Hosts catering for fussy eaters
If you don’t want to choose just one type of bread for all your guests, you can serve white and wholemeal tiger bread separately. That way, everyone can see which type is on the table.
Who is this combination for?
Shoppers keeping an eye on fibre
If you’re specifically looking for wholemeal tiger bread, compare the bread description and fibre per 100 g. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list this information for their named wholemeal varieties.
Planning a shared meal
If you’re serving bread with dips, spreads or toppings, check the preparation instructions too. The named pre-baked Korenlanders tiger breads from PLUS need time in the oven.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether you want to serve white bread, wholemeal bread or both at your global dinner party. Then check whether baking it in the oven fits your plans.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| A mild-tasting bread option | Check whether the bread is described as white wheat bread. Albert Heijn describes AH Tijger wit half as a light white loaf. | If I have guests who prefer light white bread, I want to give them that choice. A mild-tasting bread option comes first for around 40% of consumers. |
| A wholemeal option | Look for ‘wholemeal’ in the bread description and compare the stated fibre per 100 g. | I don’t want to offer only white bread to guests who prefer wholemeal. This wholemeal choice takes priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| When you’ll serve it | Check whether the bread needs to be baked in the oven, and follow the preparation instructions on the packaging. | If I also need the oven for other dishes, I want to be able to plan when the bread goes in. For around 20% of consumers, serving time is the biggest consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming the tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal
Tiger bread is available in both white and wholemeal varieties. Albert Heijn lists 1.6 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Tijger wit half and 6.7 g per 100 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel.
Check the bread description and compare the nutritional information per 100 g; don’t judge it by the crust alone.
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Assuming all tiger bread contains baker’s salt
According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers don’t have to use baker’s salt. So the information listed varies from one loaf to another.
Check the label for ‘baker’s salt’ or ‘iodised salt’ if this matters to your choice, or ask the baker about the ingredients.
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Leaving allergen checks until serving time
The named tiger breads from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain cereals containing gluten. Any ‘may contain’ statements are also relevant for guests who need to avoid allergens.
Check the latest allergen information before buying, and have a suitable separate option available for any guest who needs to avoid gluten.
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Assuming pre-baked bread is ready to serve
For the named pre-baked Korenlanders tiger breads, PLUS advises baking for 10 minutes at 200 °C, after preheating the oven to 240 °C.
Read the instructions on the packaging and plan when to bake the bread around your other hot dishes.
You’ll need oven space just before serving.
Brands compared
These product ranges show what to look for when comparing white, wholemeal and pre-baked tiger bread. Check the packaging of the bread you buy.
Albert Heijn
AH Tijger wit half and AH Tijger volkoren heel let you compare two types of bread from the same product range.
- Albert Heijn lists 1.6 g of fibre per 100 g for the white variety and 6.7 g per 100 g for the wholemeal variety.
- Both product pages mention iodised salt and cereals containing gluten; check the latest packaging when you buy.
Jumbo
Jumbo Boeren Tijger Volkoren is a wholemeal variety to compare if you’re looking for tiger bread described as wholemeal.
- Jumbo lists 7.5 g of fibre and 0.95 g of salt per 100 g for this bread.
- The ingredients include wheat, rye and barley. Check the rest of the allergen information on the packaging too.
PLUS
The Korenlanders range includes the white Boeren tijgerbrood heel and a wholemeal half loaf; both are pre-baked.
- PLUS lists 2.2 g of fibre per 100 g for the white variety and 6.4 g per 100 g for the wholemeal variety.
- PLUS says both of these breads need to be baked in the oven for 10 minutes at 200 °C.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I choose between white and wholemeal tiger bread for one table?
Choose wholemeal tiger bread if you want a wholemeal option with a stated fibre content, and add white bread if you’d also like to serve a lighter type. For the products mentioned, Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list 6.4–7.5 g of fibre per 100 g for the wholemeal varieties and 1.6–2.2 g per 100 g for the white varieties.
Does a tiger crust mean the bread is wholemeal?
No, the tiger crust doesn’t tell you what type of bread it is. Albert Heijn and PLUS offer both white and wholemeal tiger bread, so check the bread description on the packaging.
Does tiger bread contain gluten?
The named tiger breads from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain cereals containing gluten, but always check the allergen information for each product. Also read any ‘may contain’ statements if a guest needs to avoid allergens.
Do I need to bake PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tiger bread in the oven?
Yes. For the named white and wholemeal Korenlanders varieties, PLUS advises preheating the oven to 240 °C and then baking the bread for 10 minutes at 200 °C. Bear this in mind if you also need the oven for other dishes.
Does tiger bread always contain iodised baker’s salt?
No, you can’t assume that. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers don’t have to use baker’s salt. Check each loaf’s label for ‘baker’s salt’ or ‘iodised salt’ if you want to know.