Which option is right for you?

Hosts serving warm bread snacks

If you want to put out small portions just before eating, bake-at-home tiger rolls are one option. PLUS gives oven instructions for its tiger rolls, so make sure you allow enough time and space.

Snack lovers keeping an eye on fibre

For a larger topped snack, you can compare fibre content per 100 g. The wholemeal breads we looked at from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS each list more fibre than the AH Tijger tarwe-maïs heel we examined.

Cooks who want the filling to take centre stage

If you’re looking for a light, white bread base to pair with bold toppings, consider AH Tijger tarwe-maïs heel. Albert Heijn describes this variety as light white bread with a crisp crust.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether you want to serve a substantial whole loaf, a light white bread base or individual warm rolls. Then check the packaging of your chosen variety for its nutritional information, ingredients and preparation instructions.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important for?
A substantial base and fibre Check that it’s labelled wholemeal and compare the fibre per 100 g. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list 6.7 g, 7.5 g and 6.4 g per 100 g respectively for the wholemeal tiger breads we looked at. For generous toppings or larger bread snacks, I mainly want a substantial wholemeal base whose fibre content I can compare. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Crust and presentation Choose a whole loaf to slice and share, or individual rolls for snacks. A tiger crust doesn’t tell you how much fibre the bread contains. If the bread is going to be a visible part of the snack platter, I mainly want to choose a suitable shape and crust. Around 44% of consumers prioritise this type of presentation.
Serving warm and portion size Check the preparation instructions and pack contents before planning oven batches. PLUS says its tiger rolls need 6–8 minutes in a preheated electric oven at 200 °C. I want to warm small bread snacks just before serving, so I need to leave space in the oven. This serving convenience is the top priority for around 23% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing a premium look with what’s inside

    A crisp tiger crust doesn’t tell you how much fibre or salt the bread contains, or which allergens are listed.

    First, decide what matters for your snack night: a wholemeal base, light white bread or portions you can bake at home and serve warm. Then compare the nutritional information and ingredients for the exact variety you’re considering.

  • Relying on the bread’s name for allergen information

    The varieties we looked at contain wheat or other cereals containing gluten. Warnings about the possible presence of other allergens vary by product.

    Check the current packaging of your chosen variety for your guests, even if you already know the product name.

  • Assuming every tiger bread contains baker’s salt

    Baker’s salt is iodised, but according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use it. So you can’t tell from the name ‘tiger bread’ whether it’s included.

    Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt. If you’re buying unpackaged bread, ask the baker if this could affect your choice.

  • Choosing bake-at-home rolls without planning when to serve them

    The PLUS Tiger Rolls we looked at need a preheated oven and 6–8 minutes of baking time per batch.

    Plan ahead: work out how many rolls will fit in the oven at once and when you want to serve them.

Brands to consider

These brands offer different tiger bread varieties that you can compare by shape, ingredients and nutritional information. The features listed apply to the specific products below.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers both AH Tijger volkoren heel and AH Tijger tarwe-maïs heel: a wholemeal loaf and a light white variety.

  • Albert Heijn lists 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g for the wholemeal variety we looked at, and 3.2 g per 100 g for the wheat and maize variety.
  • Check the current packaging if ingredients or nutritional values will influence your choice.

Jumbo

Jumbo Boeren Tijger Volkoren is a whole loaf for snacks you can slice and top yourself.

  • Jumbo lists 7.5 g of fibre per 100 g and says you can freeze this bread at home on the day you buy it.
  • The product contains wheat, rye and barley; check the packaging for other allergen information too.

PLUS

PLUS offers a wholemeal tiger loaf and individual bake-at-home tiger rolls, giving you two ways to serve them.

  • PLUS lists 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g for the wholemeal bread we looked at. It says the tiger rolls we examined can be baked at 200 °C for 6–8 minutes.
  • The tiger rolls contain wheat and rye and may also contain egg, milk and sesame. Check the packaging for the variety you choose.

ALDI

ALDI describes its Boeren tijger volkoren as a whole, pre-sliced loaf.

  • The pre-sliced format can be handy if you want to add toppings to bread snacks without slicing the loaf yourself.
  • Check the nutritional information on the packaging for fibre, ingredients and allergens.

Dirk

Dirk stocks Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel if you’re looking for a whole white tiger loaf.

  • With a whole loaf, you can choose how to slice the bread for sharing.
  • Check the packaging if fibre, iodine or allergens are important to your choice.

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Frequently asked questions

Does all tiger bread in the Netherlands have to contain iodised baker’s salt?

No, don’t assume that it does: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Baker’s salt is iodised, so check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt, or ask if you’re buying unpackaged bread.

Which tiger bread should I choose if I want to compare fibre?

Start with the wholemeal varieties and compare the fibre per 100 g on the packaging. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list 6.7 g, 7.5 g and 6.4 g per 100 g respectively for the wholemeal tiger breads we looked at, compared with 3.2 g for the AH Tijger tarwe-maïs heel we examined. These values apply to these specific products.

Can I rely on the name ‘tiger bread’ if I have a gluten allergy?

No, the tiger breads we looked at contain wheat or other cereals containing gluten. If you have an allergy or coeliac disease, check the current ingredients and allergen information for the exact product you want to serve.

How do I serve PLUS Tiger Rolls warm?

For the tiger rolls we looked at, PLUS says to remove the packaging and bake them on a wire rack in a preheated electric oven at 200 °C for 6–8 minutes. For another variety, follow the preparation instructions on its packaging.