Who is this choice relevant to?

Anyone looking for a wholemeal breakfast option

You’re looking for tiger bread for weekday mornings and want the label to confirm that it’s wholemeal. The nutritional information per 100 g then helps you compare the fibre content.

Households with fussy breakfast eaters

You pay attention to the crust, crumb and flavour because the bread needs to go down well at home. A brown crumb may appeal, but on its own it tells you nothing about whether the bread is wholemeal.

Anyone buying bread for several mornings

You want to buy an amount of bread that suits how much you’ll use. A half loaf, or a variety that the packaging says can be frozen at home on the day of purchase, gives you a different storage option from a whole loaf that needs to be eaten quickly.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether wholemeal credentials or a flavour that everyone will enjoy is your main priority. Then choose a loaf size that suits how many slices you’ll actually use.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this most important for?
Wholemeal and fibre Look for an explicit wholemeal description and compare fibre on a like-for-like basis: per 100 g. I want to choose wholemeal tiger bread for my weekday breakfast, rather than just bread with a dark crust. For around 50% of consumers, choosing wholemeal is the top priority.
Flavour and texture Check the description of the crust and crumb. If wholemeal credentials matter too, check the product name and ingredients separately. If a fussy eater would otherwise leave the bread, I mainly want a variety that goes down well at home. For around 33% of consumers, getting everyone to enjoy it comes first.
Loaf size and storage Compare a whole and half loaf with how much you use, and check whether the label says it can be frozen on the day of purchase. I buy bread for several mornings, but don’t want slices left uneaten. Minimising waste is the top priority for around 17% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a brown crumb means the bread is wholemeal

    A brown colour or tiger crust doesn’t confirm that a loaf is wholemeal. Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger bruin heel is sold by Dirk as brown tiger bread; don’t take the name to mean that it’s wholemeal.

    Check the current packaging for the product description, and compare the fibre per 100 g if that difference matters to your choice.

  • Buying a whole loaf without considering how much you’ll use

    If your household doesn’t eat many slices, some of the loaf may go uneaten. PLUS also lists a half loaf of Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren, weighing 400 g.

    Choose a whole or half loaf to suit how much you use. Albert Heijn and PLUS say that the wholemeal varieties described can be frozen at home on the day of purchase.

  • Not checking the label when you buy it again

    The wholemeal tiger breads described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat, barley and gluten. Recipes and product information can change.

    If you have a relevant allergy, always read the current ingredients and allergen information, even if you’ve bought the bread before.

Brands to consider

These examples refer to specific tiger breads; the same features don’t automatically apply to other breads from the same brand.

Albert Heijn

AH Extra lang lekker tijger volkoren heel is a whole loaf for anyone looking for tiger bread explicitly labelled wholemeal.

  • Albert Heijn lists 6.7 g of fibre and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g. According to the product information, the loaf can be frozen at home on the day of purchase.
  • The listed allergens are wheat, barley and gluten. Check the current packaging if the ingredients are important to your choice.

Jumbo

Jumbo Boeren Tijger Volkoren is described as a whole loaf of wholemeal wheat bread with a tiger-patterned crust.

  • Jumbo lists 7.3 g of fibre and 1.00 g of salt per 100 g for this variety.
  • The product information lists wheat, barley and gluten, and notes the possible presence of milk, nuts, sesame and soya, among other allergens. If you have an allergy, check the current label.

PLUS

PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren is listed, among other options, as a 400 g half loaf for anyone who wants a loaf size that suits how much they use.

  • For the half loaf, PLUS lists 6.4 g of fibre and 0.97 g of salt per 100 g, and says it can be frozen at home on the day of purchase.
  • The ingredients information lists wheat, barley and gluten. Check the current allergen information before choosing the bread.

Bakker van der Akker bij Dirk

Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger bruin heel is a brown tiger bread option for anyone who is mainly interested in the crust and crumb.

  • Dirk describes this variety as having a crunchy tiger crust and a brown crumb.
  • The word ‘brown’ doesn’t confirm that the bread is wholemeal. Check the packaging if you want to compare ingredients, fibre or allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

Is brown tiger bread automatically wholemeal?

No. A brown colour or the word ‘brown’ doesn’t confirm that the bread is wholemeal. If you want wholemeal tiger bread, look for an explicit wholemeal description in the current product information. For the fibre content, check the nutritional information per 100 g.

Does the name tiger bread tell you whether it contains iodine?

No, the name tiger bread tells you nothing about its iodine content. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in AH Extra lang lekker tijger volkoren heel; check the current ingredients list for the loaf you’re buying.

How do I choose a loaf size for several breakfasts?

Choose a whole or half loaf to suit how many slices your household uses. The wholemeal varieties from Albert Heijn and PLUS described here can be frozen at home on the day of purchase; check the storage instructions for the variety you buy.

What should I look out for if I have allergies?

Check the current allergen information for the specific bread every time you buy it. The wholemeal tiger breads described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat, barley and gluten; some varieties also list other possible allergens.