Choose the amount of tiger bread based on how many people you’re feeding, and only compare options that are the same type of bread and prepared in the same way. A half loaf can help reduce leftovers; a part-baked loaf needs time and oven space, which you may also need for your joint. If you’re looking for a wholemeal option, check the product description rather than relying on the tiger crust.
If you’re feeding several people, you’ll want to know how much bread you’re buying. Compare the net weight of similar whole and half loaves; the label ‘whole’ or ‘half’ alone doesn’t tell you how many grams you’ll get.
A half loaf may be a better fit for a small group. PLUS lists its half wholemeal tiger loaf as weighing 400 g and says it can be frozen on the day of purchase.
If you want wholemeal bread to go with your Sunday roast, check the exact variety. The tiger crust doesn’t tell you whether the loaf is white, brown or wholemeal; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes wholemeal bread as higher in fibre than white bread.
First, work out how much bread you need. Then compare the type of bread and how it’s prepared, so you don’t end up comparing a half wholemeal loaf with a whole part-baked loaf without realising.
| What to consider | What to check | Who does this matter to? |
|---|---|---|
| Like-for-like quantity | Check the net weight and compare loaves of the same type and preparation. | If I’m buying bread for several people, I want to know how much is in each pack. For around 40% of consumers, being able to compare like for like comes first. |
| Right-sized portion | Choose a whole or half loaf based on how many people you’re feeding, and read the storage instructions. | For a small group, I’d rather not have bread left over that I won’t use; around 30% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Type of bread | Check whether the product description says ‘wholemeal’ and read the fibre content per 100 g. | I want to serve wholemeal tiger bread, whatever colour the crust is. This is the most important requirement for around 20% of consumers. |
| Preparation | Check whether the bread is part-baked and whether the baking time and oven temperature fit your meal plans. | If I need the oven for my joint, I want to know whether I’ll also need to bake the bread; for around 10% of consumers, preparation is the biggest factor. |
The size label alone doesn’t tell you how many grams of bread you’re getting. White, brown and wholemeal loaves aren’t necessarily the same variety either.
Check the net weight and compare products that are the same type of bread and prepared in the same way.
A Lidl offer on a tiger wholemeal bloomer is available for a limited time. Lidl directs customers to its stores for up-to-date information about its food products.
Before you shop, check which variety your local store is offering at the time.
Tiger bread is available as white, brown and wholemeal bread. For the varieties described by PLUS, its half wholemeal loaf contains 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g, while its whole white part-baked loaf contains 2.2 g per 100 g; these figures apply to those specific products.
Look for ‘wholemeal’ in the product description and compare the nutritional information for the varieties you’re considering.
The name tiger bread doesn’t tell you which type of salt or other ingredients are used in a particular variety.
Read the ingredients list for the loaf you choose, and ask the shop for product information if anything is unclear.
Albert Heijn lists a wholemeal tiger loaf in its bread range.
Jumbo lists white, brown and wholemeal tiger bread, including whole and half loaves.
Lidl has listed a whole tiger wholemeal bloomer as a temporary in-store offer.
ALDI describes its Boeren tiger wholemeal loaf as a whole, pre-sliced loaf.
PLUS describes a 400 g half wholemeal tiger loaf and a whole white tiger loaf to bake at home.
Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Boeren tiger white whole.
First compare the net weight, type of bread and preparation. A half wholemeal loaf and a whole white part-baked loaf differ in more ways than just their size.
A half tiger loaf may be a better choice if you want to avoid leftovers. PLUS lists its half Korenlanders Boeren tiger wholemeal loaf as weighing 400 g and says it can be frozen on the day of purchase; check the storage instructions for any other variety.
No, shops also list brown and wholemeal tiger bread. Check the product description and nutritional information for the exact variety; the crust alone doesn’t determine the type of bread.
Check the ingredients information for the specific loaf. You can’t tell which type of salt has been used from the name tiger bread; ask the shop for product information if the listing is unclear.
