Weekly planners who freeze bread
You buy bread for several lunches and snacks, and want to know whether and when you can freeze it.
Who is this choice important for?
Lunch lovers who like generous toppings
You’re looking for slices that can hold substantial toppings or make a filling snack. Check the actual slice thickness: you can’t tell from the name tiger bread.
Shoppers comparing nutritional information
You want to compare the type of bread, fibre, ingredients and allergens in each product as part of your regular weekly shop.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether slice thickness, type of bread or planning your supplies matters most to you. Check each separately: a whole or pre-sliced tiger loaf won’t necessarily have thick slices.
| What to look for | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Slice thickness | Look at the slices or ask at the bakery counter about the thickness and slicing options. | If I’m adding generous toppings, I want to know whether the slices are sturdy enough, rather than judging by the tiger crust. Around 31% of consumers put slice thickness first. |
| Wholemeal and fibre | Check the type of bread and compare the fibre per 100 g in the nutritional information. | If I eat this bread regularly for lunch, I want to compare the fibre in white and wholemeal varieties. For around 31% of consumers, this is their top priority. |
| Quantity and storage | Compare whole and half loaves, the number of servings, and the storage or freezing instructions. | I want to buy enough bread for the week without bringing home more than I can store. This is the main consideration for around 23% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the allergen information and check the ingredients if baker’s salt or iodised salt is relevant to your choice. | If I need to check ingredients or allergens, I want to be able to find that information for each loaf before buying. Around 15% of consumers make this their top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘tiger bread’ means ‘thick-cut’
The crust, shape of the loaf and ‘pre-sliced’ label don’t tell you how thick the slices are. That can make a real difference if you want generous toppings.
Look at the slices in store or ask whether an unsliced loaf can be cut to your preferred thickness.
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Choosing white when you want to compare fibre
The white tiger breads reviewed from Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 1.6 g and 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g, respectively. The wholemeal tiger breads reviewed from Albert Heijn and PLUS list 6.7 g and 6.4 g per 100 g, respectively. These figures don’t tell you how thick the slices are.
Compare the fibre per 100 g of the breads you’re considering and check the type of bread separately.
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Buying a whole loaf without a storage plan
If you won’t use all the slices in time, the storage or freezing instructions will help determine whether a whole loaf is right for your weekly shop.
Check the instructions for the specific loaf. Consider a half loaf if freezing doesn’t fit your plans.
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Assuming iodised baker’s salt is always used
According to the Dutch Bakery Centre, the use of iodised baker’s salt varies from loaf to loaf. So the general name ‘tiger bread’ doesn’t tell you which salt has been used.
Read the ingredients list or, for unwrapped bread, ask which ingredients have been used if this matters for your purchase.
Brands to compare
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn offers, among other options, half loaves of white tiger bread and whole loaves of wholemeal tiger bread.
- The wholemeal tiger loaf reviewed lists 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g, 22 servings and advises freezing on the day of purchase.
- The half loaf of white tiger bread reviewed lists 1.6 g of fibre per 100 g; the product information provided doesn’t confirm the slice thickness.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers farmhouse tiger bread in white, brown and wholemeal varieties, including whole and half loaves.
- The whole white farmhouse tiger loaf reviewed lists around 23 servings and 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g.
- Check the slice thickness and storage instructions for the variety you choose.
Lidl
Lidl offers tiger brown bread and tiger rolls as different types of bread.
- The product page for the tiger brown bread reviewed lists a weight of 800 g.
- For this loaf, check the ingredients, nutritional information, slice thickness and storage instructions on the packaging or in store.
ALDI
ALDI offers farmhouse tiger bread in white, brown and wholemeal varieties, among others.
- According to ALDI, the wholemeal farmhouse tiger loaf reviewed is pre-sliced.
- Pre-sliced doesn’t mean thick-cut; also check the nutritional information and storage instructions for this loaf.
PLUS
PLUS offers wholemeal tiger bread and farmhouse tiger bread, among other options.
- The wholemeal tiger bread reviewed lists 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g and advises freezing on the day of purchase and using within one month.
- The product information doesn’t specify the slice thickness.
Dirk
Dirk offers whole white farmhouse tiger bread and tiger rolls, among other options.
- The whole white loaf reviewed is sold as tiger bread for breakfast or lunch.
- Check the ingredients, nutritional information, slice thickness and storage instructions for the loaf you buy.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if tiger bread is thick enough for generous toppings?
Check the slices yourself or ask at the bakery counter about the thickness. A whole or pre-sliced tiger loaf won’t automatically have thick slices. If you want an unsliced loaf cut for you, ask beforehand whether that’s possible.
Can I freeze tiger bread for the whole week?
Follow the freezing instructions for the loaf you buy. Albert Heijn and PLUS advise freezing their wholemeal tiger loaves reviewed on the day of purchase and using them within one month. Don’t assume the same instructions apply to other varieties.
Does all tiger bread contain iodised baker’s salt?
Don’t assume it does: check the ingredients for the specific loaf. The Dutch Bakery Centre describes the use of iodised baker’s salt as part of an agreement, not as a feature of every tiger loaf.
Where can I find allergen information for tiger bread?
For pre-packed tiger bread, read the label; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says it must include allergen information. For unwrapped bread, ask the seller which allergens are in that particular loaf before buying.