Who is this choice relevant to?

Anyone wanting to serve wholemeal bread

You want to pair a tiger crust with bread that is genuinely labelled as wholemeal for your snack night, and compare the fibre and ingredients on each pack.

Anyone letting guests choose

You want to cater for different preferences by offering white, brown or wholemeal tiger bread, without automatically presenting brown bread as wholemeal.

Anyone who reads labels carefully

You want to check which salt has been used and which allergens are listed for the specific bread before buying it. This is also important if you’ve deliberately chosen bread made with iodised baker’s salt.

What should you look for when choosing?

White, brown and wholemeal tiger bread are distinct options. First decide which types you want to offer your guests, then compare the labels on the loaves you’re considering.

Wholemeal tiger bread

A good choice if: you’re looking for bread that is clearly labelled as wholemeal.

Consider: fussy eaters may prefer to have a white option alongside it.

Brown tiger bread

A good choice if: you want to offer a brown bread option alongside white.

Consider: the word ‘brown’ alone tells you nothing about the precise ratio of white to wholemeal flour.

White tiger bread

A good choice if: it’s important to offer your guests a familiar white bread option.

Consider: the Jumbo white version reviewed contains less fibre per 100 g than the Jumbo wholemeal version reviewed.

What to consider What to check before buying Who is this important for?
Wholemeal and fibre Check for a wholemeal label, the ingredients and the fibre per 100 g. Jumbo lists 7,3 g of fibre per 100 g for Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren Half and 2,3 g for Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit. If I want to serve wholemeal tiger bread, I want to know whether the option I’ve chosen is genuinely wholemeal. Around 44% of consumers prioritise choosing wholemeal.
Choice for guests Decide whether you want to offer white and wholemeal side by side. If you’re hosting a small group, check whether a half loaf is available. My guests don’t all want the same bread, so I want to give them a familiar choice. For around 33% of consumers, having that choice is the main concern.
Salt and allergens Check the current packaging to see which salt has been used, how much salt the bread contains per 100 g and which allergens are listed. Before serving bread to my guests, I want to be sure what the label says about salt and allergens. Checking this product information is the main priority for around 23% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming brown means wholemeal

    White, brown and wholemeal tiger bread are sold as separate options. The colour of brown bread doesn’t tell you the ratio of different types of flour it contains.

    If you specifically want wholemeal, look for the wholemeal label and check the ingredients and nutritional information for that option.

  • Assuming all tiger bread contains baker’s salt

    According to the Voedingscentrum, bread doesn’t have to be made with baker’s salt. So you can’t tell whether it contains it from the name white, brown or wholemeal.

    Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt. If you’re buying unwrapped bread, ask about the ingredients.

  • Guessing allergens from the colour of the bread

    The Albert Heijn and Jumbo tiger breads described list wheat and gluten. Product information may also include warnings about other allergens.

    Check the current allergen information for the exact option you’re buying, even if you’ve previously looked at a different size or version.

  • Buying a whole loaf without a plan for leftovers

    You may have bread left over after a small snack spread, especially if you’re serving other bites too.

    See whether a half loaf suits your group, and follow the storage or freezing instructions on the packaging of the bread you choose.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s AH Tijger volkoren heel is an option if you’re looking for a wholemeal tiger loaf.

  • Albert Heijn’s product information lists wholemeal wheat flour, iodised salt, 6,7 g of fibre and 0,9 g of salt per 100 g.
  • Albert Heijn notes that ingredient and allergen information can change, so check the packaging of the loaf you buy.

Jumbo

Jumbo sells separate white and wholemeal boeren tiger loaves, including a half-size wholemeal option.

  • Jumbo lists 7,3 g of fibre per 100 g for Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren Half and 2,3 g per 100 g for Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit.
  • The options described list wheat and gluten. Check the other allergen information for each product too.

PLUS

PLUS lists wholemeal tiger bread and Korenlanders Boeren tijger in brown and half-size wholemeal versions.

  • The individual product names make it easier to choose between brown and wholemeal.
  • Don’t assume the brown option has a particular ratio of white to wholemeal flour from its name; check the ingredients of the loaf you choose.

ALDI

ALDI describes boeren tiger bread in white, brown and wholemeal versions.

  • The different options give guests a way to choose between types of bread.
  • A brown product name doesn’t prove that the bread contains a specific mix of white and wholemeal flour.

Dirk

Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger in white and brown whole-loaf versions.

  • The product names make the difference between the white and brown options clear.
  • Check which option is available at your local store before you visit.

Lidl

Lidl has a separate tiger roll in its bread range. A roll isn’t directly comparable with a whole tiger loaf.

  • Lidl provides ingredient and allergen information for its oven-fresh range.
  • Before comparing a particular roll with whole white or wholemeal loaves, check the in-store information or packaging.

Joybuy products

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

Does all Dutch tiger bread contain iodised baker’s salt?

No. According to the Voedingscentrum, bread doesn’t have to be made with baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list for the tiger bread you choose to see whether it lists baker’s salt or iodised salt.

How can I tell if tiger bread is made with baker’s salt?

Check the current ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt. The Voedingscentrum describes bread made with iodised baker’s salt as an important source of iodine. The white, brown or wholemeal label alone won’t tell you whether that salt has been used.

Can I rely on the tiger crust if I have a wheat or gluten allergy?

No. The tiger crust tells you nothing about the allergens in the bread. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo options described list wheat and gluten. Check the current allergen information for every option you choose, including any warnings about other allergens.

How can I avoid having bread left over after snack night?

Choose an amount that suits the number of guests and the other snacks you’re serving, and see whether a half loaf is available. If you want to store or freeze the bread, follow the instructions on the packaging for that specific product.