Who might find this choice relevant?

Older people looking to increase their fibre intake

For a slice of bread with your afternoon coffee, you may want to choose a wholemeal variety while keeping the familiar tiger crust. Compare the fibre per 100 g in the loaves you’re considering.

Fussy eaters who would rather make a gradual change

If white bread is familiar and wholemeal is less appealing, you might want to try brown bread as a stepping stone. According to the Voedingscentrum, brown bread is made from a mix of wholemeal flour and white flour.

Small households

If you only eat a few slices of bread, half a loaf may be a better fit. Freezing a whole loaf in portions is another option; the Voedingscentrum recommends freezing bread in portions as soon as you buy it.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, choose the type of flour the person enjoys, then compare the nutritional information and the amount of bread. The tiger crust won’t tell you whether the inside is wholemeal, brown or white.

Wholemeal tiger bread

Best suited to: situations where fibre is the main consideration and the person enjoys wholemeal bread.

Bear in mind: the taste and texture may differ from familiar white bread.

Brown tiger bread

Best suited to: anyone looking for a stepping stone between white and wholemeal bread. According to the Voedingscentrum, brown bread contains both wholemeal flour and white flour.

Bear in mind: brown bread isn’t the same as fully wholemeal bread; compare the fibre content of each loaf.

White tiger bread

Best suited to: anyone who prioritises a light, familiar slice of bread with their coffee.

Bear in mind: according to the Voedingscentrum, white bread is made from white flour and doesn’t offer the same fibre choice as wholemeal bread.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Fibre and nutritional information Look for the ‘wholemeal’ label and compare the fibre per 100 g on the packaging. Also check the salt content and allergens in your chosen variety. If fibre is my priority, I want to know what’s in the slice I have with my coffee. This is the main consideration for around 50% of consumers.
Familiar taste Check whether the bread is white, brown or wholemeal; the tiger crust doesn’t tell you which type of flour has been used. If the person is used to eating mainly white bread, I want to find a variety they’ll actually enjoy with their coffee. A familiar taste is the main consideration for around 30% of consumers.
Amount of bread Check whether half a loaf is available, and read the storage advice if you plan to freeze a whole loaf in portions. In a small household, I don’t want to buy more bread than we can use. Portion size is the deciding factor for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming the tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal

    ‘Tiger’ describes the crust, not the type of flour used. According to the Voedingscentrum, brown bread is a mix of wholemeal flour and white flour, while white bread is made from white flour.

    If you want wholemeal tiger bread, look specifically for ‘wholemeal’ on the packaging, then compare the fibre per 100 g.

  • Assuming every loaf contains iodised baker’s salt

    Not every loaf has to contain the same type of salt. NBC, the bakery trade association behind brood.net, explains that the use of iodised baker’s salt can vary.

    If this matters to your choice, check the ingredients list on the loaf you buy.

  • Looking only at the type of flour when choosing wholemeal bread

    Nutritional information varies even between wholemeal tiger breads. Albert Heijn lists 0.9 g of salt per 100 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel; PLUS lists 0.97 g per 100 g for Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2.

    Check the current nutrition table and allergen information for the exact variety you choose.

  • Buying a whole loaf when you don’t eat much bread

    If you only eat a few slices, you may have bread left over before you’ve finished the loaf.

    Choose half a loaf or freeze a whole loaf in portions as soon as you buy it. The Voedingscentrum recommends taking out only what you need each time.

Brands and varieties to consider

The supermarket chains listed offer different types of tiger bread. Always compare the exact variety: the supermarket’s name alone tells you nothing about the nutritional information for a loaf.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Tijger volkoren heel as a wholemeal variety.

  • Albert Heijn’s product information lists 6.7 g of fibre and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g.
  • The listed allergens include cereals containing gluten. Check the current packaging when you buy it.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists boeren-tijgerbrood in wholemeal, brown and white varieties.

  • Jumbo lists 7.3 g of fibre per 100 g for Boeren Tijger Volkoren.
  • Don’t apply this figure to the brown or white variety; check their individual nutritional information.

Lidl

Lidl lists an 800 g Tijger volkoren loaf.

  • Lidl uses a fibre meter on packaged loaves, which you can check on the packaging.
  • For this tiger bread variety, compare the nutritional values on the packaging itself.

ALDI

ALDI lists boeren-tijgerbrood in wholemeal and white varieties.

  • ALDI describes its wholemeal loaf as pre-sliced and its white variety as light bread with a crunchy crust.
  • To compare fibre or salt, you’ll need the values for the exact variety on the packaging.

PLUS

PLUS lists both a half Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren loaf and a whole PLUS Volkoren tijger loaf.

  • PLUS lists 6.4 g of fibre and 0.97 g of salt per 100 g for the half Korenlanders variety.
  • PLUS says to freeze its whole Volkoren tijger loaf on the day of purchase; check the packaging for storage advice and allergens for that variety.

Dirk

Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger bruin heel as a brown variety.

  • Dirk describes the loaf as having a crunchy tiger crust and a firm brown centre.
  • If fibre or salt influences your choice, compare the ingredients and nutritional information on the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Is tiger bread always wholemeal?

No, ‘tiger’ refers to the crust, not the type of flour. According to the Voedingscentrum, brown bread is a mix of wholemeal flour and white flour, while white bread is made from white flour. Check the packaging to see whether the bread is specifically labelled as wholemeal.

Should I always choose wholemeal tiger bread for an older person?

No, also take their taste preferences and how much bread they eat into account when choosing a loaf to have with afternoon coffee. The Voedingscentrum includes brown and wholemeal bread in its information about nutrition for older people; brown bread can be a stepping stone if white bread is more familiar.

How can I avoid having a whole tiger loaf left over?

If you don’t eat much bread, choose half a loaf or freeze a whole loaf in portions as soon as you buy it. The Voedingscentrum recommends taking out only what you need each time; also follow the storage advice on the packaging.

Does tiger bread always contain iodised baker’s salt?

Don’t assume that every tiger loaf contains iodised baker’s salt. NBC explains that its use can vary. If the type of salt used matters to your purchase, check the ingredients list for the variety you’ve chosen.

Where can I find the allergens in tiger bread?

Check the allergen information on the current packaging for the specific variety. Albert Heijn lists cereals containing gluten for AH Tijger volkoren heel; don’t assume that the allergen list is the same for another tiger bread.