Who is this choice relevant to?

Breakfast hosts keeping an eye on fibre

You want to serve tiger bread and are comparing wholemeal, brown and white options by their fibre content per 100 g.

Brunch planners

You want to serve your bread attractively and are weighing up a whole loaf against rolls you can bake just before breakfast.

Label-conscious shoppers

You check the ingredients and allergens for the exact option, or consider the salt content and whether iodised salt or bakers’ salt is listed.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide which type of bread you want for Sunday breakfast, then choose between slicing a loaf and baking rolls. Check the label of your chosen option before buying.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Type of bread and fibre Check whether the bread is white, brown or wholemeal, and compare the fibre content per 100 g. I want to choose bread for Sunday breakfast based on its fibre content, rather than judging by the tiger crust. For around 45% of consumers, fibre is the top priority.
Presentation and serving time Choose between a whole or half loaf and bake-off rolls; if you choose rolls, check the baking time. For guests, I want to be able to bake rolls just before serving, as long as the oven is free. For around 33% of consumers, serving time is the top priority.
Label and ingredients Check the allergens and salt content on the packaging; look for iodised salt or bakers’ salt if needed. If the ingredients or allergens determine my choice, I want to read the packaging for that exact option. Checking the label is most important to around 22% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming the tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal

    The crust doesn’t tell you what type of bread you’re buying. Albert Heijn’s product information lists 1.6 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Tijger wit half and 6.7 g per 100 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel.

    Check the type of bread on the packaging and compare the fibre content per 100 g if that’s your main criterion.

  • Assuming all tiger bread is made with bakers’ salt

    According to the Voedingscentrum, using bakers’ salt in bread is not compulsory. The tiger crust won’t tell you whether it’s been used.

    If it matters to your purchase, look for bakers’ salt or iodised salt on the label of the bread you’ve chosen.

  • Looking only at the type of bread

    The tiger breads described contain gluten-containing cereals; other allergens vary by product. You’ll also need to check the salt content for the specific option you’ve chosen.

    Check the latest allergen information and nutritional details on the packaging, especially if you need to avoid an ingredient.

  • Buying bake-off rolls without having time to bake them

    PLUS recommends baking its Tijgerbollen for 6–8 minutes in a preheated oven at 200 °C. You’ll need to allow time to do this just before breakfast.

    Choose a whole or half loaf if you don’t want to use the oven, and follow the instructions on the packaging if you buy bake-off rolls.

    PLUS product information also states that PLUS Tijgerbol wit must not be refrozen after defrosting.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

AH Tijger wit half and AH Tijger volkoren heel let you compare two types of bread in this range.

  • Albert Heijn lists 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g for the wholemeal option and 1.6 g per 100 g for the white option.
  • Both options described contain gluten-containing cereals; check the latest packaging for ingredients and nutritional information.

Jumbo

Jumbo provides product information for Boeren Tijgerbrood in white, brown and wholemeal varieties.

  • For the white, brown and wholemeal options described, Jumbo lists 2.3 g, 5.3 g and 7.5 g of fibre per 100 g respectively.
  • The options described contain gluten-containing cereals; also check the label of the exact option you’re buying.

PLUS

At PLUS, you can compare a whole tiger loaf with tiger rolls that you bake at home.

  • PLUS lists 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g for Volkoren tijger heel and 2.3 g per 100 g for Korenlanders Boeren tijger wit heel.
  • PLUS Tijgerbollen need to be baked before serving; check the allergens and baking instructions for each product.

Dirk

Dirk describes Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel as fresh bread for breakfast or lunch.

  • A whole white tiger loaf is an option if you want to slice your own bread for breakfast.
  • Check the nutritional information and ingredients on your chosen packaging for fibre, salt and allergens.

Lidl

Lidl offers a tiger roll for anyone who wants to serve individual rolls.

  • You can serve one roll per person without having to slice a whole loaf.
  • Before comparing rolls with other options, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the packaging you’ve chosen.

Tiger bread at Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

When should I choose wholemeal rather than white tiger bread?

Choose wholemeal tiger bread if fibre is your priority. Albert Heijn lists 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel, compared with 1.6 g per 100 g for AH Tijger wit half. Always compare the latest nutritional information for the options you’re considering.

Does Dutch tiger bread always contain bakers’ salt?

No. According to the Voedingscentrum, bread doesn’t have to be made with bakers’ salt. Check the ingredients list for bakers’ salt or iodised salt if that matters to you.

When are bake-off tiger rolls a good choice for Sunday breakfast?

Bake-off tiger rolls are a good choice if you can use the oven just before serving. PLUS recommends baking PLUS Tijgerbollen for 6–8 minutes in a preheated oven at 200 °C; a whole or half loaf doesn’t need this baking step.

Which allergens should I check in tiger bread?

At the very least, check for gluten-containing cereals and read the full allergen information for the exact option. The tiger breads described contain wheat or other gluten-containing cereals; other relevant allergens vary by product.