Choose wholemeal tiger bread if the tiger crust, loaf size and fibre per 100 g are your priorities for an office lunch. If the sourdough process itself matters, look for bread labelled as sourdough; a tiger crust or sourdough powder in the ingredients does not prove that it was made using that process. Whichever you choose, check the ingredients, allergen information, size and whether it contains baker’s salt.
If you want to put together a regular lunch featuring a tiger crust, you can compare wholemeal options by their fibre content per 100 g. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list 6.7 g, 7.3 g and 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g respectively for the wholemeal tiger breads mentioned here.
If the sourdough process matters to your team, the product description is more important than the tiger crust. Wholemeal sourdough does not have to be tiger bread; Lidl, for example, lists a separate rustic wholemeal sourdough loaf.
If the number of people eating varies, choosing between a whole and a half loaf can help you buy the right amount for lunch. Check the allergen information for your chosen bread before serving, and freeze any portions you’ll need later in good time.
Choose this if: a tiger crust and wholemeal bread for the team lunch matter more than the sourdough process.
Bear in mind: a tiger crust tells you nothing about the raising agent; the Jumbo and PLUS tiger breads mentioned here also contain baker’s yeast and inactive sourdough powder.
Choose this if: the sourdough process is your main reason for buying, and you don’t need a tiger crust.
Bear in mind: sourdough alone tells you nothing about the fibre content; compare the nutritional information for the breads you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Look for the wholemeal label and compare fibre per 100 g, rather than judging by the colour of the crust. | I want to choose a regular team lunch with fibre in mind without giving up the tiger crust. This is the main priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Sourdough process | Check the product description and ingredients; sourdough powder alone does not confirm that the bread was made using a sourdough process. | If the sourdough process determines my choice, I’m happy to choose bread without a tiger crust. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Portions and allergens | Compare a whole loaf with a half loaf, plan to freeze any unused portions, and read the allergen information. | When the number of lunch guests varies, I want to buy the right amount and know which bread I can serve. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this practical consideration. |
A tiger crust and the sourdough process are two different things. The wholemeal tiger breads mentioned by Jumbo and PLUS list both baker’s yeast and inactive sourdough powder.
If sourdough is why you’re buying, look for bread labelled as sourdough and check the ingredients list too.
A dark crust or a brown name doesn’t confirm that bread is wholemeal. The Voedingscentrum describes wholemeal bread as a source of more fibre than white bread.
Check that it’s labelled wholemeal and compare the stated fibre per 100 g.
According to the Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt when baking bread is not compulsory. The Dutch Commodities Act Decree defines baker’s salt as iodised table salt for bread-making.
If you regularly choose bread as a source of iodine, check the label for baker’s salt or iodised salt in the ingredients.
If the number of people eating varies, a whole loaf may be left for longer than planned.
Choose a loaf size that suits your lunch plans and freeze any portions you’ll need later soon after buying. For opened wholemeal bread, the Voedingscentrum recommends 2–4 days in a kitchen cupboard and 1–3 months in the freezer.
Offers wholemeal tiger bread and a separate OerDesem range, giving you two ways to consider crust and sourdough as separate criteria.
Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren is also available as a half loaf, which may be a better size for planning lunch.
Lists a rustic wholemeal wheat sourdough loaf for anyone considering sourdough without needing a tiger crust.
Lists Boeren tijger volkoren as a pre-sliced whole loaf.
Offers wholemeal tiger bread in both whole and half loaves.
Lists sourdough and tiger bread as separate types in its bread range.
No. Sourdough powder in the ingredients does not, by itself, confirm that the bread was made using a sourdough process. The Jumbo and PLUS tiger breads mentioned here also contain baker’s yeast, according to their ingredients lists. If the sourdough process is important to you, check the product description.
No. The word sourdough does not, by itself, tell you the fibre content. Check whether the bread is wholemeal and compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the products you’re considering.
No. According to the Voedingscentrum, baker’s salt is not compulsory. The Dutch Commodities Act Decree defines baker’s salt as iodised table salt for bread-making; check the ingredients if you regularly choose the bread at lunch as a source of iodine.
Freeze any portions you’ll need later soon after buying, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. For opened wholemeal bread, the Voedingscentrum recommends 2–4 days in a kitchen cupboard and 1–3 months in the freezer.
For packaged bread, read the label. If the bread is unwrapped, ask for the allergen information before buying. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, information about allergens present must also be available for unpackaged food.
