Anyone who wants to defrost a portion each day
If you buy several loaves at once, you’ll want to take only the slices you need that day out of the freezer. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends freezing bread in portions as soon as you buy it.
Who should consider this choice?
Anyone comparing the fibre in white and wholemeal bread
You want to buy tiger bread, but also take the type of bread and its fibre content into account. To compare, look at specific varieties: Jumbo lists 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g for its Farmhouse White Tiger Bread and 7.3 g per 100 g for its Farmhouse Wholemeal Tiger Bread Half.
Anyone who needs to check ingredients and allergens
When buying more than one loaf, you’ll want to know which allergens and ‘may contain’ statements apply to each one. Check the current packaging, even if you’ve bought the same bread before.
What should you look for when stocking up?
Start with the slice and the portions you use each day. Then compare the type of bread and check the information for the specific product before you buy.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Most important for |
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| Slicing and freezing | Check whether the bread is pre-sliced and whether the slices suit your daily portions. Follow the product’s freezing instructions. | I want to defrost only the slices I need each day, without having to slice a stock of loaves first. This is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| White or wholemeal | Read the description of the bread type and compare the fibre per 100 g in the nutritional information; don’t judge its ingredients by the tiger-striped crust. | If fibre is the deciding factor for me, I want to know exactly which bread I’m buying. This is the most important consideration for around 29% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and ‘may contain’ statements. Check the label to see whether baker’s salt has been used if that matters to your choice. | I need to be able to check in advance which ingredients and allergen statements apply to the bread I eat every day. Around 21% of consumers give this check top priority. |
| Loaf size and availability | Check whether you’re buying half a loaf or a whole one, and confirm what your shop or online basket offers if you’re buying several. | I want to plan my supplies around a loaf size I can use and actually buy. This matters most to around 14% of consumers. |
Common mistakes when stocking up
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Judging the type of bread by its tiger-striped crust
Tiger bread can be white or wholemeal. The Jumbo varieties reviewed list 2.3 g and 7.3 g of fibre per 100 g respectively; the crust doesn’t tell you which nutritional information applies to the bread.
Read the product description and compare the fibre per 100 g in the varieties you’re considering.
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Buying several loaves without checking how they’re sliced
‘Half’, ‘whole’ and ‘pre-sliced’ don’t tell you whether the slices are the right thickness for your daily portions from the freezer.
Before buying, check both the loaf size and the slices on the packaging, in your online basket or in the shop.
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Freezing and defrosting your whole supply at once
If you defrost more bread than you need, your supply won’t match your daily needs as well. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends freezing bread in portions as soon as you buy it.
Divide the bread into useful portions when you buy it, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
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Assuming every loaf contains baker’s salt
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So the type of bread or the shop’s name won’t tell you whether it’s in your loaf.
Check the ingredients on the packaging, or ask which salt has been used if the bread is unwrapped.
Brands and retailers to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists several half loaves of white tiger bread online, including an Extra Long and Tasty variety.
- For its Extra Long and Tasty half loaf of white tiger bread, Albert Heijn says to freeze it at home on the day of purchase and use it within one month.
- When buying, check the slices and the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists white and wholemeal tiger bread varieties that you can compare by type and size.
- For the white variety reviewed, Jumbo lists 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g, and 7.3 g per 100 g for its half loaf of wholemeal tiger bread.
- Check separately whether the variety you choose has the slices you want.
Lidl
Lidl provides information about the ingredients and allergens in its freshly baked range.
- For larger quantities, Lidl advises customers to contact their local store to ask about ordering options.
- Check which tiger bread and slice options are available at the store you plan to visit.
ALDI
ALDI lists a whole loaf of Farmhouse Wholemeal Tiger Bread.
- ALDI describes this variety as pre-sliced.
- Check the slice thickness, ingredients, allergens and storage instructions for the specific loaf.
PLUS
PLUS lists a half loaf of white farmhouse tiger bread, with information about ingredients, allergens and baking at home.
- The product information includes baking instructions, which is useful if you’re looking for bread to bake at home.
- Before stocking up, check that the baking instructions, loaf size and slices suit the way you’ll use it.
Dirk
Dirk lists products including Bakker van der Akker Farmhouse White Tiger Bread, whole loaf.
- At Dirk, you can browse tiger bread in both half and whole loaf sizes.
- For the loaf you choose, check the slices, ingredients, allergens and freezing instructions.
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Frequently asked questions
How should I freeze tiger bread for everyday use?
As soon as you buy the bread, divide it into portions you can defrost separately, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also follow the instructions for your specific loaf: Albert Heijn says to freeze its Extra Long and Tasty half loaf of white tiger bread on the day of purchase and use it within one month.
Is baker’s salt with iodine compulsory in Dutch bread?
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients of the bread you’re buying, or ask which salt has been used if it’s unwrapped.
How can I check the allergens in tiger bread?
Read the current allergen information for the specific loaf, even if you’ve bought a similar one before. For unwrapped or freshly baked bread, check the information in store and ask a member of staff if you can’t find it. Don’t rely on the name ‘tiger bread’ alone.