Lunch buyer keeping an eye on fibre
Wants a tiger crust, but for a regular campus lunch chooses mainly based on whether the bread is labelled wholemeal and its fibre value per 100 g.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Fan of seeds and extra texture
Is looking for seeds as an ingredient, so looks beyond the name tiger bread or a crunchy crust.
Buyer who needs to check allergens
Checks which allergens the bread contains, and which substances it may contain, before buying. This information varies between the product options from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether fibre, seeds, allergen information or a suitable size for your campus lunch matters most. Then check the details of the specific loaf: wholemeal, brown and bread with seeds are not interchangeable descriptions.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Fibre and wholemeal | Look for the wholemeal label and compare fibre per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g, Jumbo 7,3 g and PLUS 6,4 g per 100 g for the wholemeal tiger breads mentioned. | If you regularly take tiger bread for lunch and prioritise fibre, you’ll want to be able to choose a clearly labelled wholemeal option. Around 36% of consumers are said to consider this their main purchasing need. |
| Seeds | Look for seeds specifically in the ingredients list; a statement that the bread may contain sesame doesn’t confirm that it contains sesame seeds. | If you’re looking for extra texture from seeds, a crunchy tiger crust alone isn’t enough. Around 29% of consumers are said to make these ingredients their first requirement. |
| Allergens | Check the current packaging for both the allergens present and statements about what the bread may contain. | If you need to avoid an allergen, checking the bread you’ve chosen comes before a preference for crust or fibre value. For around 21% of consumers, this check is said to be the top priority. |
| Size and crust | Compare a whole loaf, a half loaf and rolls with the amount you need; also check the storage instructions. | For a short lunch break or a smaller shop, a suitable size combined with the tiger crust you want could be the deciding factor. This is said to be the top priority for around 14% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a tiger crust means there are seeds in the bread
A crunchy crust doesn’t tell you which seeds the bread contains as ingredients. The ingredients lists for the Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS tiger breads reviewed don’t list any as ingredients.
Check the ingredients list separately if seeds are a must. Don’t read a statement such as ‘may contain sesame’ as confirmation that the bread contains sesame seeds.
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Treating brown and wholemeal as the same thing
Values can vary between options: Jumbo lists 5,3 g of fibre per 100 g for its brown farmhouse tiger bread and 7,3 g per 100 g for its half wholemeal loaf.
If fibre is what determines your choice, compare the product description and fibre value using the same 100 g basis.
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Skipping the allergen information
The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS products reviewed contain wheat or gluten and have different statements about other allergens that may be present.
Check the packaging of your chosen option every time you buy, including statements about the possible presence of any allergens you need to avoid.
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Assuming all tiger bread contains baker’s salt
According to the Voedingscentrum, bread doesn’t have to be baked with baker’s salt. The type of bread alone therefore doesn’t tell you which salt has been used.
If you want to know, look for ‘baker’s salt’ or ‘iodised salt’ on the label.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
AH Tiger Wholemeal Whole is a whole wholemeal tiger bread loaf.
- Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g of fibre per 100 g and iodised salt.
- The ingredients list doesn’t include seeds as an ingredient, but says that the bread may contain sesame. Check the packaging when you buy, as product information can change.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers, among other options, a brown farmhouse tiger bread and a half wholemeal loaf.
- Jumbo lists 5,3 g of fibre per 100 g for the brown option and 7,3 g per 100 g for the half wholemeal loaf.
- The ingredients lists for these two options don’t include seeds as ingredients. Check the allergen information for each option too.
PLUS
PLUS Wholemeal Tiger Whole is a whole wholemeal loaf.
- PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g and says the bread can be frozen at home on the day of purchase.
- The ingredients list doesn’t include seeds as ingredients. The allergen information says, among other things, that sesame and various nuts may be present.
ALDI
ALDI lists white, brown and wholemeal farmhouse tiger breads alongside separate multigrain breads.
- ALDI describes seeds as an ingredient in its multigrain bread.
- That description doesn’t automatically apply to farmhouse tiger bread. Check the ingredients of the specific option if seeds are important to you.
Lidl
Lidl describes its 800 g Tiger Brown loaf as having a soft crumb and a thin, crunchy tiger crust.
- The stated weight helps you match your purchase to the amount you need.
- Check the packaging for the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens before comparing this option on those points.
Dirk
Dirk lists a brown farmhouse tiger bread and tiger rolls for lunch.
- According to Dirk, the pack of tiger rolls contains two rolls weighing 200 g in total.
- Check the ingredients and nutritional information for the product you choose if seeds, fibre or allergens will determine your choice.
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Frequently asked questions
Does a tiger crust mean there are seeds in the bread?
No, the tiger crust doesn’t confirm that. Look for seeds separately in the ingredients list; the ingredients lists reviewed for Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS tiger breads don’t include them as ingredients.
Which tiger bread should I choose if I don’t need a whole loaf?
A half loaf or rolls may be a better fit if you need a smaller amount. Jumbo offers a half wholemeal farmhouse tiger bread, while Dirk lists a pack containing two tiger rolls. Check which sizes are available when you buy.
Does all tiger bread contain iodised baker’s salt?
No, according to the Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt isn’t compulsory. Check whether the label or ingredients list mentions ‘baker’s salt’ or ‘iodised salt’, rather than assuming this from the name tiger bread.
How should I store tiger bread for lunch later in the week?
Follow the storage instructions for the bread you choose. PLUS says its Wholemeal Tiger Whole can be frozen at home on the day you buy it and used within one month.