Family lunch hosts
If you’re putting bread out for several guests, the loaf weight and the choice between a whole or half loaf can help you get the amount right for your group.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Anyone wanting to serve wholemeal
You want a loaf with a tiger crust, but are specifically looking for a wholemeal option. Check the product description and nutritional information: the crust alone won’t tell you what type of bread it is.
Anyone shopping just before Easter
If you want to pick up bread on Easter Sunday, check your local store in advance. According to the Dutch government, Sunday opening varies by municipality. Buying earlier and storing the bread as directed on the packaging is another option.
What should you look for when choosing?
Work out how much bread you need and what type you want to serve. Then check whether you can buy it in time and how to store it.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Comparing loaf sizes | Check the weight and make sure you’re comparing whole or half loaves of the same type. | I want to work out how much bread I’ll get with each option, without treating half and whole loaves as equal portions. Around 33% of consumers prioritise being able to compare loaf sizes. |
| Portions and leftovers | Count the people you’re feeding and allow for other bread or dishes on the table. If you expect leftovers, check the storage advice. | When I’m serving a range of dishes at lunch, I want enough tiger bread without having lots left over. Around 27% of consumers prioritise getting the quantity right. |
| Bread type and nutritional information | For a wholemeal option, look for ‘wholemeal’ in the product description and check the ingredients and allergen information for the loaf you choose. | If I want to serve wholemeal tiger bread to my guests, I can’t rely on the colour or crust to identify it. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this type of bread. |
| Bread for Easter Sunday | Check the opening hours of the specific store. If you’re buying in advance, check the storage or freezing instructions. | If I can only shop on Sunday, I want to avoid finding that the store I planned to visit is closed. Around 20% of consumers put availability at the right time first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal
Tiger bread comes in white, brown and wholemeal varieties. The crust won’t tell you which type of bread you’re buying.
If you want to serve wholemeal, look for that description on the exact product and check the nutritional and allergen information.
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Shopping on Easter Sunday without checking your local store
According to the Dutch government, Sunday opening varies by municipality. So a supermarket chain’s name won’t tell you whether your local store is open.
Check your local store in advance or buy earlier. If you’re storing or freezing the bread, follow the instructions for the loaf you actually buy.
Brands with relevant tiger bread
These brands offer examples of different types of tiger bread. Always compare the exact variety you want to serve.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists products including 800 g Wheat Tiger Bread, as well as white, brown and wholemeal tiger bread varieties.
- A range of bread types within its tiger bread selection.
- Check the current product, nutritional and allergen information for your chosen variety on the packaging.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists whole and half Farmer’s Tiger loaves in white and brown varieties.
- Choosing between whole and half loaves helps you get the amount right for your group.
- White and brown don’t automatically mean wholemeal; check the product description if that’s what you’re looking for.
Lidl
Lidl lists a wholemeal tiger hearth loaf.
- An explicitly labelled wholemeal option for anyone wanting to serve this type of bread.
- This variety is listed as an in-store purchase; check availability at your local store.
ALDI
ALDI lists a whole white Farmer’s Tiger loaf.
- A clearly labelled white variety in a whole-loaf size.
- If you want to serve wholemeal, this white variety isn’t the type of bread you’re looking for.
PLUS
PLUS lists a whole Wholemeal Tiger Loaf, with ingredients, allergens and storage advice included in the product information.
- According to PLUS’s product information, this variety contains 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g.
- The freezing advice applies to this variety: freeze it on the day of purchase and use within one month.
Dirk
Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker whole white Farmer’s Tiger bread.
- A clearly labelled white tiger bread variety in a whole-loaf size.
- Check the weight on the packaging or shelf label if the quantity matters for your lunch.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I choose a whole or half tiger loaf?
Choose a size that suits the number of people you’re feeding and what else you’re serving. A half loaf may be a good choice if there are several types of bread on the table. Check the loaf weight if you want to compare quantities.
Is tiger bread automatically wholemeal?
No, tiger bread also comes in white and brown varieties. If you want wholemeal, check that ‘wholemeal’ is explicitly stated in the product description, as it is for the PLUS Wholemeal Tiger Loaf.
Can I buy tiger bread on Easter Sunday?
That depends on the store you plan to visit. According to the Dutch government, Sunday opening varies by municipality. Check your store’s opening hours shortly before Easter, or buy earlier and follow the bread’s storage advice.
Where can I check the allergens in tiger bread?
Check the allergen information for the exact variety you’re buying. For packaged bread, read the label. For unwrapped bread, ask for the allergen information before buying. Don’t rely on the name ‘tiger bread’ alone.