Who is this relevant to?

Families who often prepare school lunches

If you regularly make several packed lunches, you’ll want a loaf size that suits how you use it. Think about how many slices you’ll actually get through and whether you can freeze some of the loaf.

Parents looking for a suitable type of bread

You want to choose wholemeal or brown tiger bread, but you also want your child to eat their lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends wholemeal and brown bread for children, and advises replacing white bread as much as possible.

Families who need to check allergens and school arrangements

If your child has coeliac disease, a wheat allergy or another relevant allergy, check the specific loaf before packing it. Read the latest allergen information and ask the school or after-school club about its arrangements.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, check which type of bread you’re buying and whether the ingredients are suitable for your child. Then choose a whole or half loaf based on how many lunches you’ll make with it.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important for?
Use and food waste Check the loaf’s weight and how much bread your household gets through. See whether this loaf is suitable for freezing. If I often make packed lunches, I don’t want some of the bread to go uneaten. Around 31% of consumers say reducing waste is their top priority.
Wholemeal or brown Read the exact type of bread and the ingredients; don’t assume it’s wholemeal because of the tiger crust. For everyday school lunches, I’m looking for wholemeal or brown bread that my child will eat. This choice of bread comes first for around 31% of consumers.
Allergens and school arrangements Check the latest ingredients, allergen information and any warnings. If necessary, ask about the school or after-school club’s arrangements. If my child needs to avoid a relevant allergen, I need to know whether this specific loaf is suitable before packing it. This check is the top priority for around 15% of consumers.
Size and preparation Compare whole and half loaves, check whether the bread is pre-sliced and read the storage instructions. When I only need some of a loaf, I want to be able to store the rest easily for future lunches. Around 23% of consumers prioritise a suitable size and easy preparation.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a whole loaf is always the best fit

    A whole loaf isn’t practical if some of it will be left uneaten before you get a chance to use it.

    Choose a whole or half loaf based on how much bread you actually use for lunches, and check the storage instructions if you want to freeze it.

  • Assuming the tiger crust means it’s wholemeal

    The crust doesn’t tell you whether the bread is white, brown or wholemeal. For children, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends wholemeal and brown bread over white bread.

    Read the type of bread and ingredients on the packaging rather than relying on the colour or product name.

  • Relying on a general bread name when dealing with allergies

    Ingredients and warnings apply to the specific product and can change. PLUS lists wheat and barley, among other ingredients, in its Korenlanders Boeren Tijger Volkoren 1/2.

    Check the latest label every time you buy it. For unpackaged bread, ask for the available allergen information and make sure the packed lunch meets the school or after-school club’s requirements.

  • Assuming iodised baker’s salt has been used

    You can’t tell whether baker’s salt has been used in a particular tiger loaf from its crust or name.

    Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt, or ask the baker if the bread is unpackaged.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists an 800 g Tijgerbrood tarwe loaf as available to buy in store.

  • The stated weight helps you decide whether the size suits how you use bread for lunches.
  • Check the latest packaging for ingredients and allergen information.

Jumbo

Jumbo sells tiger bread in varieties including white, brown and wholemeal, as well as half loaves.

  • The range of bread types and sizes gives you options for making lunches.
  • Check the exact variety and size when you buy it; they aren’t interchangeable.

Lidl

Lidl stocks freshly baked bread in its shops.

  • You can see in store which bread is available for lunches.
  • Lidl says its fresh range varies by store; for unpackaged bread, ask about ingredients and allergens.

ALDI

ALDI lists whole farm-style tiger loaves in wholemeal and brown varieties.

  • ALDI describes its wholemeal variety as pre-sliced, which can make preparing packed lunches easier.
  • Check whether a whole loaf suits how much bread your household uses.

PLUS

PLUS lists Korenlanders Boeren Tijger Volkoren 1/2 in a 400 g pack.

  • A half loaf may suit you if you don’t get through a whole loaf quickly; PLUS also recommends freezing this product.
  • Read the latest label: this variety lists wheat and barley, among other ingredients.

Dirk

Dirk lists whole brown and white farm-style tiger loaves from Bakker van der Akker.

  • You can choose between a brown and a white variety if your child has a clear preference.
  • Check which variety you’re picking up and whether your household will use a whole loaf.

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Frequently asked questions

Is wholemeal, brown or white tiger bread best for school?

The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends wholemeal and brown bread for children, and advises replacing white bread as much as possible. Also consider whether your child will eat the type of bread you choose, and check the ingredients of the specific product.

Can I pack tiger bread if gluten needs to be avoided?

Don’t pack a specific tiger loaf without first checking the ingredients and allergen information. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that the type of grain must be listed in the ingredients when gluten-containing cereals are present; the PLUS wholemeal variety listed contains wheat and barley.

How can I tell whether tiger bread is made with baker’s salt?

Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt. If the bread is unpackaged, you can ask the baker which salt was used; don’t rely on the bread’s name alone.

What if we don’t get through a whole tiger loaf?

Choose a half loaf if that better suits how much you use, or follow the freezing instructions for the specific product. For Korenlanders Boeren Tijger Volkoren 1/2, PLUS recommends freezing it on the day of purchase and using it within one month.