Living alone and buying small amounts of bread
If you only have a few slices with each meal, a half loaf may be closer to the amount you’ll get through. Compare it with a whole loaf that you can share or store.
Who is this choice for?
Stocking up with freezer space
If you want to spread a whole loaf across several meals, check the storage instructions for the variety you choose. PLUS says that Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 can be frozen on the day of purchase and should be used within one month.
Regular wholemeal bread buyer
If you eat tiger bread regularly and wholemeal matters to you, look beyond the crust and read the product description. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible.
What should you look for?
Work out how much bread you use for your meals and whether you have room to store any leftovers. Then choose the type of bread and check the information on the specific pack.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size | Check whether a half or whole loaf suits the number of slices you use. | If I only need a few slices, I don’t want to open a pack I won’t finish. Around 40% of consumers prioritise a suitable portion size. |
| Storage | Read the freezing instructions for the exact variety and consider how much space you have. | I want to keep bread for later meals without leaving leftovers to go to waste. Around 30% of consumers say storage is their top priority. |
| Type of bread | Read the product description and, if you like, compare the fibre per 100 g. | If I eat tiger bread regularly, I want to know whether I’m buying white, brown or wholemeal. The type of bread matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
| Availability today | Check whether the variety you want is available in your shop. | If I need bread for a meal today, I want to be able to pick up a variety that suits my portions. Around 10% of consumers put immediate availability first. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing a whole loaf without a way to store it
In a one-person household, bread can be left over if it isn’t shared or stored.
Choose a size you’ll finish, or check the freezing instructions for your chosen variety before buying.
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Assuming a tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal
Tiger bread can be white, brown or wholemeal. The name of the crust doesn’t tell you what type of bread you’re buying.
Read the product description. Compare nutritional information, such as fibre per 100 g, only for the products you’re actually considering.
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Assuming all tiger bread contains baker’s salt
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that using baker’s salt isn’t compulsory. So you can’t tell whether it’s been used from the name of the bread.
Check the ingredients on the pack if baker’s salt is relevant to your choice.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn offers products including AH Tijger wit half and AH Tijger volkoren heel.
- These two varieties let you take both the type of bread and the loaf size into account.
- Check the product description and the information on the pack for the variety you choose.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit and Bruin in both whole and half loaves.
- The half and whole loaves give you different portion sizes to choose from.
- A brown or white variety isn’t the same as a product labelled wholemeal.
Lidl
Lidl offers Tijgerwit and Tijgerbruin as separate varieties of bread.
- The varieties make the difference between white and brown clear.
- Check the size and product description of the loaf you want to buy.
Aldi
Aldi offers whole Boeren tiger loaves in white, brown and wholemeal varieties.
- You can choose the type of bread from these whole loaves.
- If you buy a whole loaf, think about how you’ll store the rest for later meals.
PLUS
PLUS offers half wholemeal tiger loaves, including Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2, 400 g.
- For this Korenlanders variety, PLUS says to freeze it on the day of purchase and use it within one month.
- Don’t apply the storage instructions for this specific variety to other tiger bread without checking the label.
Dirk
Dirk offers Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel and a whole brown variety.
- There are separate white and brown varieties to compare.
- With both whole loaves, consider how much you’ll eat or store.
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Frequently asked questions
Is tiger bread automatically wholemeal?
No, the tiger crust doesn’t tell you whether the bread is wholemeal. If you’re specifically looking for wholemeal tiger bread, read the product description on the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible.
When is a half tiger loaf a good choice for one person?
A half loaf is a good choice if you won’t get through a whole loaf and don’t want to store any leftovers. If you can share or freeze the bread, a whole loaf could also work for several meals; check the storage instructions for the variety you choose.
Can I freeze tiger bread for later meals?
Check the instructions for the exact variety. PLUS says that Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month.
Does all tiger bread in the Netherlands contain baker’s salt?
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that bread doesn’t have to be made with baker’s salt. Check the label to see whether it has been used in the bread you choose.