A breakfast lover keeping an eye on fibre
You want to eat tiger bread with a sweet topping and prefer a wholemeal bread base with a stated fibre content.
Who is this choice relevant to?
A fan of light, airy bread
You’re choosing white tiger bread mainly for its light texture and crisp crust, even if the white version contains less fibre than a wholemeal one.
A reader of ingredient and allergen labels
Before buying, you want to check which allergens the bread contains and whether the ingredients list includes bakers’ salt or iodised salt.
What should you look for when choosing?
For your sweet breakfast, first choose the type and texture of bread you want. Then check the size, storage instructions and ingredients of the specific loaf.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Type of bread and fibre | Look for the wholemeal label and compare fibre per 100 g. | I want to pair a sweet topping with wholemeal tiger bread, so the type of bread and fibre content come first. This is the deciding factor for around 36% of consumers. |
| Light white base | Check that it’s white tiger bread; compare the nutritional information if you’re also keeping an eye on fibre. | For my breakfast, a light white slice with a crisp crust matters most. This is the priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Crust and size | Choose a loaf size that suits you and read the storage or freezing advice. | I want to enjoy the tiger crust at breakfast without having more bread than I can store. This is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the latest allergen list and, if it matters to you, look for bakers’ salt or iodised salt. | Before choosing a loaf, I want to know which ingredients and allergens it contains and what type of salt has been used. This check matters most to around 14% of consumers. |
Common misconceptions
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A tiger crust doesn’t mean the bread is wholemeal
Tiger bread is also available as white bread. Albert Heijn lists 1.6 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Tijger wit heel and 6.7 g per 100 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel.
Check the type of bread on the packaging and compare fibre values on the same basis, for example per 100 g.
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Not every tiger loaf automatically contains bakers’ salt
According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use bakers’ salt. So the name of the bread won’t tell you whether iodised salt has been added.
If the type of salt used matters to you, check the ingredients list for bakers’ salt or iodised salt.
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A distinctive name doesn’t replace the allergen list
Recipes vary from product to product. For Korenlanders Boeren tijger wit, PLUS lists ingredients including wheat, soya, milk and lactose.
If you have an allergy or want to avoid certain ingredients, check the latest packaging of the loaf you’re buying.
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A whole loaf calls for a storage plan
If you won’t get through every slice at breakfast, the size and storage instructions will determine what’s practical.
Choose a size that suits the number of people eating. If you want to freeze the bread, follow the instructions on that product’s packaging.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn offers both white and wholemeal tiger bread, so you can compare the types of bread within its range.
- Albert Heijn lists 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel and 1.6 g per 100 g for AH Tijger wit heel.
- Check the packaging when you buy, as product information can change.
Jumbo
Jumbo Boeren Tijger Volkoren is a wholemeal tiger loaf.
- Jumbo lists 7.3 g of fibre per 100 g for this variety, and bakers’ salt among the ingredients.
- This information applies to this product and doesn’t automatically apply to other Jumbo tiger breads.
PLUS
PLUS offers both Volkoren tijger heel and Korenlanders Boeren tijger wit.
- PLUS lists 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g and bakers’ salt for Volkoren tijger heel.
- For Korenlanders Boeren tijger wit, PLUS lists ingredients including wheat, soya, milk and lactose. Check the latest packaging if allergens are a deciding factor for you.
ALDI
ALDI offers Boeren tijger wit and Boeren tijger volkoren as separate types of bread.
- The wholemeal version is described as a pre-sliced whole loaf.
- For ingredients, allergens and nutritional information, check the packaging or the product details in store.
Lidl
Lidl offers tijgerbruin and tijger volkoren in store.
- Lidl lists tijger volkoren in an 800 g pack.
- Check the in-store or packaging label if the ingredients or nutritional values are important to your choice.
Dirk
Dirk describes Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel as white tiger bread for breakfast or lunch.
- The product description makes clear that it’s a whole white tiger loaf.
- Check the packaging for the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information of the bread you choose.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Dutch tiger bread have to contain iodised bakers’ salt?
No. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use bakers’ salt. Check the ingredients list for the specific loaf to see whether bakers’ salt or iodised salt is listed.
When should I choose wholemeal rather than white tiger bread?
Choose wholemeal tiger bread if wholemeal flour and fibre are your priorities. The Voedingscentrum advises replacing white grain products with wholemeal versions as much as possible. If you’re mainly looking for a light white slice for your sweet breakfast, white tiger bread may suit your taste better.
Which allergens should I check in tiger bread?
Check the latest packaging for the specific loaf, as ingredients vary between varieties. For example, PLUS lists wheat, soya, milk and lactose in Korenlanders Boeren tijger wit.
What should I do with tiger bread left over after breakfast?
Follow the storage and freezing advice on the packaging of the bread you’ve bought. If you know in advance that you won’t get through a whole loaf, you could also consider buying a smaller size.