Who is this choice relevant to?

Hosts organising a coffee get-together

You want to provide enough bread for your guests, while also deciding what to do with any leftovers. The number of people eating and the pack weight can help you choose between a whole and a half loaf.

Shoppers looking for wholemeal tiger bread

You’re specifically looking for a wholemeal option and want to compare the ingredients and nutritional information, such as fibre and salt per 100 g.

Smaller households that don’t use much bread at once

You’re considering half a loaf or a few rolls because a whole loaf isn’t always eaten. If you do buy a whole loaf, the storage instructions are important.

What should you consider when choosing?

First work out how much bread your group needs, then choose the type of bread you want and finally consider how to store any leftovers.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important for?
Amount of bread Compare the pack weight with the number of guests and the amount of bread you want to serve. If I’m serving bread to several guests, I want enough slices without having too much left over. For around 42% of consumers, getting the right amount is the top priority.
Type of bread and nutritional information Check whether the bread is labelled as wholemeal; if needed, compare fibre and salt per 100 g and read the ingredients and allergen information. If you’re specifically looking for wholemeal tiger bread, the crust alone isn’t enough to identify the type of bread. For around 33% of consumers, choosing wholemeal is the most important consideration.
Portions and storage Consider whether half a loaf or rolls would be a better fit, and check the freezing instructions if you’re buying a whole loaf. For a small coffee get-together, I want to serve bread without having lots left over. For around 25% of consumers, minimising leftovers is the main consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all tiger bread contains baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt when baking bread isn’t compulsory. So the type of bread or supermarket name won’t tell you whether it’s in this particular loaf.

    Read the ingredients on the label or ask in store or at the bakery.

  • Buying a whole loaf without a plan for the leftovers

    A whole loaf may be more than a small group will eat during one coffee get-together.

    Choose a smaller pack or check whether you can freeze the leftover bread according to the product instructions.

Brands with relevant tiger breads

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists an 800 g wheat tiger loaf as an in-store product.

  • The stated weight can help you choose a loaf for a larger group.
  • When buying, check the current ingredients, nutritional information and allergens on the label.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists white, brown and wholemeal farmhouse tiger breads, including half-loaf options.

  • The range of bread types and pack sizes gives you options for different-sized groups.
  • Don’t assume white, brown and wholemeal bread have the same nutritional values; check the information for each product.

Lidl

Lidl lists a wholemeal tiger hearth loaf as an in-store product.

  • The product name makes it clear that this is a wholemeal option.
  • Check the pack weight and product information in store.

ALDI

ALDI lists whole farmhouse tiger loaves in white, brown and wholemeal varieties.

  • The wholemeal option listed is pre-sliced, which can be handy when serving.
  • Check the weight and nutritional information of the option you choose.

PLUS

PLUS lists a whole wholemeal tiger loaf and Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren in a 400 g half-loaf pack.

  • For these wholemeal products, PLUS provides ingredients, allergen and nutritional information, including fibre and salt per 100 g.
  • Choose a pack size to suit the number of people eating and check the storage instructions for the product you select.

Dirk

Dirk lists whole white and brown Bakker van der Akker Boeren tiger loaves, as well as tiger rolls.

  • The different bread shapes let you choose between a whole loaf and rolls.
  • Check the weight of each product and whether the rolls need to be baked before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I choose white or wholemeal tiger bread for a coffee get-together?

Choose wholemeal if you specifically want to serve wholemeal bread; the tiger crust doesn’t tell you what type of bread it is. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre generally recommends replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible. For a specific product, compare the ingredients and nutritional information on the label.

Does all tiger bread contain baker’s salt?

No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt when baking isn’t compulsory. Check the ingredients of the bread you choose, or ask in store or at the bakery which salt has been used.

Can I freeze tiger bread for my next coffee get-together?

Check the storage instructions for the specific loaf. For the wholemeal tiger breads listed, PLUS says you can freeze them at home on the day of purchase and use them within one month.

When are bake-at-home tiger rolls a good choice for a small group?

Bake-at-home tiger rolls can be a good choice if you only want to prepare a few portions and have an oven available. The PLUS tiger rolls listed come with baking instructions of 6 to 8 minutes at 200 °C; check the instructions on the pack you buy.