Who is this choice relevant to?

Families looking to try wholemeal bread

If you want to keep the tiger crust but are also mindful of fibre, you can compare wholemeal varieties. The products described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list their fibre content per 100 g.

Households with fussy eaters

If the type of bread inside determines whether it gets eaten, it’s worth comparing white and brown loaves. Check the fibre content too: the product name or crust colour won’t tell you how much fibre a loaf contains.

Holidaymakers buying bread for several days

If your meal plans are likely to change, a half loaf may be a good fit. For a whole loaf, Voedingscentrum recommends freezing it in portions as soon as you buy it.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether fibre, a familiar type of bread or having enough for several days of your holiday matters most. Then compare specific products by checking their labels.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Fibre and wholemeal content Check the ingredients and compare fibre on a like-for-like basis: per 100 g. If bread is often on the table, I want to know how much fibre the variety I choose contains. For around 40% of consumers, this is the main consideration.
Whether they’ll enjoy the taste Choose between a white, brown or wholemeal centre; if you’re buying brown bread, check the ingredients and nutritional information. A fussy eater still needs to want to eat the bread, so a familiar type of loaf may matter more. Around 30% of consumers put taste first.
Quantity and storage Check whether half a loaf will be enough, or divide a whole loaf into portions and freeze it as soon as you buy it. When our holiday plans change, I want to avoid having a whole loaf left over. Choosing the right quantity is the main concern for around 30% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all Dutch bread contains baker’s salt

    According to Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt when baking bread is not compulsory. The type of bread alone won’t tell you whether iodised salt has been used.

    Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt. If you’re buying loose bread, ask the baker what type of salt was used.

  • Judging fibre by the tiger crust or brown colour

    The white tiger loaves described by Jumbo and PLUS list 2,3 g and 2,2 g of fibre per 100 g respectively; their wholemeal varieties list 7,5 g and 6,4 g per 100 g respectively. You can’t tell these product-specific values from the crust.

    Check the ingredients and compare the fibre content per 100 g of the loaves you’re choosing between.

  • Taking a whole loaf without a plan for the rest

    If your group is small or your meal plans change, you may end up with uneaten bread.

    Consider buying half a loaf, or freeze a whole loaf in portions as soon as you buy it, following Voedingscentrum’s advice.

  • Guessing allergens from the name of the bread

    The tiger loaves described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list wheat. A familiar product name is no substitute for checking the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging.

    Check the label every time you buy it if the ingredients or allergens matter to your choice.

Brands to compare

Albert Heijn

AH Tijger volkoren heel is a specific example of a wholemeal tiger loaf.

  • Albert Heijn lists wholemeal wheat flour, iodised salt and 6,7 g of fibre per 100 g for this product.
  • Before buying, check the current packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

Jumbo

Jumbo has white and wholemeal farmhouse tiger loaves described here, which you can compare on the same nutritional measure.

  • Jumbo lists 7,5 g of fibre per 100 g for the wholemeal variety described here, compared with 2,3 g per 100 g for the white variety.
  • Both products described here list wheat. These fibre values apply to these varieties, not every loaf from Jumbo.

PLUS

PLUS has white and wholemeal Korenlanders farmhouse tiger loaves described here, including a half-size wholemeal loaf.

  • PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g for the half-size wholemeal variety described here, and 2,2 g per 100 g for the white variety described here.
  • Check the current packaging, as ingredients, allergens and nutritional information may change.

ALDI

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

  • The whole, pre-sliced format may suit you if you want to divide the loaf into portions straight away.
  • Check the packaging for the ingredients, allergens and fibre content of this variety.

Lidl

Lidl describes an 800 g Tijger volkoren loaf for in-store sale.

  • The stated weight can help you decide whether a whole loaf suits your holiday plans.
  • Lidl says its fresh bread range may vary by store, so check the packaging and availability in store.

Dirk

Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger bruin heel at Dirk is an example for anyone looking for a brown centre.

  • Dirk describes this variety as having a tiger crust and a firm brown centre.
  • Check the ingredients and fibre content on the packaging before choosing it as an alternative to a specific wholemeal loaf.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dutch bread have to be made with iodised baker’s salt?

No. Voedingscentrum says baker’s salt is not compulsory when baking bread. Check the label or ask the baker whether baker’s salt or iodised salt was used in the bread.

Is tiger bread suitable for people with coeliac disease or a wheat allergy?

You can’t tell from the tiger crust. The tiger loaves described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list wheat; Voedingscentrum says that people with coeliac disease need to follow a gluten-free diet. Check the current label of each specific loaf for ingredients and allergens.

How should I store tiger bread for several days of my holiday?

Follow the date and storage instructions on the packaging. If you want to eat the bread later, it’s best to freeze it in portions as soon as you buy it. As a general guide, Voedingscentrum says opened white bread keeps for 2 to 4 days in a kitchen cupboard and 1 to 3 months in the freezer; its quality may decline if it’s frozen for longer.

Does brown tiger bread have as much fibre as wholemeal tiger bread?

You can’t tell from the brown colour or the product name. For the specific loaves, compare the ingredients and fibre per 100 g on the label. The wholemeal varieties described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list 6,7 g, 7,5 g and 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g respectively.