Who should take care with this choice?

Fans of generously topped snacks

If you want a thick slice to hold plenty of toppings, ask about the actual slice thickness. According to ALDI’s product information, even a whole tiger loaf may already be sliced.

Shoppers who prefer wholemeal

You want to pair the tiger crust with a wholemeal bread base. Check the bread type on the label: Jumbo, ALDI and PLUS each list separate wholemeal tiger bread products.

Shoppers who need to check ingredients

If allergens or the use of baker’s salt matter to your choice, check the current packaging or ask for the information for that exact variety when buying unwrapped bread.

What should you look for when buying?

First decide what thickness of slice you need for your toppings. Then compare the type of bread, how much you need and the information on the packaging or at the point of sale.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Slice thickness Ask whether the loaf is unsliced or pre-sliced, and whether you can get the thick slice you want. The word ‘whole’ tells you nothing about slice thickness. If I want to pile plenty of toppings onto my snack, I want to know in advance how thick the slices are. For around 36% of consumers, slice thickness comes first.
Type of bread Check whether your chosen variety is white, brown or wholemeal; don’t judge by the tiger crust alone. If you like, compare the nutritional information per 100 g. If you want a wholemeal base, look for that wording on the loaf rather than judging by its colour. This preference matters most to around 29% of consumers.
Quantity and storage Work out how many snacks you’re making and choose a loaf of a suitable size. If you freeze bread, bear in mind that it can dry out during longer storage. I want enough bread for my snacks without having too much left over. Around 21% of consumers give this planning the highest priority.
Ingredients and allergens Check the current packaging or ask about allergens and ingredients when buying unwrapped bread. If it matters to your choice, specifically check whether baker’s salt has been used. If I need to avoid certain ingredients or check for baker’s salt, I need information about the bread itself. This check is decisive for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a whole loaf is unsliced

    A whole loaf may already be sliced. ALDI says its whole farmhouse wholemeal tiger loaf is pre-sliced, so the size alone won’t guarantee the thick slice you want.

    Before buying, ask whether the loaf is unsliced and whether the shop can adjust the slice thickness.

  • Confusing white, brown and wholemeal bread

    The tiger crust doesn’t tell you what type of bread is underneath. The crust pattern is no substitute for checking the product name or nutritional information.

    Choose the type of bread you want, and if in doubt, compare the ingredients and nutritional values of the different varieties.

  • Trying to work out the ingredients from the product name

    The name ‘tiger bread’ doesn’t tell you which allergens are in your chosen variety or whether baker’s salt has been used.

    Check the current packaging. If you’re buying unwrapped bread, ask about the ingredients and allergen information before you buy.

  • Buying more bread than you can use

    A whole loaf won’t necessarily be the right size for the number of snacks you’re making. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also says that bread gets drier the longer it stays frozen.

    Work out how many slices you need in advance, and freeze any bread you want to keep in portions.

Brands to consider

These examples can help you identify different product types. Always check the specific variety for slice thickness and ingredients.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists products including AH Tiger Brown Whole.

  • A useful option if you’re looking for a whole brown tiger loaf.
  • Albert Heijn recommends checking the packaging, as product information can change. Ask separately about slice thickness.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists products including Farmhouse Wheat Tiger Bread Whole and Farmhouse Wholemeal Tiger Bread.

  • The separate product names make it easy to compare a wheat variety with a wholemeal one.
  • The 4,7 g of fibre and 0,9 g of salt per 100 g listed by Jumbo apply to Farmhouse Wheat Tiger Bread Whole, not necessarily to other tiger breads.

ALDI

ALDI lists a whole farmhouse wholemeal tiger loaf.

  • The product information clearly identifies it as the wholemeal variety.
  • According to ALDI, this whole loaf is pre-sliced. Check that the slices are thick enough for your snack.

PLUS

PLUS lists Korenlanders Farmhouse Wholemeal Tiger Bread as a half loaf, as well as bake-at-home tiger rolls.

  • A half loaf and bake-at-home rolls are different sizes to compare with the number of snacks you’re planning to make.
  • PLUS gives oven instructions for its bake-at-home tiger rolls; these don’t apply to a fresh tiger loaf.

Dirk

Dirk lists brown tiger bread in its online bread range.

  • A useful option if you’re looking for a brown tiger variety.
  • Ask separately whether you can get a thick slice of the variety you’ve chosen.

Joybuy products

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Frequently asked questions

How can I make sure I’m getting thickly sliced tiger bread?

Ask how thick the slices are on the loaf you want to buy; ‘whole’ or ‘half’ isn’t a reliable guide. ALDI, for example, lists a whole wholemeal tiger loaf that is already pre-sliced. Check whether the loaf is unsliced or whether the available slices meet your requirements.

When should I choose wholemeal rather than white tiger bread?

Choose the wholemeal variety if you specifically want a wholemeal bread base; choose white if you’re looking for a white bread base. Check the product name and compare the nutritional information for the varieties you’re considering, rather than judging by the tiger crust.

Where can I find allergen information for unwrapped tiger bread?

Ask at the point of sale before you buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says customers should be given information about 14 allergens in unwrapped foods; ask them to confirm which information applies to the bread you’ve chosen.

Does all tiger bread contain iodised baker’s salt?

Don’t assume so from the name of the bread. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes baker’s salt as a source of iodine compounds in bread, but that doesn’t tell you whether it has been used in a particular tiger loaf. Check the ingredients or ask if you’re buying unwrapped bread.

Can I buy tiger bread in advance and freeze it?

You can freeze bread to plan your snacks in advance. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that bread gets drier the longer it stays frozen, so divide it into portions that suit what you need.