Who should consider how the loaf is sliced?

If you make generously topped snacks

For toast or sandwiches with plenty of toppings, you’ll want to choose the thickness of the slices yourself. Check whether the loaf is unsliced, or look at the existing slices before you decide.

If you want to add toppings quickly

A sliced half loaf needs no cutting and could be a good choice if you don’t need much bread. Just check that the standard slices are suitable for your toppings.

If you read labels carefully

If ingredients, allergens or baker’s salt affect your choice, read the information for the exact loaf. Don’t rely solely on the name ‘tiger bread’ or the shop selling it.

What should you look for when buying?

First, decide whether you want to cut your own thick slices. Then compare the loaf type and label with what you need for your snacks.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Slice thickness Check whether the loaf is unsliced. Ask at the bakery counter whether it can be cut thickly. If I’m adding plenty of toppings, I want to choose the slice thickness myself; around 50% of consumers prioritise having control over how the bread is sliced.
Label Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product. Check whether baker’s salt is listed. When I’m choosing bread for guests, I want to know what’s in this particular loaf; for around 30% of consumers, the ingredients on the label are the deciding factor.
Convenience and quantity Compare a whole and half loaf with the amount you need. Check what your shop stocks. When I’m making only a few snacks, I want to add toppings quickly without having lots of bread left over; around 20% of consumers prioritise convenience and quantity.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘whole’ means unsliced

    A whole loaf may already be sliced. ALDI describes its Boeren tijger volkoren as both whole and pre-sliced.

    Check how it’s sliced on the packaging or in the shop before expecting to cut your own thick slices.

  • Assuming all tiger bread contains baker’s salt

    The Dutch Commodities Act Decree defines baker’s salt as iodised table salt for bakery products. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use it.

    Check the loaf’s ingredients list or ask the baker.

  • Judging by the tiger-patterned crust alone

    The crust doesn’t tell you which ingredients or allergens the loaf contains. Product information from PLUS and Jumbo shows that you need to check the details for the specific loaf.

    Read the current label, especially if you’re making snacks for other people.

  • Assuming every shop stocks the same range

    The selection of fresh-from-the-oven products can vary from one shop to another. So you can’t assume your local branch will have the type of loaf you want.

    Check with the shop in question to see whether it has tiger bread and offers the slicing option you want.

Brands to compare

These examples from different shops can help you compare loaf types; always check how each individual product is sliced.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists 800 g Tijgerbrood tarwe as a product available in its shops.

  • You can check the type of bread and its weight in advance.
  • Check in the shop whether the loaf is sliced and whether the slices are suitable for your snack.

Jumbo

Jumbo describes Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit as a whole white wheat loaf with a tiger pattern.

  • The product listing includes ingredient, allergen and nutritional information.
  • Check whether ‘whole’ also means unsliced for the loaf you choose.

Lidl

Lidl has a fresh-from-the-oven range that you can check at your local branch.

  • You can see which breads are available at the time of your visit.
  • Ask your local branch about tiger bread and slicing options before making plans.

ALDI

ALDI lists Boeren tijger in both white and wholemeal varieties.

  • The listed varieties give you a choice of two types of bread.
  • The wholemeal variety is described as both whole and pre-sliced, so ‘whole’ doesn’t necessarily mean you can choose how it’s sliced.

PLUS

PLUS lists Korenlanders Boeren tijger wit half as a 400 g sliced loaf.

  • A sliced half loaf could suit you if you want to add toppings straight away.
  • Check the existing slices yourself if your snack needs extra-thick bread.

Dirk

Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel.

  • The product name makes clear that it’s a whole white tiger loaf.
  • Check the packaging or ask in the shop whether you can slice the loaf yourself.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I cut thick slices myself from a whole tiger loaf?

Yes, if the loaf is unsliced. Check before buying: ALDI describes its whole Boeren tijger volkoren as pre-sliced too. Otherwise, look at the existing slices or ask at the bakery counter about slicing options.

Is baker’s salt required in Dutch tiger bread?

No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers don’t have to use baker’s salt. The Dutch Commodities Act Decree defines baker’s salt as iodised table salt for bakery products. Check the label or ask the baker whether it’s used in this loaf.

Which allergens should I check in tiger bread?

Read the allergen information for the exact product. The PLUS variety listed contains wheat and cereals containing gluten, and also lists soya, milk and lactose; Jumbo lists wheat and gluten for its white Boeren Tijgerbrood. Don’t assume another loaf has the same ingredients.

How should I store half a tiger loaf?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging of the loaf you buy. PLUS recommends storing its Korenlanders Boeren tijger wit half in a cool, dry, dark place; also check the use-by information on the packaging or closure clip.