Who is this choice relevant to?

Picnickers with generous fillings

You want to decide how thick to cut the slices for your filled sandwiches. A whole tiger loaf gives you that option only if it hasn’t already been pre-sliced, so check the packaging or ask in store.

Picnickers who value wholemeal bread

You want to consider fibre when choosing your bread. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes wholemeal bread and most types of brown bread in its Wheel of Five. Check the product name and label to see whether your chosen tiger bread is actually wholemeal.

Picnickers thinking about allergens and transport

You choose bread and fillings to suit the ingredients and what you can transport safely. Check the allergens on your chosen loaf’s packaging, and keep perishable fillings chilled while you travel.

What should you look for when choosing?

Before your park picnic, decide whether you want to slice your own thick pieces. Then compare the types of bread and what you’ll need to transport your fillings.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Slicing your own thick pieces Check that the whole loaf hasn’t already been pre-sliced. If I want to add plenty of filling to my bread, I’d rather choose the slice thickness myself. This is the top priority for around 39% of consumers.
Wholemeal or brown Read the bread description and, if needed, compare the fibre per 100 g on the latest labels. I want to know what type of bread is underneath my picnic snack, rather than judging by the crust colour. Around 23% of consumers put this nutritional choice first.
Local availability Check which tiger bread varieties your shop stocks and whether they’re sold as whole or half loaves. I want to be able to pick up a suitable loaf from the shop where I do my food shopping. Practical availability is the top priority for around 23% of consumers.
Allergens and chilled fillings Check the bread label and transport perishable fillings chilled. If ingredients or perishable fillings need special attention for my group, I want to sort that out before setting off. Around 15% of consumers give these checks top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘whole’ means ‘not pre-sliced’

    A whole loaf may already have been cut into even slices. For example, ALDI describes its Boeren tijger volkoren heel as pre-sliced, so you can’t cut your own extra-thick slices from it.

    Check how the loaf has been sliced in the product description, or ask before you buy it.

  • Assuming a brown colour or tiger crust means it’s wholemeal

    You can’t tell from the crust alone whether tiger bread is wholemeal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre distinguishes between wholemeal bread and brown bread.

    Look for an explicit wholemeal description and, if you like, compare the fibre per 100 g on the labels of the varieties you’re considering.

  • Taking perishable fillings without keeping them chilled

    Even if the bread is easy to carry, perishable fillings need care during travel and at your picnic.

    Use clean, sealed containers and a cool bag for fillings that need to stay chilled. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises throwing away perishable products if they’ve been left out of the fridge for more than two hours.

  • Relying only on an old product description

    A loaf you looked at previously may have different ingredients or availability when you come to buy it. If you have an allergy, the packaging of the specific variety you choose is what matters.

    Check how the loaf has been sliced when you buy it, and read the latest ingredients and allergens on the label before use.

Brands and shops to explore

These examples can help you find tiger bread. Check each variety to see whether you can slice the loaf yourself.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists products including Tijgerbrood tarwe 800 g and AH Tijger volkoren heel.

  • The varieties shown give you the option of starting your search with wheat or wholemeal bread.
  • Albert Heijn lists Tijgerbrood tarwe as available in store only; check the slicing and packaging there too.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit, Bruin en Volkoren in its bread category.

  • The types of bread listed give you a starting point for finding the variety you want.
  • A separate page says Boeren Tarwe Tijgerbrood Heel is no longer in the online range; check which variety your shop stocks.

Lidl

Lidl lists a tiger bread roll made with white wheat and topped with a tiger crust.

  • A bread roll may suit you if you don’t want to take a whole loaf.
  • This roll isn’t a whole loaf that you can slice into thick pieces yourself, and it’s listed as available in store only.

ALDI

ALDI lists Boeren tijger wit, bruin en volkoren as whole loaves.

  • The tiger loaves listed let you choose between different types of bread.
  • Boeren tijger volkoren heel is also described as pre-sliced. If you want to cut your own thick pieces, check how the specific variety has been sliced.

PLUS

PLUS lists Volkoren tijger heel and Korenlanders Boeren tijger wit heel.

  • The product information lets you check the ingredients and nutritional information for each of these varieties separately.
  • For the white variety, PLUS lists wheat, soya and milk among the allergens. Always read the latest label for the variety you buy.

Dirk

Dirk lists tiger brown bread in its bread range, and has a product page for Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel.

  • These listings give you a starting point if you’re looking for white or brown tiger bread.
  • Check which variety your shop stocks and whether the whole white loaf is pre-sliced.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I slice my own extra-thick pieces from any whole tiger loaf?

No, only if the whole loaf hasn’t already been pre-sliced. For example, ALDI describes Boeren tijger volkoren heel as pre-sliced, so check how the product you choose has been sliced.

What should I look for if I want wholemeal tiger bread?

Look for an explicit wholemeal description; a brown colour or tiger crust isn’t enough. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes wholemeal bread and most types of brown bread in its Wheel of Five. If needed, compare the fibre per 100 g on the latest label for the specific loaves you’re considering.

How can I take filled tiger bread snacks to the park?

Transport fillings that need to stay chilled in a cool bag, and use clean, sealed containers. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping perishable products at 4 °C and throwing them away if they’ve been left out of the fridge for more than two hours.

Do I need to check the allergens in tiger bread?

Yes. If you have an allergy or intolerance, check the label of the exact variety you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the mandatory allergen labelling on food products; PLUS lists wheat, soya and milk among the ingredients in its Korenlanders Boeren tijger wit heel.