Who this choice matters to

Canteen manager who considers fibre

Looking for bread for everyday lunches and wants to be able to justify choosing wholemeal by checking the product description and nutritional values, rather than relying on the colour or a coating of seeds.

Buyer looking to offer extra texture

Looking to add variety to the crisp tiger crust and checks whether seeds or kernels are actually listed in the ingredients of each loaf. The allergen information for the product also matters.

Canteen manager serving unpackaged bread

Must be able to tell customers about allergens in the bread before they buy it, and in the whole sandwich if it’s filled. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out the information requirements for unpackaged food.

What should you look for when buying?

First decide whether wholemeal is a must for lunch, then treat seeds as a separate preference for texture. If you’re serving unpackaged bread, also make sure customers can get allergen information before they buy.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Wholemeal and fibre Check that it’s labelled ‘wholemeal’ and compare the fibre per 100 g of the specific loaves. For an everyday canteen lunch, I want to be able to compare fibre without relying on the brown colour; this is the top priority for around 42% of consumers.
Seeds and texture Look for specific seeds or kernels in the ingredients list; the tiger crust alone doesn’t confirm they’re present. Anyone looking to offer extra bite will want to know whether it comes from seeds or kernels in the bread; this texture preference matters most to around 33% of consumers.
Allergens when serving unpackaged food Keep a record of the current allergens for each loaf and sandwich, and check the information again whenever a product or recipe changes. When serving unpackaged food, I want to be able to answer questions about allergens before a customer buys anything; this is the top priority for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing ‘seeded’ with ‘wholemeal’

    Seeds are a separate ingredient and don’t prove that bread is wholemeal. PLUS’s product information lists 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g for Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren, compared with 2.2 g per 100 g for Korenlanders Boeren tijger wit; that difference applies to these two loaves.

    If wholemeal is your starting point, check the product description. Assess seeds separately by looking at the ingredients list.

  • Judging by the crust or crumb alone

    A tiger crust or brown crumb doesn’t tell you whether bread is wholemeal or contains seeds. For example, Dirk calls its Boeren tijger bruin heel ‘brown’, but doesn’t describe it as wholemeal bread.

    For the option you choose, read the current product description, ingredients, nutritional information and allergen declaration.

  • Serving unpackaged bread without up-to-date allergen information

    According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, customers must be given information about allergens present in unpackaged food. For filled sandwiches, this applies to the filling as well as the bread.

    Make sure the information for every loaf or sandwich you offer is available before purchase, and update it whenever the ingredients change.

  • Not matching the amount of bread to lunchtime demand

    When attendance varies, fresh bread may be left over. A whole loaf, a half loaf and individual rolls each call for a different estimate of how much you’ll need.

    Track what sells on each lunch day and check the storage instructions before freezing any leftover bread.

Brands with relevant tiger bread options

Albert Heijn

AH Tijger volkoren heel is worth considering when wholemeal is on the canteen menu.

  • For this option, Albert Heijn lists 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g and iodised salt.
  • The warning that sesame may be present doesn’t confirm that seeds are an ingredient in this bread.

Jumbo

Jumbo Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren Half is a half loaf for a lunch day when you expect lower demand.

  • Jumbo lists 7.3 g of fibre per 100 g for this half loaf.
  • Check the current allergen information; this bread lists wheat and barley, among other ingredients, and may contain sesame and nuts.

Lidl

Lidl lists a tiger bread roll as an individual bread option.

  • The roll format may work well for serving individually.
  • Before buying, check the product information if wholemeal, seeds or specific allergens are key to your choice.

Aldi

Aldi describes Boeren tijger volkoren heel as a pre-sliced loaf.

  • The product description identifies it as both wholemeal and a whole, pre-sliced loaf.
  • Check the packaging for ingredients, nutritional values and allergens before offering this option as seeded bread.

Plus

Plus describes both Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren and Korenlanders Boeren tijger wit.

  • For these specific options, the product information lists 6.4 g and 2.2 g of fibre per 100 g respectively.
  • A warning that sesame may be present doesn’t mean sesame or other seeds are ingredients; check the ingredients list to confirm.

Dirk

Dirk describes Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger bruin heel and also lists tiger rolls.

  • For the whole brown loaf, Dirk mentions a crisp tiger crust and a firm crumb.
  • ‘Brown’ doesn’t confirm that the bread is wholemeal or contains seeds; check the details of the option you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, information about allergens present in unpackaged food must be available before purchase. This also applies to filled sandwiches. If the information is given verbally, there must be a clearly visible notice at the point of sale, and staff must be able to provide the information straight away.

Do seeds on tiger bread mean it’s wholemeal?

No. Seeds or kernels don’t, by themselves, tell you whether bread is labelled as wholemeal. To choose a wholemeal loaf, check the product description for the specific bread. If you want to offer seeds, check the ingredients separately.

How can I reduce leftover tiger bread after the canteen lunch?

Match whole and half loaves or individual rolls to expected demand, and keep track of what’s left over each lunch day. If you want to freeze bread, follow the instructions for the option you choose; Albert Heijn says AH Tijger volkoren heel can be frozen on the day of purchase.

Does all tiger bread contain iodised salt?

Don’t assume it does. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt for AH Tijger volkoren heel, but check the current ingredients on the packaging of any other bread. The salt information also doesn’t replace checking fibre and allergens.