Soup lovers who want to serve straight away
If you want to serve tiger bread with your split pea soup without having to cut it first, check whether the particular loaf is pre-sliced and whether the slices are the thickness you want.
Who is this choice relevant to?
People keeping an eye on their fibre intake
If you eat bread at other times too, compare white and wholemeal varieties by flour type and fibre per 100 g. A tiger crust doesn’t make white bread wholemeal.
Smaller households looking to avoid leftovers
A half loaf may be a better fit for the number of people eating at a single meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends freezing bread in portions straight away if you plan to eat it later.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how much bread you need with your split pea soup and whether you want to slice it yourself. Then compare white and wholemeal options using the product information for the bread you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Slicing and convenience | Check whether the loaf is sliced and whether the slices are the thickness you want. | If I want to serve the soup straight away, I don’t want to have to slice a whole loaf first. Around 29% of consumers prioritise this convenience when serving. |
| Fibre and flour type | Check whether the bread is wholemeal and compare the fibre per 100 g. | If you eat this bread on other days too, you may want to give fibre information more weight than the texture of white bread. Around 29% of consumers prioritise fibre. |
| Crust and bread texture | Check whether you’re choosing white or wholemeal tiger bread; if you’re buying bakery bread, inspect the crust itself. | With hearty split pea soup, I mainly want a crisp tiger crust and a light, airy white crumb. This combination is a priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Quantity and storage | Compare the weight of a half loaf with a whole loaf, and consider which slices you could freeze. | I don’t want to be left with a whole loaf I won’t use after one meal of soup. Avoiding leftovers is the main concern for around 21% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking the tiger crust for a wholemeal label
Tiger bread can be white or wholemeal. Jumbo lists 2,3 g of fibre per 100 g for its white farmhouse tiger bread and 7,3 g per 100 g for its half wholemeal loaf.
Check the product name and ingredients, and compare the fibre per 100 g if flour type matters to you.
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Confusing whole, half and sliced loaves
A half loaf tells you about the quantity, while sliced tells you how it has been prepared. PLUS lists a sliced half tiger loaf, but that doesn’t confirm a particular slice thickness.
Check both details on the packaging, and ask about the slicing if it’s unclear for bakery bread.
If the loaf turns out to be unsliced, you’ll have extra cutting to do just before serving.
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Buying a whole loaf for one meal of soup
If you have bread left over, you’ll need to decide when to eat it or how to store it. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends dividing bread you want to freeze into portions straight after buying it.
Choose an amount that suits the number of people eating, and freeze any slices for a later meal straight away.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn’s online bread range includes products such as AH whole white tiger bread.
- A handy option if you want to look at tiger bread alongside your other shopping.
- Check how the loaf you choose is sliced if you’re looking for pre-sliced bread with medium-thickness slices.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists white farmhouse tiger bread and a half wholemeal farmhouse tiger loaf, with nutritional information.
- The product information lists 2,3 g and 7,3 g of fibre per 100 g respectively, so you can compare the two varieties on the same basis.
- Check separately whether the variety you want is available in your preferred slice thickness.
PLUS
PLUS lists a 400 g sliced half loaf of Korenlanders white farmhouse tiger bread.
- The half-loaf and pre-sliced combination may suit a smaller meal of soup.
- Check the thickness of the slices before assuming they’re the medium size you want.
ALDI
ALDI describes a whole white farmhouse tiger loaf as light white bread with a crisp, golden-brown crust.
- The product description is useful if you’re mainly looking for white tiger bread to serve with soup.
- Check in store whether the loaf is sliced and whether a whole loaf is right for your meal.
Lidl
Lidl Netherlands describes bread that is baked in store.
- The in-store range is worth considering if you want to choose freshly baked bread.
- According to Lidl Netherlands, its fresh bread range varies by store. Check in person to see which tiger bread and slicing options are available.
Dirk
Dirk lists a whole loaf of Bakker van der Akker white farmhouse tiger bread.
- It’s a familiar white tiger bread option to consider if you want to slice it yourself.
- Check the packaging if you specifically need a pre-sliced loaf.
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Frequently asked questions
Is tiger bread the classic choice with split pea soup?
Albert Heijn names rye bread, possibly with bacon, as a classic pairing with split pea soup. Tiger bread is another option if you’d prefer a tiger crust and a softer crumb with your soup.
Should I check for wheat and gluten in tiger bread?
Yes, if these ingredients matter to your choice: Jumbo’s white and wholemeal farmhouse tiger breads list wheat and gluten as allergens. Check the allergen information on the exact packaging, as it can vary by product.
How can I check whether tiger bread contains baker’s salt?
Don’t rely on the name tiger bread alone. Check the ingredients for the specific loaf to see whether it contains baker’s salt, and ask the seller for more information if it’s unclear for bakery bread.
How should I store leftover tiger bread after soup?
Follow the instructions on the packaging, and ideally freeze bread you want to eat later in portions straight away. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives storage times of 2–4 days in a kitchen cupboard and 1–3 months in the freezer for wholemeal bread; don’t assume these times apply to every type of tiger bread.