Who is this choice relevant to?

Festival buyers on a tight bread budget

You’re expecting lots of visitors and want to work out how many whole loaves you’ll need. Weight and the number of usable slices can help you compare packs for the same number of portions.

Organisers who need to serve portions quickly

Half loaves or rolls may be more practical for a smaller or fluctuating crowd. Bear in mind whether you’ll need to slice the bread on site, and whether bake-off rolls need preparing.

Buyers who prioritise wholemeal and the label

You want to be able to check the product description and fibre per 100 g. Also check the allergens on the packaging of the variety you’ll actually be serving.

What should you consider when choosing?

First, work out how many portions you need and how you’ll serve the bread. Then compare the exact product variety and, if you’re working from a stall, what you’ll need to prepare and store the food safely.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Bread budget Match the number of loaves to the portions you expect to serve; compare weights and pack sizes. When I’m buying for lots of visitors, I want to know in advance how many whole loaves I’ll need. Bread budget is the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Serving and portions Check whether you’ll need to slice the bread on site and whether rolls require an oven and preparation time. When numbers fluctuate, I want to be able to serve portions without ending up with too much bread left over. Around 27% of consumers prioritise convenience when serving.
Nutritional information and allergens Read the product description, fibre per 100 g and allergen information for the exact variety. If I’m looking for a wholemeal option, I want to be able to check the nutritional information and know which allergens are listed. Label checks are a priority for around 20% of consumers.
Serving from a stall Work out whether you’ll be preparing or selling food and what hygiene, storage and information facilities you’ll need. When I’m filling or selling bread, I need to be able to prepare and store it safely. Organising the stall is the top priority for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every whole loaf gives you the same number of portions

    The word ‘whole’ doesn’t tell you how many usable slices you’ll get from a loaf for your festival portions.

    Check the weight and decide how large you want the portions to be before settling on the number of loaves.

  • Mistaking a dark tiger crust for wholemeal bread

    ‘Tiger’ doesn’t tell you whether the bread is wholemeal. The white PLUS variety lists 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g; the wholemeal varieties from PLUS and Jumbo that were checked list 6.4 g and 7.3 g per 100 g respectively.

    Read the product description and compare fibre on a like-for-like basis, per 100 g.

  • Assuming all tiger bread contains baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t tell whether it’s been used just from the type of bread.

    Check the label on the specific loaf or ask the baker which type of salt was used.

  • Thinking only about the bread for a festival stall

    If you’re preparing or selling filled rolls, you’ll also need to consider safe storage, clean working practices and allergen information. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out requirements for selling at markets and events.

    Before you buy, decide which procedures and facilities are right for what you’ll prepare and serve.

    Remember to allow time and budget for hygiene supplies, packaging, waste and, where necessary, keeping perishable fillings chilled.

Brands to compare

Dirk

Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel as a specific whole white variety.

  • A clearly identified variety to compare with other whole loaves.
  • Check the weight and how many portions you want to cut from it.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists white, brown and wholemeal tiger loaves, including half loaves.

  • The half wholemeal tiger loaf lists 7.3 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Check the nutritional and allergen information for the variety you choose; white, brown and wholemeal are not interchangeable.

ALDI

ALDI lists Boeren tijger wit heel and Boeren tijger volkoren heel.

  • The wholemeal variety is described as pre-sliced, which is useful if you don’t want to slice it on site.
  • Check the packaging of the variety you choose when you buy it.

PLUS

PLUS Volkoren tijger heel provides nutritional information for anyone considering a wholemeal variety.

  • The product information lists 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g and baker’s salt as an ingredient.
  • Read the allergen information on the current packaging; these details apply to this specific variety.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists a 800 g Tijgerbrood tarwe loaf.

  • The listed weight helps you plan how much bread you’ll need.
  • Check the packaging and label on the loaf you buy.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dutch tiger bread have to contain iodised baker’s salt?

No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that iodine compounds may be present in bread through the addition of baker’s salt, with a maximum of 65 mg of iodine per kg of salt. Check the label or ask the baker which type of salt was used in the specific loaf.

How can I identify wholemeal tiger bread?

Check the product description rather than the colour of the tiger crust. If fibre content matters to you, read the nutritional information for the exact variety and compare the figures per 100 g.

Which allergens should I check when serving tiger bread?

Read the allergen information on the packaging of the exact loaf, and check any fillings separately. The wholemeal varieties from Jumbo and PLUS that were checked contain wheat and gluten; the PLUS product information also mentions possible traces of, among other things, nuts, sesame and lupin.

What do I need to arrange if I’m selling filled rolls at a festival?

Make sure food is prepared, stored and sold in line with the food safety requirements for your stall. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority outlines hygienic working practices and a HACCP food safety plan for preparing and selling food at markets and events. Also check the allergen information for both the bread and fillings, and make sure you can store perishable ingredients safely.