Which option is right for you?

Lunch shoppers who prioritise wholemeal

You want tiger bread for your office lunch with a clearly identifiable wholemeal base. Seeds are a separate consideration: the wholemeal label doesn’t tell you whether any have been added.

Fans of seeds and extra texture

You’re looking for bread that specifically mentions seeds or grains. If texture matters more to you than the tiger crust, another seeded loaf could be a good choice too.

Shoppers buying for a shared lunch

You’re choosing bread for your colleagues and want a practical size, perhaps pre-sliced, with clear storage advice. Before sharing it, check the latest allergen information too.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide what matters most for your office lunch: a wholemeal base, the presence of seeds or bread that’s easy to share. Then check the details of the specific product.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Wholemeal and fibre Look for the ‘wholemeal’ label. For specific loaves, compare the fibre per 100 g using the same nutritional basis. If I mainly want a wholemeal base for my lunch, I want to see that label on the bread. Around 50% of consumers prioritise this.
Seeds and texture Check the product description or ingredients list for seeds or kernels; the name ‘tiger bread’ doesn’t confirm that they’re included. Extra texture from seeds matters most to me, even if that means choosing bread without a tiger crust. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this.
Sharing and storage Check the size, whether the bread is sliced, the storage advice and the latest allergen information. If it’s unwrapped, ask about allergens. When I bring bread in for my colleagues, it needs to be easy to share, and I want to be able to pass on allergen information. This is the main concern for around 20% of consumers.

Common misconceptions

  • ‘Tiger’ doesn’t mean ‘seeded’

    ALDI and Dirk list tiger bread and seeded bread as separate choices. So the crust or product name alone won’t tell you whether the bread contains seeds.

    If you’re specifically looking for that texture, check the latest product description or ingredients list for seeds or kernels.

  • Brown colour doesn’t prove that bread is wholemeal

    Brown bread can contain both wholemeal flour and white flour. According to the Voedingscentrum, wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour.

    Look for the ‘wholemeal’ label rather than relying on the colour or tiger crust.

  • Ask about allergens when sharing bread

    Bread packaging may list both allergens present and ‘may contain’ warnings. PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren lists wheat and barley, with sesame and nuts among its precautionary warnings.

    Before lunch, share the latest information with colleagues who need it. If the bread is unwrapped, ask for its allergen information.

  • Don’t assume every loaf is made with baker’s salt

    Not all bread is made with baker’s salt. The bread’s name alone won’t tell you which salt was used in the product you’ve chosen.

    If it matters to you, check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Tijger volkoren heel as wholemeal tiger bread.

  • The product name makes the wholemeal option easy to identify.
  • Check the latest ingredients if you’re specifically looking for seeds.

Jumbo

Jumbo uses white and wholemeal tiger bread in its lunch recipes.

  • The recipes offer ideas for both types of bread.
  • A recipe doesn’t tell you whether a bread product contains seeds, so check the bread you choose.

Lidl

Lidl lists tiger brown bread and wholemeal tiger bread as separate products.

  • The names help you distinguish between brown and wholemeal tiger bread.
  • Check the current packaging to see whether seeds have also been added.

ALDI

ALDI describes Boeren tijger volkoren and, as a separate product, Waddenbrood with seeds and grains.

  • This makes the distinction between a tiger crust and explicitly listed seeds clear.
  • The description of Waddenbrood doesn’t tell you whether Boeren tijger volkoren contains seeds.

PLUS

PLUS describes Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren as a 400 g half loaf.

  • For this product, PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre and 0,97 g of salt per 100 g, along with storage and allergen information.
  • These product details don’t confirm that seeds have been added to the bread.

Dirk

Dirk lists boeren tijgerbruin alongside boeren meerzaden and wholemeal bread.

  • The separate product names make it easier to compare different types of bread.
  • For a specific loaf, check the ingredients rather than relying on the category name alone.

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Frequently asked questions

Is tiger bread with a dark crust automatically wholemeal or seeded?

No. According to the Voedingscentrum, wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour, so look for the ‘wholemeal’ label on the bread. Check separately for seeds and kernels in the product description or ingredients list.

How do I choose seeded bread for colleagues with an allergy?

For the bread you choose, check the ingredients and listed allergens, as well as any ‘may contain’ warnings. The Voedingscentrum also advises asking for allergen information if the bread is unwrapped. Don’t rely on the bread’s name alone.

Can I buy tiger bread in advance for an office lunch?

That depends on the storage advice for the specific bread. PLUS says you can freeze Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren on the day of purchase and use it within one month. For other bread, check its own storage advice.

How can I tell whether my tiger bread is made with baker’s salt?

Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt. According to the Voedingscentrum, not all bread is made with baker’s salt, so don’t assume it is just because the bread is called ‘tiger bread’.