Families on a tight bread budget
If tiger bread is a regular feature at mealtimes, you’ll want to choose an amount that suits your family without leaving you with unnecessary leftovers.
Who is this choice relevant for?
Parents keeping an eye on fibre
If your child eats bread often, the type of bread and the fibre listed per 100 g can help you choose between white, brown and wholemeal tiger bread.
Parents packing bread for later
If you’re packing bread for school or childcare, check that the allergens listed on the current packaging are suitable for your child and comply with the setting’s policy.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with the type of bread and the amount you need. Then check the label, especially if the bread will be eaten away from home.
| What to consider | What to look for | Most relevant for |
|---|---|---|
| Loaf size on a tight budget | Compare whole and half loaves by quantity, and choose what your family will actually use. | If tiger bread is a regular feature at mealtimes, I don’t want to buy a larger loaf than I need. Around 30% of consumers put choosing the right amount for their bread budget first. |
| Type of bread and fibre | Check whether the bread is white, brown or wholemeal, and compare the fibre per 100 g on the label. | For a regular bread option for my child, I want the type of bread to be a factor, as long as my child will eat it. Around 30% of consumers put this choice first. |
| Allergens and setting policies | Read the current allergen information, including any ‘may contain’ statements, and ask about the school or childcare setting’s policies. | If bread is going to school or childcare, I need to know whether it’s suitable for my child and complies with the setting’s policy. Around 20% of consumers put this check first. |
| Taste and storage | Choose a type of bread your child will eat, and check the storage instructions if you plan to freeze some. | I want the bread to be eaten and any leftovers to stay useful for another time. Around 20% of consumers make this their top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Treating a half loaf and a whole loaf as the same amount
PLUS lists a 400 g half loaf of white tiger bread. That isn’t the same amount as a whole loaf; a larger pack is only suitable if you can use the bread in time.
Work out how much bread you need in advance, and check the storage instructions if you’re buying a larger loaf.
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Assuming all tiger bread contains the same amount of fibre
Jumbo lists 2.3 g, 5.3 g and 7.5 g of fibre per 100 g for its white, brown and wholemeal tiger bread respectively. These values apply to those specific products.
Check the type of bread and the nutritional information per 100 g for the loaf you choose.
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Packing tiger bread without checking first
The Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS varieties reviewed list cereals containing gluten. The school or childcare setting’s policies may also be relevant.
Read the packaging each time you buy, and ask about the setting’s policies before packing the bread.
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Assuming all tiger bread contains baker’s salt
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, not all bakers use baker’s salt. So, a statement on one loaf doesn’t automatically apply to another variety.
Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt if this is relevant to your choice.
Brands to consider
Jumbo
Jumbo offers whole loaves of tiger bread in white, brown and wholemeal varieties.
- The fibre values listed for these three varieties can be compared per 100 g.
- The varieties reviewed list cereals containing gluten; always check the packaging of your chosen loaf for allergen information.
ALDI
ALDI offers whole loaves of Boeren tiger bread, including white and wholemeal varieties.
- The wholemeal variety gives you another type of bread to consider alongside white.
- Check the packaging in store for the weight, ingredients and allergens of the variety you choose.
Dirk
Dirk offers a whole loaf of Bakker van der Akker Boeren white tiger bread.
- This is a whole loaf of white tiger bread, not a half loaf or an individual roll.
- Check the packaging to make sure the quantity and allergen information suit your needs.
PLUS
PLUS offers both a half and a whole loaf of white tiger bread.
- The half loaf is listed as weighing 400 g. PLUS also provides freezing instructions for its whole white loaf.
- The white varieties reviewed list wheat and cereals containing gluten; check the current packaging.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn offers AH Tijger wit half for anyone looking for a half loaf.
- This product lists 1.6 g of fibre per 100 g and iodised salt.
- The product lists wheat, barley and cereals containing gluten; check the current packaging.
Lidl
Lidl offers an individual tiger roll made with white wheat bread and topped with a tiger crust.
- An individual roll is a different quantity from a half or whole loaf of tiger bread.
- If you’re choosing it for a child, check the ingredients and allergen information for that specific roll.
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Frequently asked questions
For a regular bread option for my child, should I choose white, brown or wholemeal tiger bread?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends brown and wholemeal bread for children, and notes that white bread contains fewer nutrients. For tiger bread, also check the nutritional information for the specific variety and consider what your child will actually eat.
Does all tiger bread contain baker’s salt?
No, don’t assume that it does. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, not all bakers use baker’s salt. Check the label to see whether it has been used in the loaf you choose.
Can I pack tiger bread for school or childcare?
That depends on your child, the current allergen information and the setting’s policies. The Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS tiger breads reviewed list cereals containing gluten. Check the packaging and, if needed, ask about the school or childcare setting’s policy.
What should I do if a whole loaf of tiger bread is too large?
Choose a half loaf, or check whether you can freeze the remaining portions according to the packaging. PLUS says to freeze its whole white tiger loaf on the day of purchase and use it within one month.