For substantial bites at tea time with children, you can buy a whole tiger loaf and cut it into thick slices yourself. If you choose pre-sliced bread, check the thickness of the slices. Compare white and wholemeal bread using the nutritional information if fibre is important for this occasion. If the bread needs to meet allergy requirements or be gluten-free, check the current label and the school’s rules first: the standard tiger breads mentioned contain cereals containing gluten.
For topped bites or mini sandwiches, you’ll want slices suited to the occasion. You can slice a whole loaf yourself; if you’re buying pre-sliced bread, check that the slices are thick enough. ALDI describes its wholemeal farmhouse tiger bread as pre-sliced.
If tiger bread is a regular feature, its fibre content may be a factor. The wholemeal products mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list 6.4 to 7.3 g of fibre per 100 g. Compare the nutritional information for the variety you’re buying.
If bread is going to school or nursery, check the label and the rules in place. The standard tiger breads mentioned contain cereals containing gluten; also look out for any other allergens relevant to your child.
First, check any allergy requirements and school rules. Then decide whether you want to cut thick slices yourself, compare white and wholemeal bread, and choose an amount that suits how often the bread will be eaten.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Substantial slices | Choose a whole loaf to cut into thick slices yourself, or check the thickness of pre-sliced bread. | For topped snack slices, I want bread that stays intact when cut. An estimated 24% of consumers prioritise substantial slices. |
| White or wholemeal | Check the type of bread and compare the fibre per 100 g in the nutritional information. | If tiger bread is a regular feature, I want to compare the fibre in white and wholemeal varieties. This is the main consideration for around 29% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the current label and any warnings about other allergens; if the bread is unwrapped, ask for allergen information. | If there are allergy requirements, I want to know whether my child can take this bread along before packing it. This is the main concern for an estimated 29% of consumers. |
| Quantity and storage | Choose a whole or half loaf to suit how much you’ll use, and freeze any unused portions according to the storage instructions. | For one small tea-time snack, I don’t want to be left with a whole loaf. The right quantity is the top priority for around 18% of consumers. |
The name tiger bread doesn’t tell you how thick the slices are. Pre-sliced bread may therefore be different from what you had in mind for topped bites.
Choose a whole loaf if you want to control the thickness yourself, or check the pre-sliced bread before choosing it for tea time.
The tiger crust doesn’t tell you how much fibre the bread contains. Jumbo lists 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g for its white variety mentioned here, and 7.3 g per 100 g for its wholemeal variety mentioned here.
Compare the type of bread and the nutritional information per 100 g if fibre is a factor in your choice.
The standard tiger breads mentioned contain cereals containing gluten; other allergens may also be relevant, depending on the variety. The name alone isn’t enough to choose bread for a child with allergy requirements.
Check the current label every time you buy, ask about allergens if the bread is unwrapped, and follow the school or nursery’s rules.
If you only need a few slices, you may have some bread left over.
Freeze any unused portions after buying. The Voedingscentrum recommends freezing bread in portions so you can take out just what you need each time.
Albert Heijn offers a wholemeal tiger loaf and an 800 g wheat tiger loaf. If you choose a whole loaf, consider how you’d like to slice it.
At Jumbo, you can compare the white and wholemeal farmhouse tiger breads mentioned by type of bread and nutritional information.
Lidl describes an 800 g wholemeal tiger loaf for anyone looking for a whole loaf.
ALDI describes its wholemeal farmhouse tiger bread as a whole, pre-sliced loaf.
PLUS lists nutritional and allergen information for its wholemeal tiger loaf, which you can compare before buying.
Dirk offers a whole Bakker van der Akker white farmhouse tiger loaf for anyone looking to compare a white variety.
The standard tiger breads mentioned contain cereals containing gluten, so they aren’t suitable for a gluten-free diet. When choosing an alternative, check that it is clearly labelled gluten-free, review the other allergen information, and check the rules for preparing and packing the food.
For packaged bread, read the current label. If the bread is unwrapped, ask for allergen information before buying. Also check the school or nursery’s rules for food brought from home.
If fibre is a consideration for this regular snack, compare the wholemeal and white varieties per 100 g. The wholemeal breads mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list 6.4 to 7.3 g of fibre per 100 g; Jumbo lists 2.3 g per 100 g for its white variety mentioned here. Taste, texture and any allergy requirements are separate considerations.
After buying, freeze any unused slices in portions and take out only what you need each time. The Voedingscentrum gives this advice for bread; also follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
