Who is this for?

Lunch shoppers looking for a whole loaf

You want one tiger loaf to cover several lunches and are checking whether your preferred variety is available as a whole loaf.

Lunch shoppers looking for wholemeal bread

You’re looking for a loaf explicitly described as wholemeal and want to check its ingredients and fibre per 100 g.

Shoppers who want to store their bread

You won’t use it all for the same lunch and want to know which storage instructions apply to your loaf.

What to look for in tiger bread

Work out how much bread you need, then choose between white and wholemeal. Before buying, check how to store any leftovers.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Whole or half loaf Check the loaf format and quantity. Jumbo lists its white Boeren tijgerbrood as both a whole and a half loaf. If I want to make several lunches from one loaf, the quantity needs to suit. Around 50% of consumers put the quantity they need first.
Wholemeal and ingredients Check the bread description, ingredients, allergens and fibre per 100 g on the label of the variety you choose. If you’re looking for wholemeal tiger bread, you’ll want to check that description and the ingredients on the label; around 30% of consumers put this first.
Storage Read the freezing and storage instructions for the specific loaf. PLUS advises freezing Volkoren tijger heel on the day of purchase and using it within one month. If there’s bread left after lunch, I want to know how to store it for later. This matters most to around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a half and a whole loaf are the same amount

    A half loaf may be enough for one lunch, while a whole loaf may be a better choice if you’re making several lunches. The format alone doesn’t tell you how many slices you’ll end up using.

    Decide in advance how many lunches you want to make with the loaf, then check the quantity of the variety you’ve chosen.

  • Assuming the tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal

    The crust doesn’t tell you whether the bread is wholemeal. PLUS describes Volkoren tijger heel as wholemeal wheat bread, while Korenlanders Boeren tijger wit heel is a white variety.

    Read the bread description and, if fibre matters to you, compare the figures per 100 g in the nutritional information.

  • Assuming all tiger bread is made with baker’s salt

    According to the Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt when baking bread isn’t compulsory. So you can’t tell whether it’s been used just from the type of bread.

    Check the bread label or ask the baker which salt was used.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Tijger tarwe maïs heel as an 800 g white wheat and maize loaf with a tiger pattern.

  • The product information lists iodised salt.
  • This is a white wheat and maize variety, not a wholemeal loaf; check the description if you’re specifically looking for wholemeal bread.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit as both a whole and a half loaf.

  • The two formats let you choose the amount of bread you need.
  • These listed varieties are white tiger bread; don’t assume the bread is wholemeal from its crust.

Lidl

Lidl lists Tijgervolkoren heel vloerbrood in its in-store range.

  • The product name makes clear that it’s a wholemeal loaf.
  • Lidl says its fresh bread range may vary by store, so check in store for the variety you want.

ALDI

ALDI lists Boeren tijger volkoren as a whole, pre-sliced loaf.

  • The bread type and pre-sliced format are stated for this variety.
  • For specific ingredients and allergens, check the label on the loaf you buy.

PLUS

PLUS lists both Volkoren tijger heel and Korenlanders Boeren tijger wit heel.

  • According to PLUS’s nutritional information, the wholemeal variety listed contains 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g, while the white variety listed contains 2,3 g per 100 g.
  • The storage instructions for Volkoren tijger heel apply to that specific variety; follow the label for any other loaf.

Dirk

Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel as a white tiger loaf suitable for lunch, among other occasions.

  • The product description confirms that it’s a whole white loaf.
  • If you’re looking for wholemeal bread, check another variety with an explicit wholemeal description.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dutch tiger bread always made with baker’s salt?

No. According to the Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt when baking bread isn’t compulsory. Check the label of the variety you’ve chosen to see whether baker’s salt has been used.

Can you tell whether bread is wholemeal from the tiger crust?

No. Check the bread description instead. PLUS describes its Volkoren tijger heel as wholemeal wheat bread and Korenlanders Boeren tijger wit heel as a white variety.

How should you store a whole tiger loaf for future lunches?

Follow the storage instructions for the specific loaf. For PLUS Volkoren tijger heel, PLUS says you can freeze it at home on the day you buy it and should use it within one month.