Which option is right for you?

Families looking to serve wholemeal bread

You’re looking for tiger bread made with wholemeal flour and want to compare the fibre content per 100 g. The tiger-patterned crust alone won’t tell you which type of flour has been used.

Breakfast eaters who prefer mild white bread

You’re looking for a light, mild-tasting slice with a tiger crust for a fussy eater. A white loaf may suit their preference, but it isn’t the same as wholemeal bread.

Breakfast eaters looking to get the quantity right

You want to cater for different bread preferences without buying more than your guests need. A half loaf, or a loaf with suitable freezing instructions, could be a practical choice.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether a wholemeal base or a preference for mild-tasting bread matters most. Then choose a size that suits the number of people eating and how much you’d like to keep.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Wholemeal flour and fibre Check the type of flour in the ingredients and compare fibre per 100 g, rather than judging by the crust or colour of the bread. I want to choose wholemeal bread for a weekend breakfast and know how much fibre the loaf contains. This is a priority for around 42% of consumers.
Mild flavour and a light texture Check whether the bread is white, brown or wholemeal; compare the nutritional information if you’re deciding between white and wholemeal. If a fussy eater prefers a light, mild-tasting slice, I want to choose a loaf that suits them. This is the main consideration for around 33% of consumers.
Quantity and storage Check whether a whole or half loaf suits the number of people eating, and follow the storage or freezing instructions for the product you choose. When I serve two types of bread, I want to choose quantities that suit how much we’ll eat or can store. This is the main consideration for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming the tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal

    The crust doesn’t tell you what type of flour has been used: Albert Heijn describes both a white and a wholemeal version of its tiger bread.

    Read the product name and ingredients, and compare the fibre content of different loaves on the same basis: per 100 g.

  • Assuming every loaf contains iodised salt

    You’ll need to check whether the loaf you’ve chosen contains iodised salt. Albert Heijn lists it in the ingredients for AH Tijger wit half.

    Check the current ingredients list if this matters to your choice.

  • Treating a whole loaf and a half loaf as the same quantity

    If you’re serving two types of bread at breakfast, a whole loaf of each may be more than your guests need.

    Check which sizes are available, and only follow freezing instructions that apply to the loaf you’ve chosen.

  • Judging allergens by the name or colour of the crust

    The wholemeal tiger breads reviewed contain wheat or other cereals containing gluten. Some products also carry warnings about possible cross-contamination.

    If you have a food allergy or coeliac disease, check the current label on the exact loaf you’re buying.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn describes AH Tijger volkoren heel and AH Tijger wit half as two different types of bread with a tiger crust.

  • The product information makes it easier to compare the ingredients and nutritional information for these varieties.
  • Check the packaging: ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Boeren Tijger Volkoren as wholemeal tiger bread.

  • Jumbo gives the fibre content of this particular loaf as 7,3 g per 100 g.
  • This nutritional value doesn’t apply to other tiger breads from Jumbo.

PLUS

PLUS lists products including Volkoren tijger heel and a half loaf of Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren.

  • The half-loaf size may suit you if you’re also serving a second type of bread. PLUS Volkoren tijger heel comes with freezing instructions.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on each pack; the two varieties aren’t interchangeable.

ALDI

ALDI describes Boeren tijger volkoren as a whole, pre-sliced loaf.

  • It’s a straightforward wholemeal option if you’re looking for a whole tiger loaf.
  • Check the current packaging for fibre content and allergens.

Lidl

Lidl has listed a wholemeal tiger bloomer as a limited-time in-store product.

  • The product description makes clear that it’s a wholemeal tiger loaf.
  • Check whether it’s available in your shop and read the current packaging there.

Dirk

Dirk describes Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel as a white tiger loaf.

  • This whole white loaf is worth considering if you prefer a mild-tasting white slice.
  • Check the packaging for ingredients, fibre and allergens; the product name doesn’t provide this information.

Joybuy products

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Frequently asked questions

Is tiger bread automatically wholemeal?

No. The tiger pattern doesn’t tell you what type of flour has been used: tiger bread comes in both white and wholemeal varieties. Check the product name, ingredients and nutritional information if you’re specifically looking for wholemeal bread.

How can I tell if my tiger bread contains iodised salt?

Read the ingredients list on the loaf you’re buying. For example, Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in AH Tijger wit half; don’t assume another loaf has the same ingredients.

What should I check if I have a food allergy or coeliac disease?

Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging of the exact tiger loaf you’ve chosen. The wholemeal varieties reviewed contain wheat or other cereals containing gluten; some products also carry warnings about possible cross-contamination.

Can I freeze wholemeal tiger bread for later?

You can if the storage instructions for that particular loaf say so. PLUS states that Volkoren tijger heel can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and used within one month; for any other loaf, follow its own packaging instructions.