If wholemeal and fibre content are your main priorities, choose tiger bread that is clearly labelled as wholemeal. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour, while brown bread is a mixture of wholemeal flour and white flour. White tiger bread may be a practical choice if a child prefers its texture. Before packing any variety, check the allergens on the current packaging and your school or after-school club’s rules.
You want to choose tiger bread for after school and be able to tell whether it is white, brown or wholemeal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre distinguishes between bread made with white flour, a mixture of white flour and wholemeal flour, and bread made from 100% wholemeal flour.
You’re looking for a type of bread your child will eat, without automatically assuming that brown tiger bread is wholemeal. You can take your child’s preference for the crust and the inside into account alongside the product description.
You need to consider the allergens in the bread you choose, as well as the rules at school or the after-school club. Albert Heijn and PLUS product information lists cereals containing gluten for the tiger breads discussed here; check the current label before packing.
First decide which type of bread best suits what matters most for your child; then check the label and the quantity you want to use.
Choose this: if you want to start with wholemeal flour and your child enjoys this bread.
Bear in mind: your child’s preference for the crust and the inside; also check the allergens for the specific variety.
Choose this: if you want to try a brown alternative to white bread that your child may prefer to wholemeal.
Please note: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, brown bread is a mixture of wholemeal flour and white flour, so it is not the same as wholemeal bread.
Choose this: if a picky eater prefers the inside of white bread and getting them to accept it is the first hurdle.
Bear in mind: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, white bread is made with white flour and is not wholemeal.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Bread type and fibre | Check whether the bread is labelled ‘wholemeal’. If needed, compare the fibre per 100 g on the labels of the varieties you’re considering. | I want to choose wholemeal bread for an after-school snack and know how much fibre the chosen variety contains. This need is the deciding factor for around 33% of consumers. |
| Whether your child will eat it | See which type of bread, crust and inside your child is happy to eat; you could try a small portion first. | My child leaves bread uneaten if they don’t like the texture, so I want to find a variety they’ll eat first. This is the main consideration for around 27% of consumers. |
| Allergens and rules | Check both ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ on the current packaging, and check the rules at school or the after-school club. | When I pack bread, I need to know which allergens are listed for the product I’ve chosen and what rules apply at the childcare setting. This check comes first for around 20% of consumers. |
| Quantity and storage | Compare a whole loaf with a half pack or rolls, and follow the storage instructions for the product you choose. | I only use part of the loaf for each snack and want to be able to store the rest appropriately. This is the most important consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
The colour and tiger crust don’t tell you whether the bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, brown bread contains both wholemeal flour and white flour.
If you want wholemeal bread, look for the ‘wholemeal’ description in the product information and check the ingredients.
The Albert Heijn and PLUS tiger breads mentioned contain cereals with gluten; any other allergens a product contains or may contain will vary by variety.
Before buying and packing, check the current information under ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’. If you follow a specific diet, take any existing dietary arrangements into account.
A large loaf may be impractical for small snack portions. Whether you can freeze it at home depends on the product.
Compare pack sizes and follow the instructions for freezing the bread you choose.
Lidl says its range of fresh bread may vary by store. So a range page doesn’t necessarily tell you what’s available at your local shop.
Check what’s available locally before planning to use a specific variety for a snack.
Albert Heijn lists both AH Tijger volkoren heel and AH Tijger wit half, so you can compare the two varieties from the same own-brand range.
ALDI lists Boeren tijger wit, bruin and volkoren separately in its daily fresh bread range.
PLUS lists wholemeal tiger bread as both a whole loaf and a half pack weighing 400 g.
At Dirk, Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger bruin heel and 1 de Beste Tijgerbollen are two different options for bread type and quantity.
Lidl has a range of oven-fresh bread, with a separate list of ingredients and allergens for that range.
Choose wholemeal tiger bread if bread type and fibre content are your priorities and your child is happy to eat this variety. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour; compare the labels of the products you’re considering to check the precise fibre content.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, brown bread is made from a mixture of wholemeal flour and white flour, while wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour. So don’t judge by the brown colour or tiger crust alone.
The Albert Heijn and PLUS tiger breads discussed here list cereals containing gluten, so they are not gluten-free options. Check the current label for each specific product and follow any existing dietary arrangements.
You can if the instructions for the product you choose allow it. For the half-size Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren it looked at, PLUS says you can freeze the bread at home on the day you buy it and should use it within one month. Don’t apply this instruction to other tiger breads without checking their labels.
