not always get through a whole loaf before it goes stale. A half loaf, or a product that the packaging says you can freeze at home, may be a better fit for how much you eat.
First decide which type and size of loaf you want. Then compare prices on a like-for-like basis and check whether any offers are still valid.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | Compare whole loaves with whole loaves and check whether an offer is still valid. Use the price per kilo where it’s shown. | If I want to spend less today, I want to know whether the loaf is available at the displayed price in my shop; around 45% of shoppers prioritise keeping their immediate spend down. |
| Wholemeal and fibre | Check that the bread is labelled wholemeal and compare the fibre per 100 g in the nutritional information for the varieties you’re considering. | For everyday use, I want to find tiger bread that’s specifically labelled wholemeal without losing sight of my budget; around 36% of shoppers prioritise this combination. |
| The right quantity | Check whether a half loaf is available and follow the freezing instructions for the specific product. | In a small household, I don’t want to buy a whole loaf if some of it will go uneaten. Around 19% of shoppers are most concerned about reducing waste. |
A whole loaf and a 400 g pack aren’t directly comparable. Jumbo lists a price per kilo for Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit; PLUS does the same for a 400 g pack of Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren.
Compare the price per kilo when it’s available for both products. Otherwise, make sure you also take the difference in weight and type of bread into account.
The offer Lidl listed for Tijgervolkoren heel vloerbrood was available in store only from 5 to 11 October. A limited-time price like this doesn’t tell you what you’ll pay on another day or at a different branch.
Check the offer dates and current in-store price before making a special trip to take advantage of an offer.
The crust doesn’t tell you whether the bread is white, brown or wholemeal. According to the product information, Jumbo Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit contains 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 6.7 g per 100 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel and 6.4 g per 100 g for PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren.
Check the type of bread and the nutritional information for the variety you’re buying rather than judging it by the crust.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority outlines the rules on adding iodine through baker’s salt, but these don’t make it a compulsory ingredient in every loaf.
If you want to know which salt is in a particular loaf, read the ingredients on the label or ask the baker about bread sold without packaging.
Albert Heijn provides product information for AH Tijger volkoren heel.
Jumbo provides information about whole and half tiger loaves, including Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit.
Lidl listed a limited-time in-store offer for Tijgervolkoren heel vloerbrood.
Aldi lists whole boeren-tijgerbroden in white, brown and wholemeal varieties.
PLUS provides product information for Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren in a 400 g pack.
Dirk lists a range that includes whole white and brown tiger loaves from Bakker van der Akker.
Yes: the tiger crust doesn’t determine whether a loaf is white or wholemeal. If you’re specifically looking at fibre, check the type of bread and the amount per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible.
First compare the same type of loaf and pack size, then use the price per kilo if it’s available. Also check whether a displayed price is temporary or local: Lidl directs customers to its shops for current food prices, while PLUS notes that prices may vary by location.
You can, if the packaging says the product can be frozen. For Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren, PLUS says you can freeze it at home on the day you buy it and use it within one month. Follow the instructions for the loaf you buy.
No, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt, according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. For a specific loaf, check the ingredients on the label or ask the baker which salt is used in bread sold without packaging.
