Choose wholemeal tiger bread if fibre is your top priority: the varieties we checked from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list 6.4 to 7.5 g of fibre per 100 g. For a King's Day spread with different preferences, you could serve white and wholemeal bread side by side. Just buy an amount that suits your guests, and check the allergen information on each loaf's label.
If not everyone at your King's Day table wants the same bread, you can serve white and wholemeal separately. Decide in advance how much of each you need, so an extra option doesn't simply leave you with more leftovers.
Choosing tiger bread based on its listed fibre content? The wholemeal varieties we checked from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list 6.7, 7.5 and 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g respectively. Always compare the exact variety.
For a small lunch, half a loaf may be a better fit for the amount you expect to need. If you want to bake rolls just before serving, check that you have enough oven space and time to prepare them.
First, decide whether your guests' preferences or the listed fibre content matters more. Then choose a size and preparation method that suit the number of people eating and when you plan to serve it.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it's important for |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Read the product description and compare the fibre per 100 g of the exact varieties; the colour of the tiger crust doesn't tell you what type of bread it is. | If fibre is my top priority, I want to know that I'm actually picking up a wholemeal loaf. Around 36% of consumers put this first. |
| Guests' preferences | Find out whether your guests want white, wholemeal or both, and bear the quantity in mind if you offer two types. | If my guests are fussy, I want to serve bread they'll actually eat. Around 29% of consumers put this preference first. |
| Quantity | Compare whole and half loaves with the number of people you expect, and follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose. | If I'm expecting a small gathering, I don't want to be left with more bread than we can use. This is the first consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Preparation | For part-baked rolls, check the oven temperature, cooking time and allergen information on the pack. | If I want to bake rolls just before serving, I need to make sure it fits into my plans. Around 14% of consumers give this top priority. |
The crust doesn't determine whether the bread is white or wholemeal. The white varieties we checked from Jumbo and PLUS list 2.3 and 2.2 g of fibre per 100 g; their wholemeal varieties list 7.5 and 6.4 g per 100 g respectively.
Read the product description and compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the loaf you're actually buying.
Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in AH Tijger volkoren. This ingredient information doesn't tell you what's in another tiger bread.
If this ingredient is relevant to your choice, check the ingredients list on the exact pack.
The breads we checked contain wheat or other cereals containing gluten. PLUS also lists soya, milk and lactose as allergens in its half white tiger loaf; information may differ for other varieties.
Check the current allergen information for every variety you buy, even if the loaves look similar at first glance.
An extra type of bread gives your guests more choice, but it can also leave you with more leftovers. The Voedingscentrum lists bread as one of the foods most often wasted.
Choose a size that suits the number of people eating. If you want to freeze leftover bread, follow the instructions on the specific pack.
Albert Heijn offers a whole wholemeal tiger loaf and a half white tiger loaf, making it easy to compare the types of bread.
At Jumbo, you can compare a white and a wholemeal boeren tiger loaf.
ALDI describes its Boeren tijger volkoren as a whole, pre-sliced loaf.
PLUS offers a whole wholemeal tiger loaf, a half white tiger loaf and part-baked tiger rolls.
Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit as a whole white tiger loaf.
Check the ingredients list on the exact pack. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in AH Tijger volkoren, but you can't use this to work out the ingredients in other tiger breads.
The varieties discussed here from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat or other cereals with gluten. Don't rely on the bread's name; check the allergen information on the exact pack.
Choose a size to suit the number of people eating and the other types of bread you're serving. Half a loaf may be enough for a small gathering; if you want to freeze leftovers, follow the instructions on that product's pack.
Yes, if you choose part-baked tiger rolls and have an oven available. PLUS recommends baking its Tijgerbollen for 6–8 minutes in a preheated oven at 200 °C; follow the specific cooking instructions for other rolls.
