Who might prefer each option?

Choosing bread for Sunday breakfast starts with what you want to serve: slices with a tiger crust, bread with a sourdough flavour or a smaller quantity that you can finish baking just before serving.

Fans of a crisp crust

If you want a sandwich with that distinctive tiger crust, look for tiger bread. For warm rolls just before breakfast, consider part-baked tiger rolls and allow time to prepare them.

Breakfast lovers who want wholemeal

If the grain base is your priority, compare wholemeal tiger bread with wholemeal sourdough. The word ‘sourdough’ and the colour of the crust don’t tell you whether a loaf is wholemeal.

Smaller households and planners

Half a loaf or a small pack of rolls may suit the number of people eating better than a whole loaf. If you want to save some bread for later, check the storage advice and freeze portions if needed.

What should you look for when choosing?

Tiger bread refers to the crust, while sourdough refers to how the bread is made. So first decide which flavour and shape you want to serve, then check separately whether the loaf is wholemeal and how much you need.

What to consider What to check before buying Who should pay particular attention?
Crust and flavour Decide whether you want tiger bread, sourdough or part-baked rolls. If you choose part-baked rolls, check the baking instructions. If I want to serve a crisp slice or a more pronounced sourdough flavour on Sunday, that determines my choice of bread. This is the top priority for around 31% of consumers.
Wholemeal base Look specifically for ‘wholemeal’ and compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the loaves you’re considering. If you want wholemeal bread, don’t rely on a brown crust or the word ‘sourdough’ alone. A wholemeal base is the top priority for around 31% of consumers.
Right quantity Compare a whole or half loaf with the number of rolls and the pack weight. For a small breakfast, I don’t want to buy more bread than we’ll use. Getting the right quantity is the main consideration for around 23% of consumers.
Preparation and storage Check the baking instructions and storage advice, and think about what you’ll use straight away or freeze. If breakfast is planned for later, I want to know how much preparation is needed and what to do with any leftover bread. Around 15% of consumers prioritise this kind of planning.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming sourdough is always wholemeal

    Sourdough describes how bread is made, not necessarily the type of grain used. So sourdough won’t automatically meet your needs if you’re looking for wholemeal bread.

    Look for ‘wholemeal’ in the product name or on the packaging before comparing loaves by flavour and crust. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholemeal bread is made with wholemeal flour.

  • Assuming a tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal

    A crisp or brown crust doesn’t tell you whether the bread is white, brown or wholemeal. Tiger bread is available in several varieties.

    Choose your crust based on what you like, and check the product name and ingredients for details of the grain base.

  • Choosing bread for all your guests without checking allergens

    A bread’s name doesn’t tell you which allergens the specific product contains. This is particularly important if one of your guests has a food allergy.

    Check the latest ingredients and allergen information on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that allergens in packaged products are clearly identified in the ingredients list.

  • Buying a whole loaf without a plan for leftovers

    If you’re having a small breakfast, you might have bread left over before you’ve had a chance to use it.

    Consider half a loaf or a small pack of rolls, or freeze the bread you want to eat later in portions.

Brands to compare

When comparing these ranges, always check the specific loaf. The same brand name doesn’t mean another variety will have the same crust, grain base, ingredients or pack size.

Albert Heijn

AH Tijger volkoren and AH OerDesem volkoren Allinson are two specific examples to compare if you’re weighing up tiger bread and sourdough.

  • Albert Heijn lists ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for both products.
  • Check the packaging of the loaf you buy, as product information can change.

Jumbo

For anyone considering tiger bread in different grain varieties, or as a whole or half loaf.

  • Jumbo offers Boeren Tijgerbrood in white, brown and wholemeal varieties.
  • Check the grain base and pack size for each variety: a tiger crust doesn’t automatically make bread wholemeal.

Lidl

For anyone thinking about serving wholemeal sourdough alongside wholemeal tiger bread for Sunday breakfast.

  • Lidl describes Rustiek volkoren desembrood as wholemeal wheat sourdough bread.
  • Compare the nutritional information on the packaging of the specific loaves you choose.

ALDI

For anyone looking for a whole, pre-sliced wholemeal tiger loaf for breakfast.

  • ALDI describes Boeren tijger volkoren as a whole, pre-sliced loaf.
  • Check the packaging if you want to compare this loaf with a specific sourdough.

PLUS

For anyone deciding whether a whole loaf or part-baked tiger rolls would work better for breakfast.

  • Choosing between a whole loaf and rolls can help you get the right quantity.
  • Check the instructions for part-baked rolls and assess the grain base of each product separately.

Dirk

For anyone considering a small pack of tiger rolls instead of a whole loaf for breakfast.

  • Dirk lists a pack of two tiger rolls weighing 200 g in total.
  • Check the packaging for the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the rolls you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Is sourdough automatically wholemeal?

No. Sourdough and wholemeal describe different characteristics of bread. If you want a wholemeal loaf, look specifically for ‘wholemeal’ in the product name or on the packaging, then compare the ingredients and nutritional information of the loaves you’re considering.

Does all tiger bread contain iodised salt?

Don’t assume so: check the ingredients list for the specific loaf. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in both AH Tijger volkoren and AH OerDesem volkoren Allinson, but that doesn’t tell you what’s in other varieties.

What should I check if a guest has a food allergy?

Read the latest allergen information for the bread you want to serve. The name ‘tiger bread’ or ‘sourdough’ isn’t enough. Check the ingredients for each variety separately, even if it’s sold under the same brand name.

How can I avoid having leftover bread after Sunday breakfast?

Choose an amount that suits the number of people eating, and consider half a loaf or a small pack of rolls. If you want to use the bread later, freeze it in portions and follow the storage advice on the packaging. For wholemeal sourdough, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing it in a kitchen cupboard for 2–4 days or in the freezer for 1–3 months.