Who is a half loaf handy for?

Small office supplies

If you’re buying bread for a small team or just a few lunches, a half loaf makes it easier to match the amount to what you’ll use. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises freezing bread you won’t use straight away in portions.

A lunch planner who keeps an eye on fibre

If wholemeal bread is the lunch staple you’re looking for, compare the ingredients and fibre per 100 g in the specific half loaves you’re considering. Check the salt and allergens on the packaging too.

A lunch group that prefers white bread

If your group prefers white tiger bread, a half white loaf may be a better fit for your planned lunches than a larger loaf that goes uneaten. Albert Heijn lists a half white tiger loaf in its range.

What should you look for when choosing?

Work out how much bread your lunch group needs, then choose between white and wholemeal and check whether your preferred half loaf is available at your shop.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Quantity and storage Match the loaf size to the number of lunches; check the storage advice in case you have slices left over. I only need bread for a few lunches and don’t want to be left with spare slices; around 42% of consumers prioritise loaf size and reducing waste.
Wholemeal and fibre Check the product name and ingredients, and compare the fibre per 100 g on the labels of the loaves you’re considering. If bread is the regular base for my lunch, I want to know whether I’m buying wholemeal; around 33% of consumers prioritise nutritional profile.
Taste and availability Choose a loaf your lunch group will enjoy, and check whether the half-size version you want is available at your chosen shop. Our lunch group has a clear preference for bread, but it also needs to be available at our shop; around 25% of consumers say this combination matters most.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a tiger crust for a wholemeal label

    Tiger bread refers to the crust, not the flour used. Albert Heijn lists 1,6 g of fibre per 100 g for its half white loaf and 6,7 g per 100 g for its half wholemeal loaf.

    If you’re looking for more fibre, check for the wholemeal label and compare the ingredients and fibre per 100 g.

  • Buying a whole loaf without a plan for the rest

    A whole tiger loaf may suit a larger lunch group. For just a few lunches, you may have slices left over.

    Match the amount to your group or freeze the bread in portions after buying it, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.

  • Relying on an ingredients list you checked earlier

    A recipe or product range can change, so an old product page is no substitute for the information on the loaf you’re buying.

    Check the packaging when you buy it, especially if ingredients, allergens or iodised salt matter to your choice.

Brands to compare

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists both AH Tijger volkoren half and AH Tijger wit half online.

  • The product information lists 6,7 g of fibre per 100 g for the half wholemeal loaf and 1,6 g per 100 g for the half white loaf.
  • Albert Heijn notes that product information can change, so check the packaging when you buy it.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists half-size boeren tiger loaves in white, brown and wholemeal online.

  • The Jumbo Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren Half product page lists 7,3 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Check which half-size loaf is available at your chosen shop.

PLUS

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

  • The product page lists 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g and advises freezing the loaf on the day you buy it if you want to keep it.
  • Check the current packaging and product information when comparing ingredients or allergens.

Dirk

Dirk lists half loaves and tiger loaves in its online bread range.

  • If you already shop at Dirk, you can check which loaf size suits your lunch group.
  • The tiger loaves in the online range we checked are full-size; check with your local store if you’re looking for half a tiger loaf.

ALDI

ALDI lists freshly baked half loaves and boeren tiger loaves in its range.

  • The range gives you a starting point for comparing another half loaf with a whole tiger loaf.
  • The boeren tiger loaves listed are full-size; check in store to see whether a half-size version is available.

Lidl

Lidl offers freshly baked bread in store.

  • When you visit a store, you can see which breads are available.
  • Lidl says its fresh bread range may vary by store, so check in person to see whether half a tiger loaf is available.

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Frequently asked questions

When should I choose half a wholemeal loaf instead of half a white tiger loaf?

Choose half a wholemeal loaf if the type of flour and fibre content are your main priorities for an office lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible. Before buying, also compare the salt and allergens on the label of the specific loaf.

How should I store a half loaf if I won’t use all the slices straight away?

After buying it, freeze any slices you won’t use straight away in portions, and take out what you need for each lunch. This follows the storage advice from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre; also follow the instructions on the packaging.

How can I tell whether my tiger bread contains iodised salt?

Check the ingredients list on the loaf you’re buying. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in its half white and wholemeal tiger loaves, but don’t assume that other tiger bread has the same ingredients.

What should I look for in the allergen information for tiger bread?

Read the allergen information on the current packaging of the version you’ve chosen. Don’t rely solely on the name of the loaf or a product page you looked at earlier: ingredients and information about possible traces can vary between products.