If you want to choose how thick the slices are for your child’s school lunchbox, look for a loaf you can buy unsliced or ask to have sliced to your preference. ‘Whole’ in a product name doesn’t necessarily mean ‘unsliced’. When choosing between white and wholemeal, compare the nutritional information for the specific loaves, and check the latest allergen information and any school rules before buying.
If you want a generously filled sandwich in a lunchbox, you may prefer to cut thicker slices. Ask whether the tiger loaf is available unsliced or can be sliced to your preference. Even a loaf sold as ‘whole’ may already be sliced.
If fibre is a factor when choosing between white and wholemeal, compare the same information on each pack. Albert Heijn lists 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Tijger volkoren; Jumbo lists 2.3 g per 100 g for Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit. These figures apply to these two products, not to all tiger breads.
The tiger breads from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS included in this review list wheat or cereals containing gluten. Check the specific product and any warnings on the latest packaging, or ask for allergen information before buying unwrapped bread. Also check the school’s rules for packed lunches.
When choosing bread for a school lunchbox, start by deciding what matters most to you: choosing the slice thickness, comparing fibre content or checking allergens.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Slice thickness and firmness | Ask whether the loaf is available unsliced or can be sliced to your preference. ‘Whole’ can also mean pre-sliced. | I want to choose the thickness myself for a generously filled sandwich in a lunchbox. Around 40% of consumers prioritise having that choice. |
| Fibre and type of bread | Compare the fibre per 100 g for the specific white and wholemeal products using their nutritional information. | If fibre determines whether I choose white or wholemeal, I want to compare the figures on the packs side by side. Around 30% of consumers say this is their top priority. |
| Allergens | Check the specific grain, other allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings for the exact product. For unwrapped bread, ask for information before buying. | If I need to take allergens into account for a school lunchbox, I want to know what’s in the bread and what warnings apply. Around 30% of consumers say this check is their main priority. |
A whole tiger loaf may already be pre-sliced. The product name won’t tell you whether the slices are the thickness you want.
Ask how the bread is supplied and whether you can get it unsliced. If you like, cut a test slice at home before making the sandwiches for school.
The crust doesn’t tell you how much fibre the bread contains. Albert Heijn lists 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Tijger volkoren, compared with 2.3 g per 100 g for the Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit reviewed here, according to Jumbo.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the loaves you’re actually considering.
Ingredients and allergen information can change. The varieties reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list wheat or cereals containing gluten.
Before buying, read the latest packaging or ask for allergen information about the exact loaf if it’s unwrapped. Check the school’s rules too.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt in bread isn’t compulsory. The type of bread alone won’t tell you what kind of salt was used.
If you want to know, look for ‘baker’s salt’ or ‘iodised salt’ on the label, or ask the seller.
A useful starting point for comparing tiger bread varieties, including AH Tijger volkoren, by their ingredients and nutritional information.
Its range includes Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit, for which you can check the listed ingredients and nutritional information.
Its range includes Korenlanders Boeren tijger wit heel and a wholemeal tiger bread.
Its range includes Boeren tijger wit and Boeren tijger volkoren as whole loaves.
Its range includes Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel, an option if you’re looking for a whole white tiger loaf.
A brand to consider if you’re looking at rolls for a school lunch as well as a whole tiger loaf.
No. The tiger breads reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list wheat or cereals containing gluten. For a gluten-free lunchbox, choose only a product whose latest packaging explicitly confirms it’s gluten-free, and check the school’s rules.
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, sellers must provide information about allergens present in non-prepacked foods. If the food contains cereals with gluten, the specific type of grain must be clear. Ask about the loaf you’re choosing before you buy it.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread doesn’t have to be made with baker’s salt. Check the label or ask the seller what kind of salt was used in the specific tiger bread.
Follow the storage instructions for the bread you buy. For the Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit reviewed here, Jumbo says to store it somewhere dry and dark. Pack the prepared sandwich for school in a closed lunchbox; this doesn’t change the storage information on the packaging.
