Who is this choice relevant to?

Fussy guests coming for coffee

If you’re used to white bread, a brown tiger bread could be a good stepping stone. Check its ingredients separately: brown doesn’t automatically mean wholemeal.

Buyers looking for fibre

If fibre is the deciding factor, the wholemeal label and nutritional information per 100 g matter more than the colour of the crust.

Small coffee gatherings at home

For a small gathering, half a loaf may be more suitable than a whole one. A part-baked variety also needs time in the oven, following the instructions on the pack.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide what matters most for your guests: familiar white bread, a brown crumb or bread explicitly labelled wholemeal. Then compare the exact varieties on the label and choose a size that suits your coffee gathering.

Wholemeal tiger bread

A good fit if: you want to serve tiger bread and the wholemeal label is essential to you.

Consider: guests who are used to white bread may find the taste and texture less familiar.

Brown tiger bread

A good fit if: you’re looking for a brown crumb for coffee time, without making wholemeal a requirement.

Consider: brown doesn’t indicate a set proportion of white and wholemeal ingredients.

White tiger bread

A good fit if: familiar white bread matters most to your fussy guests.

Consider: if fibre matters too, compare the nutritional information per 100 g with that of other breads.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Wholemeal and fibre Look for the wholemeal label and compare fibre per 100 g. I want to serve tiger bread with coffee without compromising on my preference for wholemeal. For around 45% of consumers, choosing wholemeal is the deciding factor.
An easy transition Read the ingredients list; the brown colour doesn’t tell you which types of flour have been used. My guests usually eat white bread, so I’m looking for a brown variety that won’t feel like too big a change. For around 33% of consumers, making this transition is the priority.
Size and preparation Check whether it’s a whole or half loaf and, for part-baked bread, follow the instructions on the pack. For a small coffee gathering, I don’t want to cut more bread than I need; I also need to allow time for any baking. This practical choice of size is the top priority for around 22% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal

    The crust doesn’t tell you which flour has been used. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says a product can only be called wholemeal if all the flour used is made from whole grains.

    If wholemeal is what you’re looking for, choose bread explicitly labelled wholemeal, then compare the ingredients and fibre per 100 g on the current packaging.

  • Assuming all tiger bread contains baker’s salt

    Baker’s salt is iodised salt, but the Netherlands Nutrition Centre says it isn’t compulsory to use it when baking bread.

    For packaged bread, check whether baker’s salt is listed in the ingredients. If you’re buying loose bread, ask which type of salt has been used if that matters to you.

  • Relying on an old allergen list

    Albert Heijn warns that product information, including ingredients and allergens, can change. So an earlier listing may not match the variety you buy.

    Before serving, check the packaging of the exact loaf you’ve bought.

  • Comparing Nutri-Scores across different product groups

    The Dutch government says Nutri-Score is intended for comparing similar products. The score alone won’t tell you which tiger bread suits your preferences.

    Compare like with like, and also check the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g.

Brands to compare

These ranges show the types of tiger bread you can compare. Always check the exact product variety: a brand name alone doesn’t tell you what a loaf contains.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists both AH Tijger volkoren heel and AH Tijger wit half: two varieties offering a choice between wholemeal and white.

  • The product names make the type and size of loaf clear.
  • Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change, so check the current packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists products including Boeren Tijger Volkoren and a white boeren-tijgerbrood variety.

  • The separate white and wholemeal labels help you make an initial choice.
  • Check the label for the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values of each variety.

Lidl

Lidl lists a product called Tijger volkoren, weighing 800 g.

  • The product name and size give you a specific starting point for comparison.
  • Lidl says this variety is only available in store; check the label there for the other product details.

ALDI

ALDI lists Boeren tijger volkoren heel and Boeren tijger wit heel as separate loaves.

  • Both product names distinguish between white and wholemeal in the same whole-loaf size.
  • Compare the current packaging if ingredients or nutritional values will affect your choice.

PLUS

PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 is a half, part-baked loaf.

  • PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g for the unprepared product and provides baking instructions.
  • Baking takes time; use the packaging of the variety you’ve bought for preparation and allergen information.

Dirk

Dirk describes Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger bruin heel as a loaf with a brown crumb and tiger crust.

  • This variety gives you a specific brown loaf to compare with white and wholemeal options.
  • The brown crumb doesn’t tell you the flour blend; check the ingredients list for that information.

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Frequently asked questions

Is brown tiger bread always a mix of white and wholemeal?

No. A brown colour or tiger crust doesn’t indicate a set proportion of white and wholemeal ingredients. Read the ingredients list for the exact variety and compare fibre per 100 g if the ingredients matter to your choice.

Does tiger bread have to be made with baker’s salt in the Netherlands?

No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says baker’s salt isn’t compulsory when baking bread. Baker’s salt is iodised salt; check the ingredients list or, if you’re buying loose bread, ask which type of salt has been used.

How can I identify wholemeal tiger bread?

Check that the exact variety is explicitly labelled wholemeal and read the current ingredients list. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that the wholemeal label can only be used if all the flour is made from whole grains.

How do I bake PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2?

For this part-baked PLUS variety, the instructions are to preheat the oven to 240 °C and bake the bread at 200 °C for 10 minutes. For a different variety, follow the instructions on its packaging.