Who is this choice relevant to?

Fans of generously topped snacks

If you want to use tiger bread for generously topped toast or toasties, having control over how it is sliced is key. Ask whether the loaf is unsliced, or cut it at home to your preferred thickness.

Shoppers comparing fibre content

If you’re choosing between white, brown and wholemeal tiger bread, compare the nutritional information for the exact variety. The product pages from Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS list different amounts of fibre per 100 g.

Those planning small, warm portions

If you’d rather serve individual warm rolls than slice a large loaf, consider bake-at-home tiger rolls. The tiger rolls described by PLUS do require an oven, though, and aren’t a substitute for thick slices of bread.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you’re after thick slices or small, warm rolls. Then choose the type of bread and an amount that suits what you plan to serve and store.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Slice thickness Check whether the loaf is unsliced and, if necessary, ask what slicing options the shop offers. For generously topped toast, I want to be able to cut the slices as thick as I like, rather than rely on pre-sliced bread. For around 40% of consumers, having control over slice thickness comes first.
Type of bread and fibre Check whether the variety is white, brown or wholemeal, and compare the fibre per 100 g on the label. If fibre matters to my dinner choice, I want to know which variety I’m actually buying. For around 30% of consumers, the type of bread and fibre content are the top priorities.
Portions and storage Consider a half loaf or bake-at-home rolls, and read the storage or preparation instructions on the packaging you choose. For dinner for two, I don’t want to cut more bread than we’ll eat, or I want to be able to store the rest. Around 30% of consumers prioritise suitable portions and storage.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘whole’ guarantees thick slices

    Calling a loaf a whole tiger bread doesn’t tell you how thick the slices will be when you receive it, or what thickness the shop can cut them to.

    Ask whether the loaf is supplied unsliced and what the shop can cut for you. If you want to choose the thickness yourself, check whether you can slice it at home.

  • Assuming all tiger breads are the same type of bread

    The product pages list 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g for Jumbo Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit, 5.2 g for AH Extra lang lekker tijger bruin heel and 6.4 g for PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2. These figures apply to these specific varieties.

    Check whether it’s labelled white, brown or wholemeal, and compare the nutritional information on the packaging you buy.

  • Assuming all tiger bread contains baker’s salt

    According to Voedingscentrum, not all bread is baked with baker’s salt. So the type of bread alone won’t tell you which salt is listed in the ingredients.

    Check the ingredients for ‘baker’s salt’ or ‘iodised salt’, or ask the baker.

  • Buying a large loaf without planning what to do with the rest

    A whole loaf may give you more portions than you’ll use that evening when you’re having dinner for two.

    Consider buying half a loaf, or freeze any unused portions on the day you buy it. If you want to serve small, warm rolls, check the preparation instructions for a bake-at-home variety.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

AH Extra lang lekker tijger bruin heel is a brown variety to consider if you’re looking for a whole loaf.

  • Albert Heijn lists 5.2 g of fibre per 100 g and iodised salt for this variety.
  • Check whether you’ll receive the loaf unsliced; ‘whole’ doesn’t specify your preferred slice thickness.

Jumbo

Jumbo Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit is a white variety for anyone looking for that type of bread.

  • The product information lists 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g and mentions wheat and gluten.
  • Compare the exact variety if you want a different fibre content or type of bread; the figure for white bread doesn’t apply to a wholemeal variety.

PLUS

PLUS has product information for a half loaf of wholemeal farmer’s tiger bread, as well as separate bake-at-home tiger rolls.

  • PLUS lists a 400 g pack and 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g for Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2.
  • The tiger rolls are separate bake-at-home rolls, not a loaf you can cut into thick slices.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell whether tiger bread contains baker’s salt?

Check the ingredients list for ‘baker’s salt’ or ‘iodised salt’, or ask the baker. According to Voedingscentrum, not all bread is baked with baker’s salt.

What should I look for in the allergen information for tiger bread?

Read the allergen information for the exact product, including any warnings about possible traces. Jumbo lists wheat and gluten for Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit; PLUS lists, among other things, wheat and barley for Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2.

How should I store leftover bread after dinner?

Ideally, freeze any portions you won’t use soon on the day you buy the bread. Voedingscentrum recommends storing opened wholemeal bread for 2–4 days in a kitchen cupboard or 1–3 months in the freezer; also follow the instructions on your bread’s packaging.

Can I bake tiger rolls just before dinner?

Yes, if you have an oven and follow the instructions for the tiger rolls you choose. PLUS recommends baking its tiger rolls for 6–8 minutes in a preheated electric oven at 200 °C. They’re still small rolls, not thick slices from a loaf of tiger bread.