Who is this bread choice relevant to?

Parents who want wholemeal as the main option

You want to offer wholemeal bread at a children’s party too. Check that the tiger bread you choose is specifically labelled as wholemeal, and check its ingredients and allergen information.

Hosts catering for fussy eaters

You’re expecting children who prefer white bread. Offering a small white option alongside wholemeal gives them a choice without having to buy white bread for everyone.

Hosts who need to consider allergens

If a child has a food allergy, check the information for each of the two breads you’ve chosen. Different product varieties may contain different ingredients and carry different warnings about potential allergens.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether wholemeal will be your main option and how much white bread you’d also like to offer. Then check the allergens in the exact varieties you’re considering, and choose quantities and preparation to suit the party.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters most to
Wholemeal as the main option Is the bread explicitly labelled ‘wholemeal’? If you wish, compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the varieties you’ve chosen. If I want to serve wholemeal bread, I don’t want to rely on a brown colour or tiger crust alone. For around 33% of consumers, making wholemeal the main option matters most.
Choice for fussy eaters Is there a white variety in a suitable quantity alongside the wholemeal bread, such as a half loaf or rolls? I want children who prefer white bread to have something they can choose too. Around 27% of consumers prioritise offering this choice.
Allergens Read the up-to-date allergen information for each exact variety; if the bread is unwrapped, ask before buying. If a child has a known food allergy, I need to know whether the bread is suitable for them. For around 20% of consumers, this is the main consideration.
Portions and preparation Would a whole loaf, half loaf or roll suit the group? Does a part-baked variety need to go in the oven? If there are other party snacks too, I want to plan the amount of bread and its preparation accordingly. Around 20% of consumers consider this the most important factor.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming brown bread is wholemeal

    According to the Dutch Nutrition Centre, bread labelled ‘wholemeal’ is made from 100% wholemeal flour; brown bread contains a mixture of wholemeal flour and white flour. The tiger crust doesn’t tell you which one you’re buying.

    For a wholemeal main option, choose bread that is explicitly labelled as wholemeal.

  • Assuming all tiger breads contain the same allergens

    Information about allergens present or potentially present varies from product to product. So you’ll need to check both the white and wholemeal varieties separately.

    Read the current packaging or product information for both breads. If the bread is unwrapped, ask for allergen information before buying.

  • Buying part-baked bread without planning to use an oven

    According to the product information, PLUS’s part-baked Korenlanders tiger breads still need to be finished in the oven. This takes up oven space and time just before serving.

    Check the cooking instructions and choose bread that doesn’t need baking if you won’t have access to an oven at the party venue.

  • Confusing online range with local availability

    Whether you can buy a specific variety depends on the shop. Lidl states that the tiger bread products mentioned are only available in store.

    Check availability in good time at the shop where you plan to buy the bread, and check the current label when you purchase it.

Brands and shops to consider

These examples show the white, brown and wholemeal tiger bread varieties you can compare. The name and preparation instructions of the product you choose are what matter most.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists both AH Tijger volkoren heel and AH Tijger wit half. This means you can choose a whole wholemeal loaf with a smaller white option.

  • The white variety is sold as a half loaf.
  • Check the current ingredients and allergen information for both varieties you choose.

ALDI

ALDI lists Boeren tijger volkoren heel and Boeren tijger wit heel as separate varieties.

  • According to ALDI, the wholemeal variety is pre-sliced.
  • Both varieties mentioned are whole loaves, so consider whether that quantity is right for your group.

PLUS

PLUS sells Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren as a half loaf, and a white variety as a whole loaf.

  • A half loaf of wholemeal bread could work well if you’re serving white bread too.
  • According to PLUS, both of the part-baked varieties mentioned still need to be finished in the oven.

Lidl

Lidl lists a 800 g Tijger volkoren and a separate white tiger roll.

  • A white roll offers a different portion size from a whole white loaf.
  • Lidl lists these products as available in store only; check the allergen information there too.

Dirk

Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger bruin heel, a brown tiger bread variety.

  • This variety offers a brown bread option.
  • ‘Brown’ doesn’t mean ‘wholemeal’. If wholemeal is what you’re looking for, choose a product explicitly labelled as wholemeal.

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Frequently asked questions

For a children’s party, should I choose wholemeal or white tiger bread?

Choose wholemeal tiger bread as your main option if you want your choice of bread to follow the Dutch Nutrition Centre’s advice for children aged 4 to 12. If you’re expecting children who prefer white bread, you can offer a smaller white option as well.

Is brown tiger bread automatically wholemeal?

No. According to the Dutch Nutrition Centre, brown bread contains a mixture of wholemeal flour and white flour, while bread labelled ‘wholemeal’ is made from 100% wholemeal flour. So check the product name rather than relying on its colour.

Does all tiger bread contain iodised salt?

You can’t tell from the name tiger bread. If baker’s salt or iodised salt is important to your choice, check the ingredients of the variety you’re considering. For example, AH lists iodised salt in AH Tijger wit half.

How do I check the allergens in unwrapped tiger bread?

Ask for the allergen information for the exact variety before buying. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, information about the specified allergens must be available for unwrapped food. If a child has coeliac disease, don’t assume that regular wheat-based tiger bread is suitable.

Can part-baked tiger bread be served straight away?

Check the cooking instructions first. According to PLUS, the part-baked white and wholemeal Korenlanders tiger breads mentioned need a further 10 minutes in the oven at 200 °C, after preheating it to 240 °C. Bear this in mind if you’ll have limited oven space or preparation time at the party venue.