Who is this choice for?

Snack planners who want to save some bread for later

If you’re only making a few snacks, half a loaf is worth considering. If you buy a whole loaf, check whether you can freeze it on the day of purchase, following the product instructions.

Shoppers who prioritise wholemeal bread and fibre

The wholemeal tiger breads reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list more fibre per 100 g than the white varieties reviewed from Albert Heijn and Jumbo. Compare the specific products, not just the tiger crust.

Shoppers who want to check the ingredients

Check the allergen information for your chosen loaf. If you want to know whether baker’s salt has been used, check the ingredients too, or ask if you’re buying unpackaged bread.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide how much bread you need for your snacks and whether you want white or wholemeal. Then check the slice thickness and packaging information for your chosen variety.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Wholemeal and fibre Check whether your chosen variety is wholemeal and compare the fibre content per 100 g. If I want wholemeal bread for my snacks, I need to be able to compare the fibre content of the specific varieties. For around 46% of consumers, wholemeal bread and fibre content would be the top priority.
Quantity and storage Check whether half a loaf is suitable, or follow the freezing instructions for a whole loaf. If I’m catering for a small group, I don’t want to be left with lots of unused bread. A suitable quantity would be the top priority for around 36% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current allergen information and, if you wish, check whether baker’s salt is listed in the ingredients. If I need to take ingredients or allergens into account, I want to know what’s in this particular loaf. For around 18% of consumers, checking the ingredients would be their first concern when buying.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all tiger bread contains baker’s salt

    According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers don’t always use baker’s salt. So the type of bread alone doesn’t tell you whether it has been used in that loaf.

    Look for baker’s salt or iodised salt in the ingredients list, or ask if you’re buying unpackaged bread.

  • Confusing a tiger crust with wholemeal bread

    Tiger bread is available in both white and wholemeal varieties. The products reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS vary in fibre content depending on the variety.

    Check the product description and compare the fibre per 100 g in the varieties you’re considering.

  • Assuming the bread is medium-sliced

    Whether you can choose your preferred slice thickness depends on the specific variety and the options available when ordering or shopping. A whole or half loaf doesn’t, by itself, tell you how thick the slices are.

    Check the slicing options when ordering, or ask for medium-sliced bread in store before you buy.

  • Checking only the main allergen

    The tiger breads reviewed contain wheat and gluten; some varieties may also list other allergens.

    For your chosen product, read both the information about allergens it contains and the information about possible traces. If you’re buying unpackaged bread, ask for the allergen information.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers, among other products, AH Tijger volkoren heel and AH Extra Lang Lekker tijger wit heel.

  • Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g of fibre per 100 g for the wholemeal variety and 3,1 g per 100 g for the white variety.
  • Both varieties mentioned are whole loaves; check with your chosen store whether you can order them medium-sliced.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers, among other products, Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit heel and Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren half.

  • Jumbo lists 2,3 g of fibre per 100 g for the white variety and 7,3 g per 100 g for the half wholemeal loaf.
  • Both products mentioned contain wheat and gluten. Check the latest allergen information and slicing options for the variety you choose.

PLUS

PLUS offers, among other products, Volkoren tijger heel and Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2.

  • PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g for both products mentioned and says they can be frozen at home on the day of purchase.
  • Both products mentioned contain wheat and gluten; also check for any additional allergen information and your preferred slice thickness.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dutch tiger bread always contain baker’s salt?

No, don’t assume that it does. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers don’t always use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients for your chosen loaf or ask if you’re buying unpackaged bread.

Can I choose regular tiger bread if I need to eat gluten-free?

No, first check whether the specific product is labelled gluten-free and read the allergen information. The tiger breads from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS mentioned here contain wheat and gluten.

Where can I find allergen information for packaged and unpackaged bread?

For pre-packed bread, the allergen information is on the label. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, sellers must also make information about allergens present in unpackaged bread available. Ask before you choose.

How should I store tiger bread for several snack occasions?

It’s best not to keep bread in the fridge: according to the Voedingscentrum, it dries out there. PLUS says that Volkoren tijger heel and Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 can be frozen at home on the day of purchase. For other loaves, follow their storage instructions.