Half-term shopper on a budget
You’re looking for tiger bread for several snack times and want to choose a size that matches what your household will actually eat. You also don’t automatically treat white and wholemeal as the same kind of bread.
Who is this choice for?
Family looking for wholemeal
You also serve tiger bread for regular lunches and deliberately choose a wholemeal variety. The nutritional information per 100 g helps you compare different options.
Shopper looking to avoid leftovers
The number of times you eat at home can vary over the holidays. Choose an amount that suits you, or freeze some of the bread in portions for later.
What should you look for?
Decide what matters most for your holiday shopping. Then check the type of bread, the size and the information on the packaging.
| What to consider | Check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sticking to your holiday budget | Check whether it’s a whole or half loaf, and which type of bread you’re choosing. | With a limited holiday budget, I want to choose a loaf that suits my needs without buying more than necessary; this is a priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Wholemeal and fibre | Read the bread description and compare fibre per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel, PLUS lists 6,4 g for PLUS Volkoren tijger heel, and Jumbo lists 2,3 g for Jumbo Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit. | For regular lunches and snacks, I want to be able to choose a wholemeal tiger loaf based on its nutritional value; this type of bread is a priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Quantity and storage | Choose a size you’ll use, or freeze sliced portions on the day you buy it. | When snack times vary from day to day, I want to avoid throwing away leftover slices. Reducing waste is the main concern for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Treating white, brown and wholemeal as the same type of bread
A tiger-pattern crust doesn’t tell you how much fibre the bread contains. The nutritional information for the white and wholemeal varieties mentioned here differs.
Check the bread description and compare fibre per 100 g before choosing a variety.
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Assuming all tiger bread contains baker’s salt
According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t tell from the name ‘tiger bread’ whether it contains it.
For packaged bread, check the ingredients list. If the bread is unwrapped, ask which salt has been used if it matters to your choice.
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Buying a whole loaf without a plan for leftovers
You may have some bread left over if your mealtimes vary during the autumn half-term. The Voedingscentrum lists bread as a food that is often wasted.
Choose a half loaf if that’s enough, or freeze sliced portions on the day you buy it.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn sells products including AH Tijger volkoren heel.
- The product page lists ingredients, allergens, fibre, salt and freezing advice.
- Albert Heijn notes that product information can change, so check the packaging of the variety you buy.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists Boeren Tijgerbrood in white, brown and wholemeal varieties, including whole and half loaves.
- The choice of bread type and size makes it easier to find an option that suits how you plan to use it.
- Jumbo lists 2,3 g of fibre per 100 g for the whole white loaf; don’t choose it as a substitute for wholemeal without comparing the nutritional information.
Lidl
Lidl lists Tijgerbruin at 800 g as a product available in store only.
- The stated weight helps you choose a size that suits your needs.
- Check the label on the loaf you pick up in store.
ALDI
ALDI lists Boeren tijgerbrood in varieties including wholemeal, white and brown.
- The whole wholemeal loaf is sold pre-sliced.
- Check the packaging of the variety you choose if ingredients, allergens or fibre affect your decision.
PLUS
PLUS sells Volkoren tijger heel and Korenlanders Boeren tijger varieties.
- PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g for Volkoren tijger heel and includes baker’s salt in the ingredients.
- PLUS notes that product information may vary, so check the packaging of the loaf you choose.
Dirk
Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel.
- The product name makes clear that it’s a whole white tiger loaf.
- Don’t treat this white variety as nutritionally equivalent to a wholemeal loaf; compare the labels instead.
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Frequently asked questions
Does all tiger bread contain iodised baker’s salt?
You can’t assume that it does: according to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. For packaged bread, check the ingredients list; if it’s unwrapped, ask which salt has been used.
Is wholemeal tiger bread the same as white tiger bread with a tiger-pattern crust?
No. The name of the crust doesn’t determine the type of bread or its fibre content. Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel, while PLUS lists 6,4 g for Volkoren tijger heel; Jumbo lists 2,3 g per 100 g for its white Boeren Tijgerbrood. Read the description and nutritional information for the variety you choose.
How should I store a whole loaf if we’re not at home every day?
Freeze sliced portions on the day you buy the loaf and take out what you need. The Voedingscentrum’s storage guide recommends keeping wholemeal bread in a kitchen cupboard for 2–4 days or in the freezer for 1–3 months. Also follow the storage instructions on your loaf’s packaging.
What should I check if someone needs to avoid allergens in tiger bread?
Check the latest allergen information for the specific loaf before choosing it. Don’t rely on the name ‘tiger bread’ or information for a different variety; if the bread is unwrapped, ask for the allergen information.