Families making several snacks from one purchase
A whole loaf, half a loaf and individual rolls provide different quantities. If you need bread for several afternoons, it’s also worth considering how much will actually get eaten.
Who is this guide for?
Parents looking for a wholemeal tiger bread option
The tiger crust doesn’t tell you what type of grain the bread is made from. If you want to choose wholemeal, check the product description and ingredients rather than judging by the colour of the bread.
Parents taking school rules into account
If allergens are a consideration when packing bread, check the current packaging and the school or childcare setting’s policy. The PLUS tiger bread options reviewed list wheat and cereals containing gluten.
What should you look for when choosing?
Work out how much bread you need for snack time, choose your preferred grain type, then check the allergens before packing it.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portions and leftovers | Check the weight or number of rolls, and think about how many snacks you’ll get from the pack. | If I need bread for several afternoons, I want an amount we’ll actually eat. For around 46% of consumers, practical portion sizes matter most. |
| Wholemeal or brown | Look for ‘wholemeal’ in the product description and check the ingredients; brown and wholemeal aren’t the same thing. | If I regularly pack tiger bread, I want to be able to choose the grain type without judging by the crust. For around 36% of consumers, choosing wholemeal comes first. |
| Allergens at school | Read the allergen information on the current packaging and follow the school or childcare setting’s policy. | If the bread is going to school, I want to know whether this particular pack meets the current allergen requirements. For around 18% of consumers, this check is the top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Comparing a single roll with a whole loaf without checking the pack size
A single roll, a pack of two rolls and a whole loaf won’t provide the same number of snacks. Dirk lists its pack of two bake-at-home tiger rolls as 200 g in total.
Check the weight and how many portions you expect to use. Also consider whether part of a whole loaf might go uneaten.
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Assuming the tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal
‘Tiger’ describes the crust, not whether the bread is white, brown or wholemeal. The Voedingscentrum distinguishes between these types of bread and recommends replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible.
Check the product description and ingredients if you specifically want wholemeal tiger bread.
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Relying only on online allergen information
Ingredients and allergen information can change. This is especially important if the bread is for a child with a relevant allergy or for a school activity.
Read the packaging itself just before packing the bread, and take the school or childcare setting’s policy into account.
Shops and brands to consider
Lidl
Lidl lists a wholemeal tiger loaf as a store product.
- A wholemeal loaf is worth considering if you want to make several snacks.
- Check the contents and allergen information on the packaging when you buy it.
Dirk
Dirk lists whole white and brown tiger loaves, as well as a pack of two bake-at-home tiger rolls.
- The pack of two rolls weighs 200 g in total, making it easy to compare the quantity with a whole loaf.
- Brown tiger bread isn’t automatically wholemeal, so check the product description.
ALDI
ALDI lists whole farmhouse tiger loaves in brown and wholemeal varieties, as well as an individual tiger roll.
- The different pack sizes make it easier to choose an amount that suits the number of snacks you need.
- Check the packaging for each product you choose; features of the whole loaf don’t necessarily apply to the individual roll.
PLUS
PLUS lists, among other products, a 400 g half Korenlanders Farmers’ Wholemeal Tiger Loaf and a whole white tiger loaf.
- For the half wholemeal loaf, PLUS lists wholemeal wheat flour as an ingredient and wheat and barley as allergens.
- The white tiger loaf listed also contains wheat and cereals containing gluten. Always check the current packaging before packing it.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists AH Wholemeal Tiger Loaf, as well as a separate 800 g tiger wheat bread product.
- The wholemeal loaf and the wheat bread are listed as separate options.
- Don’t assume the ingredients or allergens of one option based on the name of the other; check the packaging of the one you choose.
Tiger bread products on Joybuy
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Frequently asked questions
Can tiger bread be taken to school if gluten needs to be avoided?
Not if the bread you choose contains cereals with gluten. PLUS lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for the white and wholemeal tiger bread options discussed here. Check the current packaging and follow the school or childcare setting’s policy.
Is brown tiger bread always wholemeal?
No. ‘Tiger’ describes the crust, and ‘brown’ doesn’t confirm that a loaf is wholemeal. Look for ‘wholemeal’ in the product description and check the ingredients of the specific loaf.
Can you freeze half a tiger loaf if you won’t use it all straight away?
According to PLUS’s product information, you can freeze the specific half Korenlanders Farmers’ Wholemeal Tiger Loaf: freeze it at home on the day of purchase and use it within one month. For other loaves, check the storage and freezing instructions on the packaging.