Who this choice matters to

Families who regularly make school lunches

If you pack sandwiches several times a week, it helps to choose a loaf size your household will get through. So look beyond the loaf itself and consider how much of it you’ll use for lunches.

Families comparing fibre content

If bread is a regular part of your lunch menu, nutritional information can help you choose between white, brown and wholemeal. Compare the fibre per 100 g for the exact varieties, rather than relying on their colour or name.

Families who need to check allergens

If you need to consider an allergy or a school policy, check the current information for the specific loaf. The product name and packaging from a previous purchase aren’t enough.

What should you look for when choosing?

If there’s a relevant allergy, check the label first. Then consider which type of bread the pupil will eat, how much your household gets through and how you’ll store any leftovers.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to most
Loaf size and how you’ll use it Check the weight of the whole loaf and think about how many slices you’ll need for lunches. If I pack lunches often, I want to choose a loaf that leaves little over at home. Around 36% of consumers put making use of the whole loaf first.
Type of bread and fibre Look for the word wholemeal if you want wholemeal bread, and compare the fibre per 100 g for the exact varieties. When bread is often part of lunch, I want to choose between white, brown and wholemeal with care. Around 29% of consumers put the type of bread and its fibre content first.
Allergens Read the current label or ask for allergen information if the bread is sold loose; also check any school policies. If an allergen matters for my pupil or those around them, I need to know what’s in the bread before it goes into their school bag. Around 21% of consumers put checking allergens first.
Storage and waste Check the storage instructions and see whether you can freeze any unused slices in time. If there are slices left after making lunches, I want to avoid them going uneaten. Around 14% of consumers give storage and reducing waste top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming brown means wholemeal

    A brown product name doesn’t automatically mean the bread is wholemeal. You could end up taking home a different type of bread from the one you intended for lunch.

    If wholemeal is what you’re after, look for the word on the packaging and compare the fibre per 100 g for the specific variety.

  • Relying on the tiger-striped crust to check allergens

    The crust doesn’t tell you which grains or other allergens the bread contains. The varieties reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS, among others, list wheat or other gluten-containing cereals.

    Check the current label, or ask for allergen information if the bread is sold loose. Also bear in mind any specific school policies.

  • Buying a whole loaf without a storage plan

    A loaf that doesn’t get eaten means fewer useful school lunches than you might expect. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists bread as a food that is often wasted.

    If needed, divide the loaf into portions for lunches and follow the storage and freezing instructions for the variety you choose.

Supermarkets to compare

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s AH Extra Lang Lekker Tijger Bruin Heel is a specific brown whole loaf you can assess by its nutritional information and how you’ll use it.

  • The product information lists fibre per 100 g, iodised salt and gluten-containing cereals, including wheat and barley.
  • Check the current packaging: ingredients and allergen information can change. The product information says to freeze it on the day of purchase.

Jumbo

Jumbo stocks products including Boeren Tijgerbrood Bruin and Boeren Tijger Volkoren, giving you two types of bread to compare.

  • Jumbo lists 7,5 g of fibre per 100 g for Boeren Tijger Volkoren.
  • The wholemeal variety lists wheat, rye and barley, and may also contain other allergens. Check the current packaging for details.

Lidl

Lidl lists Tijgerbruin and Tijger Volkoren as 800 g varieties available to buy in store.

  • The listed weight can help you work out whether your household will use a whole loaf.
  • In store, check the packaging for the variety you choose to find its ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

ALDI

ALDI lists boeren-tijgerbrood in white, brown and wholemeal varieties; the wholemeal variety described is a whole loaf.

  • ALDI describes Boeren Tijger Volkoren Heel as pre-sliced, which may make it easier to portion out slices for school.
  • Check the packaging for the exact variety’s ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

PLUS

PLUS Volkoren Tijger Heel is a wholemeal tiger loaf with product information available on its fibre and ingredients.

  • PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g and includes baker’s salt in the ingredients information.
  • The product information lists wheat and barley. Check the current label if allergens matter for your lunch.

Dirk

Dirk lists whole white and brown varieties of Bakker van der Akker Boeren Tijger.

  • The separate varieties make it clear which type of bread you’re considering.
  • Check the in-store information or packaging for the variety you choose if fibre, ingredients or allergens will affect your decision.

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Frequently asked questions

Which tiger bread should I choose for regular school lunches?

Wholemeal or brown tiger bread is a good option if you want to consider the type of bread and its fibre content for regular lunches. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible. Also compare the nutritional information for the exact varieties and choose a loaf the pupil will eat.

Does tiger bread contain gluten?

Don’t assume tiger bread is gluten-free. The tiger breads described from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list wheat or gluten-containing cereals. Check the current packaging for the specific loaf before packing it.

Where can I find allergen information for bread sold loose?

Ask at the point of sale for allergen information if the bread is sold loose. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, consumers must be given information about allergens in non-prepacked products in a way other than on a label; for prepacked products, it appears on the label. Also check any school policies.

Can I tell from the name whether tiger bread contains baker’s salt?

No. Check the ingredients information for the exact variety. PLUS lists baker’s salt in Volkoren Tijger Heel, while Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in AH Extra Lang Lekker Tijger Bruin Heel. The name tiger bread alone doesn’t tell you which salt is used.

What should I do with a whole loaf that won’t be eaten straight away?

Divide the loaf into portions for future lunches and follow the freezing instructions for the variety you choose. The product information described for Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS says to freeze the bread on the day of purchase. Check the packaging for instructions specific to your loaf.