Who is this choice relevant to?

Anyone looking for a wholemeal loaf for everyday use

You’re looking for tiger bread for breakfast or lunch and want to compare whether it’s wholemeal and how much fibre it contains per 100 g.

Anyone who only wants to buy organic bread

What matters to you is the organic status of the bread itself. A shop’s organic range isn’t enough to confirm this.

Anyone who wants to consider the label and quantity

You want to know whether the bread contains iodised salt and whether you’ll finish a whole loaf or would be better off choosing a smaller quantity.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether organic is a requirement. Then compare the wholemeal description, nutritional information, ingredients and quantity of the loaf you’re considering.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Organic origin Look for an organic description and a recognised organic certification logo on the specific loaf. If only organic bread will do, I want to be able to verify the origin of this exact variety. Around 33% of consumers put organic certification first.
Wholemeal, fibre and iodine Check the wholemeal description and fibre per 100 g; separately, check whether the ingredients list iodised salt or baker’s salt. For bread I eat regularly, I want to assess the wholemeal base and check the label. Wholemeal, fibre and iodine are the first things around 27% of consumers look for.
A whole loaf for everyday use Check whether you’re buying a whole loaf and whether it’s pre-sliced, if that matters to you. If I eat bread often, I want a whole loaf that suits my everyday meals. An estimated 27% of consumers prioritise this quantity and format.
Smaller portions Compare the pack weight and check whether the product needs to be baked off. If I only eat tiger bread occasionally, I want to buy less at a time and take any oven time into account. The right portion size comes first for around 13% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming wholemeal tiger bread is organic

    A tiger crust and a wholemeal description say nothing about organic certification. A supermarket’s organic range doesn’t confirm the status of every loaf either.

    Check the organic description and certification logo on the exact packaging or product page.

  • Assuming every loaf contains baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. The organic description doesn’t confirm whether a loaf contains iodised salt either.

    Read the ingredients of the loaf you choose and look for iodised salt or baker’s salt.

  • Confusing a smaller bake-at-home product with a whole loaf

    A bag of tiger rolls and a wholemeal tiger loaf differ in quantity and how you use them. Bake-at-home rolls also need an oven.

    Choose a quantity you’ll finish. For a bake-at-home product, check the baking instructions; for a whole loaf, check the freezing advice.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

For AH Tijger volkoren heel, Albert Heijn lists 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g and iodised salt. The retailer also has a separate organic range.

  • This loaf comes with a recommendation to freeze it on the day you buy it.
  • AH Tijger volkoren heel isn’t confirmed as organic just because Albert Heijn has a separate organic range.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers white, brown and wholemeal tiger bread varieties. For Boeren Tijger Volkoren, Jumbo lists 7.3 g of fibre per 100 g and baker’s salt.

  • The nutritional information makes it possible to compare different types of bread per 100 g.
  • Check the organic description and allergens for the exact variety; the type of bread alone doesn’t confirm either.

ALDI

ALDI describes Boeren tijger volkoren as a whole, pre-sliced loaf.

  • The product description makes the type of bread and slicing format clear.
  • Check the packaging for ingredients, any organic description and a mention of baker’s salt.

Lidl

Lidl lists an 800 g Tijger volkoren as an in-store product.

  • The stated weight makes it easier to compare the quantity with other loaves.
  • Check the packaging in store for ingredients, nutritional information and organic descriptions.

PLUS

PLUS sells tiger rolls in a 200 g bag. They’re bake-at-home rolls made with white wheat flour, not a wholemeal tiger loaf.

  • For these tiger rolls, PLUS lists 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g and iodised salt.
  • The baking instructions say to bake the rolls in the oven for 6–8 minutes at 200 °C.

Dirk

Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger bruin heel and also has a separate category for organic bread.

  • The product name distinguishes the whole brown tiger loaf from wholemeal varieties.
  • The separate organic category doesn’t confirm that this brown tiger loaf is organic.

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Frequently asked questions

Is tiger bread automatically organic?

No. A tiger crust or wholemeal description doesn’t confirm that a loaf is organic. Look for the organic description and certification logo on the specific loaf; according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, organic products can be recognised by these logos.

Does bread in the Netherlands always contain iodised baker’s salt?

No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So check the ingredients of the loaf you choose for iodised salt or baker’s salt.

How do I compare wholemeal tiger bread with other varieties?

First compare the type of bread, then the fibre per 100 g of the exact products. Jumbo lists 7.3 g of fibre per 100 g for Boeren Tijger Volkoren and 5.3 g per 100 g for its brown tiger bread; PLUS lists 2.8 g per 100 g for its white tiger rolls. These are different products, not interchangeable varieties.

What can I do if I won’t finish a whole tiger loaf in time?

Check whether freezing is recommended for the loaf you choose; Albert Heijn advises freezing AH Tijger volkoren heel on the day you buy it. A smaller pack may suit how much you eat better, but check whether you’ll need to bake it off.

Can I assume tiger bread is gluten-free based on its name?

No. The name tiger bread says nothing about whether it’s gluten-free; the varieties described here include wheat, among other ingredients. If you’re choosing food for a gluten-free diet, check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product.