Which option is right for you?

If you’re watching your fibre intake

Look for clearly labelled wholemeal tiger bread and compare the fibre per 100 g, rather than judging by the colour of the crust.

If you want a warm snack

You want to bake the rolls just before eating and can allow for the oven time PLUS gives for its tiger rolls.

If you want to eat straight away

You’re looking for bread that’s ready to eat without baking. ALDI describes its white farmhouse tiger bread as light with a crunchy crust.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want wholemeal bread, warm bake-at-home rolls or bread that’s ready to eat. Then choose a size that suits how much you’ll use that evening.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Wholemeal and fibre Check the type of bread and compare the fibre per 100 g on the label. Don’t judge by colour alone. If bread is the basis of my late-night snack, I want to know whether it’s genuinely wholemeal. Around 36% of consumers give the type of bread and its fibre content the highest priority.
Serving warm Check whether the bread needs baking, then follow the oven temperature and cooking time on the packaging. I want to serve warm rolls and have the time and an oven to do so. Around 29% of consumers prioritise baking their bread before serving.
Right-sized portion Compare a half or whole loaf with individual rolls, and check the storage instructions. For one small snack, I don’t want to be left with more bread than I can store. A suitable portion size is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers.
Ready to eat Check whether the bread can be eaten without baking and whether the size suits your snack. If I want a bite to eat late at night, I don’t want to turn on the oven. Around 14% of consumers prioritise being able to eat the bread straight away.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘premium’ means a particular standard of bread

    The word doesn’t tell you which flour was used or how much fibre and salt the bread contains per 100 g. A tiger crust doesn’t tell you that either.

    Compare the type of bread, ingredients and nutritional information, then choose based on the crust and size.

  • Assuming dark bread is wholemeal

    The colour doesn’t tell you whether a loaf is made with wholemeal flour. You could end up taking home a different type of bread from the one you wanted.

    Look for the word ‘wholemeal’ in the product description and compare the fibre per 100 g.

  • Assuming all tiger bread contains baker’s salt

    According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So a tiger crust doesn’t tell you anything about the ingredients in a particular loaf.

    If it matters to you, check the product’s ingredients list for ‘iodised salt’ or ‘baker’s salt’.

  • Buying a whole loaf for one small snack

    If you only need a few slices, you’ll have the rest of the loaf left over.

    Choose a size that suits your needs, or freeze portions shortly after purchase, following the Voedingscentrum’s storage advice.

Brands and product ranges to consider

These product examples show the differences in bread type, size and preparation. Always compare the nutritional values per 100 g for the specific variety.

Albert Heijn

AH Tijger volkoren heel is a wholemeal tiger loaf that doesn’t need to be baked before eating.

  • Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g of fibre and 0,9 g of salt per 100 g for this variety. Iodised salt is included in the ingredients list.
  • The ingredients include wheat, barley and rye. Always check the label on the pack you buy for allergen information.

Jumbo

Jumbo Volkoren Boeren Tijger half is a half loaf for anyone who doesn’t need a whole one.

  • Jumbo lists 7,5 g of fibre and 0,95 g of salt per 100 g for this variety, and includes baker’s salt in the ingredients.
  • The listed allergens include wheat, rye and barley. Follow the storage and freezing instructions on the packaging.

PLUS

PLUS sells both white bake-at-home tiger rolls and a wholemeal farmhouse tiger loaf to bake at home.

  • PLUS recommends baking the white tiger rolls for 6–8 minutes at 200 °C. For the Korenlanders wholemeal variety reviewed, PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Both varieties need to be baked. The white tiger rolls contain 2,8 g of fibre and 1,0 g of salt per 100 g; check the allergens for each variety.

Lidl

Lidl lists Tijger volkoren as an 800 g packaged loaf sold in store.

  • The product listing clearly states the type of bread and the pack weight.
  • Before comparing this loaf with other varieties, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values on the packaging.

ALDI

ALDI lists both white and wholemeal farmhouse tiger bread; according to the product description, the wholemeal variety is pre-sliced.

  • According to ALDI, its white farmhouse tiger bread has a light texture and a crunchy, golden-brown crust.
  • Check the label of the variety you choose to compare ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.

Dirk

Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel as a whole white tiger loaf.

  • The product listing makes clear that this is a whole white loaf, not a bake-at-home roll.
  • If they affect your choice, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values on the loaf’s label.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dutch tiger bread always contain iodised baker’s salt?

No, you can’t assume that every tiger loaf does. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So check the ingredients list on the loaf you buy for ‘iodised salt’ or ‘baker’s salt’.

Which tiger bread should I choose if I’m watching my fibre intake?

Check the type of bread and compare the fibre per 100 g, rather than judging by the tiger crust alone. Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel, Jumbo lists 7,5 g for Volkoren Boeren Tijger half, and PLUS lists 2,8 g for its white bake-at-home tiger rolls. Always check the exact variety on the packaging.

How should I store tiger bread left over after a snack?

Freeze portions shortly after purchase if you won’t eat the bread soon. The Voedingscentrum recommends keeping opened wholemeal bread in a kitchen cupboard for 2–4 days or in the freezer for 1–3 months. Also follow the storage and use-by instructions on your product’s packaging.

Where can I check the allergens in tiger bread?

Read the allergen information for the exact variety on the packaging. The wholemeal tiger breads reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain gluten-containing cereals, including wheat, rye or barley depending on the product. PLUS also lists possible traces of ingredients including egg, milk and sesame for its white tiger rolls.