Which option is right for you?

The budget-conscious host

You’re looking for a whole loaf to share with antipasti, soup or pasta. Consider how much bread you need for the table, and whether a whole or half loaf would better suit the number of people you’re serving.

The fibre-conscious diner

You want to serve tiger bread, but would prefer a wholemeal option. According to the Voedingscentrum, wholemeal bread contains more fibre than white grain products. The nutritional information for PLUS Volkoren tijger heel lists 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g.

The host serving warm rolls

You want to bake individual tiger rolls just before the meal. Everyone gets their own roll, but you’ll need an oven and time to prepare them.

What should you look for when choosing?

For a shared Italian meal, first decide whether you’d like to serve slices from a whole loaf or individual rolls. Then consider whether choosing wholemeal, checking the ingredients or allowing time to bake will affect your decision.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Bread to suit your budget Compare the weight of whole and half loaves with packs of individual rolls. If I need bread for everyone at the table, I want to avoid a small pack running out before everyone has eaten. Around 33% of consumers would put getting enough bread within their budget first.
Portions to suit your needs Decide whether you want to slice the loaf yourself or serve a set number of individual rolls. When the number of people varies, I want to be able to portion out the bread without having lots left over. For around 20% of consumers, finding the right size would be their main concern.
Serving it warm Check whether the tiger rolls need baking and which oven instructions apply to that option. I want to serve the rolls warm, but that means preparing them just before the meal. This way of serving would be the top priority for around 20% of consumers.
Nutritional information and labelling Check whether it’s wholemeal, the fibre per 100 g, the ingredients, allergens and whether bakers’ salt or iodised salt is listed. If I’m keeping an eye on fibre or certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in this particular loaf. The label would be the deciding factor for around 27% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a small pack contains enough bread

    Individual tiger rolls and a whole loaf don’t provide the same amount of bread for sharing at the table. A pack of PLUS tiger rolls contains 200 g.

    Before choosing, check the weight and number of pieces, and think about how many portions you want to serve.

  • Assuming every tiger loaf contains bakers’ salt

    Bakers’ salt is iodised salt, but according to the Voedingscentrum, bakers don’t have to use it. So the type of bread alone won’t tell you which salt is in the option you’ve chosen.

    For packaged bread, look for bakers’ salt or iodised salt on the label. For unpackaged bread, ask about the ingredients.

  • Assuming tiger bread is gluten-free

    The AH Tijger tarwe-maïs and PLUS Volkoren tijger heel products reviewed contain wheat; the PLUS option also lists barley. The tiger-patterned crust tells you nothing about the bread’s allergens.

    Read the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack, even if you’ve bought a different type of tiger bread before.

Brands with relevant tiger bread options

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s online range includes options such as wholemeal tiger bread and tiger wheat-and-maize bread.

  • According to Albert Heijn, AH Tijger tarwe-maïs heel weighs 800 g and contains 3.2 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • This wheat-and-maize option contains wheat and lists iodised salt; check the label of the option you choose.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists boeren-tijgerbrood in a range of options, including white, brown and wholemeal.

  • There are whole loaves and half loaves, so you can choose a size to suit your table.
  • White, brown and wholemeal are different options; check the product name and ingredients before treating them as the same nutritional choice.

Lidl

Lidl lists an 800 g white tiger loaf that’s only available in store.

  • Lidl describes this as white tiger bread with a soft crumb and a thin, crisp tiger-patterned crust.
  • Check in store whether this size is right for the number of people you’re serving.

ALDI

ALDI lists a whole boeren-tijger-volkorenbrood.

  • According to ALDI, the loaf is pre-sliced, making it easy to share at the table.
  • Check the pack for the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens in the loaf you’re buying.

PLUS

PLUS lists both a wholemeal tiger loaf and bake-at-home tiger rolls.

  • PLUS Volkoren tijger heel lists 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g; the pack of tiger rolls contains 200 g.
  • The wholemeal loaf contains wheat and barley. PLUS says the tiger rolls need baking; follow the instructions on their packaging.

Dirk

Dirk lists a whole white boeren-tijgerbrood and a pack of two bake-at-home tiger rolls.

  • According to Dirk, the two tiger rolls weigh 200 g in total, making it easy to compare their size with a whole loaf.
  • Don’t choose based on the name tiger bread alone: a whole white loaf and individual bake-at-home rolls call for different ways of serving.

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Frequently asked questions

What size tiger bread is right for several people?

A whole loaf is a good choice if you want to slice it yourself for the table; individual bake-at-home rolls work well if you want to give everyone their own warm roll. Check the weight or number of pieces to make sure there’s enough for your group.

Does every tiger loaf contain bakers’ salt?

No. According to the Voedingscentrum, using bakers’ salt isn’t compulsory. Bakers’ salt is iodised salt; check the label on packaged bread and ask about the ingredients when buying unpackaged bread.

Is tiger bread automatically gluten-free?

No. The name tiger bread doesn’t tell you whether it contains gluten. The AH Tijger tarwe-maïs and PLUS Volkoren tijger heel products reviewed contain wheat; check the ingredients and allergen information for each option.

How do you prepare bake-at-home tiger rolls for an Italian night?

Follow the instructions on the pack of the tiger rolls you’ve chosen. PLUS says its tiger rolls should be baked on a rack in a preheated oven at 200 °C for 6–8 minutes. Allow time for this just before serving, and make sure you have enough oven space.