Who is this choice relevant to?

Parents who prioritise wholemeal

They want to combine a tiger crust with wholemeal bread. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends wholemeal and brown bread for children’s lunches, highlighting their fibre content.

Parents planning a special lunch

They’re looking for a sandwich with a distinctive crust for a special school day, for example. Whether white, brown or wholemeal bread goes down well depends on the child.

Parents keeping an eye on portions and allergens

They benefit from choosing a quantity that suits the number of packed lunches and checking the allergen information and any school requirements before packing.

What should you look for when choosing?

The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends wholemeal and brown bread for children’s lunches. White tiger bread could suit a special lunch if your child prefers it. Check the allergen information for each type of bread separately, and choose a size you can use.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Type of bread and fibre Look for the term ‘wholemeal’ if you want wholemeal bread; compare the nutritional information per 100 g if needed. If the type of bread and its nutritional value are priorities for everyday school lunches, don’t rely on the brown colour alone. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this.
Allergens and school requirements Read the latest allergen information and check what requirements the school has for packed lunches. If allergens or school requirements influence your lunch choice, you need to be able to check the specific bread. This is the top priority for around 27% of consumers.
Portions and storage Compare whole and half loaves, and check whether your chosen option is pre-sliced or comes with freezing advice. If you’re making just a few packed lunches, you don’t want to buy more bread than you can use. Portion size and storage are priorities for around 20% of consumers.
Crust and preference Choose between white, brown and wholemeal; don’t judge nutritional value by words such as ‘premium’ or ‘artisan’. For a special school day, you’re mainly looking for a sandwich your child will enjoy. This is the first consideration for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking brown tiger bread for wholemeal

    The colour and tiger crust don’t tell you whether a loaf is wholemeal. That matters if you’re specifically looking for the wholemeal option.

    Check the product name and ingredients on the packaging rather than judging by the crust alone.

  • Assuming tiger bread is gluten-free

    Regular wheat-based tiger bread contains gluten. The product name alone also won’t tell you which other allergens may be relevant.

    Read the allergen information for the bread you’ve chosen, and follow the school’s requirements when preparing and packing it.

  • Buying a whole loaf without a storage plan

    If you’re making only a few packed lunches, a whole loaf may be more than you can use in time. Storage instructions vary by product.

    Compare a half loaf with a whole loaf, and follow the instructions for freezing the option you buy.

  • Treating ‘premium’ as nutritional information

    Words such as ‘premium’ and ‘artisan’ don’t tell you how much fibre a loaf contains or what allergens it may include. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends checking the label for this information.

    Let the appearance guide your choice for a special lunch, but use the product information to check the type of bread and allergens.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists products including AH Tijger volkoren half and AH Tijger wit half.

  • Handy for comparing a half wholemeal loaf with a half white loaf.
  • Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change, so check the latest packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Boeren-tijger breads in a range of types and sizes.

  • You can compare types and sizes across the range.
  • The nutritional values for one option don’t necessarily apply to another Jumbo tiger bread.

PLUS

PLUS lists products including Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 and a whole white loaf.

  • For the half wholemeal loaf, PLUS says it can be frozen on the day of purchase and should be used within one month.
  • Don’t apply that storage advice to other options without checking, and read the latest allergen information.

ALDI

ALDI lists Boeren tijger volkoren, wit and bruin.

  • According to ALDI, the wholemeal option is pre-sliced, saving you a job when preparing lunch.
  • A description of the flavour or crust is no substitute for checking the type of bread and its ingredients.

Lidl

Lidl lists a tiger bread roll and provides ingredients and allergen information for its oven-fresh range.

  • A bread roll is another option to consider if you don’t need a whole loaf.
  • Check the information for the specific roll; a tiger bread roll isn’t the same product as a sliced tiger loaf.

Dirk

Dirk lists tijgerbruin and a whole Boeren tijger wit loaf.

  • These listings can help if you’re choosing between brown and white bread.
  • Before buying, check the size and product information on the packaging for the option you’ve chosen.

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Frequently asked questions

When should I choose wholemeal tiger bread for a school lunch?

Choose the wholemeal option if the type of bread is your priority and your child enjoys it. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends wholemeal and brown bread for children’s lunches. Check the packaging to make sure the option you’ve chosen is actually wholemeal.

Is regular tiger bread gluten-free?

Don’t assume it is: wheat-based tiger bread contains gluten. Read the latest allergen information for the specific product and check the school’s requirements for packed lunches.

Does all tiger bread contain iodine?

You can’t assume that every tiger loaf does. If iodine is a consideration, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends looking for bread made with baker’s salt. Check the label for a specific loaf or ask the baker.

What should I buy for just a few school lunches?

A half loaf may be a better fit for a small number of packed lunches; check whether the bread is pre-sliced, too. If you want to freeze it, follow the advice for the option you’ve bought. For Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2, PLUS says to freeze it on the day of purchase and use it within one month.

Can I rely on the allergen information on an online product page?

Use the online information to help you decide, but check the packaging when you buy the product. Albert Heijn and PLUS warn that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change.