Anyone preparing bread for a buffet
You want evenly sliced bread that guests can easily help themselves to and add their own fillings to. Check whether your chosen tiger bread is medium-sliced, or ask if the shop can slice a whole loaf for you.
Who is this choice for?
Anyone comparing fibre content
You’re checking the fibre per 100 g and bearing in mind that you may need to slice a whole loaf yourself. Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel; PLUS lists 6,4 g per 100 g for PLUS Volkoren tijger heel.
Anyone catering for guests with allergies
You want to know which ingredients and allergens are relevant to your guests before serving. Check the information for the exact variety and, for unpackaged bread, ask for the latest allergen information.
What should you look for when buying?
Decide how you want to serve the tiger bread at your dinner party. Then check the slicing options, allergens, nutritional information and storage instructions for the loaf you’re buying.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Slicing and serving | Check whether the loaf is medium-sliced, or ask if a whole loaf can be sliced. | For a buffet, I want to put the bread out without having to slice it while serving. This ease of serving is a priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the latest allergen information for the exact variety; if the bread is unpackaged, ask before buying. | If a guest needs to avoid certain allergens, I want to know whether this bread is suitable for them. This check is the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Type of bread and fibre | Compare the product description and fibre per 100 g; also check that the slicing option suits your serving plans. | If I’m weighing up wholemeal and white bread, I look at the nutritional information for the loaf I’ll be serving. Around 21% of consumers prioritise this comparison. |
| Availability and storage | Check what your local branch stocks and follow the storage instructions for the loaf you choose. | If I’m buying the bread in advance, I want to know whether my local branch stocks the variety I want and how to store it. This matters most to around 14% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming tiger bread is already medium-sliced
The product listings from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS for the varieties discussed here describe whole loaves. Slicing may therefore still need to be part of your preparations.
Check the slicing options for the exact variety, or ask the bakery counter in advance whether they can medium-slice the loaf.
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Choosing based on the words ‘wholemeal’ or ‘white’ alone
Albert Heijn and PLUS list 6,7 g and 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g respectively for the wholemeal tiger breads mentioned. The white varieties listed by Jumbo and PLUS both contain 2,3 g per 100 g.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and the ingredients for the exact variety you plan to serve.
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Checking allergens only when it’s time to serve
PLUS product information for Korenlanders Boeren tijger wit lists, among other things, wheat, soya, milk and lactose. Other varieties need to be checked individually.
Ask guests in advance which allergens they need to avoid, then check the latest information for your chosen loaf before buying.
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Assuming every branch stocks the same range
Lidl Netherlands says its fresh bread range can vary from branch to branch. A listing for a type of bread doesn’t tell you which version will be available at your local branch.
Ask your chosen branch in good time about the variety you want and whether it can be sliced as requested.
Brands compared
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn describes AH Tijger volkoren heel as a wholemeal loaf with a tiger-patterned crust.
- The product information lists 6,7 g of fibre per 100 g, iodised salt and allergen information.
- This variety is listed as a whole loaf; check separately whether you can get it medium-sliced.
Jumbo
Jumbo describes Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit as a whole white wheat loaf with a tiger pattern.
- The product information includes ingredients, nutritional information, storage instructions and allergen information; the listed fibre content is 2,3 g per 100 g.
- The variety listed is a whole loaf, not one described as medium-sliced.
PLUS
PLUS provides product information for PLUS Volkoren tijger heel and Korenlanders Boeren tijger wit heel.
- The wholemeal variety lists 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g; the white variety lists 2,3 g per 100 g and names wheat, soya, milk and lactose among its allergens.
- Both varieties listed are whole loaves; confirm the slicing option you want separately.
Lidl
Lidl Netherlands describes a range that includes fresh bread, pre-packed bread and bake-at-home bread.
- The range information distinguishes between these types of bread.
- Lidl says its fresh bread range varies from branch to branch, so ask locally about the tiger bread variety and slicing option you want.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I ask for allergen information about unpackaged tiger bread?
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, information about the 14 specified allergens must be available for unpackaged food. If you can’t see the information, ask for it before buying the bread.
Is white tiger bread suitable for a guest who needs to eat gluten-free?
The white tiger breads mentioned from Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat, so they aren’t gluten-free options. Check a separate product that is explicitly labelled gluten-free for that guest, and keep it separate when serving.
Can I buy tiger bread before my dinner party and freeze it?
You can freeze PLUS Volkoren tijger heel according to PLUS’s storage instructions: freeze it on the day you buy it and use it within one month. For other loaves, follow the instructions on the latest packaging or in the in-store information.