Lunch shoppers looking for fibre
You’re looking for tiger bread for a filled lunch and want to use the nutritional information to choose a wholemeal option with a stated fibre content.
Which option is right for you?
Shoppers looking for a roll to fill straight away
You’re buying one or a few rolls, and want a tiger crust and a size that suits your lunch.
Lunch planners who bake at home
You can use an oven before lunch and want to bake the tiger rolls just before you eat.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start by choosing the type of bread that suits your preferences. Then decide how much you need and whether you have time to bake it at home.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Look for ‘wholemeal’ in the product description and compare fibre per 100 g. Check salt and allergens separately. | If I’m specifically looking for wholemeal tiger bread for lunch, I want to be able to compare the fibre content. Around 36% of consumers put this first. |
| Crust for eating straight away | Choose a type and size of bread that you want to fill straight away. If it matters to you, ask when fresh bread was baked. | For a roll I’m going to fill straight away, the tiger crust and whether the size suits my lunch matter most. This ready-to-eat experience comes first for around 29% of consumers. |
| Size and leftovers | Choose a whole loaf or a single roll to suit the number of people eating and the lunches you’re planning. | If I only need one lunch, I don’t want to be left with the rest of a whole loaf and no plan for it. A suitable size is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Baking at home | Check the preparation and storage instructions, as well as the oven you’ll need. If you’re comparing different types of bread, compare the nutritional values per 100 g. | I can turn on the oven before lunch and want to bake the rolls just before I eat. This is the deciding factor for around 14% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘tiger’ means wholemeal
The name refers to the crust, not to a set fibre content. PLUS lists 2,8 g of fibre per 100 g for its bake-at-home tiger rolls. The stated values for the wholemeal tiger breads from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS range from 6,4 to 7,3 g per 100 g.
Look for ‘wholemeal’ in the product description and compare the fibre per 100 g of the options you’re considering.
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Judging by the brown colour or the name ‘farmhouse bread’
The colour or product name doesn’t tell you how much fibre a particular loaf contains. So don’t judge a brown farmhouse tiger loaf by its appearance alone.
Read the product description, ingredients and nutritional information on the packaging.
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Buying a whole loaf for one lunch
You may have slices left over from a whole loaf. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists bread as one of the ten most-wasted products.
Choose a single roll if you only need one, or decide before you buy when you’ll use the rest of a whole loaf.
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Assuming all tiger bread contains iodised salt
The fact that some versions list iodised salt in their ingredients tells you nothing about the ingredients in another tiger bread.
Check the current ingredients list for the version you’re buying and ask the retailer or manufacturer if you’re unsure.
Brands compared
Albert Heijn
AH Tijger volkoren heel is a wholemeal wheat loaf with a tiger-pattern crust.
- Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g of fibre and 0,9 g of salt per 100 g, and includes iodised salt in the ingredients.
- The loaf contains gluten-containing cereals and may also contain milk, sesame, soya and oats. Check the current packaging, as product information can change.
Jumbo
Jumbo Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren - Half is a half-size wholemeal wheat loaf with a tiger-pattern crust.
- Jumbo lists 7,3 g of fibre per 100 g. The half-size loaf could suit you if you don’t need a whole one.
- Jumbo lists 1,00 g of salt per 100 g. Wheat, barley and gluten are listed as allergens, alongside possible traces of other allergens.
PLUS
PLUS sells both a wholemeal tiger loaf and tiger rolls to bake at home. They’re different options for lunch.
- PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal loaf. The bake-at-home tiger rolls take 6–8 minutes in a preheated oven at 200 °C.
- PLUS lists 0,99 g of salt per 100 g for the wholemeal loaf, and 2,8 g of fibre and 1,0 g of salt per 100 g for the bake-at-home tiger rolls. Check the allergens for each version.
ALDI
ALDI describes a white and a brown farmhouse tiger loaf, both sold as whole loaves.
- ALDI describes the white version as light, with a crisp, golden-brown crust.
- Check the packaging for the white or brown version you choose to compare fibre, salt and allergens.
Lidl
Lidl describes its tiger roll as a crisp white wheat roll with a tiger crust and says it’s only available in store.
- The single-roll size suits anyone who wants to fill one roll straight away.
- Check the information displayed next to the roll in store for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
Dirk
Dirk presents Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel as white tiger bread for occasions such as lunch.
- It’s a whole loaf for anyone who wants to make several filled slices.
- Check the packaging or shelf information for the nutritional values and allergens in this loaf.
Tiger bread at Joybuy
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Frequently asked questions
When should I choose wholemeal tiger bread for lunch?
Choose a wholemeal version if the fibre content of your lunch bread matters to you. For the wholemeal tiger breads covered here, Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list 6,4 to 7,3 g of fibre per 100 g. Also compare the salt content and allergens for the version you’re buying.
Does all tiger bread contain iodised salt?
Don’t assume it does. Check whether iodised salt is listed in the ingredients for the bread you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn lists it for AH Tijger volkoren heel, but that doesn’t tell you anything about another version.
How do I bake PLUS Tiger Rolls for lunch?
For PLUS Tiger Rolls, remove the packaging and bake the rolls on a wire rack for 6–8 minutes in a preheated electric oven at 200 °C. Store them in a cool, dry place before use. For other versions, follow the instructions on their own packaging.
Where can I check the allergens in tiger bread?
Check the current allergen information for the exact loaf you’re buying. The wholemeal products covered here from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list gluten-containing cereals. Possible traces of other allergens vary by product, and the information can change.