Who might this choice be relevant to?

Fussy eaters who like the tiger crust

A white or light crumb may suit someone who isn’t keen on wholemeal bread. PLUS offers white tiger bread, while Albert Heijn describes its half loaf of tiger bread with wheat and maize as white bread.

Shoppers who look for wholemeal bread and fibre

If you want the tiger crust with wholemeal bread, check the bread description and fibre per 100 g. The name ‘tiger bread’ doesn’t tell you which type of flour has been used.

Smaller households looking to reduce waste

A half loaf may be a good fit if you’re unlikely to finish a whole one. Check the storage instructions too: Albert Heijn says its half loaf of tiger bread with wheat and maize can be frozen on the day of purchase.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, think about the crumb the eater prefers and whether wholemeal matters to you. Then choose a size you’ll actually use.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Whether it’ll be eaten Check whether the bread is described as white, brown or wholemeal. If a fussy eater prefers a soft, airy crumb, it’s important that the bread gets eaten. For around 31% of consumers, this is the deciding factor.
Wholemeal and fibre Check the bread description, ingredients and fibre per 100 g. I want a tiger crust, but I choose my bread first and foremost for its wholemeal content and fibre. That’s the main priority for around 31% of consumers.
Grocery budget Compare loaves of the same type and size, and note the difference between whole and half loaves. When shopping on a budget, I want to know what I’m actually taking home, without treating different sizes as equivalent. For around 25% of consumers, this is the main consideration.
Portion size Check the size and storage instructions, including whether freezing is an option. If I don’t eat much bread, I want to avoid a whole loaf going stale. For around 13% of consumers, reducing waste is the main concern.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming the tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal

    The crust doesn’t tell you which flour has been used. Jumbo, for example, offers white, brown and wholemeal tiger bread.

    Read the bread description and ingredients list. Check the nutritional information too if fibre is important to your choice.

  • Buying a whole loaf when half would be enough

    A whole loaf isn’t right for every household, even if it’s available in the type of bread you want.

    Check the size and see whether a half loaf or freezing would better suit how much you can get through.

  • Assuming all tiger bread contains baker’s salt

    According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt.

    Check the packaging to see whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is listed in the ingredients.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists white, light and wholemeal tiger bread options. Its half loaf of AH Tiger wheat and maize bread is a 400 g white loaf.

  • A half loaf is a smaller size to consider.
  • Check the packaging for the latest ingredients and allergen information when you buy it.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists white, brown and wholemeal Boeren Tiger loaves, including half-size options.

  • You can compare the type of flour and loaf size within this range.
  • Check the ingredients and nutritional information for each loaf; the crust won’t tell you how they differ.

PLUS

PLUS lists Korenlanders Boeren tiger bread as a half wholemeal loaf and a whole white loaf.

  • The product information lists ingredients, allergens and fibre per 100 g for these options.
  • The white and wholemeal loaves reviewed are not the same size.

ALDI

ALDI lists whole Boeren tiger loaves in white, brown and wholemeal varieties.

  • Having three types of bread lets you start by choosing the variety you want.
  • Read the label if ingredients, allergens or nutritional value are important to your choice.

Lidl

Lidl lists a wholemeal tiger hearth loaf.

  • A wholemeal tiger option is worth considering if you’re looking for both qualities.
  • Check the packaging for the ingredients, allergens and nutritional value of the loaf you buy.

Dirk

Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Boeren brown tiger bread, whole, as a separate product.

  • The brown option gives you another choice alongside white and wholemeal.
  • If fibre or allergens matter, check the label on this particular loaf.

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Frequently asked questions

Is tiger bread automatically wholemeal?

No, the tiger crust doesn’t tell you which flour has been used. White, brown and wholemeal varieties are available, so check the bread description and ingredients list.

When might white tiger bread suit a fussy eater?

White tiger bread may be a good fit if a soft, airy white crumb matters more than choosing wholemeal. If you’re looking for fibre, compare the nutritional information for white and wholemeal bread per 100 g.

Does all Dutch tiger bread contain baker’s salt?

No. The Voedingscentrum says that bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the bread’s ingredients list to see whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is included.

Where can I check allergens in tiger bread?

Check the allergen information on the packaging of the specific loaf. The white and wholemeal tiger loaves from PLUS that were reviewed list wheat; don’t assume another product or a changed recipe has the same ingredients.

How can I avoid having tiger bread left over?

Choose a size that suits how much your household eats and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Albert Heijn says its half loaf of tiger bread with wheat and maize can be frozen on the day of purchase.