Who is this choice relevant to?

Canteen buyer serving lots of lunchtime customers

Wants to match the amount of bread to regular lunchtime demand, so compares the weight and shape of whole and half loaves.

Employer looking to offer wholemeal bread

Wants a familiar tiger bread as a standard option, but checks that the chosen variety really is wholemeal and how much fibre it contains per 100 g.

Canteen manager with changing staff numbers

Wants to minimise leftover bread and needs to be able to provide allergen information for each variety when serving it unwrapped. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, providers of unpackaged food must supply information about 14 allergens.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide which type of bread suits your canteen menu. Then choose a size to match the expected number of lunchtime customers, and check the details for the exact variety before serving.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this most important for?
Amount per loaf Compare the net weight and check whether the loaf is whole or half, and whether it is supplied pre-sliced. For a regular lunchtime service, I want to know how much bread to buy for the expected group. For around 33% of consumers, getting the quantity of bread right is the top priority.
Wholemeal and fibre Check the product description and ingredients, and compare fibre on a like-for-like basis, per 100 g. If I offer wholemeal tiger bread as a regular option, I don’t want to judge it by its dark colour alone. Around 27% of consumers prioritise choosing bread that is verifiably wholemeal.
Changing lunchtime demand Choose a suitable whole or half loaf and check the storage advice for any unused portions. On quieter days, I don’t want to be left with more opened bread than the canteen can use. For around 20% of consumers, minimising leftover bread is the main concern.
Allergen information Check the latest ingredients and allergen information for every variety served unpackaged. When I serve sandwiches without packaging, I want to be able to answer questions about the allergens they contain. Around 20% of consumers prioritise having this information available.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming whole and half loaves contain the same amount

    One loaf per pack doesn’t tell you how much bread you’ll have for lunch. The varieties reviewed include both whole loaves and a 400 g half loaf from PLUS.

    Check the net weight and loaf size before deciding how many packs your canteen needs.

  • Taking a dark crust as proof that bread is wholemeal

    The colour of tiger bread doesn’t tell you whether it’s made with wholemeal flour. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre distinguishes between white, brown and wholemeal bread.

    Check the product description and ingredients list. Use the fibre content per 100 g to compare the nutritional information of different varieties.

  • Always choosing whole loaves when staff numbers vary

    If fewer people turn up for lunch than expected, you could be left with an opened whole loaf. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s Storage Guide, opened wholemeal bread keeps for 2–4 days in a kitchen cupboard and 1–3 months in the freezer.

    Match the number of loaves to expected lunchtime demand, and consider half loaves or freezing portions when consumption varies. Also follow the storage advice on the packaging.

  • Throwing away the label before serving bread unpackaged

    Allergens vary between product varieties. For example, Jumbo lists wheat and gluten for its white Boeren Tijgerbrood; that label doesn’t automatically apply to another tiger bread.

    Keep the latest ingredients and allergen information for every variety you serve readily available. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires allergen information to be provided when food is sold unpackaged.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers products including AH Extra lang lekker tijger volkoren heel and AH Tijger volkoren heel.

  • There are several wholemeal tiger bread varieties to compare by product description and packaging.
  • Don’t assume that Extra lang lekker means other varieties keep for longer; check the storage advice on the pack you choose.

Jumbo

Jumbo stocks white, brown and wholemeal Boeren Tijgerbroden.

  • Having different types of bread to choose from lets you decide which type you want for your canteen first.
  • Jumbo lists 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g for Boeren Tijgerbrood Wit, as well as wheat and gluten; don’t treat the white variety as wholemeal.

PLUS

PLUS stocks tiger bread in different types, including whole and half wholemeal loaves.

  • PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 has a stated weight of 400 g.
  • The 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g listed by PLUS applies to PLUS Volkoren tijger heel; don’t assume this figure applies to the half loaf without checking its label.

ALDI

ALDI offers Boeren tijger volkoren heel; the product description says that the bread is pre-sliced.

  • Pre-sliced bread may suit a canteen that serves sandwiches straight from the pack.
  • Check the weight, nutritional information and allergens on the pack you choose before comparing this variety with other loaves.

Dirk

Dirk stocks Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel.

  • This is a white, whole tiger bread loaf to consider if white bread suits your canteen menu.
  • Check the weight and nutritional information on the packaging before comparing the bread with other varieties.

Lidl

Lidl is a supermarket you could consider when planning your canteen shopping.

  • Check the current range and, if a tiger bread variety is available, look at its bread type, weight and label.

Tiger bread on Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Does a canteen need to provide allergen information for unpackaged tiger bread?

Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, providers of unpackaged food must give information about 14 allergens. So make sure you have the latest allergen information for every bread variety available when serving sandwiches without packaging.

Is dark tiger bread automatically wholemeal?

No, the colour doesn’t prove that tiger bread is wholemeal. Check the product description and ingredients list for the variety you choose rather than judging by the crust.

How can you minimise leftover tiger bread in the canteen?

Match whole or half loaves to the expected number of lunchtime customers, and freeze any unused portions promptly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s Storage Guide says opened wholemeal bread keeps for 2–4 days in a kitchen cupboard and 1–3 months in the freezer; also follow the instructions on the packaging.

Can you serve tiger bread to someone who needs to eat gluten-free?

Don’t assume tiger bread is gluten-free. Jumbo lists wheat and gluten for its white Boeren Tijgerbrood. Check the latest ingredients and allergen information separately for every other variety; the tiger crust doesn’t tell you whether it contains gluten.