Who is this choice relevant to?

Families who want to serve wholemeal bread

You want to serve a wholemeal option with a tiger crust as part of your bread selection. Check the product description and fibre per 100 g: the crust alone won’t tell you whether a loaf is wholemeal.

Hosts catering for fussy eaters

You’re expecting guests with different preferences for white and wholemeal bread. Two clearly labelled loaves give everyone a choice, so they don’t have to guess which is which from the tiger pattern.

Party hosts keeping an eye on the timing

You want to know whether the bread can go straight on the table or needs finishing in the oven first. If it’s part-baked, you’ll need to factor oven space and the packet instructions into your plans.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether wholemeal bread is your priority and whether you want a second loaf for guests who prefer white bread. Then choose a loaf size and preparation method to suit the occasion.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Wholemeal and fibre Read the product description and compare the fibre per 100 g of the specific loaves. If I mainly want to serve wholemeal tiger bread, I want to be able to tell from the description and nutritional information. This wholemeal choice is a priority for around 33% of consumers.
Preference for white bread Check whether you’re choosing one white and one wholemeal loaf; the tiger pattern doesn’t tell them apart. When guests prefer different types of bread, I don’t want to rely on just one option. Having that choice is a priority for around 42% of consumers.
Timing and leftovers Check whether the loaf is whole or half, how to store it and whether it needs finishing in the oven. If the oven is already in use or you’re likely to have bread left over, I want to plan the quantity and preparation accordingly. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this kind of planning.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal

    Tiger bread is available in both white and wholemeal varieties. The crust doesn’t tell you which type of bread you’re buying.

    Read the product description and compare the fibre per 100 g if that difference affects your choice.

  • Assuming all tiger bread contains iodised salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t tell whether it’s present from the type of bread alone.

    Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt in the loaf you’re buying.

  • Buying a part-baked loaf without planning for the oven

    According to the product instructions, the PLUS Korenlanders tiger bread reviewed here needs finishing in the oven, so you can’t serve it without preparing it first.

    Read the oven instructions before buying and choose a loaf that suits the oven space and serving time available.

    Finishing the loaf in the oven takes time and oven space around mealtime.

  • Trying to work out allergens from the bread’s name

    The name ‘tiger bread’ doesn’t tell you which ingredients or allergens are listed for the variety you’ve chosen.

    Read the current packaging for each loaf individually, even if you’ve bought the same product before.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists both AH Tijger volkoren heel and AH Tijger wit half.

  • The wholemeal variety lists 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g and iodised salt among its ingredients.
  • The white half loaf weighs 400 g. Check the label of the variety you buy for nutritional information and allergens.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Boeren Tijger Volkoren and white tiger breads in its range.

  • Boeren Tijger Volkoren is a wholemeal wheat loaf weighing 7.5 g of fibre per 100 g. Jumbo says you can freeze this loaf at home on the day you buy it.
  • Choose a specific white variety before comparing its ingredients or nutritional information with the wholemeal loaf.

PLUS

PLUS lists Korenlanders Boeren tiger bread in white and wholemeal varieties.

  • The wholemeal variety reviewed here lists 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The varieties reviewed here are part-baked, so remember to follow the oven instructions on the packet.

Lidl

Lidl lists an 800 g Tijger volkoren loaf as an in-store product.

  • The product name and weight make it easier to identify the variety in store.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the packet before comparing it with another loaf.

ALDI

ALDI lists a pre-sliced Boeren tijger volkoren heel.

  • The whole, pre-sliced loaf is a useful detail to consider when planning portions.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and fibre per 100 g on the packet.

Dirk

Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel as a white tiger bread option.

  • The product name makes it clear that this is a whole white tiger loaf.
  • Use the label on this specific variety for nutritional information and allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

Is tiger bread automatically wholemeal?

No. Tiger bread can be white or wholemeal: the tiger pattern relates to the crust, not the type of flour. Check the product description for the variety you’ve chosen to tell the difference.

Is baker’s salt compulsory in Dutch tiger bread?

No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list for the specific loaf if you want to know whether baker’s salt or iodised salt has been used.

How can I serve white and wholemeal bread without having lots left over?

Choose a whole or half loaf to suit the number of people you’re serving, and add white bread if you think not everyone will want wholemeal. Also check the storage or freezing advice: Jumbo says Boeren Tijger Volkoren can be frozen at home on the day you buy it.

Which allergens should I check in tiger bread?

Read the allergen information for each variety you’ve chosen on the current packaging. Don’t rely on the name or type of bread alone: the ingredients and allergen information apply to the specific product.

Does part-baked tiger bread need to go in the oven?

Yes. Part-baked tiger bread needs finishing in the oven according to the product instructions. Check the packet before buying, so the required oven time and temperature fit your plans for Sinterklaas Eve.