Making sandwiches or toast together
If you’re serving a few topped slices for two, a half loaf may be a better fit for the amount you have planned. If you want thick slices or are serving several courses, work out how much bread you’ll need first.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Taking fibre into account when choosing bread
If you want to compare white and wholemeal options in the tiger bread range, check the product description and the fibre per 100 g. A dark colour alone doesn’t tell you whether a loaf is wholemeal.
Checking the ingredients carefully
If grains, allergens or iodised salt matter to your choice, read the information for the specific loaf. Ingredients and allergens can vary between varieties.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how many slices you want to serve, then check whether the available slice thickness works with your toppings. Always compare nutritional information and ingredients for the specific loaf you choose.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| How much bread | Check whether the loaf is half or whole and how many slices you need for your menu. PLUS lists its half white Korenlanders tiger bread as 400 g. | If you’re making just a few sandwiches for two, you won’t want lots of bread left over. Around 40% of consumers put the quantity of bread first. |
| Slice thickness and toppings | Look at the slices themselves or ask for your preferred thickness. PLUS uses thick slices of tiger bread, lightly toasted, for a club sandwich. | With generous toppings, you’ll want slices that work well for assembling and serving your sandwich. For around 30% of consumers, the presentation and texture of the slices are the top priority. |
| Nutritional information and ingredients | Compare fibre and salt per 100 g and read the ingredients and allergen information for your chosen variety, including if you’re checking for iodised salt. | If the bread’s composition determines your choice, you’ll want to assess the specific variety rather than rely on the name tiger bread. This is the top consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
Common misconceptions
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‘Pre-sliced’ doesn’t mean ‘medium thickness’
Descriptions such as half, whole or pre-sliced don’t tell you how thick each slice is. The slices may not be the right thickness for the toppings you had in mind.
Look at the slices in store or ask whether the loaf can be cut to your preferred thickness. With an unsliced loaf, you can choose the thickness yourself.
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Dark bread isn’t automatically wholemeal
The colour or the word ‘farmhouse’ is no substitute for checking the product description if you’re specifically looking for wholemeal tiger bread.
Check that ‘wholemeal’ appears on the product you choose and, if needed, compare the fibre per 100 g.
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Don’t assume every tiger bread loaf contains iodised salt
The name tiger bread doesn’t tell you what type of salt is used in that variety. Albert Heijn explicitly lists iodised salt for AH Tijger wit half; don’t assume the same applies to other loaves.
Read the ingredients list for the loaf you’re buying, and ask the baker if you need that information to make your choice.
Brands to compare
These bread ranges can help you make your choice. Check the slicing and product information for the variety you’re actually buying.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists AH Tijger wit half and a wholemeal tiger bread variety sold as a whole loaf.
- For AH Tijger wit half, the listing includes ingredients, allergens and iodised salt; the nutritional information states 1.6 g of fibre per 100 g.
- Check the slice thickness of the half loaf if you want medium-thick slices.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists half farmhouse tiger bread loaves in white and wholemeal varieties.
- Jumbo lists 7.3 g of fibre per 100 g for its half wholemeal farmhouse tiger bread.
- Check the actual slice thickness of the variety you choose.
PLUS
PLUS lists a 400 g half white Korenlanders farmhouse tiger bread loaf.
- The product information includes ingredients, allergens, fibre and salt, so you can compare the label with those of other varieties.
- A PLUS recipe uses thick slices for a club sandwich; check separately how thickly the loaf is sliced when you buy it.
ALDI
ALDI lists whole farmhouse tiger bread loaves in white and wholemeal varieties.
- ALDI describes its wholemeal farmhouse tiger bread loaf as pre-sliced.
- Check the slices and packaging if thickness, ingredients or allergens will affect your choice.
Lidl
Lidl lists a tiger bread roll in its freshly baked bread range.
- Lidl provides an ingredients and allergen overview for its freshly baked bread.
- A tiger bread roll isn’t the same as a half loaf of sliced tiger bread. See what type of bread is available in store and choose what works for your dinner.
Dirk
Dirk lists a range that includes whole farmhouse tiger bread loaves.
- Dirk’s wider bread range includes both half and whole loaves.
- Check the loaf size and slicing for each tiger bread variety; the wider range doesn’t tell you which format that particular variety comes in.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I choose a half or whole loaf of tiger bread for two?
A half loaf of tiger bread is a sensible starting point if you’re making a few sandwiches or pieces of toast for two. Choose a whole loaf if you want more slices for extra guests or courses, and work out how much bread you’ll need in advance.
How do I choose between white and wholemeal tiger bread?
Choose the type of bread you want to serve and compare the nutritional information for the specific varieties. Jumbo lists 7.3 g of fibre per 100 g for its half wholemeal farmhouse tiger bread; Albert Heijn lists 1.6 g per 100 g for AH Tijger wit half. Check the product description too, not just the colour.
How can I get tiger bread slices that work with generous toppings?
Check the actual slice thickness, or choose an unsliced loaf if you want to decide the thickness yourself. A PLUS club sandwich recipe uses thick slices of tiger bread, lightly toasted; choose slices to suit the toppings you plan to use.
How do I check for allergens and iodised salt?
Read the ingredients and allergen information for the variety you’re buying. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt for AH Tijger wit half, but that doesn’t tell you anything about another loaf. Ask the baker if the label doesn’t answer your question.