Who is this choice relevant to?

Families looking for one loaf for dinner

You want to put enough slices of tiger bread on the table for everyone. Check the loaf size and think about how much bread you’ll need alongside the other dishes.

Families who want to serve wholemeal bread

You want to pair a tiger crust with wholemeal bread. Check the product name and nutritional information for the variety you choose; the crust won’t tell you which type of flour has been used.

Anyone who wants to bake bread just before dinner

You want to serve individual warm tiger rolls with dinner, and have the time and an oven to bake them according to the instructions on the packaging.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide how much bread you want to serve alongside the rest of the meal. Then choose the type of flour and decide whether you want to bake the bread before serving.

What to consider What to check Who is this important to?
A whole loaf Check the size and work out how many slices you’ll need alongside the other dishes. I want to put enough slices for everyone on the table from one loaf. This is the top priority for around 36% of consumers.
Wholemeal and fibre Look for the ‘wholemeal’ label and check the fibre per 100 g in the nutritional information. I specifically want to serve a wholemeal variety and won’t be guided by the tiger crust alone. This is the main consideration for around 29% of consumers.
Quantity and leftovers Choose a whole or half loaf to suit the number of people eating; check the storage advice if you expect to have bread left over. With other dishes on the table, I don’t want to buy more bread than we can use. Around 21% of consumers prioritise getting the quantity right.
Warm bread Check that you can use the oven and follow the baking instructions for the rolls you choose. I want to serve warm individual rolls just before dinner. This matters most to around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every whole loaf is the same size

    A whole loaf and a half loaf don’t provide the same amount for dinner. Even two whole loaves can differ in weight.

    Check the weight or number of slices if the quantity of bread you need for your family is a deciding factor.

  • Mistaking the tiger crust for a wholemeal label

    Tiger bread is available in white, brown and wholemeal varieties. The crust doesn’t tell you which one it is.

    Look specifically for ‘wholemeal’ in the product name, then check the ingredients and nutritional information for that variety.

  • Assuming every loaf is made with baker’s salt

    According to the Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt when baking bread is not compulsory.

    Check the ingredients list if you want to know which salt has been used. For unpackaged bread, ask the baker or a shop assistant for details if needed.

  • Choosing bake-at-home rolls without planning when to bake them

    Bake-at-home tiger rolls need time and an available oven just before serving. PLUS recommends baking its tiger rolls for 6–8 minutes in an oven at 200 °C.

    Read the instructions on the packaging you buy and check whether baking the rolls fits into your dinner plans.

Brands to compare

Check the exact variety from each brand: loaf size, type of flour and preparation method can vary.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s online bread range includes AH Tijger volkoren heel.

  • A tiger bread variety specifically labelled as wholemeal.
  • Check the details of the exact variety when choosing.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers whole and half Boeren Tijgerbroden in white, brown and wholemeal varieties.

  • A choice of different types of flour and loaf sizes.
  • ‘Brown’ and ‘wholemeal’ are different product labels, so check the variety you choose.

Lidl

Lidl bakes bread in store.

  • An in-store bakery if you want to choose your bread in person.
  • Lidl says its fresh bread range may vary by store.

ALDI

ALDI’s range includes Boeren tijger volkoren heel.

  • A whole tiger bread variety specifically labelled as wholemeal.
  • Check the packaging of the loaf you choose for its weight and nutritional information.

PLUS

PLUS offers both Volkoren tijger heel and tiger rolls to bake at home.

  • A choice between a wholemeal loaf and individual bake-at-home rolls.
  • You’ll need an oven and time to prepare the bake-at-home tiger rolls.

Dirk

Dirk’s range includes Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel.

  • A clearly labelled white tiger bread loaf.
  • If you’re specifically looking for wholemeal bread, don’t choose based on the tiger crust.

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Frequently asked questions

Is tiger bread with a tiger crust always wholemeal?

No. Tiger bread can be white, brown or wholemeal. If you specifically want wholemeal bread for your family dinner, check the product name and ingredients.

Does tiger bread always contain baker’s salt?

No. According to the Voedingscentrum, bread doesn’t have to be baked with baker’s salt. Check the label to see whether it has been used in the variety you choose.

Can I buy a whole tiger loaf in advance and freeze it?

This varies by product. PLUS says that Volkoren tijger heel can be frozen on the day of purchase and should be used within one month. For other loaves, follow the storage advice on the packaging.

When are bake-at-home tiger rolls a good choice for a family dinner?

Bake-at-home tiger rolls are a good choice if you want to serve individual warm rolls and can use an oven just before dinner. PLUS recommends baking its tiger rolls for 6–8 minutes at 200 °C. For other varieties, follow the instructions on their packaging and check the allergen information for your guests.