Who are these choices relevant to?

Lunch lovers keeping an eye on fibre

You want to pair the tiger crust with bread whose wholemeal base and fibre per 100 g you can check. The type of bread matters more than the pattern on the crust.

Shoppers looking for generously topped slices

If you’re adding toppings such as hummus, egg or vegetables, you’ll want to know whether the slices are the thickness you’re after. Terms such as ‘whole’ or ‘pre-sliced’ won’t tell you that, so check the slices or ask about the slicing options.

Shoppers who check ingredients carefully

If allergens, salt or iodised baker’s salt affect your choice, you’ll need the details for the exact loaf you’re buying. Check the current packaging or ask about the ingredients if the bread is sold unpackaged.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want wholemeal bread, then check whether the slices will suit your toppings. For everything else, refer to the information for the exact variety rather than relying on the name ‘tiger bread’ alone.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this most important for?
Wholemeal and fibre Check the product description and ingredients for wholemeal flour. Compare the fibre per 100 g in the varieties you’re considering. For my everyday lunch, I want to know whether the tiger bread is genuinely wholemeal and how much fibre it contains; this is the top priority for around 36% of consumers.
Slice thickness and toppings Check the slices in store or ask whether the loaf can be cut to your preferred thickness. ‘Pre-sliced’ doesn’t automatically mean thickly sliced. For generously topped sandwiches, I want slices that are the right thickness for my lunch. Around 29% of consumers say this is their top priority.
Ingredients and labelling Check the allergen information, salt per 100 g and ingredients list for iodised salt or baker’s salt. If I need to watch out for certain ingredients, I want the details for the bread I’m actually buying; checking the label is most important for around 21% of consumers.
Where to buy Check whether your chosen variety is available at your shop, and whether you can order it there or buy it in store only. When planning my lunch shop, I want to know where I can get the variety I’ve chosen. This practical consideration is the top priority for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming the tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal

    Tiger bread can be white, brown, wheat or wholemeal. The pattern on the crust doesn’t tell you which type of bread you’re buying.

    Read the product description and ingredients for the exact variety, and compare the fibre per 100 g if it matters to your choice.

  • Assuming ‘pre-sliced’ means ‘thickly sliced’

    A pre-sliced loaf can be convenient, but the label doesn’t tell you how thick the slices are or whether they’ll work with your toppings.

    Check the slices before you buy. If you’re buying a whole loaf, you can ask what slicing options are available.

  • Skipping the label just because it says ‘wholemeal’

    Nutrition information and ingredients can vary between wholemeal varieties too. If you have an allergy, check the allergens and any warnings about traces as well.

    Read the current packaging for the loaf you’ve chosen, including the salt per 100 g and the allergen information.

  • Assuming every loaf contains iodised baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt, so its presence varies from loaf to loaf.

    For packaged bread, look for baker’s salt or iodised salt in the ingredients list. If the bread is sold unpackaged, ask which salt has been used if this affects your choice.

Brands to consider

For these brands, compare the exact tiger bread variety: the type of bread, packaging and nutritional information can differ between products.

Albert Heijn

AH Tijger volkoren heel is a whole wholemeal wheat loaf for which Albert Heijn publishes nutritional information.

  • Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g of fibre and 0,9 g of salt per 100 g.
  • Product and ingredient information can change, so check the packaging too.

Jumbo

Jumbo Boeren Tijger Volkoren is a wholemeal variety with published nutritional information.

  • Jumbo lists 7,5 g of fibre per 100 g for this variety.
  • Check the details for your chosen variety when you buy it; other Jumbo tiger breads won’t necessarily have the same ingredients.

PLUS

PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 is a half loaf that is part-baked.

  • PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre and 0,97 g of salt per 100 g.
  • This loaf needs to be baked before serving, so allow time for preparation.

ALDI

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

  • The ‘pre-sliced’ label is useful if you want bread that’s ready to use without slicing it yourself.
  • Check the slices if you’re after a particular thickness, and refer to the packaging for nutritional information.

Lidl

Lidl lists Tijger volkoren as an 800 g in-store product.

  • The product listing makes clear that this is a wholemeal variety.
  • Lidl marks this product as available in store only; check the label there for ingredients and nutritional information.

Dirk

Dirk lists, among other options, tijgerbruin and a white boeren-tijgerbrood.

  • The product names help you distinguish between the types of bread listed.
  • If you want wholemeal bread with plenty of fibre for lunch, compare the product description and label for the variety you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Is tiger bread automatically wholemeal?

No. The name refers to its distinctive crust; tiger bread is also available as white, brown or wheat bread. If you want wholemeal, check the product description and ingredients for the bread itself.

Are thick slices of tiger bread always suitable for generous toppings?

You can’t tell from the terms ‘thickly sliced’ or ‘pre-sliced’ alone. Check the actual slices and see whether they’ll suit the toppings you want to use, or ask what slicing options are available.

Does tiger bread in the Netherlands always contain iodised baker’s salt?

No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. For packaged bread, check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt, or ask about it if the bread is sold unpackaged.

Is the name of the bread enough to check for allergens?

No. Read the allergen information for the exact variety you’re buying, including any warnings about possible traces. The name ‘tiger bread’ doesn’t tell you which ingredients or allergens the loaf contains.