Hosts catering for different bread preferences
If some guests prefer light white bread while others want wholemeal, you can serve both side by side so they’re easy to tell apart. A half loaf of wholemeal can be a handy addition to white tiger bread.
Who is this choice relevant for?
Anyone comparing wholemeal bread and fibre
The tiger-crust pattern doesn’t tell you what type of bread it is. Check the product description and compare the fibre listed per 100 g. The Voedingscentrum classifies wholemeal bread separately from white bread.
Smaller groups looking to avoid leftovers
If you’re serving two types of bread, a half loaf may be a better fit for the number of guests. If you plan to freeze any leftovers, check the storage instructions beforehand.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to serve one type of bread or offer a choice of white and wholemeal. Then choose a quantity that suits your table.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Most relevant for |
|---|---|---|
| Choice at the table | If you want to serve both, check that the loaves are described as white and wholemeal. | I don’t want guests to have to choose between bread they don’t like and no bread at all. For around 42% of consumers, having a choice between white and wholemeal comes first. |
| Wholemeal and fibre | Read the product description and compare the fibre per 100 g in the nutritional information. | What matters most to me is that the bread is genuinely wholemeal, not just dark in colour. Around 33% of consumers say this is their top priority. |
| Quantity and storage | Compare a half loaf with a whole loaf and read the storage instructions for your chosen type. | For a small gathering, I want to serve both white and wholemeal without having lots of bread left over. The right quantity is the main consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a brown tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal
The crust and colour don’t confirm that the inside is wholemeal. Dirk, for example, describes its Boeren tijger bruin heel as brown bread; that’s not the same as explicitly describing it as wholemeal.
If you want to serve wholemeal bread, check the product description and ingredients list. To compare fibre, look at the nutritional information per 100 g.
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Assuming the bread contains iodised salt
You can’t tell from the name or crust whether tiger bread contains iodised salt.
If this matters to you, read the ingredients list for the exact loaf you’re buying.
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Buying two whole loaves for a small gathering
Serving both white and wholemeal gives guests a choice, but it can also leave you with a lot of bread if you’re only expecting a few people.
Consider serving a half loaf of wholemeal alongside white bread. Follow the storage and freezing instructions on the pack for any leftovers.
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Trying to identify allergens from the name tiger bread
Ingredients vary from one product to another. Jumbo lists wheat and barley among the ingredients in its Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren Half, while the PLUS varieties mentioned contain wheat.
If you have an allergy, always check the current label for the exact product, including information about possible traces of other allergens.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists both AH Tijger wit heel and AH Tijger volkoren heel. This means you can consider serving two distinct types of bread with the same meal.
- AH describes Tijger wit heel as light white bread with a tiger pattern and lists 1,6 g of fibre per 100 g.
- Check the current packaging for both varieties for nutritional information and allergens.
Jumbo
Jumbo Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren Half is a half loaf of wholemeal bread that can be served alongside a white loaf.
- Jumbo lists 7,3 g of fibre per 100 g for this variety.
- The product contains wheat and barley; check the label for other allergens too.
Lidl
Lidl lists Tijgervolkoren heel vloerbrood for anyone who wants to serve a whole loaf of wholemeal bread.
- The product name identifies this whole artisan loaf as wholemeal.
- Check the current store listing and label for ingredients and nutritional information.
ALDI
ALDI describes Boeren tijger volkoren as a whole, pre-sliced loaf.
- A whole, pre-sliced loaf could be a good fit if you’re looking for a wholemeal option for a larger group.
- Compare fibre and allergens using the packaging for your chosen variety.
PLUS
PLUS Korenlanders lists both a half loaf of wholemeal tiger bread and a white tiger bread variety.
- PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g for the half loaf of wholemeal bread and 2,2 g per 100 g for the white variety.
- Check the current label for each variety for allergens and storage instructions.
Dirk
Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger bruin heel as a brown option alongside white and wholemeal bread.
- Dirk describes it as having a crisp tiger crust and a firm brown centre.
- Don’t treat the word ‘brown’ as proof that it’s wholemeal; check the product description and ingredients instead.
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Frequently asked questions
Is brown tiger bread automatically wholemeal?
No. The word ‘brown’ doesn’t prove that tiger bread is wholemeal. If you want wholemeal bread, check the product description and ingredients list, and compare the fibre per 100 g on the pack.
How can I tell if tiger bread contains iodised salt?
Read the ingredients list for your chosen variety and look for a mention of iodised salt. The name tiger bread doesn’t tell you what type of salt has been used.
Can I freeze tiger bread ahead of a Sunday roast?
You can, provided the storage instructions for your chosen loaf allow it. PLUS advises freezing Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 on the day of purchase and using it within one month. Follow the packaging instructions for any other loaf.
Is regular tiger bread gluten-free?
Don’t assume it is: Jumbo lists wheat and barley in Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren Half, and the PLUS varieties mentioned contain wheat. If you need gluten-free bread, check the labelling for the exact variety rather than relying on the name tiger bread.