Who might find this choice useful?

Snack-makers who want to cut their own thick slices

If you want a generously topped slice, ask whether you can get an unsliced loaf. A whole loaf isn’t necessarily unsliced: ALDI describes its Boeren tijger volkoren heel as pre-sliced.

Shoppers comparing fibre content

If you want to choose a wholemeal tiger loaf, compare the nutritional information per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel; PLUS lists 6,4 g for PLUS Volkoren tijger heel.

Shoppers looking for a white-bread base for a snack

For a simple toast or sandwich, you could look at white tiger bread if that’s your preferred type of bread. Jumbo describes its Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit as a whole white wheat loaf and lists 2,3 g of fibre per 100 g.

What should you look for when choosing?

Before making your late-night snack, first decide whether slice thickness is the deciding factor. Then choose between white and wholemeal, and check that the way the bread is sold suits how you want to prepare it.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Thick slices Ask whether the loaf will be supplied unsliced or can be cut to your preferred thickness. The word ‘whole’ doesn’t guarantee this. If you want to pile generous toppings onto a substantial slice, you’ll want to choose how it’s cut. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
Fibre and wholemeal Read the product description and compare the stated amount of fibre per 100 g; the tiger-striped crust doesn’t tell you whether the bread is wholemeal. If fibre is your main priority, you’ll want to know whether you’re buying a white or wholemeal loaf. This is the top consideration for around 30% of consumers.
Convenience and a white-bread base Check whether the loaf is pre-sliced and whether the product description says it’s white wheat bread; these are two separate features. If you want to make a quick snack without slicing and prefer white bread, you may be happy to have less control over the thickness. Convenience matters most to around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘whole’ means ‘unsliced’

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

    If you want to cut your own thick slices, ask before buying whether the loaf will be supplied unsliced.

  • Confusing a tiger-striped crust with wholemeal bread

    The tiger breads reviewed include both white and wholemeal options. Jumbo lists 2,3 g of fibre per 100 g for its white option, compared with 6,7 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel and 6,4 g for PLUS Volkoren tijger heel.

    Read the product description and compare the nutritional information per 100 g rather than judging by the crust.

  • Checking allergens only in the filling

    The bread products reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat and gluten. Depending on the product, other allergens may also be listed as potentially present.

    Check the latest information for both the bread and the filling before combining them.

  • Assuming all tiger bread contains baker’s salt

    According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. The type of bread alone won’t tell you which salt a particular product contains.

    Check the ingredients list if the presence of iodised salt or baker’s salt is important to your choice.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

According to Albert Heijn, AH Tijger volkoren heel is a wholemeal wheat loaf with a tiger-striped crust.

  • Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g of fibre per 100 g and says the loaf can be frozen on the day of purchase.
  • If you want to cut your own thick slices, check whether ‘whole’ also means unsliced when you buy it.

Jumbo

According to Jumbo, Jumbo Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit is a whole white wheat loaf with a tiger-striped crust.

  • Jumbo lists 2,3 g of fibre per 100 g, giving you a like-for-like basis for comparing it with other breads.
  • Check the latest allergen information; Jumbo lists possible traces of milk, nuts, sesame and soya, among other things.

Lidl

Lidl describes its Tijgerbroodje as a white wheat roll with a tiger-striped crust, rather than a whole loaf to slice yourself.

  • A roll is a separate option if you don’t want to use a whole loaf.
  • Check the ingredients and allergen information for the specific roll before buying.

ALDI

ALDI presents Boeren tijger volkoren heel as a pre-sliced wholemeal loaf.

  • Pre-sliced bread saves you the effort of cutting it for a quick snack.
  • You can’t cut the slices of this option to your preferred thickness.

PLUS

PLUS Volkoren tijger heel is a wholemeal option for anyone wanting to compare nutritional information and ingredients.

  • PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g and says it can be frozen on the day of purchase.
  • Check how it’s sliced and review the latest allergen information; this product is listed as potentially containing sesame, milk, nuts and soya, among other things.

Dirk

Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel as a white tiger loaf.

  • The product name makes it clear that this is a white option.
  • Ask how it’s sliced and check the latest packaging for nutritional and allergen information.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘whole’ mean I’ll get thick slices of tiger bread?

No, ‘whole’ doesn’t guarantee that the loaf is unsliced or cut into thick slices. For example, ALDI describes its Boeren tijger volkoren heel as pre-sliced. Ask the shop how it’s sliced, or choose a loaf confirmed as unsliced so you can cut your own slices at home.

Should I choose white or wholemeal tiger bread for a late-night snack?

Choose based on the type of bread and nutritional information that matter to you, not the tiger-striped crust. Albert Heijn and PLUS list 6,7 g and 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g respectively for their wholemeal options reviewed; Jumbo lists 2,3 g per 100 g for its white option.

Which allergens should I check in tiger bread?

Check the latest allergen information for both the specific loaf and the filling. The products reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat and gluten; the possible presence of other allergens varies by product.

Does all Dutch tiger bread contain iodised baker’s salt?

No, don’t assume based on the type of bread alone. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list if you want to know which salt the bread contains.

Can I freeze leftover tiger bread?

Follow the storage instructions for the loaf you choose. Albert Heijn and PLUS say their wholemeal tiger breads reviewed can be frozen at home on the day of purchase.