Who is this choice relevant to?

If you’re looking for wholemeal bread and fibre

You’re choosing tiger bread to go with your meal and want to check whether it’s wholemeal and how much fibre it contains per 100 g.

If you’re catering for fussy eaters

You also want to be able to serve white bread with a tiger crust to guests who prefer a light, white centre.

If you’re hosting a dinner

You’re choosing bread to suit the number of guests and checking whether baking it in the oven fits in with the rest of the meal.

What should you look for when buying?

First decide whether you want to serve white bread, wholemeal bread or both. Then check the details of the specific loaves and consider whether you have time to bake them.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Wholemeal ingredients and fibre Check the bread description, ingredients and fibre per 100 g. If I want to serve wholemeal tiger bread, I want to be able to tell from the bread description and nutritional information. For around 42% of consumers, choosing wholemeal bread and fibre would be the top priority.
White bread for guests Check that the specific loaf is labelled as white bread, and check its allergens if necessary for your guests. If my guests prefer a light, white centre, I don’t want to judge by the tiger crust alone. This preference for white bread would matter most to around 33% of consumers.
Serving and storing Check whether the bread needs to be baked and how much you’ll need for your guests. If I’m serving other oven-cooked dishes, I want to know whether there’s time and room to bake the bread, and what to do with any leftovers. For around 25% of consumers, these practical considerations would be the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming the tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal

    A tiger crust doesn’t tell you whether the bread is white or wholemeal. Jumbo lists 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g for Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit and 7.3 g per 100 g for Boeren Tijger Volkoren.

    Read the bread description and compare the nutritional information for the variety you want to buy.

  • Guessing allergens from the bread’s name

    The white and wholemeal tiger breads discussed contain wheat; some varieties also list other cereals or warnings about the possible presence of allergens.

    Check the packaging of the specific bread. If it’s sold loose, ask about allergen information before buying.

  • Assuming par-baked bread is ready to serve

    PLUS provides baking instructions for Korenlanders Boeren Tijger Volkoren 1/2. You’ll need oven space just before serving.

    Check the instructions before planning to serve the bread alongside other oven-cooked dishes.

  • Buying more whole loaves than you need

    If you’re hosting a small group, serving a mix of white and wholemeal bread could leave you with leftovers.

    Choose an amount that suits your guests. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends freezing bread in portions straight after buying it if you won’t use it soon.

Brands to compare

These examples can help you tell white and wholemeal varieties apart. Always check the details of the specific bread before buying.

Albert Heijn

AH Tijger Volkoren Heel is a wholemeal wheat loaf with a tiger crust.

  • Albert Heijn lists wholemeal wheat flour, iodised salt, 6.7 g of fibre and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g.
  • Check the latest packaging: Albert Heijn notes that recipes and allergen information may change.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit and Boeren Tijger Volkoren, so you can compare two types of bread in the same range.

  • Jumbo lists 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g for the white variety and 7.3 g per 100 g for the wholemeal variety.
  • Both varieties discussed contain wheat. Check the packaging for any other allergen information, too.

Lidl

Lidl lists Tijgervolkoren Heel Vloerbrood as an in-store product.

  • The product name makes clear that it’s a whole tiger-crust loaf made with wholemeal flour.
  • Compare the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens on the packaging in store.

ALDI

ALDI lists both Boeren Tijger Wit Heel and Boeren Tijger Volkoren Heel.

  • According to ALDI’s product description, the white variety has a light centre and a crisp crust, while the wholemeal variety is described as pre-sliced.
  • Check the packaging to compare the ingredients, fibre and allergens in the variety you choose.

PLUS

PLUS Korenlanders Boeren Tijger Volkoren 1/2 is a half-loaf that’s par-baked and ready to finish in your oven at home.

  • PLUS lists 6.4 g of fibre and 0.97 g of salt per 100 g, and provides baking instructions.
  • You’ll need oven space to bake it. The bread contains wheat and barley; check the warnings for the possible presence of other allergens, too.

Dirk

Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Boeren Tijger Wit Heel as a white tiger bread variety.

  • The product description identifies this as a whole white tiger bread loaf.
  • Check the packaging for ingredients, nutritional information and allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I serve white or wholemeal tiger bread for an Italian dinner?

Choose based on what your guests like to eat: go for wholemeal if wholemeal ingredients and fibre are the priority, or white if they prefer a light, white centre. If your guests have different preferences, you can serve a loaf of each and adjust the amount to suit the number of people.

Does tiger bread always contain the same allergens?

No. Check the allergens for each loaf. The varieties discussed contain wheat, and some products also list other cereals or the possible presence of other allergens. If the bread is sold loose, ask about allergen information before buying it.

Does all tiger bread contain iodised salt?

You can’t tell from the name tiger bread. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in AH Tijger Volkoren Heel; for other breads, check the label or ask the seller about the ingredients.

What should I do with bread left over after dinner?

Store it according to the instructions on the packaging, and freeze it in portions if you won’t use it soon. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends freezing bread in portions straight after buying it if you don’t expect to use it all at once.