If you’re buying tiger bread as a quick addition to a meal, first decide how much you need and which type: a whole loaf to share, or rolls if you need less. If you’d also like to have sandwiches later, look for a wholemeal option. If you’re serving the bread straight away, check whether it’s freshly baked or needs finishing in the oven. The tiger-patterned crust alone doesn’t tell you what type of flour or ingredients have been used.
You’re looking for bread at the last minute to serve with soup, salad, cheese or nibbles. The main considerations are how much you need, the crust and whether you can serve it straight away. A whole tiger loaf and individual tiger rolls suit different numbers of diners.
You need bread for your meal, but would like to use the rest for sandwiches later. Check the wholemeal label, the ingredients and the fibre per 100 g, rather than relying on the tiger-patterned crust.
You want to know before buying which allergens and ingredients are listed for your chosen option, or what type of salt it contains. Check the latest label, as this information can vary between products.
First decide whether the bread is for serving straight away or for later as well. Then compare the type of bread, the label and the quantity of the option you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Serving straight away | Choose between a whole loaf and individual rolls; check whether a part-baked option needs to go in the oven. | If I’m serving the bread with a meal on the same day, I want a type that suits how I’ll serve it and the time I have available. This is the first consideration for around 29% of consumers. |
| Wholemeal and fibre | Check the wholemeal label and compare the fibre per 100 g; if you wish, check which type of salt is listed in the ingredients. | If I want to use the leftover slices for sandwiches too, I want to know what type of bread I’m buying. Around 36% of consumers put this choice first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the latest ingredients and allergen information, including ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements. | If I need to avoid a particular allergen, the label is decisive before the bread goes in my basket. This is the main consideration for around 14% of consumers. |
| Quantity and availability | Compare the number of items or the weight, and check whether your chosen option is available at the shop you plan to visit. | For a small addition to a meal, I don’t want to take home more bread than I can use or store. Around 21% of consumers prioritise getting the right quantity and availability. |
Tiger bread is available as white, brown and wholemeal bread. You can’t tell the type of flour or the fibre content from the crust.
Check the type of bread and the ingredients. For anyone who regularly wants to replace white bread, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends wholemeal or brown bread.
The name tiger bread doesn’t tell you what type of salt has been used. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt for AH Tijger volkoren heel; PLUS lists baker’s salt for PLUS Volkoren tijger heel.
If the type of salt matters to you, read the ingredients list for the option you’re actually buying.
A whole loaf may be more than you need for a small meal. Individual tiger rolls are another option; part-baked rolls still need to be prepared.
Choose a size that suits the number of diners and, if you have leftovers, check the storage instructions for your chosen bread.
Whether the bread is white or wholemeal doesn’t tell you which allergens are listed on a particular pack. The wholemeal tiger breads from Albert Heijn and PLUS included in this review list wheat and cereals containing gluten.
Every time you buy, check both the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ statements on the latest packaging.
Albert Heijn’s range includes AH Tijger volkoren heel.
PLUS offers a wholemeal tiger loaf, individual tiger rolls and part-baked tiger rolls.
Lidl’s freshly baked range includes white, brown and wholemeal tiger bread.
ALDI offers whole farmhouse tiger loaves in white, brown and wholemeal varieties.
Dirk offers, among other options, Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel, and also lists brown tiger bread in its range.
No, tiger bread is available as white, brown and wholemeal bread. If you want wholemeal, check the type of bread in the product description rather than judging by the crust.
Read the ingredients list for the specific loaf. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt for AH Tijger volkoren heel, while PLUS lists baker’s salt for its Volkoren tijger heel. Don’t assume from the name tiger bread.
Follow the storage instructions for your chosen option. PLUS says that Volkoren tijger heel can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month; don’t automatically apply these instructions to other tiger bread.
Buying an individual tiger roll lets you choose a smaller quantity; a whole loaf is a good option if you want to share slices or use the rest later. With part-baked tiger rolls, also check that you’ll have time to prepare them before the meal.
