Who is this choice relevant to?

Barbecue host looking for sourdough

You’re looking for bread to share and want to know whether it has actually been made with sourdough. The words ‘tiger’ and ‘sourdough’ in a product name aren’t enough for you.

Planning rolls or slices

You’re choosing between individual tiger rolls that you can bake just before eating and a whole loaf that you can slice yourself.

Comparing nutritional information

You compare the fibre, salt, ingredients and allergen information in white, brown or wholemeal tiger bread. You also want to know whether baker’s salt or iodised salt has been used.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether sourdough is a must-have. Then compare the bread formats for your barbecue and the nutritional information of the products that make your shortlist.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Sourdough as a raising agent Check the ingredients list for sourdough and baker’s yeast. Sourdough powder alone doesn’t prove that the bread has been made using sourdough as its only raising agent. I want sourdough bread for the barbecue, not just bread with a tiger crust; verifiable sourdough is the top priority for around 40% of consumers.
Size and baking Compare a whole loaf with individual rolls. If you’re buying part-baked bread, follow the instructions on the packaging. For burgers, I want to serve individual rolls; for a sharing board, I’d rather slice a loaf. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this convenience when serving.
Nutritional information Compare fibre and salt per 100 g. Also check the ingredients and allergen information for baker’s salt, iodised salt and wheat. If I’m choosing between white and wholemeal, I also want to know what’s in the bread. For around 30% of consumers, this label information is the most important factor.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a tiger crust means the bread is made with sourdough

    The crust tells you nothing about the raising agent. The Voedingscentrum describes sourdough bread as bread made with sourdough instead of baker’s yeast; PLUS lists both baker’s yeast and inactivated wheat sourdough powder in its Volkoren tijger heel.

    If you require bread made exclusively with sourdough, read the full ingredients list. For unpackaged bread, ask which raising agent has been used.

  • Assuming all tiger bread contains iodised salt

    According to the Voedingscentrum, baker’s salt isn’t compulsory in bread. Dutch regulations allow iodine to be added through baker’s salt, but the type of bread alone won’t tell you which salt has been used.

    Check the packaging to see whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is listed among the ingredients.

  • Choosing based only on colour or crust

    A white roll, wholemeal loaf and part-baked product can differ in size, preparation and nutritional value. PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre and 0,99 g of salt per 100 g for its Volkoren tijger heel; its white Tijgerbol contains 3,2 g of fibre and 1,1 g of salt per 100 g.

    Choose your preferred format first, then compare the nutritional information and preparation instructions for the specific products.

  • Relying on out-of-date product information

    Ingredients and allergen information can change. This is particularly important if the raising agent, type of salt or an allergen affects your choice.

    When you buy the bread, check the packaging or the shelf label for the product you’re taking home.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists an 800 g Tijgerbrood tarwe, available in store only.

  • A whole loaf that you can slice yourself for a barbecue sharing board.
  • If sourdough is a must, check the ingredients of the current loaf.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers boeren-tijgerbrood in white, brown and wholemeal varieties, including half loaves.

  • You can match the bread colour and size to the number of people you’re serving.
  • Check the ingredients for each variety before drawing conclusions about the raising agent.

PLUS

PLUS lists products including Volkoren tijger heel and a white Tijgerbol to bake at home.

  • Product information for these varieties includes ingredients and details about preparation or nutritional value.
  • Volkoren tijger heel lists baker’s yeast and inactivated wheat sourdough powder; the white Tijgerbol lists yeast. Neither is an example of bread made exclusively with sourdough.

Dirk

Dirk offers tiger bread and tiger rolls, and lists sourdough and brown tiger bread as separate types of bread.

  • A whole loaf and individual rolls give you different ways to serve the bread.
  • Don’t assume a product combines a tiger crust with sourdough without checking the ingredients of that specific product.

ALDI

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

  • Pre-sliced bread means there’s no need to cut it when serving.
  • Check the packaging for the raising agent, type of salt and allergen information.

Lidl

Lidl describes its Tijgerbroodje as a white wheat roll with a tiger crust, available in store only.

  • An individual roll is an alternative to slices from a whole loaf.
  • Check the roll’s ingredients and allergen information before assessing its sourdough or salt content.

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Frequently asked questions

Is tiger bread always sourdough bread?

No. A tiger crust tells you nothing about the raising agent. According to the Voedingscentrum, sourdough bread is made with sourdough instead of baker’s yeast; PLUS lists both baker’s yeast and inactivated wheat sourdough powder in its Volkoren tijger heel.

Does tiger bread in the Netherlands always contain iodised salt?

No. According to the Voedingscentrum, the use of baker’s salt isn’t compulsory. Check the label to see whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is listed among the ingredients; PLUS lists iodised salt in its white Tijgerbol.

When should I bake tiger rolls for a barbecue?

Follow the defrosting and baking instructions for the tiger rolls you’ve chosen, and time the baking so they’re ready when you want to serve them. Also check the storage instructions on the packaging.

Does tiger bread contain no gluten because of its crust or the use of sourdough?

No. The crust or a mention of sourdough doesn’t automatically make bread gluten-free. The PLUS tiger products mentioned contain wheat; check the ingredients and allergen information for each specific loaf.