Which option is right for you?

If you want to cut thick slices yourself

If you’re planning generous toppings or snack portions, you’ll want to choose the thickness of each slice yourself. You can do that with a whole tiger loaf, although slicing it takes a little extra time.

If you want to serve quickly

Pre-sliced bread saves you a job when you’re serving coffee. Just check that the slices of your chosen loaf are sturdy enough for whatever you want to put on them.

If you’re thinking about bread type and fibre

Wholemeal versions of tiger bread are also available, including at Jumbo and Albert Heijn. Check the description of the specific loaf and, if needed, compare the fibre content per 100 g.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide what matters most for your coffee break: choosing the slice thickness, the type of bread or being able to serve it quickly. Then check whether the specific loaf is sliced.

What to consider What to check Best suited to
Slice thickness Choose a whole loaf to slice yourself. For pre-sliced bread, ask how thick the slices are or take a look at them. If I’m adding generous toppings, I want to decide how thick the slices are myself. That’s the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
Type of bread and fibre Check that it’s labelled ‘wholemeal’ and compare the fibre content per 100 g in the nutritional information. If I have tiger bread with my coffee regularly, I put the type of bread ahead of whether it’s pre-sliced. Wholemeal bread and fibre come first for roughly 30% of consumers.
Quick serving Check whether the option you’re considering is whole, half or pre-sliced, and whether it’s available at your shop. For a small or spontaneous coffee break, I want to serve portions without much slicing. Convenience is the deciding factor for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘pre-sliced’ means ‘thickly sliced’

    A label such as ‘pre-sliced’ doesn’t tell you how thick the slices are. The bread may not be quite what you had in mind for generous toppings.

    Choose a whole loaf if you want to decide on the thickness yourself, or check the slices of the pre-sliced option before buying.

  • Thinking the tiger crust tells you how much fibre it contains

    Tiger bread is available in several types, including white, brown and wholemeal. The crust doesn’t tell you which type you’re buying.

    Check the type of bread on the packaging and, if fibre matters to you, compare the amount per 100 g.

  • Relying only on ingredient information online

    Albert Heijn and PLUS point out that product ingredients, nutritional information and allergen details can change.

    Read the packaging of the loaf you buy. If you’re buying unpackaged bread, ask for the latest ingredient and allergen information.

  • Assuming tiger bread contains iodised baker’s salt

    The product name doesn’t tell you whether iodised baker’s salt was used in that loaf.

    Check the ingredients of the specific loaf or ask at the bakery counter.

Brands and shops to explore

These ranges give you an idea of the different types of bread you might come across. Check the slicing and product information for the specific option you want to buy.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists options including wheat tiger bread and a whole wholemeal tiger loaf.

  • You can check the type of bread in each product listing.
  • Check that the slices are the thickness you want, and read the latest packaging for ingredient and allergen information.

Jumbo

Jumbo includes tiger bread in its bread range, with options such as a half wholemeal farmhouse tiger loaf.

  • The range distinguishes between types of bread and whole or half loaves.
  • Check whether each tiger loaf is sliced and whether the slices work for your toppings.

Lidl

Lidl lists freshly baked bread and a tiger roll.

  • Ingredient and allergen information is available for its freshly baked range.
  • A tiger roll isn’t the same as a whole tiger loaf that you can cut into thick slices yourself.

ALDI

ALDI lists whole white and brown farmhouse tiger loaves, as well as a pre-sliced wholemeal farmhouse tiger loaf.

  • You can choose between a whole loaf and a pre-sliced wholemeal option.
  • Even with the pre-sliced option, you’ll still need to check whether the slices are thick enough.

PLUS

PLUS lists options including a whole wholemeal tiger loaf and smaller tiger bread products.

  • With a whole loaf, you can cut the slices to the thickness you want.
  • Check the latest packaging for ingredients, nutritional information and allergens when you buy.

Dirk

Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker whole brown farmhouse tiger bread in its bread range.

  • A whole loaf gives you the freedom to choose how thick to cut the slices.
  • Before buying, check whether your preferred option is available at your local shop.

Tiger bread at Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

How can I get thick slices of tiger bread for a coffee break?

With a whole tiger loaf, you can choose the thickness of the slices yourself. If you’d prefer pre-sliced bread, check the slices before buying or ask at the bakery counter whether they’re suitable for the toppings you want to use.

Is tiger bread always wholemeal?

No, tiger bread is available in different types. Choose an option that’s specifically labelled as wholemeal and, if you like, compare the fibre content per 100 g in the nutritional information.

Does tiger bread always contain iodised baker’s salt?

You can’t tell from the name ‘tiger bread’. Check the ingredients of the loaf you’re buying or, if you’re buying unpackaged bread, ask which salt was used.