If you want tiger bread for a generously topped breakfast, check the slice thickness in store or ask the baker before choosing: ‘whole’ and ‘pre-sliced’ don’t tell you how thick the slices are. Then compare wholemeal and white options within the type of bread you’re looking for, and choose a half or whole loaf to suit how much you’ll use.
You’re looking for a slice of tiger bread that holds together under your choice of toppings. Check the slices yourself or ask what slicing options are available: the type of bread and whether it’s pre-sliced don’t tell you how thick the slices are.
You want wholemeal tiger bread as a regular choice for breakfast or lunch. Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Plus lists fibre values per 100 g for the relevant wholemeal options, so you can compare them on a like-for-like basis.
You don’t want to buy more bread than you’ll use. Jumbo offers a half-size wholemeal loaf; Albert Heijn and Plus state that their respective whole wholemeal loaves can be frozen at home on the day of purchase.
Start with the slice you need for your toppings, then choose the type of bread and a size that suits how much you’ll use.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| A firm, thick slice | Check the slices in store or ask whether the bread can be cut to your preferred thickness. | If I like plenty of toppings on my bread, I want a slice that holds together. A firm slice is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Wholemeal and fibre | Check that ‘wholemeal’ appears in the product name and compare fibre per 100 g. | For a regular breakfast, I want to make a conscious choice of a wholemeal base, rather than judging by the colour of the crust alone. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Size and storage | Compare a half loaf with a whole one, and check the storage or freezing instructions for the bread you choose. | If I only need bread for a few breakfasts, I want to use the rest before it goes to waste. Getting the quantity right is the main concern for around 25% of consumers. |
A whole loaf can be pre-sliced, but those descriptions don’t tell you how thick the slices are. For example, Aldi describes its Boeren tijger volkoren heel as pre-sliced, without specifying the slice thickness.
Check the side of the loaf or ask the baker whether it can be cut to your preferred thickness.
The appearance of tiger bread doesn’t confirm which grains it’s made with. And to compare fibre, you need values given in the same units.
Check whether ‘wholemeal’ appears in the product name or description, and compare the fibre per 100 g on the label.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, baker’s salt contains iodine, but bakers aren’t required to use it. So you can’t tell whether it’s included just from the type of bread.
Check the ingredients list for the bread you’ve chosen for ‘baker’s salt’ or ‘iodised salt’.
These product examples can help you compare bread types, sizes and nutritional information. Check the loaf itself if you’re looking for thick slices.
AH Tijger volkoren heel is a whole wholemeal tiger loaf with nutritional information and freezing instructions available.
Jumbo Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren Half is a half-size loaf for anyone who finds that size suits how much they use.
Lidl’s product listing names Tijgervolkoren heel vloerbrood.
Aldi describes a whole Boeren tijger volkoren and a whole Boeren tijger wit.
PLUS Volkoren tijger heel comes with product information to help you assess fibre, salt and storage, among other things.
Dirk describes Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel as white tiger bread for breakfast or lunch.
No. The descriptions ‘whole’ and ‘pre-sliced’ don’t confirm the slice thickness. Check the slices in store or ask the baker whether they can cut the loaf to your preferred thickness.
First check that the option you’ve chosen is wholemeal, then compare the fibre per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel, Jumbo lists 7,3 g for Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren Half, and Plus lists 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g for PLUS Volkoren tijger heel. These values don’t tell you how thick the slices are.
Follow the instructions for the specific loaf you buy. Albert Heijn and Plus say their respective whole wholemeal loaves can be frozen at home on the day of purchase. Check the use-by period on the packaging too.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list for the tiger bread you’ve chosen to see whether it includes ‘baker’s salt’ or ‘iodised salt’.
Yes. Check the latest label for the option you’ve chosen if allergens are important to you. The relevant wholemeal options from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Plus contain wheat and cereals containing gluten; any additional allergen information varies by product.
