Who is this for?

If you want to serve slices straight away

If you don’t want to slice the bread yourself, check both whether your chosen variety is pre-sliced and how thick the slices are. Simply seeing tiger bread or sliced bread listed in the range isn’t enough.

If you prefer wholemeal

If you want wholemeal bread, look for a variety explicitly labelled as wholemeal. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholemeal bread is high in fibre. Check the slicing separately: the wholemeal label doesn’t tell you how thick the slices are.

If you need to check allergens

If someone at the table needs to avoid certain allergens, check the information for the exact loaf you’re buying. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for unpackaged bread must be available to consumers.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by deciding whether you need medium-sliced bread. Then choose the type of bread and a whole or half loaf to suit your table. Check the ingredients and allergens for the specific product.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this most important for?
Slicing and slice thickness Check whether the specific loaf is sliced and, if necessary, ask whether the slices are medium-cut. I want to put the bread straight on the table without having to slice it myself. For around 40% of consumers, ready-to-serve slicing is the top priority.
Wholemeal option Look for the explicit wholemeal label on the product name or packaging; don’t rely on the brown colour alone. For this meal, I want to choose wholemeal bread first and foremost. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this type of bread.
Whole or half loaf See which options are available and how many slices you need for the table. I want enough bread for everyone without buying more than we need. Around 20% of consumers prioritise getting the right amount.
Ingredients and allergens For packaged bread, read the current label. For unpackaged bread, ask for the allergen information for that variety. If someone eating with me needs to check ingredients or allergens, I want to be able to check what’s in the bread before buying it. For around 10% of consumers, this is the main priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming tiger bread is always medium-sliced

    The name tiger bread doesn’t tell you how the loaf has been sliced. You may still have to slice it yourself, or find that the slices aren’t right for how you plan to serve them.

    Check the details for the loaf you’ve chosen and ask about the slice thickness if you’re unsure.

  • Assuming brown bread is wholemeal

    Brown and wholemeal are different product descriptions. If wholemeal is important to you, the colour of the bread isn’t a substitute for checking the product name.

    Look for a variety explicitly labelled as wholemeal, then check the slicing separately.

  • Relying on allergen information for a different variety

    Ingredients can vary between breads or change over time. Information for another loaf from the same shop isn’t enough if someone needs to avoid allergens.

    Read the current label on packaged bread. For unpackaged bread, ask for the allergen information for your chosen variety before buying it.

  • Assuming it contains iodine based on a general rule

    The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that iodine compounds may be added to bread, but that doesn’t tell you whether they’re in the loaf you’ve chosen.

    Check the ingredients for that loaf or ask the seller for product-specific information if iodine is relevant to your choice.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Worth considering if you want to look at white and brown tiger bread options.

  • Albert Heijn’s range includes options such as half a tiger white loaf and brown tiger bread.
  • Check the current ingredients information and slice thickness for the variety you choose.

Jumbo

Worth considering if you want to compare white and wholemeal farmhouse tiger bread, or whole and half loaves.

  • Jumbo’s range includes a half wholemeal farmhouse tiger loaf.
  • Check whether your chosen loaf is sliced and how thick the slices are.

Lidl

Worth considering if you’re looking at tiger white or tiger brown bread from its freshly baked range.

  • Lidl provides an ingredients and allergen overview for its freshly baked bread range.
  • Check that the information applies to the loaf you’ve chosen and ask about the slice thickness.

ALDI

Worth considering if you want to look at white, brown or wholemeal farmhouse tiger bread.

  • ALDI describes its wholemeal farmhouse tiger loaf as pre-sliced.
  • Pre-sliced doesn’t confirm that the slices are medium-cut, so check the variety you choose.

PLUS

Worth considering if you’re looking for a whole wholemeal tiger loaf or a half wholemeal farmhouse tiger loaf.

  • PLUS lists both whole and half wholemeal tiger bread options.
  • Check how the loaf is sliced and the current product information for the variety you choose.

Dirk

Worth considering if you want to look at brown farmhouse tiger bread.

  • Dirk lists a whole brown farmhouse tiger loaf.
  • Check the current range and ask whether the variety you’ve chosen is available medium-sliced.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if tiger bread is medium-sliced?

For the specific loaf, check both that it’s labelled as sliced and how thick the slices are. If the product information doesn’t give the slice thickness, check the packaging or shelf label, or ask someone in the bakery section.

When should I choose wholemeal rather than white tiger bread?

Choose a variety explicitly labelled as wholemeal if this is your main priority when choosing bread. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says wholemeal bread is high in fibre. Check separately whether your chosen tiger bread has the slicing you want.

Can I ask about allergens in unpackaged tiger bread?

Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must also be available to consumers for unpackaged food. Before buying, ask for the information for the loaf you want to take home.

Does Dutch tiger bread always contain iodine?

You can’t tell from the type of bread alone. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that iodine compounds may be added to bread. Check the ingredients or ask about the contents of the specific loaf.

Should I buy a whole or half tiger loaf?

Choose the amount based on how many slices you want to serve. Jumbo and PLUS list tiger bread in whole and half loaves, but check how many slices you’ll get from the specific loaf and how thick they are.