If you have coeliac disease, don’t choose tiger bread based on its crust, colour or whether it looks like a white-and-wholemeal mix. Only choose bread whose current packaging clearly states that it is gluten-free. For a light sandwich, look for gluten-free white or light bread; if seeds and a darker style of loaf matter more, compare gluten-free seeded breads by their ingredients and nutritional information.
You’re looking for an alternative to tiger bread, but a clear gluten-free label on your chosen loaf matters more than its crust or colour. The Dutch Coeliac Society explains the threshold for using the gluten-free label.
You want a light bread that suits your usual lunch and are happy to do without the tiger crust. Albert Heijn, for example, lists light gluten-free seeded bread, while PLUS lists gluten-free white bread.
You’re looking for gluten-free bread with seeds or a darker style, rather than a light sandwich loaf. Jumbo, for example, describes a gluten-free seeded bread containing kernels and seeds.
If you have coeliac disease and are looking for an alternative to tiger bread, the gluten-free label is essential, whatever type of bread you choose. Taste and texture can then help you compare suitable products.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free label | Read the current packaging and allergen information; don’t judge whether it’s suitable by the tiger crust or the colour of the bread. | When I buy bread for someone with coeliac disease, I want to be sure about the specific product first. For around 50% of these consumers, this is the main consideration when choosing. |
| Light sandwich loaf | Compare gluten-free white bread, light bread and lighter seeded options by type of bread and ingredients. | I’m less keen on dark bread and mainly want a light alternative for my usual lunch. Around 30% of consumers prioritise a familiar type of bread when choosing from the gluten-free range. |
| Seeds and texture | Check the ingredients and, if fibre is important to you, compare the nutritional information per 100 g. | I miss kernels or a firmer texture when I only look at lighter options. For around 20% of consumers, texture is the main preference once they’ve chosen gluten-free bread. |
The crust and colour tell you nothing about whether a particular loaf is labelled gluten-free. This is a crucial check if you have coeliac disease.
Only choose bread whose current packaging clearly states that it is gluten-free, and check the allergen information too.
Product details and ingredients can change, and a listed type of bread may not be available at every shop.
Check the packaging of the bread you’re buying and confirm with the shop that a specific variety is available.
Whether iodised salt is used depends on the specific product. You can’t tell from the type of bread or the gluten-free label.
If this matters to you, check the ingredients list on the packaging.
Albert Heijn’s AH Glutenvrij range includes lighter breads and white rolls.
Jumbo lists several types of gluten-free bread, including light and dark seeded varieties.
PLUS lists gluten-free white, brown and seeded bread.
Dirk’s product information includes Schär Meisterbackers Classic gluten-free bread.
Lidl describes a standard range alongside extra gluten-free products that aren’t always available.
These mini baguettes are an option if you’re looking for a light alternative, not tiger bread with a confirmed tiger crust or a white-and-wholemeal mix. Before buying, check the gluten-free label on the current packaging.
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Mini baguettes for anyone looking for rolls rather than a whole loaf. Check the packaging for the gluten-free label and allergen information; the product information lists soya and possible traces of lupin and mustard. Check the preparation instructions too, so you know what you need to do before eating them.
Not just because the inside is light or because of the crust. Check that the packaging of the specific loaf clearly states that it is gluten-free. According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, a product can carry that label if it contains less than 20 mg of gluten per kg of product.
It’s a gluten-free certification for a specific product. Jumbo lists it for Lekker Vrij van Gluten Bruin; check the current packaging to make sure the certification appears on the exact variety you’re buying.
Read the ingredients list for the specific bread and look for iodised salt. It is listed, for example, in PLUS Bruin glutenvrij, but you can’t tell whether it’s included just from the gluten-free label.
Use a product page to compare types of bread, but check the current packaging before eating it. Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional information and allergen details can change.
