Who is this choice relevant to?

Buffet managers catering for different guest preferences

They want to offer guests a clear choice between white and wholemeal tiger bread, rather than serving just one type of bread for everyone.

Hotels looking to offer wholemeal bread

They want to make wholemeal tiger bread easy to identify alongside a white variety. According to the Dutch Nutrition Centre, wholemeal bread contains more fibre than white bread.

Teams responsible for baking bread and managing allergen information

They need to fit bake-off bread into their oven and staffing schedules, and make sure the information provided for unpackaged buffet bread matches the products being served.

What should you consider when buying?

First, decide whether guests should be able to choose between white and wholemeal. Then assess the nutritional information, preparation requirements and allergen information for each bread for your buffet.

Consideration What to check when buying Who it matters to
Choice of white or wholemeal Order separate white and wholemeal-labelled varieties, and keep their product information distinct when presenting them. If you welcome guests with different bread preferences, you want them to be able to tell white and wholemeal apart at a glance. Around 36% of consumers choosing tiger bread for a hotel buffet prioritise this choice.
Wholemeal bread and fibre Check the ‘wholemeal’ label and compare the fibre listed per 100 g on the current product labels. If you want to give wholemeal bread a clear place on the breakfast buffet, the variety you choose should also be clearly labelled as wholemeal. Around 29% of these consumers prioritise this.
Preparation and serving Check whether baking is required and whether the bread is supplied sliced; follow the instructions for the selected variety if it needs baking. When breakfast service is busy, you want to know whether the bread needs oven space or slicing before guests sit down. Around 21% of consumers prioritise ease of preparation.
Allergen information Check the current ingredients and allergens present for each variety. Make sure the information provided for unpackaged bread matches what is being served. If you serve unpackaged bread, you want to be able to give guests accurate information about the allergens present before they eat. Around 14% of consumers give this the highest priority.

Common buying mistakes

  • Assuming ‘tiger’ or ‘brown’ means wholemeal

    The crust and colour do not determine whether bread is wholemeal. Albert Heijn lists 1.6 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Tijger wit half and 6.7 g per 100 g for AH Extra lang lekker tijger volkoren heel.

    Check the product name and fibre per 100 g on the current label for the variety you are buying.

  • Presenting white and wholemeal bread as a gluten-free option

    The white and wholemeal tiger breads examined contain cereals with gluten. Offering two types of bread therefore does not make the buffet suitable for guests who need to eat gluten-free.

    If a gluten-free option is needed, assess a separate suitable product and prevent contact with regular bread and shared serving utensils.

  • Ordering bake-off bread without planning when to bake it

    The PLUS Korenlanders varieties examined come with baking instructions. This means you need to schedule a preparation step before serving.

    Before ordering, check that oven space, temperature, baking time and staffing fit your breakfast service.

    Baking also takes preparation time and uses energy.

  • Leaving allergen labels in place after changing products

    Ingredients and allergens present can differ between varieties or change over time. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, guests must be able to obtain information about allergens present in unpackaged foods.

    Whenever a product or recipe changes, compare the buffet information with the current packaging, including statements such as ‘may contain’.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers both AH Tijger wit half and AH Extra lang lekker tijger volkoren heel.

  • The listed fibre values make it possible to compare these two varieties: 1.6 g and 6.7 g per 100 g.
  • Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens; product information may change.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers Boeren Tijger Volkoren and also lists other types of tiger bread in its bread range.

  • The product information for Boeren Tijger Volkoren lists 7.5 g of fibre per 100 g and names wheat, barley and rye.
  • When buying, check the details for your chosen variety and the current packaging.

PLUS

PLUS offers Korenlanders Boeren tijgerbrood as white and wholemeal part-baked varieties.

  • For the varieties examined, PLUS recommends preheating the oven to 240 °C, then baking for 10 minutes at 200 °C.
  • This preparation step needs to fit into your breakfast schedule; also check the label for each variety.

ALDI

ALDI offers Boeren tijger wit, bruin and volkoren as whole loaves.

  • ALDI describes Boeren tijger volkoren as pre-sliced, which may reduce the amount of slicing needed when serving.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging of the bread you buy.

Lidl

Lidl offers Tijger volkoren and Tijgerbruin; the product pages state that they are sold in store.

  • Lidl lists Tijger volkoren as weighing 800 g, which can help you plan how much bread to buy.
  • Check the packaging in store for the nutritional information, ingredients and allergens for your chosen variety.

Dirk

Dirk offers Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger bruin heel alongside other types of bread.

  • The brown tiger bread offers an alternative to varieties explicitly labelled as white or wholemeal.
  • Do not assume ‘brown’ means wholemeal; check the product name, nutritional information and allergens on the label.

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Frequently asked questions

Is one tiger loaf with white and wholemeal bread the same as offering two choices?

No. Separate loaves make it clearer to guests whether they are choosing white or wholemeal bread. Check the name of each product: for the white variety examined, Albert Heijn lists 1.6 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 6.7 g per 100 g for the wholemeal variety.

What allergen information must be available for unpackaged tiger bread?

According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, Dutch food businesses must tell guests about allergens present in unpackaged foods before they eat. For cereals containing gluten, the specific cereal must be named; information can be provided in writing or, subject to the NVWA’s conditions, verbally.

Can white or wholemeal tiger bread be served as a gluten-free option?

Not if the bread contains cereals with gluten, as the AH Tijger wit half and Jumbo Boeren Tijger Volkoren examined do. For guests who need to eat gluten-free, assess a separate suitable product and prevent contact with regular bread and serving utensils.

When is bake-off tiger bread suitable for a hotel breakfast?

Bake-off tiger bread is suitable when oven space and staff are available at the planned serving times. The PLUS Korenlanders varieties examined need the oven preheated to 240 °C, followed by 10 minutes of baking at 200 °C; always follow the instructions for the variety you buy.

Does all tiger bread in the Netherlands contain added iodine?

You cannot tell from the name of the bread. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that iodine compounds may only be present in bread through baker’s salt, so check the ingredients for your chosen variety. AH Tijger wit half, for example, lists iodised salt.