Who should choose which bread?

Breakfast fans who keep an eye on fibre

You want bread that’s ready to top straight away, so you compare the fibre content per 100 g of ready-to-eat wholemeal options.

Fans of white tiger bread

You’re choosing it mainly for the tiger crust and the white bread. If fibre matters too, compare the label: the white version from Jumbo included in this comparison lists less fibre per 100 g than the wholemeal tiger breads from Albert Heijn and PLUS.

Breakfast fans specifically looking for sourdough

You want sourdough bread but don’t have time to bake it. Check both the preparation instructions and the ingredients for the exact version you’re buying; the word ‘sourdough’ doesn’t rule out baker’s yeast.

What should you look for when buying?

Decide whether the bread needs to be ready to eat, then compare the wholemeal information, nutritional details and ingredients of the version you want to buy.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Wholemeal and fibre Check that it’s labelled wholemeal and compare the fibre per 100 g on the label. If fibre is my priority, I want wholemeal bread that I can eat without any preparation. This combination is the top priority for around 42% of consumers.
Ready to eat Read the preparation instructions and check whether the bread is pre-sliced, if that matters for your morning routine. I want to be able to top my bread straight away and take it with me, without having to use the oven first. This convenience matters most to around 33% of consumers.
Sourdough and ingredients Check the ingredients list for sourdough, baker’s yeast, iodised salt and any listed allergens. When I’m specifically looking for sourdough, I want to know exactly what I’m buying and whether the ingredients meet my requirements. This is the main consideration for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming the tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal

    The crust doesn’t tell you what type of flour the bread is made from. Product information from Albert Heijn and PLUS lists 6.7 g and 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g respectively for the wholemeal tiger breads included in this comparison. Jumbo lists 2.3 g per 100 g for the white tiger bread included.

    Look for the wholemeal label and compare the nutritional information for the exact products, rather than judging by their colour or crust alone.

  • Thinking sourdough is always made without baker’s yeast

    Jumbo Dubbel Donker Desem Volkorenbrood also lists baker’s yeast among its ingredients. The word ‘sourdough’ alone doesn’t answer that question.

    Read the full ingredients list if the presence of baker’s yeast matters to your choice.

  • Choosing bake-at-home bread when you don’t have time to use the oven

    Jumbo gives a baking time of 12 minutes for its Dubbel Donker Desem Volkorenbrood. That means this version isn’t ready to take with you straight away.

    Choose bread that’s ready to eat if you don’t want to bake it in the morning.

  • Relying on the product name when you have specific ingredient requirements

    The names ‘tiger bread’ and ‘sourdough’ don’t tell you which allergens or type of salt the exact version contains.

    Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging when you buy it, and look for iodised salt if that’s relevant to you.

Brands with relevant bread options

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers both AH Tijger volkoren heel and a separate range of sourdough breads.

  • AH Tijger volkoren heel lists 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g and includes iodised salt in its ingredients.
  • The fact that there’s a separate sourdough category doesn’t mean this tiger bread is also sourdough.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers white farmhouse tiger bread and, separately, wholemeal sourdough bread that needs baking.

  • Jumbo Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit lists 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • According to the preparation instructions, Jumbo Dubbel Donker Desem Volkorenbrood needs 12 minutes in the oven and also contains baker’s yeast.

Lidl

Lidl offers tiger rolls and brown tiger bread, among other options, and publishes an ingredients overview for its freshly baked bread.

  • The different tiger bread products give you a choice between a roll and a larger loaf.
  • Always check the information for the version you’ve chosen to find out about its fibre and ingredients.

Aldi

Aldi offers farmhouse tiger bread in white, brown and wholemeal versions.

  • Aldi describes Boeren tijger volkoren heel as pre-sliced, which could save you time at breakfast.
  • When comparing nutritional values and ingredients, use the label for the exact version you’re considering.

Plus

PLUS offers Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren alongside separate sourdough products.

  • PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 lists 6.4 g of fibre and 0.97 g of salt per 100 g.
  • PLUS Korenlanders Desem demi baguette wit is a bake-at-home product and, according to PLUS, needs 8 to 10 minutes in the oven.

Dirk

Dirk offers tiger rolls and a whole white farmhouse tiger loaf as different bread options.

  • According to Dirk, a pack of 1 de Beste Tijgerbollen contains two rolls with a total weight of 200 g.
  • If you’re choosing based on wholemeal content, fibre or sourdough, compare the information for the specific bread product.

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Frequently asked questions

Is tiger bread automatically wholemeal?

No. The tiger crust doesn’t tell you whether the bread is wholemeal. Check the product description and ingredients: Jumbo Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit lists 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g, while AH Tijger volkoren heel lists 6.7 g and PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 lists 6.4 g per 100 g.

Does sourdough automatically make bread a better choice than tiger bread?

No. Sourdough and tiger crust describe different features of bread. The Voedingscentrum recommends choosing wholemeal or brown versions of both sourdough and other breads. If you want breakfast without having to use the oven, it also matters whether the bread you choose is ready to eat.

Does sourdough mean the bread contains no baker’s yeast?

No. A sourdough label doesn’t rule out baker’s yeast. Jumbo lists baker’s yeast in its Dubbel Donker Desem Volkorenbrood; check the ingredients for the exact version if you want to know whether it contains yeast.

Does tiger bread contain iodised salt?

You can’t tell from the name ‘tiger bread’. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in AH Tijger volkoren heel; for other breads, check the ingredients list for the version you’ve chosen.

Can I freeze half a tiger loaf for breakfasts later on?

Follow the storage instructions for the bread you’ve chosen. PLUS says that Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month.