Which option is right for you?

Christmas shopper looking for a whole loaf

You want to serve tiger bread for breakfast, lunch or with soup. Think about how much bread you need and compare the weights of varieties of the same type.

Shopper considering bread type and fibre

You want a tiger crust but would prefer a clearly labelled wholemeal loaf. Check the nutritional information for the variety you choose; PLUS Volkoren tijger heel contains 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g.

Host serving warm rolls

You want to serve part-baked tiger rolls at Christmas breakfast, drinks or with soup, and can make room in the oven and allow time to prepare them just before eating.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to serve a whole loaf or rolls. Then check the type of bread and the information on the packaging for that specific variety.

What to consider What to check when buying Most relevant for
Quantity and size Check the loaf’s weight or the number of rolls, and choose an amount to suit the number of people eating. When I serve tiger bread with a Christmas meal, I want to have enough without too much left over. Around 25% of consumers put the quantity they need first.
Type of bread and fibre Look for ‘wholemeal’ in the product description and check the fibre per 100 g in the nutritional information. For my everyday meals, I want to know whether the tiger bread is genuinely wholemeal. For around 25% of consumers, this is the most important consideration.
When you’ll serve it For part-baked rolls, check the oven temperature and baking time in the instructions. I want to serve the rolls warm just before eating, but I’ll need to make room in the oven. Around 25% of consumers prioritise when they’ll serve the bread.
Labelling and storage Read the ingredients and allergen information for the variety you choose, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. If anyone at the table needs to check ingredients, or there may be bread left over, I want to know what the packaging says in advance. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this information on labelling and storage.

Common mistakes

  • Treating white, brown and wholemeal as the same type of bread

    A similar size tells you nothing about the recipe or fibre content. You could end up choosing a variety that isn’t right for what you want to serve.

    First compare the type of bread and its weight, then read the nutritional information for the varieties you’re considering.

  • Assuming the tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal

    The name tiger bread doesn’t tell you whether it’s white, brown or wholemeal.

    If wholemeal is what you’re looking for, check that ‘wholemeal’ is clearly stated in the product description.

  • Buying part-baked rolls without checking your oven schedule

    Part-baked tiger rolls need to be prepared just before serving. PLUS says its tiger rolls take 6–8 minutes in an oven at 200 °C.

    Read the cooking instructions on the packaging you choose and check that your oven will be free at the time.

  • Checking the ingredients and storage instructions only after you buy

    Allergen information and storage advice apply to the specific variety you buy. The tiger crust won’t tell you anything about them.

    Read the current label before buying, and follow the product’s instructions for storage or freezing.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn sells several varieties of tiger bread; AH Tijger tarwe-maïs heel is an 800 g white loaf.

  • The weight and ingredients for this variety are listed on the product page.
  • Check other tiger breads individually, as the type of bread and nutritional information may vary.

Jumbo

Jumbo sells its own Boeren Tijgerbroden in white, brown and wholemeal varieties.

  • The different types of bread give you the option to choose a variety to suit your meal.
  • Check the product description for the variety you choose rather than treating the whole range as one type of bread.

Lidl

Lidl offers freshly baked bread.

  • The freshly baked range is worth considering if you want to buy bread close to serving time.
  • Lidl says its range may vary between stores, so check which varieties are available at your local shop.

ALDI

ALDI sells Boeren tiger bread in varieties including white and wholemeal.

  • ALDI describes Boeren tijger volkoren heel as a pre-sliced loaf.
  • If wholemeal matters to you, choose by checking the description of the individual variety.

PLUS

PLUS sells both Volkoren tijger heel and part-baked tiger rolls.

  • PLUS states that Volkoren tijger heel contains 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g; the tiger rolls come in a 200 g pack.
  • The tiger rolls need to be baked before serving. Check the label and instructions for each product separately.

Dirk

Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel as a whole white tiger loaf.

  • The product name makes it clear that this is a whole white loaf.
  • If you’re looking for wholemeal tiger bread, check the type of bread for another variety separately.

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Frequently asked questions

Which tiger bread should I choose if I’m looking at fibre?

Choose a variety clearly labelled wholemeal and check the fibre per 100 g on the label. PLUS states that its Volkoren tijger heel contains 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g; this figure doesn’t automatically apply to other tiger breads.

Can I tell from the name tiger bread whether it contains iodised salt?

No. Check the ingredients for the variety you choose. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in AH Tijger tarwe-maïs heel; PLUS uses that description for its tiger rolls and lists baker’s salt in Volkoren tijger heel. Don’t assume anything about the salt in another loaf from its product name alone.

Can I buy tiger bread in advance and freeze it for Christmas?

Follow the storage instructions for the bread you buy. PLUS says that Volkoren tijger heel can be frozen on the day of purchase and should be used within one month; don’t assume the same instructions apply to other varieties.

When should I choose part-baked tiger rolls instead of a whole loaf?

Part-baked tiger rolls are a good choice if you want to serve warm rolls and have oven space just before the meal. PLUS says its tiger rolls come in a 200 g pack and take 6–8 minutes to bake at 200 °C. A whole loaf doesn’t need this baking step.