For a regular savoury breakfast where fibre is a priority, choose tiger bread explicitly labelled as wholemeal: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholemeal bread contains more fibre than white bread. White tiger bread is a good choice if you mainly want a light sandwich; bake-off tiger rolls are an option if you want to serve them warm and have time to use the oven. Check the latest ingredients, allergen and nutritional information for each variety.
If you often have a savoury breakfast, you can compare bread types and nutritional information per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Tijger volkoren; PLUS lists 6.4 g per 100 g for PLUS Volkoren tijger. These figures apply to these products, not to every wholemeal variety.
For a breakfast with savoury toppings, the choice between a whole loaf and individual rolls may mainly depend on portion size and when you plan to serve them. Bake-off tiger rolls need time and oven space; a whole, pre-sliced loaf does not.
If you have an allergy or a question about iodised salt, the latest information for the specific bread is what matters. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging; the tiger crust does not tell you which ingredients have been used.
First decide which type of bread suits your breakfast, then consider the crust, portions and preparation. The same tiger crust can be found on white, brown or wholemeal bread.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Grain type and fibre | Look for the word wholemeal if that is your preference, and compare fibre per 100 g; a brown colour alone is not enough. | If I often eat tiger bread with my savoury breakfast, I mainly want to know which grain type I am buying. For around 31% of consumers, this would be the main reason for choosing it. |
| Crust and presentation | Choose between slices from a whole loaf and individual rolls, depending on how you want to serve the toppings. | For a special breakfast, I want the crust and savoury toppings to complement each other. Around 25% of consumers would mainly choose based on this eating experience. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the latest ingredients and allergen information; if necessary, check separately whether iodised salt or baker’s salt is listed. | When ingredients are a deciding factor for me, I cannot rely on the bread’s name alone. For around 19% of consumers, this check would come first. |
| Portions and preparation | Check the number of portions, baking instructions and storage advice for the product you choose. | If I am making breakfast for several people, I want to know whether the rolls need to go in the oven and when I can serve them. For around 25% of consumers, this would be their main priority. |
The crisp crust says nothing about the type of grain. Tiger bread can be white, brown or wholemeal.
Read the product description and compare fibre per 100 g if grain type and nutritional value matter to you.
The bread’s name does not tell you which salt has been used in that particular product.
Check the latest ingredients list for iodised salt or baker’s salt. If that information is not shown with the bread, ask the baker about the ingredients.
Ingredients and warnings about possible traces can vary between loaves and may change if the recipe is updated.
If you have an allergy, read the packaging of the exact product you are buying and check for the allergens relevant to you.
Bake-off tiger rolls are not the same as rolls that are ready to serve straight away. PLUS recommends baking its Tijgerbollen for 6–8 minutes in a preheated oven at 200 °C.
Choose with your oven space and serving time in mind; if baking does not fit your schedule, pick bread that is ready to serve.
Albert Heijn offers, among other options, wholemeal tiger bread and a wheat and maize variety. Compare the product descriptions if you are looking for a specific grain type.
Jumbo offers boeren-tijgerbrood in several types, including brown and wholemeal.
Lidl offers a tiger roll in its fresh-from-the-oven range, for anyone who prefers individual rolls to a whole loaf.
ALDI offers boeren-tijgerbrood in, among other varieties, white and wholemeal options.
PLUS offers both a wholemeal tiger loaf and bake-off tiger rolls. These are different choices when it comes to bread type and serving time.
Dirk offers, among other options, a whole white tiger loaf from Bakker van der Akker and individual tiger rolls.
If fibre is your main priority, choose tiger bread explicitly labelled as wholemeal. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholemeal bread contains more fibre than white bread; also compare the nutritional values per 100 g of the loaves you are considering.
No, you cannot tell from the name tiger bread. Check the ingredients list for the specific product to see whether iodised salt or baker’s salt is listed.
Read the latest allergen information on the packaging of the bread you are buying. The products reviewed differ in their ingredients and potential traces, so do not rely on the crust, colour or name of the bread.
Follow the instructions on the packaging of your rolls and allow time for them to bake just before serving. For PLUS Tijgerbollen, PLUS says to remove the packaging and bake the rolls on a rack in a preheated electric oven at 200 °C for 6–8 minutes.
It depends on the product and its storage instructions. PLUS says its Volkoren tijger heel can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month; for another loaf, follow the instructions on its own packaging.
