Who is a half tiger loaf useful for?

Smaller households

If there are only a few of you eating, half a loaf lets you match the amount to breakfast and how much you want to keep afterwards. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list half tiger loaves in their product ranges.

Breakfast eaters watching their fibre intake

You want tiger bread, but you also compare the type of bread and the fibre per 100 g. The half wholemeal options from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS that we looked at all list more than 6 g of fibre per 100 g.

Fans of white tiger bread

You’d rather choose a white slice with a tiger crust than a wholemeal option. Bear in mind that the white loaves we looked at list less fibre per 100 g than the wholemeal ones.

What should you look for when choosing?

Half wholemeal tiger loaf

A good choice for: anyone looking for a wholemeal bread base and a higher stated fibre content, as well as a tiger crust.

Bear in mind: the standard options we looked at contain wheat and gluten. Check the specific product for other allergens.

Half white tiger loaf

A good choice for: anyone who wants a white bread base with a tiger pattern for breakfast.

The trade-off: the white options we looked at list less fibre per 100 g than the wholemeal ones.

Half brown tiger loaf

A good choice for: anyone looking for a brown option and comparing the ingredients and fibre content of a specific product.

Bear in mind: Albert Heijn marks the half brown option we looked at as no longer in its range. Check which option is actually available to buy.

What to consider What to check Who should consider this?
Quantity Check whether the packaging is clearly marked as half or 1/2. Read the storage instructions if you have any bread left over. When there are only a few of us having breakfast, I don’t want to buy more bread than we can use. That’s why around 42% of consumers put quantity first.
Fibre and type of bread Compare the wholemeal label and the fibre per 100 g; the colour of the crust doesn’t tell you this. If you’re choosing the type of bread for the same kind of breakfast, you’ll want to be able to tell white, brown and wholemeal apart. Fibre is the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Availability Check the current product page or the range at your local branch, including whether it’s marked as half or whole. I want to know before breakfast whether my local shop stocks the half-loaf option. That’s the main concern for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all tiger bread is made with baker’s salt

    According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t tell what kind of salt has been used from the type of bread or its tiger crust.

    Look for baker’s salt or iodised salt in the ingredients list. If you’re buying unpackaged bread, ask the baker.

  • Mistaking a brown crust for wholemeal bread

    The tiger pattern and colour don’t tell you how much wholemeal flour or fibre the bread contains. Jumbo lists 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g for its half white tiger loaf and 7.3 g per 100 g for its half wholemeal option.

    Read the product name and ingredients, and compare the fibre per 100 g.

  • Mistaking a product page for a guarantee of availability

    Albert Heijn marks the half brown tiger loaf we looked at as no longer in its range. So finding a product page doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll find it in your local shop when you go to buy it.

    Check the current product page and your local branch’s range shortly before buying.

  • Guessing allergens from the type of bread alone

    The standard tiger loaves we looked at contain wheat and gluten. Other allergens that may be present vary from product to product.

    If you have an allergy, check the current ingredients and allergen information for the exact option you’re buying.

Brands to compare

Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list specific half tiger loaves. For the other retailers mentioned, it’s worth checking the size of the loaf you want separately.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists half tiger loaves with a white or wholemeal bread base.

  • The product information for these options includes nutritional values, ingredients and allergens.
  • The separately listed half brown option is marked as no longer in the range.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Boeren Tijgerbrood in half white and half wholemeal options.

  • Jumbo lists 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g for the white option and 7.3 g per 100 g for the wholemeal one.
  • Both options we looked at contain wheat and gluten. Check the full allergen information for each product.

PLUS

PLUS lists Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 in a 400 g pack.

  • The product information lists 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g and includes freezing instructions.
  • Check the packaging for the latest ingredients and product information.

Lidl

Lidl lists tiger white bread in its bread range.

  • Lidl provides ingredient and allergen information for its freshly baked bread.
  • Ask at your local branch whether the tiger bread you want is also available as a half loaf.

ALDI

ALDI lists Boeren tijger wit as a whole loaf and mentions half loaves in its general freshly baked bread range.

  • You can use the ‘whole loaf’ label shown to check the size before buying.
  • Check separately whether your local branch has a half tiger loaf option.

Dirk

Dirk lists brown tiger bread, as well as half and whole loaves in its bread range.

  • The range gives you options to compare tiger bread and loaf sizes.
  • Check the current range at your local branch to see whether both features are available in one half tiger loaf.

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Frequently asked questions

Is brown tiger bread automatically wholemeal?

No. Check the product name, ingredients and fibre per 100 g. For its half brown tiger loaf that we looked at, Albert Heijn lists both wholemeal wheat flour and wheat flour, as well as 4.5 g of fibre per 100 g.

Is all tiger bread made with iodised baker’s salt?

No. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt, or ask if you’re buying unpackaged bread.

Can you freeze a half tiger loaf?

It depends on the instructions for the loaf you choose. PLUS says you can freeze Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 on the day you buy it and use it within one month. For another product, follow the instructions on its packaging.

Do the half tiger loaves we looked at contain wheat or gluten?

Yes. The standard options from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS that we looked at contain wheat and gluten. For other ingredients and possible cross-contamination, always check the current allergen information for the exact option.