Who is this choice relevant to?

Comparing prices for a shared evening

You’re buying for several people and want to weigh up how much bread you’ll get against the cost. So, when comparing a special offer, a half loaf and a whole loaf, make sure you take the size into account too.

Looking for wholemeal tiger bread

You want to serve tiger bread, but you’re specifically looking for a product labelled wholemeal. The ingredients and nutritional information can help you tell a wholemeal loaf from a white one.

Small households looking to avoid leftovers

You don’t expect to get through a whole loaf in one evening. A half loaf, tiger rolls or bread you can freeze in portions may better suit the amount you’ll use.

What should you look for when buying?

Start by working out how much you need. Then compare the same type of bread on a like-for-like price basis, and only then decide between white, wholemeal or bake-at-home bread.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important for?
Like-for-like costs Compare whole loaves with whole loaves, or half loaves with half loaves. Where possible, also check the price per kilo and how long an offer is valid for. When I’m buying bread for several people, I want to know what I’ll pay for the same quantity. Around 36% of consumers put this price comparison first.
Wholemeal and nutritional information Look for the wholemeal label and check the ingredients and fibre per 100 g for the product you’ve chosen. I want to serve tiger bread, but choosing wholemeal matters more to me than just the crust. Around 27% of consumers put this product choice first.
Quantity and storage Choose a suitable size and read the storage instructions if you want to freeze the bread. When I’m eating with a small group, I want to avoid having a large amount of bread left over. Avoiding leftovers is the main concern for around 19% of consumers.
When you’ll serve it Check whether it’s fresh bread or a bake-at-home product, and follow the baking instructions for the latter. If I want to bake the bread just before eating, the preparation needs to fit into the evening. For around 18% of consumers, when it’s served is the deciding factor.

Common mistakes

  • Using an old special-offer price as your benchmark

    An offer earlier in the year doesn’t tell you what a loaf will cost around St Nicholas’ Eve. According to Lidl, the Lidl offer reviewed was valid from 5 to 11 October 2026; PLUS also notes that prices may vary locally and can change.

    Check the current price shortly before you buy, and make sure you know whether it’s an offer, a whole loaf or a half loaf.

  • Mistaking a tiger crust for a wholemeal label

    Tiger bread is sold in both white and wholemeal varieties. The crust doesn’t tell you what type of bread is underneath.

    If you want wholemeal tiger bread, look for the wholemeal label and read the ingredients and nutritional information for the variety you’ve chosen.

  • Buying a whole loaf without a plan for leftovers

    A whole loaf may be more than a small group can eat in one evening. You’ll need to store what’s left or use it later.

    Consider a half loaf or tiger rolls, or freeze any bread you won’t use straight away in portions after buying it. Follow the instructions on the packaging.

  • Assuming all tiger bread contains iodised salt

    The type of salt used can vary from one product to another. According to the Dutch baking industry, imported bread doesn’t have to be made with bakers’ salt, and sea salt may be used in organic bread.

    If the use of iodised salt matters to you, check the ingredients list for the specific loaf.

Brands compared

These brands offer a range of sizes and types of bread. Always check the current packaging for the variety you want to buy.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn sells both half and whole loaves of wholemeal tiger bread, among other products.

  • A half loaf is worth considering if you need a smaller amount.
  • Check the packaging for the latest ingredients and nutritional information, as product details can change.

Jumbo

Jumbo sells both white farmhouse tiger bread and wholemeal farmhouse tiger bread.

  • You can choose between white and wholemeal varieties in the range.
  • Don’t treat these varieties as the same type of bread when comparing them. Check the size and nutritional information for each product.

Lidl

Lidl stocks a whole tiger-crust wholemeal loaf as a standard product.

  • This is a wholemeal loaf you can compare with other similar-sized whole loaves.
  • Check the price in store and how long any offers are valid for before making your choice.

ALDI

ALDI sells whole farmhouse tiger loaves in white, brown and wholemeal varieties.

  • The range includes several types of bread in the same whole-loaf size.
  • Check the weight, ingredients and availability of your chosen variety at your local store.

PLUS

PLUS sells a wholemeal tiger loaf and bake-at-home tiger rolls.

  • According to PLUS, you can freeze the wholemeal loaf at home on the day you buy it; the rolls offer a separate bake-at-home option.
  • Loaves and rolls differ in size and preparation. Check the current in-store price when you buy them too.

Dirk

Dirk sells Bakker van der Akker farmhouse white tiger bread as a whole loaf, as well as 1 de Beste bake-at-home tiger rolls.

  • You can choose between a whole white loaf and a bake-at-home product in smaller portions.
  • Compare the whole loaf with other whole loaves by weight, and check the baking instructions for the rolls.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell whether tiger bread contains iodised salt?

Check the ingredients list for the specific product for terms such as iodised salt or bakers’ salt. For example, Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in the half wholemeal tiger loaf reviewed here. Don’t assume the same applies to every variety.

What should I do with bread left over after St Nicholas’ Eve?

If you won’t use the bread soon, it’s best to freeze it in portions soon after buying it, so you can take out only what you need later. Read the storage instructions on the packaging and throw away any mouldy bread.

Can I assume tiger bread is free from wheat or gluten?

No. The white and wholemeal tiger breads from Jumbo reviewed here list wheat and cereals containing gluten; the wholemeal bread from PLUS reviewed here lists wheat and barley. Always check the label on the current packaging of the product you choose for allergen information.