Choose tiger bread if you’re after its distinctive crust and, if you like, a wholemeal option; choose a clearly labelled sourdough if sourdough matters more to you than a tiger crust. The tiger breads and sourdoughs discussed here are separate products, not confirmed tiger-crust sourdough. Check the exact bread’s product name and ingredients for sourdough, baker’s yeast and iodised salt.
For everyday breakfasts or lunches, you might want tiger bread that’s explicitly labelled wholemeal, in a size you can use in time or freeze. Albert Heijn and PLUS list wholemeal tiger breads in their product information.
You’re looking for bread clearly labelled as sourdough, even if it doesn’t have a tiger crust. Then check the ingredients: PLUS Korenlanders Desem Wit lists both sourdough and baker’s yeast.
If iodised salt or allergens matter to your choice, don’t rely on the bread’s name alone. Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product, or ask about it if you’re buying loose bread.
Choose this if: you want a tiger crust and might also be looking for a wholemeal option.
Bear in mind: the wholemeal tiger breads from Albert Heijn and PLUS discussed here aren’t labelled as sourdough and list baker’s yeast.
Choose this if: a clear sourdough label matters more to you than a tiger crust.
Bear in mind: a sourdough name doesn’t rule out baker’s yeast; PLUS Korenlanders Desem Wit lists both in its ingredients.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and storage | Check whether it’s a half or whole loaf, and read the storage and freezing advice. | If I don’t eat bread every day, I don’t want to buy a whole loaf without a plan for the rest. For around 31% of shoppers, getting an amount that suits how much they eat is the most important factor. |
| Sourdough in the recipe | Look for sourdough in the product name and ingredients list; also check whether baker’s yeast is listed. | I want to choose bread that’s clearly labelled as sourdough, even if that means going without a tiger crust. Around 25% of shoppers prioritise choosing sourdough. |
| Wholemeal and fibre | Check whether the bread is explicitly labelled wholemeal and compare the fibre listed per 100 g. | For my everyday sandwiches, I’m looking for a wholemeal option; a brown colour alone doesn’t give me any certainty. This preference is the deciding factor for around 25% of shoppers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the salt declaration and allergen information for the exact bread. | If I need to watch out for iodised salt or specific ingredients, I want to be able to check what’s in the bread before choosing. Checking the label is a priority for around 19% of shoppers. |
A tiger crust and sourdough describe different things about a loaf. The tiger breads discussed here aren’t labelled as sourdough.
Look specifically for sourdough in the product name, then check the ingredients list.
The type of bread alone won’t tell you which salt is used in the exact product. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt for the wholemeal tiger breads discussed here; don’t assume the same applies to other breads.
Read the ingredients list or ask which salt is used if you’re buying loose bread.
A whole loaf won’t necessarily suit how much you eat. If you want to freeze some, follow the product’s storage instructions.
Check the size and freezing advice for the exact bread before buying.
The PLUS breads discussed here contain gluten-containing cereals. Sourdough and wholemeal aren’t labels for gluten-free bread.
If you’re following a diet where allergens matter, always check the allergen information for the exact product.
Albert Heijn lists products including AH Tijger volkoren heel and AH Extra lang lekker tijger volkoren heel.
PLUS lists both Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren and the separate product Korenlanders Desem Wit.
Lidl describes Rustiek volkoren desembrood as wholemeal wheat sourdough bread.
ALDI lists Boeren tijger volkoren as a whole, pre-sliced loaf.
Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger bruin heel.
For packaged bread, check the ingredients for wording such as ‘iodised salt’. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt for the wholemeal tiger breads discussed here; if you’re buying loose bread, ask which salt is used.
No, don’t assume that from the product name. PLUS Korenlanders Desem Wit lists both sourdough and baker’s yeast; check the ingredients if the raising agents used matter to your choice.
No. A tiger crust doesn’t tell you whether the bread is white, brown or wholemeal. Check the product description and ingredients; AH Tijger volkoren heel and PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren are explicitly labelled as wholemeal.
Yes, if the storage advice for that bread says it can be frozen. Check the instructions for the exact product before buying, so you know how and when to freeze it.
