Are thick slices important for a school lunch? Choose a loaf you can confirm is unsliced and cut it yourself, or ask the shop whether it can cut thick slices. The name ‘tiger bread’ tells you nothing about slice thickness. Also compare the type of bread and the fibre per 100 g for the variant you choose. If allergies are a concern, check the latest label and the school’s arrangements.
For parents and pupils who want to make generously filled sandwiches or bread sticks, the way a loaf is sliced is an important thing to check before buying. Ask whether the bread is unsliced or whether the shop can cut thick slices. Even a loaf sold whole may already be pre-sliced.
If you regularly pack tiger bread in a lunchbox, you can compare the type of bread and fibre per 100 g for the exact variant. The white, brown and wholemeal products reviewed list different values; the tiger crust doesn’t tell you what type of bread is underneath.
If an allergy or a school requirement is involved, checking the specific loaf takes priority over choosing the slice thickness or type of bread. The wheat tiger breads reviewed are not gluten-free. Read the latest allergen information and check the school’s arrangements for lunch.
First, check whether you can get the slice thickness you want. Then choose between wholemeal, brown and white, based on the product description and nutritional information for the specific variant.
When to choose it: If you’re looking for wholemeal bread, compare the listed fibre values: according to Albert Heijn, AH Tijger volkoren heel contains 6,7 g per 100 g, while PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 contains 6,4 g per 100 g according to PLUS.
Bear in mind: The variants reviewed contain wheat. For your chosen variant, also check whether you can choose the slice thickness yourself.
When to choose it: If you want to compare brown bread with white, Jumbo lists 5,3 g of fibre per 100 g for Boeren Tijgerbrood Bruin, compared with 2,3 g for Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit Half.
Bear in mind: The fibre value applies to the specific variant. The Jumbo brown bread reviewed lists wheat, barley and gluten among its ingredients.
When to choose it: White bread may be the right choice if that’s what the pupil prefers. Even so, check how the specific loaf is sliced and read its label.
Consider: Voedingscentrum advises replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Thick slices | Check whether the loaf is unsliced or ask what thickness the shop can cut. Don’t rely on the word ‘whole’ alone. | I want to cut my own thick slices for generously filled sandwiches, rather than being stuck with pre-sliced bread. For around 42% of consumers, having control over slice thickness is the most important consideration. |
| Type of bread and fibre | Compare the product description and the fibre per 100 g shown on the label for the exact variant. | For a lunch I pack regularly, I want to choose between white, brown and wholemeal based on their nutritional information. For around 33% of consumers, choosing the fibre content comes first. |
| Allergens and school requirements | Read the latest allergen information on the packaging, ask about it when buying unpackaged bread, and check the school’s arrangements. | If allergens or school requirements are a concern, I want to know whether this specific bread is suitable before packing it. Around 25% of consumers put this check first. |
‘Tiger’ doesn’t mean that the bread is thick-sliced. Even when a loaf is sold whole, that doesn’t tell you how thick any pre-cut slices are.
Check whether you’re getting an unsliced loaf, or ask the shop before buying whether it can cut thick slices.
Jumbo’s product pages list 2,3 g of fibre per 100 g for Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit Half and 5,3 g for Boeren Tijgerbrood Bruin. Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel, and PLUS lists 6,4 g for Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2, all per 100 g.
Compare the type of bread and fibre value for the variant you’re actually buying, not just its colour or crust.
Ingredients and allergen information can change. Albert Heijn makes this clear in its own product information.
For packaged bread, read the latest label. For unpackaged bread, ask the shop about allergens and check the school’s requirements.
ALDI describes Boeren tijger volkoren heel as pre-sliced, so you can’t choose the original slice thickness yourself. PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 comes with baking instructions.
Check how the bread is sliced and how it needs to be prepared before deciding whether it will fit into your morning routine.
You’ll need to set aside time to bake the PLUS variant mentioned.
Compare the specific bread variant from each brand: the type of bread, preparation method and slicing can vary.
Albert Heijn provides product information for several varieties, including tiger wholemeal, tiger brown and tiger white.
Jumbo offers, among other products, white and brown Boeren Tijgerbrood varieties.
Lidl Netherlands offers, among other products, Tijger volkoren and publishes an ingredient overview for its freshly baked bread range.
ALDI describes a Boeren tijger volkoren heel.
PLUS provides product information for Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren and a white tiger bread variety.
Dirk describes Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel as a bread suitable for occasions including lunch.
Don’t assume regular tiger bread is suitable: the Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS tiger breads reviewed list wheat or cereals containing gluten. Check the allergen information for the exact product, and ask the shop for details if you’re buying unpackaged bread.
Ask the shop about the allergens in unpackaged bread before buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information for pre-packed bread is shown on the label. Also check the school’s requirements before packing the bread.
Check the ingredients list for the variant you’ve chosen to see whether it contains iodised salt. Albert Heijn lists this ingredient for AH Tijger volkoren heel; that doesn’t tell you anything about the ingredients in other tiger breads.
