Who is this choice for?

Small households looking to avoid leftover bread

You may not need a whole loaf for one meal of soup. A half loaf, or a loaf you can freeze according to the product instructions, may be a better fit.

Shoppers looking for a tiger crust in a wholemeal loaf

You want the crust of tiger bread, but would also like to choose a wholemeal loaf. Check the product description: brown tiger bread isn’t automatically wholemeal.

What should you look for when choosing?

Work out how much bread you’ll need with your pea soup. Then decide which type of bread you’d like and check the details for the version you choose.

What to consider What to check Who this matters to
Quantity and storage Choose a whole or half loaf based on how many people are eating. Check the freezing instructions if you want to store any bread. If we’re only having a few slices with our soup, I don’t want to be left with a whole loaf we haven’t used. Getting the right quantity is the top priority for around 45% of consumers.
Wholemeal and fibre Look for ‘wholemeal’ in the product description and check the fibre per 100 g on the label. I want a tiger crust with my soup, but I’d rather choose a wholemeal loaf than a white one. That preference is the deciding factor for around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact version you’re buying. When I’m buying bread for other people, I want to know which ingredients and allergens are listed on the packaging. For around 22% of consumers, that’s the first thing they check.

Common mistakes

  • Buying a whole loaf for a small meal of soup

    If you’re only eating a few slices, you may be left with the rest. A half loaf could be a better fit for the meal.

    Think about how many people are eating. If you want to keep any bread, check the storage instructions for that product.

  • Assuming brown tiger bread is wholemeal

    Tiger bread comes in white, brown and wholemeal varieties. The colour, or the word ‘brown’, doesn’t mean the bread is wholemeal.

    Check the product description and, if you like, compare the fibre per 100 g in the nutritional information.

  • Using the details for one variety to judge another

    Ingredients and allergens can vary between tiger breads, even when the product names look similar.

    Before buying, read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the version you’ve chosen.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo offers Boeren Tijgerbrood in white, brown and wholemeal varieties.

  • The three types of bread offer a choice within the same product range.
  • Check the contents and nutritional information for the version you choose; the types of bread aren’t interchangeable.

Dirk

Dirk offers Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel.

  • A whole white tiger loaf is an option when several people are having pea soup.
  • Check the contents if the amount of bread you need for your meal is an important factor.

ALDI

ALDI offers whole Boeren tijgerbroden in white and wholemeal varieties.

  • The wholemeal version is described as pre-sliced.
  • Check which of the two types of bread you’re buying and how much it contains.

PLUS

PLUS offers products including Korenlanders Boeren tijger wit half and Volkoren tijger heel.

  • The half white loaf contains 400 g. PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g for Volkoren tijger heel.
  • These are different types of bread and pack sizes, so check the ingredients and allergen information for each version.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers AH Tijger volkoren heel in its bread range.

  • The product description makes it clear that this is a wholemeal variety.
  • Check the contents and nutritional information for the product you choose.

Lidl

Lidl describes Tijgerwit as an 800 g white loaf with a soft crumb and a thin, crisp crust.

  • The stated weight can help you decide whether a whole loaf is right for the number of people eating.
  • Tijgerwit is a white variety, so don’t choose it just for its tiger crust if you’re specifically looking for wholemeal bread.

Tiger bread at Joybuy

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

When should I choose half a loaf of tiger bread to serve with pea soup?

A half loaf is a good choice when you only need a little bread for the meal and are unlikely to use a whole loaf. PLUS lists the contents of Korenlanders Boeren tijger wit half as 400 g; decide whether that amount is right for the number of people eating.

Can I freeze tiger bread for another meal?

That depends on the storage instructions for the bread you choose. PLUS says that Korenlanders Boeren tijger wit half can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month.

Is brown tiger bread the same as wholemeal tiger bread?

No, don’t rely on the brown colour alone. Look for ‘wholemeal’ in the product description and read the ingredients and nutritional information if the type of bread or fibre content matters to your choice.

Does all Dutch tiger bread contain baker’s salt?

No, don’t assume that it does. According to Voedingscentrum, it isn’t compulsory to bake bread with baker’s salt. Check the label to see whether it has been used in the bread you choose.