Who is this choice relevant to?

Families with different bread preferences

If some people prefer white bread while others want wholemeal, you can serve both. When choosing this combination, allow for the amount you’ll need.

People keeping an eye on fibre

If you want to serve wholemeal tiger bread, compare the bread description and fibre per 100 g. The tiger pattern won’t show you the difference.

Households planning portions

A half loaf may be a good choice if you only need a smaller amount for one dinner. For part-baked bread, check the baking instructions too, and see how any leftovers can be stored.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to serve white bread, wholemeal or both. Then compare the fibre per 100 g and choose a size and preparation method that suit your dinner.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Flavour and type of bread Check whether the bread is labelled white or wholemeal. Consider serving both if people have different preferences. If some people are fussy eaters, I want to be able to serve white bread too, so not everyone has to choose wholemeal; around 40% of consumers put taste and acceptability first.
Wholemeal and fibre Check that it’s labelled wholemeal and compare the fibre per 100 g on the same basis. If I mainly want to serve wholemeal, I want to be able to see how much fibre the different breads contain; this choice is the most important factor for around 40% of consumers.
Quantity and preparation Check whether the bread is a whole or half loaf, whether it needs baking and what the storage instructions are. If I’m not sure how much bread will be eaten, I want to be able to limit or store leftovers; for around 20% of consumers, this planning is the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming the tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal

    The crust tells you nothing about the type of flour. PLUS lists 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g for its Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2, and 2.2 g per 100 g for Korenlanders Boeren tijger wit heel.

    Read the bread description and compare the nutritional information per 100 g rather than judging by the pattern.

  • Treating a half loaf and a whole loaf as the same quantity

    PLUS’s wholemeal option mentioned here is a half, part-baked loaf; the white option is a whole loaf and is also part-baked. So you won’t get the same amount from each loaf.

    Check the size and stated weight before deciding how many loaves you’ll need for dinner. Check the baking instructions too.

  • Checking allergens only once you’re at the table

    The tiger breads mentioned here from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain cereals containing gluten. Product information may also list other allergens or possible traces.

    If allergens matter to anyone eating, check the current packaging for the specific bread before buying.

  • Automatically buying a whole loaf of each type

    Serving white and wholemeal bread gives everyone a choice, but it could also leave you with more leftovers than you want to store.

    Choose an amount that suits the people eating and the rest of the meal. If available, consider a half loaf, and follow the chosen bread’s guidance on freezing.

Brands with relevant tiger bread options

Albert Heijn

AH Tijger volkoren heel is a whole wholemeal wheat loaf with a tiger pattern.

  • Albert Heijn lists 6.7 g of fibre and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g, along with the ingredients and allergens.
  • Albert Heijn notes that product information can change, so check the packaging when you buy it.

Jumbo

Jumbo Boeren Tijger Volkoren is a whole wholemeal wheat loaf with a tiger pattern.

  • Jumbo lists 7.5 g of fibre and 0.95 g of salt per 100 g, and gives instructions for freezing the bread on the day you buy it.
  • According to Jumbo, the product contains wheat, rye and barley. Also check the packaging for information about the possible presence of other allergens.

PLUS

The Korenlanders range includes a half wholemeal option and a whole white tiger loaf; both are part-baked.

  • PLUS lists 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g for Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 and 2.2 g per 100 g for Korenlanders Boeren tijger wit heel.
  • The loaves come in different sizes. Check how much you need and follow the baking instructions for the option you choose.

Lidl

Lidl lists an 800 g Tijger volkoren as an in-store product.

  • If you’re looking for a whole wholemeal tiger loaf, you can factor this product’s size into your portion planning.
  • Lidl notes that its fresh bread range can vary by store. Check the product information for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.

ALDI

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

  • The whole, pre-sliced format gives you a useful starting point when planning how much bread you’ll need for dinner.
  • Check the packaging for the fibre per 100 g, ingredients and allergens in the loaf you buy.

Dirk

Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel and Boeren tijger bruin heel in its bread range.

  • The labels ‘white’ and ‘brown’ help you tell the options apart.
  • Brown doesn’t automatically mean wholemeal. Check the bread description and nutritional information if you’re specifically looking for wholemeal tiger bread.

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Frequently asked questions

Is tiger bread automatically wholemeal?

No. The tiger pattern refers to the crust, not the type of flour. PLUS describes one Korenlanders option as wholemeal wheat bread with a tiger pattern and the other as white wheat bread, so check the description of the product you choose.

How can I serve white and wholemeal tiger bread together at a family dinner?

Choose wholemeal tiger bread if people at the table will eat it, and add white bread if some guests prefer it. Estimate how much you’ll need in advance; a half loaf can be useful if you need less of one type.

Does tiger bread contain cereals containing gluten?

The tiger breads mentioned here from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain cereals containing gluten. The allergens and possible traces listed vary by product; check the current packaging if this matters to anyone at the table.

How can I tell whether tiger bread contains iodised salt?

Read the ingredients list for the specific bread. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt for AH Tijger volkoren heel; Jumbo and PLUS list baker’s salt for the wholemeal options mentioned here. Don’t assume it’s present based on the tiger crust.

What should I do with any tiger bread left over after dinner?

Follow the storage instructions for the bread you’ve chosen. For the wholemeal tiger breads mentioned here, Albert Heijn and Jumbo say you can freeze them on the day you buy them and use them within one month; part-baked options may have different preparation instructions.