Guests who care about wholemeal bread and fibre
If you’d like to serve wholemeal tiger bread with coffee, check the fibre content per 100 g as well as the product name. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list values for each option on their product pages.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Hosts who want to share bread
A crisp tiger crust may suit the kind of coffee get-together you have in mind. A half loaf or a pre-sliced loaf can be handy if you want to serve smaller portions, but check that the crust will suit your guests.
Shoppers who need to check ingredients
If someone has an allergy or needs to limit their salt intake, the current ingredients, allergen information and salt content per 100 g matter more than the name on the front of the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre emphasises the importance of checking food labels when managing a food allergy.
What should you look for when choosing?
Wholemeal tiger bread
A good fit when: wholemeal bread and a fibre content you can check are priorities.
Bear in mind: the tiger crust doesn’t automatically make the bread suitable for someone with chewing or swallowing difficulties.
Brown or wheat tiger bread
A good fit when: you’d like to serve this type of bread without wholemeal being the deciding factor.
Bear in mind: ‘brown’ or ‘wheat’ doesn’t automatically mean wholemeal. Check the name and nutritional information for the specific loaf.
White tiger bread
A good fit when: guests specifically prefer white bread.
Bear in mind: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as often as possible. White bread isn’t automatically easier to eat for someone with chewing or swallowing difficulties either.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal bread and fibre | Check whether the bread is labelled wholemeal and compare fibre per 100 g. | If I want to serve wholemeal bread to my coffee guests, I want to be able to compare the fibre content of the option I choose. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Crust and serving | Check the portion size and whether the bread is pre-sliced; if anyone has chewing or swallowing difficulties, ask what would suit them. | For a small group, I want to be able to share bread without assuming a crisp crust will be pleasant for everyone. For around 42% of consumers, ease of serving is the main consideration. |
| Salt, iodine and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information; compare salt per 100 g and check whether iodised salt or baker’s salt is listed. | If I need to take an allergy or existing dietary requirements into account, I want to know what’s in the bread before serving it. This is the main concern for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Taking a crisp crust as proof of ‘premium’ quality
The crust alone tells you nothing about the bread’s fibre, salt content or ingredients.
First decide what matters to your guests, then compare the information for the option you’re considering.
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Assuming all tiger bread contains baker’s salt
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt, so the ingredients can vary from one loaf to another.
Look for iodised salt or baker’s salt in the ingredients list, or ask about it if you’re buying unpackaged bread.
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Assuming white bread is automatically easier to eat
The colour of tiger bread doesn’t tell you whether its crust will suit someone’s chewing or swallowing needs.
Ask the guest what would suit them instead of treating one type of bread as a safe default.
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Relying on an old product listing if someone has an allergy
Ingredients and allergen information can change. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights the importance of checking food labels when managing a food allergy.
Check the current ingredients and statements such as ‘may contain’ every time you buy it.
Brands to compare
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn describes AH Tijger volkoren half as a half wholemeal tiger loaf.
- For this option, Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g of fibre and 0,9 g of salt per 100 g, with iodised salt in the ingredients.
- Check the current packaging: Albert Heijn says ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information may change.
Jumbo
Jumbo Boeren Tijger Volkoren is a wholemeal option whose nutritional values can be compared per 100 g.
- Jumbo lists 7,5 g of fibre and 0,95 g of salt per 100 g.
- Jumbo lists wheat, rye and barley as allergens; if you have an allergy, check the current label.
Lidl
Lidl describes Tijger volkoren as an 800 g loaf available in store only.
- The bread type and weight listed are useful if you’re looking for a wholemeal loaf.
- Compare nutritional values and ingredients using the packaging or shelf label.
Aldi
Aldi describes Boeren tijger volkoren heel as a whole, pre-sliced loaf.
- Pre-sliced bread can make it easier to prepare portions for a coffee get-together.
- Check the salt content, ingredients and allergens on the packaging before comparing it with other options.
PLUS
PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 is a 400 g half loaf.
- PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre and 0,97 g of salt per 100 g. According to the product information, this bread can be frozen on the day of purchase and should be used within a month.
- The ingredients list wheat and barley; if you have an allergy, also check the other current allergen information.
Dirk
Dirk describes Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger bruin heel as brown bread with a crisp tiger crust and a firm centre.
- The product description is useful if you’re specifically looking for a brown option with this type of crust.
- Check the packaging to assess the fibre, salt and allergens in this option.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Dutch tiger bread always contain iodised baker’s salt?
No, not all tiger bread automatically contains iodised baker’s salt. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use it. Check the ingredients list on packaged bread, and ask about it if you’re buying unpackaged bread.
Why consider wholemeal tiger bread for a regular coffee get-together?
Wholemeal tiger bread is a sensible choice if wholemeal bread and fibre are priorities. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as often as possible, and highlights the importance of foods containing fibre, among other nutrients, for older people. Compare the values for the specific loaf when you buy it.
How do I compare the salt content of tiger breads?
Compare the salt content per 100 g, not per loaf or per portion of a different size. Albert Heijn lists 0,9 g per 100 g for AH Tijger volkoren half, Jumbo lists 0,95 g for Boeren Tijger Volkoren, and PLUS lists 0,97 g for Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2. Check the current packaging.
What should I look for if someone has a food allergy?
Read the current ingredients and all allergen information, including ‘may contain’ statements. For example, Jumbo lists wheat, rye and barley for Boeren Tijger Volkoren; this doesn’t tell you which ingredients or allergens are in a different tiger bread.
Can I freeze half a tiger loaf for a coffee get-together?
It depends on the bread. PLUS says Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within a month. Follow the storage instructions for any other option.