For your Easter brunch, choose tiger bread that is explicitly labelled wholemeal if that is your main priority. You could also serve a white tiger loaf if not everyone at the table has the same preference; brown tiger bread is not automatically wholemeal. Whichever variety you choose, check the allergen information, salt content and whether it contains iodised salt.
Are you hosting a group for Easter, and does everyone want a different kind of bread? A wholemeal tiger loaf, perhaps alongside a smaller white loaf, gives your guests a choice without you having to buy more bread than you need.
The tiger-patterned crust doesn’t tell you what flour the bread is made from. Check whether your chosen variety is explicitly labelled wholemeal, and compare the fibre listed per 100 g.
The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS varieties reviewed list wheat or cereals containing gluten. Even if you know the type of bread, check the label on the exact variety you’re buying. If it’s sold loose, ask about allergen information before you buy.
First decide whether wholemeal, choice at the table or label information matters most to you. Then choose the right loaf size and check whether the bread needs to be finished in the oven.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Look specifically for ‘wholemeal’ and compare the fibre per 100 g for the exact varieties. According to the Voedingscentrum, brown bread is not the same as wholemeal bread. | If I mainly want to serve wholemeal tiger bread, I don’t want to judge by the colour of the crust. Around 42% of consumers make this their main priority. |
| Choice at the table | Consider whether you need a white option, what size loaf would suit you and whether the bread needs to be finished in the oven. The white and half-size wholemeal Korenlanders varieties reviewed from PLUS are par-baked. | When guests have clear preferences for white or wholemeal, I want to be able to offer both without ending up with too much leftover bread. Around 33% of consumers make this their main priority. |
| Label information | Check the ingredients, allergens and salt content on the pack you choose; also check separately whether it lists baker’s salt or iodised salt. If the bread is sold loose, ask about allergen information. | Before sharing bread with others, I want to know which allergens and ingredients are listed for the exact variety. For around 25% of consumers, checking this is the top priority. |
According to the Voedingscentrum, wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour, while brown bread is made from a mix of wholemeal flour and white flour. The brown colour or product name alone doesn’t tell you which it is.
If you want wholemeal, look for ‘wholemeal’ on the packaging or shelf label.
The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS tiger breads reviewed list wheat or cereals containing gluten; other allergens may vary between varieties.
Check the current information for the bread you’re buying. If it’s sold loose and the information isn’t easy to see, ask about allergens.
Baker’s salt is iodised salt, but according to the Voedingscentrum, its use in bread isn’t compulsory. So the type of bread alone won’t tell you whether a particular variety contains it.
Look for ‘baker’s salt’ or ‘iodised salt’ in the ingredients list, or ask if the bread is sold loose.
A whole loaf may be more than you need for a small group. For example, PLUS also lists a half-size wholemeal tiger variety.
Choose an amount that suits the number of people you’re serving. The Voedingscentrum recommends freezing leftover bread in portions, so you can take out what you need later.
AH Tijger volkoren heel is an option to compare if you’re looking for a packaged wholemeal tiger loaf.
Jumbo Boeren Tijger Volkoren is a whole wholemeal wheat loaf with a tiger-patterned crust.
Korenlanders offers a half-size wholemeal tiger variety and a white tiger variety if you’re considering two types of bread.
ALDI lists Boeren tijger volkoren, wit and bruin in its fresh daily bread range.
Lidl lists Tijger volkoren as an in-store product for shoppers looking for a wholemeal variety in the bakery section.
Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger bruin heel as a brown tiger bread variety.
No. According to the Voedingscentrum, wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour, while brown bread is made from a mix of wholemeal flour and white flour. Look for the ‘wholemeal’ label if that’s the specific grain option you want.
No, you can’t tell from the type of bread alone. The Voedingscentrum says baker’s salt is iodised, but bakers aren’t required to use it. Check the ingredients for the variety you’ve chosen, or ask if the bread is sold loose.
No. The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS varieties reviewed list wheat or cereals containing gluten. If you need a gluten-free product, base your choice on the current allergen information for a different product that is labelled gluten-free.
Freeze the bread in portions if you want to use it later. The Voedingscentrum recommends taking out only what you need each time. You could also choose a half-size variety in advance if it’s a better fit for the number of people you’re serving.
Don’t assume so. Lidl says its fresh bread range may vary between stores. Before your Easter shop, check what your chosen store has available and read the information on the variety in stock when you buy it.
