Who is this choice for?

Planners of topped bites

You want bread that’s quick to top and easy to divide into equal pieces. Check how it’s sliced, and choose a half or whole loaf based on the number of people you’re serving.

Shoppers keeping an eye on fibre

You want to enjoy tiger bread beyond the event too, so you’re comparing the fibre per 100 g in white, brown and wholemeal varieties.

Shoppers who check the label

You want to know which ingredients and allergens are listed, and whether baker’s salt has been used, before adding toppings. Check this information for the product you choose.

What to look for in tiger bread

Before Flag Day, first check that the bread has the slicing you want. Then compare the type of bread, quantity and label for the loaf you’re planning to buy.

What to consider What should you check? Who is it important for?
Slicing and quantity Check whether the loaf is sliced and, if necessary, ask how thickly it’s cut. Choose a half or whole loaf to suit the number of people you’re serving. I want to top the bread quickly for Flag Day and divide it into equal pieces. Convenience is the priority for around 45% of consumers.
Type of bread and fibre Check whether it’s white, brown or wholemeal, and compare the fibre per 100 g on the nutritional information. If I eat the bread regularly too, I want to know how its fibre content compares with other varieties. This is the deciding factor for around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the latest ingredients and allergen information, and check separately whether baker’s salt is listed. When the ingredients matter to my purchase, I don’t want to rely on the name of the bread. Around 22% of consumers put this label check first.

For a specific comparison, Jumbo lists 7,3 g of fibre per 100 g for Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren Half and 2,3 g per 100 g for Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit. This difference applies to these two varieties; check the label on other breads to compare them.

Common assumptions

  • A bread photo or search term confirms how thickly it’s sliced

    A description such as ‘half’ or ‘whole’ refers to the quantity, not how the loaf is sliced. If it turns out to be unsliced, preparing equal-sized bites will take longer.

    Check the packaging or product information for details of how it’s sliced. If a loaf cut down the middle is important to you, ask in store how thickly it’s sliced.

  • White tiger bread has the same nutritional value as wholemeal

    The listed fibre content differs between Jumbo’s white and wholemeal tiger bread: 2,3 g and 7,3 g per 100 g respectively. The tiger crust doesn’t tell you what type of bread is underneath.

    Check the type of bread and compare the nutritional information per 100 g. Voedingscentrum advises replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible.

  • All tiger bread contains baker’s salt

    According to Voedingscentrum, bread doesn’t have to be made with baker’s salt. So you can’t tell whether it’s been used just from the name ‘tiger bread’.

    Check the ingredients for the specific loaf, or ask the baker or shop which salt has been used.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers products including AH Tijger Wit Heel and a wheat and maize tiger bread.

  • The bread range includes varieties you can compare side by side.
  • For your chosen tiger bread, check how it’s sliced and the latest ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers products including Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit and Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren Half.

  • The product information lists the fibre per 100 g for both varieties, making them easy to compare on the same basis.
  • The description ‘half’ doesn’t confirm that the wholemeal variety is sliced down the middle, so check how it’s sliced separately.

PLUS

PLUS offers Korenlanders Boeren Tijger Wit Half, weighing 400 g, and a whole wholemeal tiger bread.

  • For the white half loaf, you can check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
  • When you buy it, check whether your chosen variety is sliced and how thickly it’s cut.

Dirk

Dirk offers products including Bakker van der Akker Boeren Tijger Bruin Heel.

  • The product name makes it clear that this is a whole brown tiger bread loaf.
  • If you need even slices, ask how it’s cut. Don’t assume that ‘whole’ tells you.

Lidl

Lidl lists a fibre meter on packaged breads and has bread slicers in its shops.

  • You can check the fibre information on packaged bread.
  • Ask in store whether the tiger bread you want to buy is sliced, or whether it can be cut to your preferred thickness.

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Frequently asked questions

Is tiger bread always made with baker’s salt?

No. According to Voedingscentrum, bread doesn’t have to be made with baker’s salt. Check the ingredients for the bread you’ve chosen, or ask the baker if you want to know which salt has been used.

Which tiger bread should I choose if I’m keeping an eye on fibre?

Compare the fibre per 100 g and check whether the bread is labelled wholemeal. Jumbo lists 7,3 g of fibre per 100 g for Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren Half and 2,3 g per 100 g for Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit. Other varieties have their own nutritional information.

How should I store tiger bread until the event?

Follow the storage instructions for the bread you buy. The Jumbo and PLUS breads described here say to store in a cool, dry place away from light. Before adding toppings, also check that the bread is still suitable for how you plan to serve it.

Is tiger bread automatically gluten-free?

No. The Jumbo and PLUS tiger breads described here list wheat and gluten. If you’re buying gluten-free bread, rely only on the information on the label of the specific product.