Who is this choice for?

Snack makers who like generous toppings

If you want to make generously topped sandwiches, check whether you can buy an unsliced tiger loaf or have it sliced thickly in store. The word ‘whole’ doesn’t tell you whether a loaf has already been sliced.

Shoppers comparing fibre

If you’re choosing between wholemeal and brown tiger bread, you can compare the nutritional information for each variety. Jumbo lists 5,3 g of fibre per 100 g for Boeren Tijgerbrood Bruin; PLUS lists 6,4 g per 100 g for Volkoren tijger heel. These figures apply to these products, not to every brown or wholemeal variety.

Shoppers buying bread for different occasions

If you won’t use the whole loaf straight away, check the storage or freezing instructions for the product you choose. PLUS says that Volkoren tijger heel can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month.

What should you look for when buying?

First decide whether you want to choose the thickness of the slices yourself. Then compare the type of bread and the storage instructions that matter for your shopping needs.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most important for?
Slice thickness Ask whether the loaf can be sliced to your preferred thickness, or choose an unsliced loaf. If it’s pre-sliced, check the slices themselves. If I’m adding generous toppings, I want to be able to choose how thick the slices are. Around 45% of consumers say having control over the slice is their top priority.
Type of bread and fibre Read the product description and ingredients, and compare fibre per 100 g on the packaging of the varieties you’re considering. If choosing between wholemeal, brown and white matters more to me than how the bread is sliced, I want to be able to compare the nutritional information. Around 33% of consumers say their choice of bread comes first.
Storage and freezing Follow the instructions for the loaf you choose. For Volkoren tijger heel, PLUS says to freeze it at home on the day of purchase and use it within one month. If I’m buying bread for several snack occasions, I want to know how to store what’s left. Around 22% of consumers put convenience when stocking up first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all tiger bread contains baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread doesn’t have to be made with baker’s salt. The tiger-crust pattern doesn’t tell you what type of salt was used.

    For packaged bread, check the ingredients for ‘baker’s salt’ or ‘iodised salt’. If the bread is unwrapped, ask the baker.

  • Assuming a whole loaf is thickly sliced

    A whole tiger loaf may already be pre-sliced. That doesn’t tell you whether the slices are thick enough for the generous toppings you have in mind.

    Ask in store what slice thicknesses are available, buy an unsliced loaf to cut yourself, or check the slices in a packaged loaf.

  • Assuming brown tiger bread is wholemeal

    The brown colour and tiger crust don’t tell you which grain ingredients have been used. Fibre content also varies from product to product.

    If you’re looking for wholemeal bread, check the product description and ingredients, and compare fibre per 100 g across the loaves you’re choosing between.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers whole tiger loaves in wholemeal and brown varieties. Compare the product description and nutritional information if the type of bread is an important factor in your choice.

  • The product information for AH Tijger volkoren heel and AH Tijger bruin heel lists iodised salt.
  • Check whether your chosen variety is unsliced or can be sliced to your preferred thickness.

Jumbo

Jumbo Boeren Tijgerbrood Bruin is a whole brown wheat loaf with a tiger pattern.

  • For this variety, Jumbo lists 5,3 g of fibre per 100 g and includes baker’s salt in the ingredients.
  • Ask about the slice thickness if you plan to add hearty toppings.

ALDI

ALDI offers whole farmer’s tiger loaves in wholemeal, brown and white varieties.

  • ALDI describes Boeren tijger volkoren heel as pre-sliced.
  • If thickness is important, check the slices on this pre-sliced variety.

PLUS

PLUS offers, among other products, Volkoren tijger heel and a half farmer’s tiger loaf in a wholemeal variety.

  • For Volkoren tijger heel, PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g and provides product-specific freezing instructions.
  • Check separately whether the loaf is unsliced or can be sliced to your preferred thickness.

Dirk

Dirk offers Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel, a white tiger loaf.

  • The product description makes clear that this is a whole white loaf.
  • Check the packaging for nutritional information, and ask about slicing options if you want thick slices.

Lidl

Lidl offers a tiger bread roll made with white wheat bread and a tiger crust. It’s a roll, not a whole tiger loaf to slice.

  • The product description helps you distinguish the roll from a whole loaf.
  • To cut your own thick slices, you’ll need a suitable whole, unsliced loaf.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I get thick slices of tiger bread?

Choose an unsliced loaf so you can decide how thick to cut it, or ask in store whether it can be sliced to your preferred thickness. If you’re buying a packaged, pre-sliced loaf, check the slices: ‘whole’ doesn’t tell you how thick they are.

Does all tiger bread have to be made with iodised baker’s salt?

No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread doesn’t have to be made with baker’s salt. For packaged tiger bread, check the ingredients for ‘baker’s salt’ or ‘iodised salt’, or ask about the ingredients if the bread is unwrapped.

Can I freeze tiger bread for snacks later on?

Follow the instructions for the loaf you choose. PLUS says that Volkoren tijger heel can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month. Don’t assume the same timeframe applies to other products.

Which allergens should I check in tiger bread?

Check the latest allergen information for the specific variety. For Boeren Tijgerbrood Bruin, Jumbo lists wheat, barley and gluten; the ingredients and allergens in other tiger breads may differ.