Choose wholemeal sourdough if the sourdough process is your priority. If you’re mainly after a crisp tiger crust, choose tiger bread and check separately whether it’s made with sourdough: Albert Heijn lists both baker’s yeast and wheat sourdough powder in AH Tijger wit half. Choose a loaf size that suits your group, and ask for the information for each loaf if you’re catering for guests with allergies.
You want to serve wholemeal bread at your coffee morning that has genuinely been leavened with sourdough. Check the raising agent used in the specific loaf: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, sourdough bread is made with sourdough starter instead of baker’s yeast.
You’re choosing mainly for the crust and crumb, and want bread that’s easy to share. Albert Heijn describes its white tiger bread as crisp, while Dirk describes the inside of its brown version as firm.
You’re buying bread for several guests and want to know which allergens are relevant to each loaf before serving. Ordinary wheat or rye sourdough bread isn’t automatically gluten-free.
First decide whether sourdough as the raising agent is essential, or whether you’re mainly after the tiger crust. Then compare the type of bread, how much you need and the information your guests may need.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sourdough as the raising agent | Check whether sourdough starter is listed as the raising agent, and whether the ingredients also include baker’s yeast. | If I want to serve sourdough bread to my guests, it must genuinely have been leavened with sourdough; this is the top priority for around 37% of consumers. |
| Wholemeal and fibre | Read the bread description and compare the fibre per 100 g in the loaves you’re considering. | If I’d rather put wholemeal bread on the table, the type of bread matters more to me than the crust; around 27% of consumers prioritise wholemeal bread and fibre. |
| Tiger crust and sharing | Choose between a white, brown or wholemeal version, and check that the loaf size suits your group. | For coffee, I want a crisp crust and slices that are easy to hand out; for around 18% of consumers, the crust and ease of sharing come first. |
| Availability and loaf size | Check where the bread is available and whether a whole or half loaf would suit you better. | If I have a small or changeable group, I want to be able to pick up bread in time without having lots left over; around 18% of consumers give practical planning the highest priority. |
Bread can contain sourdough powder and still be made with baker’s yeast. Albert Heijn lists both ingredients in AH Tijger wit half.
If you’re looking for bread leavened exclusively with sourdough, check the raising agent in the ingredients list or ask for the product specification when buying loose bread.
The crust doesn’t tell you what type of bread is underneath. The fibre values listed also vary by product: Albert Heijn states 1,6 g per 100 g for AH Tijger wit half, while PLUS states 6,4 g per 100 g for Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2.
If wholemeal bread or fibre content will determine your choice, read the bread description and compare the nutritional information per 100 g.
Ingredients and relevant allergens can vary between different loaves. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, sellers of unpackaged food must inform customers about 14 allergens.
Ask for the allergen information for each loaf before you buy. If you’re also serving a gluten-free alternative, avoid contact with ordinary bread via knives, boards and serving plates.
A loaf size that doesn’t suit the number of people attending can leave you with more bread than you need.
Consider a half loaf if that’s a better fit for your group, and freeze any bread you won’t use straight away in portions.
AH Tijger wit half is a white wheat loaf with a tiger crust.
Jumbo Boeren Tijgerbrood Bruin is a whole brown wheat loaf with a tiger pattern.
Lidl describes its rustic wholemeal sourdough bread as a wholemeal wheat sourdough loaf.
ALDI Boeren tijger volkoren is a whole, pre-sliced wholemeal tiger loaf.
PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 is a half wholemeal tiger loaf weighing 400 g.
Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger bruin heel is a brown tiger loaf sold at Dirk.
No, not necessarily. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, sourdough bread is made with sourdough starter instead of baker’s yeast; Albert Heijn lists both wheat sourdough powder and baker’s yeast in AH Tijger wit half. Check the raising agent if you’re looking for bread leavened exclusively with sourdough.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the specific loaves, as well as whether they’re described as white, brown or wholemeal. PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g for Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2; Albert Heijn lists 1,6 g per 100 g for AH Tijger wit half.
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, sellers of unpackaged food must inform customers about 14 allergens. Ask for the information for every loaf you plan to serve before buying.
No, wheat sourdough bread isn’t automatically gluten-free. If a guest needs gluten-free bread, check the label on the specific product and avoid contact with ordinary bread when serving it.
Freeze any bread you won’t use straight away in portions, so you only need to defrost what you need. For wholemeal bread, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping it in the kitchen cupboard for 2 to 4 days or in the freezer for 1 to 3 months.
