Who is this choice relevant to?

Stocking up on a tight grocery budget

You buy several loaves at a time and only want to stock up on what you can use or freeze. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises freezing bread in portions as soon as you buy it.

Looking for wholemeal tiger bread

You want a tiger crust but are specifically looking for wholemeal bread. In that case, the product name and label matter more than the appearance of the crust.

A small household with an oven

You’d rather use half a loaf at a time than a whole one, and don’t mind finishing a part-baked loaf in the oven at home.

What should you look for when stocking up?

Work out how much bread you’ll actually use and can store. Then compare loaf sizes and check whether your chosen loaf is wholemeal or needs to be baked at home.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Cost of stocking up Compare loaves of the same size, and check the weight if you’re weighing up different sizes. When I stock up on several loaves, I want to spend my grocery budget on bread I’ll actually use. Around 42% of consumers prioritise the upfront cost.
Storage and portions Check you have enough freezer space. For packaged bread, follow the date and storage advice on the label. If I don’t eat much bread each day, I don’t want a whole loaf sitting around until it goes stale. For around 33% of consumers, being able to store their supplies is the most important factor.
Wholemeal and ingredients Look specifically for ‘wholemeal’ and check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging. When I’m looking for wholemeal tiger bread, I don’t want to judge by the crust alone; the ingredients also need to suit me. For around 25% of consumers, the label comes first.

Common mistakes

  • Comparing loaf sizes without checking the weight

    You can’t make a fair comparison between a whole loaf and a half loaf unless you know how much bread you’re taking home.

    Check the weight on the shelf label or packaging before comparing different sizes.

  • Buying more bread than you can store

    Bread left for too long can go stale or mouldy, meaning some of your supplies go to waste.

    Follow the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s advice to freeze bread in portions as soon as you buy it, and take out only what you need each day.

  • Assuming a tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal

    Tiger bread comes in white, brown and wholemeal varieties. The crust won’t tell you which one you have.

    If you prefer wholemeal, choose a product that’s explicitly labelled as such and check the label.

  • Treating part-baked bread as ready to eat

    According to PLUS, the part-baked PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger wit 1/2 still needs to be finished in the oven.

    Read the baking instructions before buying, and only choose this loaf if you can use an oven at home.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s online bread range includes products such as AH Tijger volkoren heel.

  • A tiger loaf explicitly labelled wholemeal makes it easier to find what you’re looking for.
  • Check the product details and availability for the shop or order you’re using.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers whole farmhouse tiger loaves in white, brown and wholemeal, as well as half loaves in white and brown.

  • The range of sizes and bread types gives you a choice within the selection.
  • Check the weight of the specific loaf you choose.

Lidl

Lidl describes its freshly baked bread range and features a white tiger loaf.

  • An option to look out for when choosing bread in store.
  • Lidl says its fresh selection can vary by store, so check what’s available at your local shop.

ALDI

ALDI offers whole farmhouse tiger loaves in white, brown and wholemeal.

  • The product names distinguish between the three types of bread.
  • Check the weight and ingredients of the loaf you take home.

PLUS

PLUS offers both a part-baked half Boeren tijger wit and a whole Volkoren tijgerbrood.

  • The part-baked half loaf offers a different size for anyone who wants to finish baking it at home.
  • The part-baked loaf needs an oven; check the instructions and allergens on the packaging.

Dirk

Dirk’s bread range includes a whole white farmhouse tiger loaf from Bakker van der Akker.

  • A familiar whole white loaf to look for in store.
  • Dirk doesn’t list home delivery for this product, so you’ll need to visit a store.

Joybuy products

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Frequently asked questions

How should I store tiger bread if I buy several loaves?

Freeze bread in portions as soon as you buy it, then take out what you need for the day. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says bread keeps for two to four days in a kitchen cupboard and around a month in the freezer. For unopened packaging, also follow the date and storage advice on the label.

When should I choose wholemeal tiger bread instead of white tiger bread?

Choose a loaf explicitly labelled wholemeal if that’s the most important quality for you. White tiger bread and wholemeal tiger bread are different types, so check the product name, ingredients and nutritional information for the loaf you want to buy.

Can I assume every tiger loaf contains baker’s salt?

No, don’t assume this for every loaf just because it’s called tiger bread. If baker’s salt is important to your choice, check the ingredients list for the specific product.