Who is this choice relevant to?

Christmas market visitors looking for fibre

You want a tiger crust, but also check whether the bread is labelled wholemeal and how much fibre it contains per 100 g.

Fans of seeds and kernels

You want the texture of seeds or kernels in your filling. That’s why you check the ingredients, rather than relying on the name tiger bread alone.

Consumers with questions about allergens

You need information about the ingredients and possible allergens in the specific loaf, particularly if it’s sold unpackaged at a stall.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether wholemeal flour or seeds matter more to you. Then check the nutritional information and, for unpackaged bread, the allergen information for the loaf you’re actually buying.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most important to?
Wholemeal and fibre Look for the wholemeal label and compare the fibre per 100 g of the specific loaf. If I want a tiger crust but wholemeal flour and fibre content matter more to me than a white crumb, I look beyond the bread’s colour. An estimated 50% of consumers put this need first.
Seeds and texture Check whether seeds or kernels are listed in the product name or ingredients. For a filling at the Christmas market, I mainly want the texture of seeds or kernels, even if the bread doesn’t have a tiger crust. For around 30% of consumers, this is the priority.
Allergens For unpackaged bread, ask for the allergen information for the specific product. Before choosing bread from a stall, I need to know which allergens are listed for that particular loaf. For an estimated 20% of consumers, this information is their top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a tiger crust means the bread contains seeds or has a set fibre content

    The crust doesn’t tell you whether the bread contains seeds. Fibre content also varies by type: PLUS lists 2,2 g of fibre per 100 g for its white tiger bread tested, and 6,4 g per 100 g for the wholemeal version tested.

    Check the wholemeal label, fibre per 100 g and ingredients separately if these features matter to your choice.

  • Relying on the bread’s name when you have questions about allergens

    The product information for the Jumbo and PLUS wholemeal versions tested mentions wheat or gluten and also lists other possible allergens. A general name such as multigrain bread doesn’t give you the allergen information for the specific loaf.

    For unpackaged bread, ask for up-to-date allergen information before buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that sellers of unpackaged foods must inform their customers about allergens.

  • Choosing a whole loaf without working out how much you need

    The tiger breads tested are available in half and whole loaves, among other sizes. The size matters if you only need a limited number of filled slices.

    Decide in advance how many slices you want to serve and check whether half a loaf will be enough.

Brands to consider

These brand names can help you narrow down the bread options. Always check the label on the individual product if wholemeal flour, seeds or allergens are important to you.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Tijger volkoren heel in its bread range.

  • The product name makes it easy to identify the wholemeal version.
  • Check the ingredients of your chosen loaf if you’re specifically looking for seeds.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren - Half.

  • Jumbo lists 7,3 g of fibre per 100 g for this half loaf.
  • The ingredients for this version don’t list seeds as a standard ingredient, so don’t choose it solely because you want seeds.

Lidl

Lidl lists a Tijgervolkoren heel vloerbrood.

  • The product name mentions both tiger bread and wholemeal.
  • Before buying, check the current packaging for information about seeds, nutrition and allergens.

ALDI

ALDI describes tiger bread varieties as well as multigrain bread.

  • According to ALDI, the multigrain bread described by the retailer contains grains and seeds.
  • That description doesn’t mean that a particular ALDI tiger bread also contains seeds.

PLUS

PLUS lists Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren and Boeren tijger wit.

  • PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g for the wholemeal version tested and 2,2 g per 100 g for the white version.
  • Check the current packaging, especially for ingredients and allergens; product information can change.

Dirk

Dirk lists Boeren tijger bruin, with multiseed and sunflower seed breads as separate products in its range.

  • The separate bread names help you distinguish a tiger crust from bread that is specifically described as containing seeds or kernels.
  • Don’t assume that Boeren tijger bruin contains seeds just because other products in the range do; check the ingredients of that loaf.

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Frequently asked questions

Is brown tiger bread the same as wholemeal tiger bread?

No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour, while brown bread is made from a mixture of wholemeal flour and white flour. Look for the wholemeal label on the bread you choose.

Does tiger bread always contain seeds?

No. A tiger crust doesn’t mean the bread contains seeds or kernels. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists seeds and kernels as possible additions to bread, so check the ingredients of the variety you want to buy.

Can I ask about allergens in unpackaged bread at a Christmas market stall?

Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, sellers of unpackaged foods must be able to provide customers with allergen information. Ask for the information for the specific loaf before you buy it.