Which option is right for you?

Brunch host who wants to prepare toppings quickly

You want to get the sandwiches ready without slicing the bread yourself. Check whether the loaf is sold sliced, and ask about the slice thickness if that matters for your toppings.

Brunch planner comparing fibre content

You’re looking for tiger bread with a wholemeal base. Compare the fibre per 100 g on the nutritional information for the options you’re considering, rather than judging by the tiger crust.

Small brunch group looking to avoid leftovers

You’re serving several types of bread or don’t expect many guests. A half loaf may be a better fit; check the storage instructions if you want to freeze any slices.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether easy slicing, a wholemeal base, the quantity or the label matters most for your Easter brunch. Then check that feature on the bread you’re planning to buy.

What to look for What to check before buying Who it matters to
Sliced bread Check whether the packaging says ‘sliced’. Ask about the slice thickness if it matters how thick the sandwiches are. If I want to prepare sandwiches quickly for Easter brunch, I don’t want to have to slice the bread myself. For around 31% of consumers, serving convenience comes first.
Wholemeal and fibre Check the type of bread and compare the fibre per 100 g on the nutritional information. If you’re looking for a wholemeal base with a stated fibre content, you’ll want to know more than what the crust looks like. For around 31% of consumers, wholemeal and fibre are the top priorities.
Half or whole loaf Compare the loaf’s weight with the number of guests and the other types of bread on the table. Read the freezing instructions if you expect leftovers. For a small brunch, I don’t want to be left with more slices than I can use or store. Around 23% of consumers prioritise a suitable quantity.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients and allergen information; check whether baker’s salt is mentioned, if needed. If I’m serving bread to guests, I want to be able to check what’s in that particular variety. For around 15% of consumers, checking the label comes first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘medium-sliced’ means a set slice thickness

    On its own, the description doesn’t tell you how thick the slices of a particular tiger bread are. That can matter if you want to top or serve the sandwiches in a particular way.

    Check whether the bread is pre-sliced and, if in doubt, ask about the thickness or look at the loaf in store.

  • Assuming white and wholemeal tiger bread are the same

    According to Jumbo’s product information, the white farmhouse tiger bread reviewed contains 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g, while the half wholemeal version reviewed lists 7.3 g per 100 g. So the tiger crust alone won’t tell you the nutritional value of the bread.

    If you want to compare fibre, check the type of bread and the nutritional information per 100 g for the products you’re considering.

  • Assuming all tiger bread contains baker’s salt

    According to the Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt when baking bread isn’t compulsory. So the name of the bread doesn’t confirm whether baker’s salt has been used.

    Check the ingredients list or ask the baker if this matters to your choice.

  • Buying a whole loaf without a plan for leftovers

    If there are several types of bread on the table, you may have slices left over. PLUS says its 400 g half loaf of Korenlanders farmhouse wholemeal tiger bread can be frozen on the day of purchase.

    Choose a half or whole loaf to suit your guests, and follow the storage instructions for the bread you buy.

Brands with tiger bread worth considering

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists, among other options, an 800 g wheat tiger loaf and a half wholemeal tiger bread.

  • You can compare white or wheat bread and wholemeal as separate varieties.
  • The wheat tiger bread reviewed is listed as ‘in store only’. Check the latest product information and the label.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a white farmhouse tiger loaf and a half wholemeal version.

  • According to Jumbo, these versions reviewed contain 2.3 g and 7.3 g of fibre per 100 g respectively.
  • The versions reviewed contain wheat and gluten; check the full allergen information for the loaf you choose.

PLUS

PLUS lists a 400 g half loaf of Korenlanders farmhouse wholemeal tiger bread, a size worth considering for a smaller brunch.

  • The product information lists 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g and says it can be frozen on the day of purchase.
  • Check the current packaging for ingredients, allergens and storage information.

ALDI

ALDI lists a whole farmhouse wholemeal tiger loaf.

  • The product page describes this loaf as pre-sliced.
  • Ask about the slice thickness if you’re looking for medium-sliced bread in particular.

Lidl

Lidl lists a whole wholemeal tiger bloomer.

  • This is a wholemeal option to include when comparing bread types and loaf sizes.
  • Check what your local store currently has in stock and read the label on the bread you buy.

Dirk

Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker white farmhouse tiger bread, whole loaf.

  • A whole white tiger loaf is an option if that size and type of bread suit your brunch.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the label, or ask in store.

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Frequently asked questions

Does all tiger bread contain baker’s salt?

No, the name tiger bread doesn’t tell you whether it was baked with baker’s salt. The Voedingscentrum says that using baker’s salt in bread isn’t compulsory; check the ingredients list or ask the baker.

Can I rely on the name of tiger bread if I want to avoid wheat or gluten?

No, check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety. According to Jumbo, the white and wholemeal farmhouse tiger breads reviewed contain wheat and gluten. Don’t assume the same applies to another loaf without checking its label.

Should I get a half or whole tiger loaf for a small Easter brunch?

A half loaf is worth considering if you’re expecting only a few guests or serving other bread too. For example, PLUS lists a 400 g half wholemeal tiger loaf which, according to the product information, can be frozen on the day of purchase. Choose a quantity that suits your table and follow the storage instructions for the bread you pick.