Who is this choice relevant to?

If you’re serving sandwiches to guests

You want slices that are easy to top and neither too thin nor too thick for Sinterklaas Eve. The word ‘half’ tells you how much bread you’re buying, not how thickly it’s sliced.

If wholemeal and fibre are your priorities

You want a tiger bread that also suits your everyday preferences. Compare the product description and fibre per 100 g; the tiger-patterned crust alone doesn’t tell you whether wholemeal flour has been used.

If you check ingredients carefully

You want to read the allergen information before buying, or find out what type of salt the bread contains. Check the current label for the version you’ve chosen, even if you’ve bought another pack from the same brand before.

What should you look for when choosing?

If medium-sliced bread is a must, check the slice thickness first. Then compare white and wholemeal options using the product description and nutritional information, and read the label of the version you want to buy.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Slice thickness and serving Look for ‘medium sliced’ on the packaging or shelf label, or ask at the bakery counter. Don’t assume the slices are a particular thickness based on whether it says ‘whole’ or ‘half’. For serving toppings on Sinterklaas Eve, I want slices that aren’t too thin or too thick. For around 45% of consumers, that slice thickness would be the main purchase preference.
Wholemeal and fibre Compare the product description and fibre per 100 g. A tiger-patterned crust doesn’t automatically mean the bread is wholemeal. If I eat this bread during the week too, wholemeal flour and fibre matter more to me than a white crumb. For around 33% of consumers, fibre would be the priority.
Allergens and salt Read the current ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ information. If you’re checking for iodine, look in the ingredients for iodised salt or baker’s salt. Before serving, I want to know which allergens are listed and what type of salt has been used. For around 22% of consumers, checking the ingredients would be the first priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘half’ means ‘medium sliced’

    A half loaf tells you how much bread you’re buying, not how thick the slices are. So it may not be suitable if you want to serve medium-thick slices.

    Check the slicing information on the packaging or shelf label, or ask at the bakery counter.

  • Assuming the tiger-patterned crust means it’s wholemeal

    Tiger bread comes in white and wholemeal versions. The product pages for the white versions mentioned from Albert Heijn and Jumbo list less fibre per 100 g than their respective wholemeal versions.

    Read the product description and compare fibre per 100 g if that difference matters to you.

  • Assuming every loaf contains iodised salt

    The name tiger bread doesn’t tell you what type of salt has been used in that version.

    Check the current ingredients list for iodised salt or baker’s salt. If you’re buying unpackaged bread, ask what type of salt has been used.

  • Checking only for wheat when it comes to allergens

    As well as wheat or gluten, tiger bread may carry warnings about other allergens. These warnings can vary by product and version.

    Check both the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ information on the packaging of the loaf you buy.

Brands to compare

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists both AH Tijger wit half and AH Tijger volkoren heel. As well as choosing between white and wholemeal, note the difference between a half and a whole loaf.

  • Albert Heijn lists 1,6 g of fibre per 100 g for the white half loaf and 6,7 g per 100 g for the whole wholemeal loaf.
  • The product information doesn’t confirm medium-thick slices. Also check the current allergen information for the version you choose.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit and Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren Half. The half wholemeal loaf may suit you if you don’t want to buy a whole loaf.

  • Jumbo lists 2,3 g of fibre per 100 g for the white version and 7,3 g per 100 g for the half wholemeal version.
  • ‘Half’ doesn’t confirm the slice thickness. Also check the ingredients and allergens on the specific pack.

PLUS

PLUS lists Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 as a half wholemeal loaf.

  • PLUS lists a 400 g pack with 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The fact that it’s a half loaf doesn’t confirm that the slices are medium-thick. Check the current ingredients and allergens on the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘half tiger bread’ mean the slices are medium-thick?

No, ‘half’ refers to the amount of bread, not the slice thickness. For medium-thick slices, look for a clear indication on the packaging or shelf label, or ask at the bakery counter.

How does the fibre content of white and wholemeal tiger bread compare?

The wholemeal versions mentioned list more fibre per 100 g than the white versions mentioned. Albert Heijn lists 6,7 compared with 1,6 g per 100 g; Jumbo lists 7,3 compared with 2,3 g per 100 g. Always compare the nutritional information for the version you want to buy.

Does all Dutch tiger bread contain iodised salt?

Don’t assume it does. Check the current label to see whether iodised salt or baker’s salt is listed in the ingredients, and ask what type of salt has been used if you’re buying unpackaged bread.

Can I freeze a half loaf of tiger bread after Sinterklaas Eve?

Check the storage instructions for the bread you’ve chosen. PLUS says that Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should then be used within one month. Don’t assume the same instructions apply to other loaves.