If fibre is a priority for your staff canteen, wholemeal tiger bread is an obvious choice. Opt for white or wheat bread if that better suits the lunch you have in mind, and compare the nutritional information for each option. Bake-at-home tiger rolls work well when you can bake in small batches, provided you have oven space and staff available. Whatever you choose, check the latest ingredients and allergen information before serving unpackaged bread.
Looking to pair a familiar tiger-crust topping with a wholemeal bread base for the daily lunch menu. PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal tiger bread; compare the nutritional information for the options you’re considering.
Wanting to bake rolls in smaller batches rather than slice all the bread in advance. To make this work, oven space and staff need to be available when food is being served.
Needs to make information about allergens present available before purchase when serving unpackaged bread or filled rolls. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that, for cereals containing gluten, the specific cereal must be named.
Compare the bread base and serving method, but only add an option to your menu once you have the latest allergen information for that specific product.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Bread base and fibre | Compare the product description and fibre content per 100 g; the tiger crust tells you nothing about the bread base. | If I want to make a considered choice of wholemeal bread for the daily lunch menu, I need to look beyond the crust. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this bread base and its nutritional information. |
| Allergen information | Check the latest ingredients, allergens present and any warnings about possible traces for each product. | When serving unpackaged bread, I want to be able to give guests the right information before they buy, including the specific cereal containing gluten. For around 31% of consumers, this information is their main concern. |
| Serving during lunch | Match whole loaves or bake-at-home rolls to your batch size, available oven space and preparation time. | When demand is spread throughout the lunch period, I want to serve small quantities without holding up service. Around 25% of consumers put practicality first. |
| Appearance and flavour | Assess your chosen white, wheat or wholemeal option in the way you intend to serve it. | For a special lunch, I want a distinctive tiger crust and a bread base that suits the menu. Around 19% of consumers give appearance and flavour top priority. |
Tiger bread is also available with a white or wheat bread base. PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal tiger bread; the crust alone won’t tell you how much fibre it contains.
Start by checking the product description, then compare fibre content on a like-for-like basis, per 100 g.
A different option or a recipe change can make the information on your chart out of date. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says consumers must be able to get information about allergens present in unpackaged food before buying it, including the specific cereal containing gluten.
Update the information using the latest packaging or supplier specification whenever the product or recipe changes.
The baking instructions for PLUS Tiger Rolls call for 6–8 minutes in a preheated oven at 200 °C. During a busy service, both the oven and staff need to be available.
Work out in advance how many rolls you can prepare per batch and when you’ll need them. Always follow the latest packaging instructions for the option you’ve chosen.
Albert Heijn offers tiger bread with wholemeal, wheat and brown bread bases, among other options.
Jumbo offers farmhouse tiger bread in wheat, white and wholemeal options.
PLUS offers white and wholemeal tiger bread, as well as tiger rolls to bake at home.
Lidl describes a range of oven-fresh bread and publishes an overview of its ingredients and allergens.
Yes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says consumers must be able to get information about allergens present in unpackaged food before buying it. For cereals containing gluten, it must be clear which cereal is involved; staff can provide the information verbally only if the applicable conditions are met.
Choose a wholemeal option when the bread base and fibre content are important for that lunch. PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal tiger bread; when comparing options, check the latest nutritional and allergen information for each one separately.
PLUS Tiger Rolls have a stated baking time of 6–8 minutes in a preheated oven at 200 °C. Check the instructions on the packaging for the rolls you’re actually using, and plan your batches around the lunch service.
Check the ingredients list for your chosen option for iodised salt or baker’s salt. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, baker’s salt can contain added iodine; PLUS lists iodised salt in one of its tiger rolls. Don’t assume that all tiger bread has the same ingredients.
