Organisers serving generously filled snacks
If the slices need to hold together with your chosen fillings, agree how thick the bread will be sliced before placing your order. The name of the loaf alone doesn’t specify the thickness of the slices.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Caterers comparing fibre content
Compare the stated fibre per 100 g when choosing between white and wholemeal tiger bread. Consider the slicing method and how well it works with the fillings separately.
Organisers responsible for allergen information
Consumers must be able to access information about allergens present in unpackaged bread snacks. Remember to include not just the bread, but also the fillings and sauces.
What should you consider when choosing?
First decide how thick the slices need to be and how you’ll serve the snacks. Then compare the portions, nutritional information and ingredients of the specific loaf you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important to? |
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| Slice thickness | Ask how thick the slices will be or how many slices there are per loaf. Agree who will slice a whole loaf, if necessary. | If the fillings are generous, I want to know in advance exactly what size slice I’ll be serving. This is the top priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Portions and storage | Plan around the actual number of slices and follow the storage or freezing instructions for the loaf you choose. | When preparing in advance of the conference, I want to be able to plan portions without losing sight of when they’ll be served. This is the main concern for around 25% of consumers. |
| Fibre | Compare fibre per 100 g and check which type of bread you’re ordering; this figure doesn’t tell you how thick the slices will be. | If I also want to offer a wholemeal option, I start by checking the nutritional information. Fibre content is the priority for around 19% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the latest information for the bread, fillings and sauces, including relevant information about possible cross-contamination. | When serving unpackaged snacks, I want to be able to say which allergens are present in each assembled snack. This is the main priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘thick cut’ means a standard slice thickness
The terms tiger bread, farmhouse bread and wholemeal bread don’t tell you how many millimetres thick each slice will be. As a result, pre-sliced bread may not suit your fillings or presentation.
Before ordering, ask about the slice thickness, the number of slices per loaf and the loaf shapes available. Also agree who will slice the bread.
Slicing the bread yourself or changing the slice thickness at the last minute takes extra preparation time.
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Assuming wholemeal bread is sliced more thickly
The wholemeal varieties reviewed state different fibre values from the white variety reviewed. Nutritional information doesn’t tell you how thick the slices are or how they’ll work with your chosen fillings.
Choose your bread based on the nutritional information you want, then check the slice thickness separately.
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Checking only the bread’s allergens
A filled snack also includes fillings and possibly sauces. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, consumers must be given information about allergens in the products offered to them.
Keep the latest ingredients and allergen information for every part of each snack, and update it whenever a product or recipe changes.
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Assuming every loaf contains iodised baker’s salt
According to the Dutch Bakers and Confectioners Association, using iodised baker’s salt is not a legal requirement. So you can’t tell from the type of bread which salt a specific variety contains.
Check the bread’s ingredients list if the type of salt used is relevant to your choice.
Brands to compare
Compare the information for each type of bread: a stated fibre value or freezing instruction doesn’t confirm that the slices are thick.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn describes its white tiger bread as a light white loaf with a crisp tiger crust.
- The white varieties reviewed include product information on ingredients, allergens, nutritional values and storage.
- Ask separately about the slice thickness you need, and check the latest information for your chosen variety.
Jumbo
The white and wholemeal farmhouse tiger breads reviewed can be compared by their stated fibre values.
- Jumbo states that the white variety reviewed contains 2,3 g of fibre per 100 g, while the half wholemeal variety reviewed contains 7,3 g per 100 g.
- This difference doesn’t tell you how thick the slices are or how well they’ll hold generous fillings.
PLUS
The wholemeal options reviewed include a packaged half loaf and a whole part-baked loaf.
- PLUS states that the packaged variety reviewed contains 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g; baking instructions are available for the whole part-baked loaf.
- Check the latest ingredients and allergen information, and how the loaf is sliced, for the variety you choose.
Lidl
Lidl lists bread slicers at selected stores, which may be useful if you want to discuss how the bread is sliced.
- A store with a bread slicer gives you a practical opportunity to ask for the slice thickness you need.
- Check with the store in question whether your chosen tiger bread can be sliced using the setting you want.
Tiger bread at Joybuy
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Frequently asked questions
What allergen information do I need for unpackaged tiger bread snacks?
Tell consumers which allergens are present in the snacks you offer. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says this information must also be available for unpackaged catering products. So include the bread, fillings and any sauces in the information for each snack.
Is iodised baker’s salt required in bread in the Netherlands?
No, there’s no general legal requirement. According to the Dutch Bakers and Confectioners Association, using iodised baker’s salt is not required by law. Check the ingredients list if you want to know which salt has been used in a specific type of bread.
Can I freeze tiger bread in advance for a conference?
According to their product instructions, the varieties reviewed from Albert Heijn and PLUS can be frozen on the day of purchase and used within one month. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends freezing bread in portions as soon as you buy it. Always follow the latest instructions on the packaging for your loaf.