Who are these choices for?

Shoppers looking for organic tiger bread

You want a tiger-crust loaf, but will only buy it if the organic designation appears on the packaging or in the information for that exact product. A general organic range is not enough.

Snack-makers looking for wholemeal bread

You want bread that can take plenty of toppings, so you’re paying attention to both slice thickness and the wholemeal labelling and fibre content. The name ‘tiger bread’ alone tells you nothing about these features.

Shoppers checking ingredients

You want to know which grains, allergens and type of salt are in your bread. Check the current information for the exact variety, rather than assuming it shares the features of another tiger loaf.

What should you look for in tiger bread?

If organic is a must for you, first check that designation on the bread itself. Then compare wholemeal content, slice thickness and ingredients as separate considerations.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Organic designation Check for the term ‘organic’ and the EU organic production logo on the packaging of the specific loaf. I don’t want to mistake a regular tiger crust for bread produced organically. For around 33% of shoppers, checking for organic status comes first.
Wholemeal and fibre Read the wholemeal labelling and, where stated, compare the fibre content per 100 g. For my lunch with toppings, I want to be able to choose wholemeal bread first and foremost, rather than relying on a brown colour. Around 27% of shoppers put wholemeal and fibre first.
Actual slice thickness Look at the slices or ask at the bakery counter whether thick slicing is available; pre-sliced doesn’t tell you how thick the slices are. For a generously topped snack, I want to see how thick the slice really is before I buy. This is the main consideration for around 20% of shoppers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety, including the type of salt and grains listed. I need to assess what’s in this specific loaf before choosing it. For around 20% of shoppers, checking the ingredients matters most.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming wholemeal, brown and organic mean the same thing

    Wholemeal describes the grain used; organic refers to the production method being certified. A brown colour or wholemeal labelling does not confirm organic status.

    Check the wholemeal labelling and organic designation separately on the specific loaf.

  • Assuming pre-sliced means thick-cut

    ALDI describes its Boeren tijger volkoren heel as pre-sliced. That doesn’t tell you how thick each slice is.

    Look at the slices or ask at the bakery counter about the slicing options before choosing bread for generously topped snacks.

  • Assuming every loaf contains baker’s salt and the same allergens

    The RIVM describes bread as an important source in the Netherlands’ iodine policy, but the ingredients in one tiger loaf don’t automatically apply to another variety. PLUS lists baker’s salt and wheat, among other ingredients, in its Volkoren tijger heel.

    If you have questions about ingredients, allergens or iodine, check the current packaging of the loaf you’re buying.

  • Taking an organic range to mean a particular tiger loaf is organic

    The fact that Albert Heijn and PLUS describe organic bread in their ranges doesn’t confirm that a particular tiger loaf is organic or thick-cut.

    Base your choice on the packaging or product information for the specific variety.

Brands with useful bread information

The bread varieties listed here can help you compare individual features. Always check the organic designation and slicing method for the variety you’re actually choosing.

PLUS

PLUS describes its Volkoren tijger heel and also provides information about its organic range.

  • For its Volkoren tijger heel, PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g and baker’s salt among the ingredients.
  • Information about the organic range doesn’t confirm that this tiger bread variety is organic; check the designation on the specific loaf.

ALDI

ALDI describes its Boeren tijger volkoren heel as pre-sliced bread.

  • The product information confirms both the wholemeal labelling and the pre-sliced format.
  • Pre-sliced tells you nothing about the thickness of the slices or whether the bread is organic; check both separately.

Jumbo

Jumbo provides product information for its Boeren Tijgerbrood Bruin.

  • Jumbo lists 5,3 g of fibre per 100 g for this brown variety.
  • Brown isn’t the same as wholemeal or organic. Check the labelling for the variety you choose.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists Tijgerbrood tarwe as a separate product and includes bread in its wider organic range.

  • Albert Heijn lists Tijgerbrood tarwe as an 800 g loaf, available in store only.
  • General range information doesn’t confirm an organic designation or slice thickness for this specific tiger loaf.

Dirk

Dirk describes Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel as a white tiger loaf.

  • The product name makes it clear that this is a white tiger loaf.
  • The name of a white tiger variety doesn’t mean it meets requirements for wholemeal, organic or thick-cut bread.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I recognise organic tiger bread?

Check for the organic designation and the EU organic production logo on the packaging of the specific loaf. According to the Dutch government, the term ‘organic’ is protected; a tiger crust or a general organic range page doesn’t confirm the status of an individual loaf.

Is wholemeal tiger bread automatically organic?

No. Wholemeal and organic describe different product features. So check both the wholemeal labelling and the organic designation on the variety you want to buy.

Does organic tiger bread always contain baker’s salt?

You can’t tell from the organic designation. Read the ingredients list for the specific loaf: PLUS lists baker’s salt in its Volkoren tijger heel, but that doesn’t automatically apply to other tiger breads.