Which option is right for you?

If you want to serve warm bread

You want to bake the bread just before your fakeaway meal and still have oven space available. Part-baked tiger rolls, such as the PLUS version, fit that plan; just bear in mind the baking time on the packaging.

If you’re keeping an eye on fibre

You want to choose a wholemeal option and compare the fibre per 100 g. The tiger crust alone doesn’t tell you whether a loaf is wholemeal.

If you prefer a white crumb

You want to use white tiger bread for filled rolls or sandwiches, for example. If fibre matters too, compare the nutritional information with that of a wholemeal option.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to bake the bread, how much you need and whether you’re looking for a white or wholemeal option. Then check the details for the specific product: the same tiger crust can appear on different types of bread.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Serving it warm and crisp Check whether you need to bake the bread and what oven time and temperature are given on the packaging. PLUS recommends baking its part-baked tiger rolls for 6–8 minutes at 200 °C. If I want to bake the bread just before eating, will the oven be free? Around 31% of consumers give this serving-time consideration top priority.
Wholemeal bread and fibre Look for the type of bread in the product name and ingredients list, and compare fibre per 100 g on the current packaging. Choosing wholemeal matters more to me than having a white crumb. For around 23% of consumers, choosing bread with fibre in mind comes first.
Getting the right quantity Compare a whole loaf, half a loaf and individual rolls with the number of people eating. For fresh bread in store, check which options your branch stocks. I don’t want to buy more bread than I need for a small meal; around 31% of consumers prioritise getting the right quantity.
Clear product information Check the type of bread, ingredients, allergens and preparation method rather than relying on the word ‘premium’. I want to know what bread I’m putting on the table before choosing an option. Clear product information is the top priority for around 15% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal

    Tiger crust can also be found on white bread. Jumbo lists 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g for its white farmhouse tiger bread and 7.3 g per 100 g for its half-size wholemeal version. These figures apply to these products, not to all tiger bread.

    If fibre is a priority, look specifically for ‘wholemeal’ and compare the current fibre content per 100 g.

  • Buying bake-at-home bread without planning for the oven

    Part-baked tiger rolls need an extra stint in the oven just before serving. According to the product information, PLUS tiger rolls take 6–8 minutes in a preheated oven at 200 °C.

    Check that you’ll have enough oven space when you also need to prepare the other parts of your meal. If not, bread that doesn’t need baking at home will fit your plans better.

  • Relying only on a product page you viewed earlier

    Ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change. Lidl also says its range of fresh bread may vary from branch to branch.

    Check the packaging of the option you choose when you buy it, especially if ingredients or allergens affect your decision.

Brands and shops to consider

These shops offer different tiger bread options or ways to buy fresh bread. Always compare the product you’re actually choosing; a feature of one option doesn’t automatically apply to the entire range.

Albert Heijn

An option if you want to compare online information about AH tiger bread, including a whole wholemeal loaf.

  • AH Tiger wholemeal loaf is listed as containing 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Albert Heijn says ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change, so check the packaging.

Jumbo

Offers, among other options, white tiger bread and a half-size wholemeal farmhouse tiger loaf.

  • Jumbo lists 2.3 g and 7.3 g of fibre per 100 g respectively for these two products, so you can compare them on a like-for-like basis.
  • These figures don’t tell you anything about the composition of other Jumbo options.

PLUS

Offers both a half-size wholemeal tiger loaf and part-baked tiger rolls.

  • The product information gives a baking time of 6–8 minutes at 200 °C for the tiger rolls; the half-size wholemeal loaf is listed as containing 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • You’ll need to leave time and oven space for the tiger rolls just before you eat.

ALDI

Offers a whole, pre-sliced farmhouse wholemeal tiger loaf in its daily fresh bread range.

  • The product format is clear if you’re looking for a whole, sliced wholemeal loaf.
  • If fibre is a priority, compare the nutritional information on the packaging with that of the other products you’re considering.

Lidl

A shop to try if you’re looking for bread that’s baked in store.

  • Lidl describes bread that’s freshly baked in store.
  • Lidl says its fresh bread range varies by branch, so check locally whether the tiger bread you want is available.

Dirk

Offers Bakker van der Akker Boeren tiger white loaf as a white tiger bread option.

  • The product name makes it clear that this is a whole white tiger loaf.
  • If fibre, ingredients or allergens affect your decision, check the packaging of this specific loaf.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if tiger bread is wholemeal?

Check the product name and ingredients list, not just the colour or tiger crust. Then compare the fibre per 100 g on the packaging if that matters to your choice.

Can I freeze half a tiger loaf for a small fakeaway night?

You can freeze the half-size wholemeal tiger bread option that PLUS says can be frozen at home on the day of purchase. Follow the storage and use-by instructions on the packaging of the bread you buy.

What should I look for in terms of allergens in tiger bread?

Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the specific option. Don’t rely on the descriptions ‘white’, ‘wholemeal’ or ‘tiger bread’ to tell you which ingredients or possible traces it contains.