Choose half a tiger loaf when bread is a side dish, and match the quantity to the rest of your menu. Compare white and wholemeal based on your guests’ preferences and the nutritional information. If anyone has an allergy, check the label, and make sure you have oven space if you want to serve a part-baked loaf.
If bread is mainly a side dish, half a loaf may better suit the quantity you have in mind. Don’t just count your guests: if you’re serving soup or other dishes that call for more bread, half a loaf may not be enough.
If your guests have different preferences, choosing between white and wholemeal matters. The half loaves of wholemeal tiger bread from Albert Heijn and Jumbo included in our research list more fibre per 100 g than their white counterparts. Also compare the ingredients and your guests’ tastes.
If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, don’t choose a loaf based on the name ‘tiger bread’ alone. The breads from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS included in our research contain wheat and gluten; information about other allergens and possible traces varies by product.
First, decide what role bread will play at dinner. Then choose the type of bread and check the ingredients and preparation instructions before buying.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and leftovers | Check the servings on the label and think about how much bread you want to serve alongside the other dishes. The half loaves from Albert Heijn and Jumbo included in our research list around 11 servings of 35 g. | If bread is just a side dish, I don’t want a whole loaf left over, but I don’t want anyone to miss out either. That’s why around 33% of consumers prioritise getting the quantity right. |
| White or wholemeal | Compare the ingredients and fibre per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 1.6 g for its white half loaf included in our research and 6.7 g for its wholemeal version; Jumbo lists 2.3 g and 7.3 g respectively. | When guests have different tastes, I want to be able to choose which type of bread to put on the table, with nutritional value also playing a part. This is the main consideration for around 27% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Check the packaging for both the ingredients in the bread you’ve chosen and any warnings about possible traces. | If a guest needs to avoid wheat, gluten or another allergen, I want to know before serving whether this bread is unsuitable for them. This is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
| Serving plans | Check whether the bread is ready to serve or needs baking. PLUS says its Korenlanders Boeren tijger wit 1/2 should be baked for 6–8 minutes at 220 °C. | If the oven is already in use around dinnertime, I want to serve the bread without clashing with other cooking times. This is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
The name ‘tiger bread’ doesn’t tell you whether the loaf is white or wholemeal. Among the half loaves from Albert Heijn and Jumbo included in our research, the listed fibre content ranges from 1.6–2.3 g per 100 g for white bread to 6.7–7.3 g per 100 g for wholemeal.
If wholemeal is important to you, check the product name, ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g.
The breads included in our research contain wheat and gluten. Other allergens or possible traces may vary by product, including between white and wholemeal versions.
Check your guests’ dietary requirements in advance and read the label on the exact pack you buy and serve. If necessary, provide a suitable alternative.
Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in its white half tiger loaf included in our research. That doesn’t mean every tiger loaf contains the same ingredient.
If you want to know what type of salt a particular loaf contains, check the current ingredients list rather than assuming based on the type of bread.
PLUS says its Korenlanders Boeren tijger wit 1/2 should be baked at 220 °C for 6–8 minutes. You’ll need to make room in the oven shortly before serving.
Plan for this alongside the other dishes. If it won’t fit, consider a half loaf that you can serve straight away according to the product information.
Albert Heijn lists half tiger loaves in white and wholemeal.
Jumbo lists Boeren Tijgerbrood Half in white and wholemeal.
PLUS lists half loaves of Korenlanders Boeren tiger bread, including a white part-baked version.
ALDI lists a whole, pre-sliced Boeren tijger volkoren loaf.
Dirk lists tiger brown bread in its range, with both half and whole loaves available.
Lidl has a range of freshly baked bread that may vary by store.
It depends on the role bread plays in your menu. The half tiger loaves from Albert Heijn and Jumbo included in our research list around 11 servings of 35 g, but that serving suggestion doesn’t tell you how much your guests will eat alongside the other dishes.
Choose based on your guests’ preferences, and compare the nutritional information if fibre matters to you. The half wholemeal versions from Albert Heijn and Jumbo included in our research list 6.7 and 7.3 g of fibre per 100 g; their white versions list 1.6 and 2.3 g per 100 g.
The versions from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS included in our research contain wheat and gluten, so they aren’t suitable. If a guest needs to avoid these ingredients, check the current label on the specific loaf and, if necessary, arrange a separate alternative.
Make sure you have oven space and allow for the preparation time in the instructions for your chosen product. PLUS says Korenlanders Boeren tijger wit 1/2 should be baked for 6–8 minutes at 220 °C. Before dinner, check how this fits in with preparing the other dishes.
No, don’t assume that every tiger loaf does. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in its white half tiger loaf included in our research, but you’ll need to check the ingredients list for any other loaf.
