Who is this choice relevant to?

Anyone putting together a bread board for coffee and cake

You want to serve tiger bread alongside coffee and cake. The style of bread, its tiger crust and a loaf size suited to your guests will help you decide which option to consider.

Anyone looking to factor in fibre

You want to make a considered choice between white, wheat-and-maize and wholemeal bread for coffee and cake. Check the product description and fibre per 100 g, rather than relying on the bread’s name alone.

Anyone who needs to check ingredients or allergens

You want to know which allergens are listed and whether bakers’ salt has been used before you buy. The latest information for the specific loaf matters more than its general type.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, choose a style of bread that suits the occasion. Then compare the information for each product, as a tiger crust alone says nothing about its nutritional value or ingredients.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important to?
Bread style and presentation Check whether it’s wholemeal, white or wheat-and-maize, and whether the size suits the occasion. When I serve bread alongside coffee and cake, I mainly want a tiger crust and a style of bread I enjoy serving. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this choice.
Fibre and wholemeal status Read the product description and compare fibre per 100 g. ‘Tiger’ and ‘farmhouse’ don’t automatically mean wholemeal. The type of bread I serve with cake matters to me, so I want to know whether it’s genuinely wholemeal. Around 25% of consumers prioritise fibre and wholemeal status.
Allergens and bakers’ salt Read the latest ingredients and allergen information, including ‘may contain’ statements. If needed, check whether bakers’ salt has been used. Before buying, I need to be able to check whether this particular loaf suits the ingredients I’m looking out for. For around 25% of consumers, this is their main concern.
Freshness and quantity Compare whole and half loaves, and follow the product’s storage or freezing instructions. For a small gathering, I don’t want to buy more bread than we can eat or store. A suitable size and less waste matter most to around 17% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘tiger’ or ‘farmhouse’ means ‘wholemeal’

    These words don’t, on their own, tell you whether bread is wholemeal. Jumbo lists 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g for its Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit; the stated values for the Jumbo and PLUS wholemeal varieties reviewed range from 6.4 to 7.5 g per 100 g.

    Check the product description and compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the varieties you’re considering.

  • Assuming all tiger bread contains bakers’ salt

    According to the Voedingscentrum, iodine is added to bakers’ salt, but not all bakers use it. The type of bread alone doesn’t tell you which salt a product contains.

    Look for ‘bakers’ salt’ or ‘iodised salt’ in the ingredients list. If this matters to you and the bread is unwrapped, ask which salt has been used.

  • Overlooking ‘may contain’ statements

    Ingredients and possible cross-contact allergens can vary between tiger breads. The allergen information for one variety doesn’t automatically apply to another.

    If you have an allergy, check the latest information for the specific loaf before buying, including any statements about possible cross-contact.

  • Automatically choosing a whole loaf for a small gathering

    You may have bread left over after coffee and cake with a small group, and some tiger breads are also available as half loaves.

    Choose a size that suits what you’re serving. If you want to store any bread, follow the product’s storage and freezing instructions.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists products including AH Tijger volkoren heel, AH Extra lang lekker tijger bruin heel and AH Tijger tarwe-maïs heel.

  • The varieties listed offer different bread styles with a tiger crust.
  • Check the latest packaging, as ingredients and product information can change.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists both white and wholemeal farmhouse tiger bread, including a half wholemeal loaf.

  • For the products listed, you can compare bread style, size and stated fibre per 100 g.
  • Ingredients and allergens vary by variety, so don’t choose based on the shared name alone.

PLUS

PLUS lists products including Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 and PLUS Volkoren tijger heel.

  • The wholemeal varieties listed give you the choice of a half or whole loaf.
  • When you buy, check the product information and size for the variety you’ve chosen.

ALDI

ALDI lists Boeren tijger volkoren as a whole, pre-sliced loaf, as well as white and brown varieties.

  • You can look specifically for a wholemeal, white or brown style of bread.
  • Check the label of your chosen variety for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

Lidl

Lidl lists freshly baked bread and a tiger bread roll; according to Lidl, the fresh range can vary by store.

  • A tiger bread roll may be a different serving size from a whole loaf.
  • Check the latest product and allergen information in store for the item you choose.

Dirk

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

  • This is a specific white variety to consider if that’s the style of bread you’re looking for.
  • Check the packaging before taking ingredients, allergens or nutritional information into account.

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Frequently asked questions

Is wholemeal tiger bread always the right choice with coffee and cake?

No. Choose wholemeal if the type of bread and fibre are your main priorities, but also consider the size and style you want. Check that the specific product is described as wholemeal bread and compare the nutritional information per 100 g.

Does tiger bread always contain iodine from bakers’ salt?

No, you can’t tell from the name tiger bread. According to the Voedingscentrum, iodine is added to bakers’ salt, but not all bakers use it. Check the ingredients list or, if the bread is unwrapped, ask which salt has been used.

How do I check for allergens in tiger bread?

Check the information for the specific loaf shortly before buying, even if you’ve bought a different variety before. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for pre-packed bread appears on the label. If the bread is unwrapped, ask the seller for the latest information.

How should I store tiger bread if the crust matters?

For bread with a crisp crust, the Voedingscentrum recommends using a paper bread bag if possible. For a small coffee-and-cake gathering, buy a suitable size and follow the product instructions if you want to freeze any leftovers.