When choosing tiger bread to go with your coffee, don’t judge it by the crust alone: it won’t tell you whether the bread has been made with sourdough. Look for bread explicitly labelled as sourdough if that’s essential to your choice, or compare wholemeal tiger bread if fibre is your main concern. Always check the latest ingredients, nutritional information and allergen details for each product.
You want to know whether sourdough is actually used to make the bread rise. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, sourdough bread is made with sourdough starter instead of yeast, so check both the product name and the ingredients of the bread you’re considering.
You’re after a tiger crust, but the type of bread matters too. Compare the wholemeal labelling and nutritional values per 100 g, so differences in portion size don’t skew your comparison.
If you have a relevant food allergy or need to eat gluten-free, the name tiger bread doesn’t tell you enough. Check the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the latest label.
First, decide whether sourdough, the type of bread or the serving size matters most for your coffee break. Then always check that the specific product meets your requirements for ingredients and allergens.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sourdough | Look for a clear reference to sourdough in the name and ingredients; also check whether baker’s yeast is listed. | If I’m choosing sourdough specifically, the tiger crust alone doesn’t answer my question. Around 33% of consumers prioritise finding out whether a bread is sourdough. |
| Wholemeal bread and nutritional value | Check that it’s labelled wholemeal and compare fibre and salt on the same basis, for example per 100 g. | With my coffee, I mainly want to weigh up which type of bread and nutritional values suit my choice. For around 25% of consumers, fibre and salt are the main considerations. |
| Crust and portion | Choose a whole or half loaf, or an individual roll, to suit what you want to serve. | If I want to serve something with my coffee straight away, the crust I’m after and the amount of bread matter most. Around 25% of consumers put this practical choice first. |
| Allergens | Read the latest ingredients and allergen information, including any warnings about traces. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, I can’t judge by the colour or crust of the bread. For around 17% of consumers, checking allergens is their top priority when buying. |
“Tiger” describes the crust, not how the bread rises. For example, PLUS’s wholemeal tiger bread lists both baker’s yeast and inactivated wheat sourdough powder.
Check the full ingredients list to find out what role sourdough plays in a particular loaf.
Nutritional information can vary between recipes. PLUS lists 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal tiger bread, and 2.3 g per 100 g for its white farmhouse tiger bread.
Compare the latest nutritional information per 100 g, and check the ingredients and the type of bread too.
White, wholemeal and sourdough are not allergen declarations. For example, PLUS’s white farmhouse tiger bread lists wheat, soya and milk.
Check the latest allergen information for each individual product, including any warnings about traces.
The crust or name of the bread won’t tell you whether iodised baker’s salt has been used in a particular loaf.
If you need to know, check the product-specific information or ask the seller.
Albert Heijn lists 800 g Tiger Wheat Bread as an in-store product.
Jumbo’s bread range includes white, brown and wholemeal farmhouse tiger loaves, including half loaves.
Lidl describes its tiger roll as a white wheat roll with a tiger crust.
ALDI lists a whole, pre-sliced farmhouse wholemeal tiger loaf.
PLUS provides product information for both wholemeal and white tiger bread.
Dirk lists sourdough and tiger bread in its bread range, and also features a white farmhouse tiger loaf.
No. “Tiger” refers to the crust, while sourdough describes how the bread rises. Check the ingredients for the specific loaf: a sourdough ingredient can be used alongside baker’s yeast.
Compare the type of bread and the nutritional information per 100 g. The PLUS products mentioned have different fibre values, but use the latest information for the products you’re actually considering.
No. The name doesn’t mean the bread is gluten-free. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends looking for the gluten-free label or Crossed Grain symbol on gluten-free products. Also check the latest label for any other relevant allergens.
No, you can’t tell from the name or crust. Ask about the specific loaf if the ingredients used are important to your choice.
