Organisers of a catered office lunch
A tiger crust can be part of the look you want to create. Before ordering, decide whether a whole loaf, smaller portions or rolls that you bake on site will suit the time you plan to serve lunch.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Buyers comparing fibre content
If fibre is your main consideration, you can compare the nutritional values per 100 g of specific wholemeal tiger breads. The product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists more than 6 g of fibre per 100 g for the wholemeal varieties featured here.
Caterers planning for a group
For lunch with several colleagues, you’ll need to consider how much to order and check the latest ingredients and allergen information. Check the details for your chosen bread, especially if someone has mentioned an allergy.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether fibre, the type of bread or the time you plan to serve it matters most for your office lunch. Then work out how much you need and check the allergen information for every option.
Wholemeal tiger bread
When to choose it: If you want a tiger crust on a wholemeal loaf and the fibre content per 100 g is something you’d like to compare.
Consider: Wholemeal doesn’t mean it’s suitable for someone with an allergy; check the latest label for these loaves too.
White tiger bread
When to choose it: If you specifically want to serve white bread with a tiger crust and fibre isn’t your deciding factor.
Consider: The white PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger lists 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g; this figure doesn’t apply to every white tiger bread.
Bake-at-home tiger rolls
When to choose them: If you can bake the rolls at a planned time, for example before a smaller get-together.
Consider: PLUS recommends baking its Tijgerbollen for 6–8 minutes in a preheated oven at 200 °C; you’ll also need enough oven space.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters most to |
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| Wholemeal and fibre | Read the product description and compare the fibre per 100 g on the latest label. | If fibre is my top priority when choosing lunch options, I want to know which type of flour I’m buying. This is said to be the main reason for buying bread for around 33% of consumers. |
| Presentation and preparation | Choose between serving it straight away and baking it; check the oven instructions for bake-at-home rolls. | For lunch at a set serving time, I want the shape of the bread to suit the presentation. Presentation is said to be the main priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Quantity and storage | Choose a size that suits the expected turnout and read the storage and freezing advice. | When numbers are uncertain, I don’t want to cut into more bread than necessary. Getting the quantity right is said to take priority for around 20% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Check the latest ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the packaging or product page. | When I’m ordering for colleagues, I want to be able to give them accurate product information. Checking for allergens is said to be the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming the tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal
The crust doesn’t tell you what type of flour the bread is made with. The product information featured here lists 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g for the white PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger and 7.3 g per 100 g for Jumbo Boeren Tijger Volkoren.
To choose wholemeal bread, look for ‘wholemeal’ in the product description, then compare the nutritional information per 100 g.
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Ordering bake-at-home rolls without planning for an oven
According to the product instructions, PLUS Tijgerbollen need 6–8 minutes in a preheated oven at 200 °C. That means baking them just before lunch is a task you’ll need to plan for.
Check in advance that a suitable oven, enough space and someone to bake the rolls are all available.
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Placing a group order without checking for allergens
Ingredients and allergen information vary from one loaf to another. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked foods appears on the label.
Read the information for your chosen product, and ask about allergens if the bread is sold unwrapped. If a colleague mentions a relevant allergy, discuss a suitable alternative.
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Assuming all tiger bread contains iodine
According to the RIVM, not all bread is made with iodised salt. The type of bread or its tiger crust won’t tell you whether it is.
If the salt used matters for your menu planning, check the ingredients list for the specific loaf.
Brands and product ranges compared
Compare specific varieties of bread rather than just brand names: the flour type, nutritional information and preparation method can vary within the same range.
Albert Heijn
AH Tijger volkoren heel is an example of a wholemeal wheat loaf decorated with a tiger crust.
- Albert Heijn lists 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g and says this product can be frozen on the day of purchase.
- Check the latest ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information when you buy it, as these may change.
Jumbo
Jumbo Boeren Tijger Volkoren is a specific wholemeal variety you can compare by its nutritional values per 100 g.
- Jumbo lists 7.3 g of fibre per 100 g for this loaf and approximately 23 portions per pack.
- The product information lists wheat, barley and gluten, as well as possible traces of other allergens. Don’t use this information as an allergen guide for other Jumbo breads.
PLUS
At PLUS, you can compare wholemeal tiger bread, white farmhouse tiger bread and bake-at-home tiger rolls as different lunch options.
- PLUS lists 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g for Volkoren tijger heel and 2.3 g per 100 g for Korenlanders Boeren tijger wit heel.
- PLUS Tijgerbollen need an oven; the instructions say to bake them for 6–8 minutes at 200 °C. Check the allergen information for each variety.
ALDI
ALDI Boeren tijger volkoren is a pre-sliced wholemeal option to consider if you want to portion the bread in advance.
- ALDI describes this specific loaf as whole and pre-sliced.
- For a group lunch, check the nutritional information and allergens on the packaging.
Lidl
Lidl Tijgervolkoren heel vloerbrood is an example for anyone looking to serve a whole hearth loaf.
- Lidl lists it as a shop product with article number 10034982.
- Check the ingredients, nutritional values and allergens on the packaging before choosing it for a group.
Dirk
Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel is a white tiger bread option for lunch.
- Dirk describes this specific product as a whole white tiger loaf.
- Before placing a group order, read the ingredients and nutritional information for your chosen loaf.
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Frequently asked questions
Is wholemeal tiger bread always the right choice for an office lunch?
No, it depends on what you want to serve. If fibre is your priority, the wholemeal varieties featured from PLUS, Albert Heijn and Jumbo provide 6.4 to 7.3 g of fibre per 100 g. Bake-at-home tiger rolls can work for a planned serving time, as long as you can schedule the oven and preparation time you’ll need.
What should I do about bread if office attendance varies?
Base your order on the expected turnout and, if needed, divide the bread into portions before freezing it. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends freezing bread in portions as soon as you buy it, then taking out only what you need each time. Also follow the storage advice for your chosen product.
Where can I check allergen information for tiger bread for colleagues?
Check the latest packaging or product information for the exact bread you plan to serve. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked foods appears on the label; if the bread is sold unwrapped, ask the seller how you can get this information.
Does Dutch tiger bread always contain iodised salt?
No, don’t assume that every tiger bread does. The RIVM says that not all bread is made with iodised salt. If this affects your choice, check the ingredients list for the specific product.