Who is this bread for?

Families keeping an eye on wholemeal content and fibre

For anyone buying tiger bread for school who cares more about the type of bread and its fibre per 100 g than the colour or pattern of the crust.

Pupils who enjoy bread with seeds

For anyone who likes the texture of seeds or kernels, provided the ingredients confirm they’re in the bread and there are no concerns about allergies or school rules.

Families planning lunch portions in advance

For anyone who wants to buy enough bread for several school lunches and store any unused portions in good time.

What should you look for in tiger bread for school?

Start by checking the type of bread and the ingredients of the exact variety. Then work out which allergen checks you need to make and how much bread you’ll need for the school week.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Wholemeal content and fibre Check the type of bread and the ingredients, then compare the fibre per 100 g in the nutritional information. If you often pack school lunches, you’ll want to know whether the bread is genuinely wholemeal. Wholemeal content and fibre are top priorities for around 40% of consumers.
Seeds and allergens Look for seeds or kernels in the ingredients list and read the allergen information, including warnings about possible traces. If you’re choosing seeds for their texture, the bread also needs to be suitable for any relevant allergies and school rules. This is the main concern for around 30% of consumers.
Quantity and storage Choose a whole or half loaf depending on how many lunches you’re making, and check whether you can freeze any unused portions. If I’m only making a few school lunches, I don’t want to have bread left over that I can’t use in time. Planning portions is the biggest consideration for around 20% of consumers.
Local availability Check which type of bread and pack size are available at your chosen shop. If I want to buy the bread from my usual shop, the variety available still needs to suit the lunch. Availability is the deciding factor for around 10% of consumers.

Common mistakes when choosing

  • Assuming the tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal and contains seeds

    The crust doesn’t tell you what type of flour has been used or whether the bread contains seeds. If you’re looking at fibre, the type of bread and the nutritional information are more useful.

    Check that the variety is explicitly labelled wholemeal, compare the fibre per 100 g and look for the seeds or kernels you want in the ingredients list.

  • Only checking for gluten

    The tiger breads from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS that were reviewed contain gluten-containing cereals. Some labels also warn of possible traces of sesame, nuts, milk or soya, among other allergens.

    Check the allergen information for the exact variety every time you buy it. If you’re buying unpackaged bread, ask about allergens and check any school rules directly with the school.

  • Buying a whole loaf without planning lunch portions

    A whole loaf may give you more portions than you can use within a few days. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing opened wholemeal bread for 2–4 days in a kitchen cupboard or 1–3 months in the freezer.

    If needed, choose half a loaf or freeze individual lunch portions.

Brands with relevant tiger breads

These examples show why it’s worth comparing the type of bread, fibre and allergens for each variety: the brand name alone won’t tell you.

Albert Heijn

AH Tijger volkoren heel is explicitly a wholemeal tiger bread.

  • For this variety, Albert Heijn lists wholemeal wheat flour, iodised salt and 6,7 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The bread contains gluten-containing cereals and may also contain milk, sesame seeds, soya and oats, among other allergens. Check the current label.

Jumbo

Boeren Tijgerbrood Bruin is a brown variety, not the same product as tiger bread explicitly labelled wholemeal.

  • Jumbo lists 5,3 g of fibre per 100 g and includes both wholemeal wheat flour and wheat flour in the ingredients.
  • This variety contains wheat, barley and gluten, and may also contain nuts and sesame.

PLUS

Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 is a half, part-baked wholemeal loaf.

  • PLUS lists wholemeal wheat flour as the first ingredient and 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g for this variety.
  • The bread needs to be baked before serving. It contains gluten-containing cereals and may also contain sesame, nuts, egg, milk and soya.

ALDI

ALDI lists Boeren tijger volkoren and Boeren tijger wit as separate types of bread.

  • ALDI says that Boeren tijger volkoren is pre-sliced.
  • Check the packaging of your chosen variety for its ingredients and allergens; the name ‘tiger bread’ doesn’t confirm that it contains seeds.

Dirk

Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel is a white tiger bread variety.

  • Dirk’s product description says it’s a whole loaf, suitable for occasions such as lunch.
  • Before choosing this white variety for school, check the packaging for ingredients, fibre and allergens.

Tiger bread at Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Is tiger bread with seeds automatically wholemeal?

No. The tiger crust tells you nothing about whether the bread is wholemeal or contains seeds. Check the type of bread and the ingredients of the exact variety, and compare the fibre per 100 g in the nutritional information.

Does tiger bread contain gluten?

The tiger breads from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS that were reviewed contain gluten-containing cereals. Always check the current label for the variety you’re buying; if you’re buying unpackaged bread, ask for the allergen information.

Can you take bread with seeds or sesame to school?

First check that the ingredients and warnings on the label are suitable for the pupil and comply with any school rules. Ask the school directly about its rules before packing bread containing relevant seeds, sesame or nuts.

How should I store bread for several school lunches?

Divide the bread into portions and freeze any you won’t use within a few days. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing opened wholemeal bread for 2–4 days in a kitchen cupboard or 1–3 months in the freezer. Don’t eat bread if it’s mouldy.

How can I tell whether my tiger bread contains iodised salt?

Check the ingredients list on the bread you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in AH Tijger volkoren heel; that label doesn’t tell you which ingredients are used in other tiger breads.