Who is this choice for?

Anyone who wants seeds with their meal

You’re looking for seeds or kernels in your bread to add extra texture to your Asian night. The words ‘tiger’ and ‘wholemeal’ don’t confirm that these ingredients are present, so check the ingredients list.

Anyone looking for wholemeal tiger bread

You want both a tiger crust and a wholemeal base, so you’re comparing the nutritional information. Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Tijger volkoren; PLUS lists 6,4 g per 100 g for PLUS Volkoren tijger. These figures alone tell you nothing about added seeds.

Anyone shopping for a small group

You want to buy the right amount of bread for the number of people eating. PLUS sells a half-size version of Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren, and the product information also includes instructions for freezing it.

What should you look for?

Wholemeal tiger bread

Choose this if: you want to combine a tiger crust with a clearly stated wholemeal base.

Bear in mind: wholemeal doesn’t mean the bread contains seeds; the ingredient lists for AH Tijger volkoren and PLUS Volkoren tijger don’t mention any added seeds.

Multiseed or sunflower seed bread

Choose this if: seeds or kernels in the bread matter more to you than a tiger crust. Jumbo lists multiseed and sunflower seed bread separately from tiger bread.

Bear in mind: the name ‘seeded bread’ doesn’t confirm that it also has a tiger crust; check this separately if it matters to you.

When choosing bread for your Asian night, decide which feature matters most: seeds as an ingredient, a wholemeal base or an amount that suits your group.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Seeds and kernels Look for specific seeds or kernels listed in the ingredients. A ‘may contain’ warning doesn’t confirm that seeds are part of the recipe. I want to serve bread with seeds or kernels alongside the meal, not just bread with a tiger crust. For around 46% of consumers, the presence of seeds would be the top priority.
Wholemeal and fibre Check the product description for ‘wholemeal’ and compare the fibre listed per 100 g. If I’m serving tiger bread, I mainly want to know whether it’s wholemeal and how much fibre it contains. For around 36% of consumers, choosing wholemeal bread with more fibre would take priority.
Quantity and storage Compare a whole loaf with a half loaf, and read the storage or freezing instructions for the product you choose. For a small group, I want to buy a suitable amount and know what to do with any leftover bread. Getting the right amount would matter most to around 18% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming tiger, wholemeal and multiseed mean the same thing

    A tiger crust doesn’t mean the bread contains seeds, while ‘wholemeal’ describes the grain base. Confusing these features could mean you choose a different loaf from the one you had in mind for your meal.

    Decide whether the crust, wholemeal base or seeds matter most, then check the ingredients of the specific loaf.

  • Reading ‘may contain sesame’ as an ingredient

    An allergen warning about the possible presence of sesame doesn’t mean sesame seeds are part of the recipe. However, the warning is important if you have a sesame allergy.

    Use the ingredients list to find out which seeds have been added, and if you have allergies, always read the latest allergen information on the packaging.

  • Buying a whole loaf for a small group

    If you’re only serving some of it, you may have bread left over. A half-size loaf or a product with suitable freezing instructions may work better for your meal planning.

    Choose an amount that suits the number of people eating. For Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2, PLUS says you can freeze it at home on the day of purchase and use it within one month.

Brands to compare

These brands offer a starting point for comparing tiger bread with separate seeded breads. Check the information for the specific product you choose.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists products including AH Tijger volkoren heel alongside other tiger breads.

  • According to Albert Heijn, AH Tijger volkoren is wholemeal wheat bread and contains 6,7 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The ingredients list doesn’t mention any added seeds. The statement that it may contain sesame doesn’t confirm that sesame is part of the recipe.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists several varieties of tiger bread, as well as separate multiseed and sunflower seed breads.

  • This makes it easier to distinguish between a tiger crust and bread containing seeds or kernels when choosing.
  • Don’t assume one loaf has both features; check the name and ingredients of the variety you choose.

Lidl

Lidl lists Tijgervolkoren heel vloerbrood as an in-store product.

  • The product name makes it clear that this is the tiger, wholemeal variety.
  • If seeds or allergens affect your choice, check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of this loaf.

ALDI

ALDI lists Boeren tijger volkoren heel and describes it as pre-sliced bread.

  • Pre-sliced bread can be handy when you want to serve it straight away with your meal.
  • ALDI also mentions seeds in its multigrain bread, but that doesn’t automatically make Boeren tijger volkoren a seeded loaf.

PLUS

PLUS lists Volkoren tijger and Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren, including a half-size version.

  • PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g for Volkoren tijger; the half-size Korenlanders loaf gives you a different quantity.
  • The ingredient list for PLUS Volkoren tijger doesn’t mention any added seeds. The possibility that it may contain sesame is an allergen warning, not an ingredient listing.

Dirk

Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit and, separately, Bakker van der Akker Boeren meerzaden heel.

  • These separate loaves make the choice between tiger bread and multiseed bread clear.
  • Don’t assume the multiseed loaf also has a tiger crust without checking.

Bread at Joybuy

This multigrain bread is one to consider if you’re looking for seeded bread for your Asian night. Check the ingredients and crust separately if both features matter to you.

Lekhaven Bakkerij Multigrain Country Bread Round 550 g

Lekhaven Bakkerij Multigrain Country Bread Round 550 g

A 550 g round multigrain loaf to consider if you’d like to serve seeded bread alongside your meal. Check the current ingredients and allergen information if you have specific seeds in mind; according to the product description, you’ll need to defrost and bake it before serving.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Does wholemeal tiger bread automatically contain seeds?

No. ‘Wholemeal’ describes the grain base and ‘tiger’ the distinctive crust; neither confirms that seeds have been added. The ingredient lists for AH Tijger volkoren and PLUS Volkoren tijger don’t mention any added seeds, so check the list for the loaf you choose.

If I have a sesame allergy, should I check tiger bread even if there are no visible seeds?

Yes. Visible seeds aren’t a reliable guide to allergens. Albert Heijn and PLUS state that their wholemeal tiger breads mentioned here may contain sesame, so check the latest allergen information on the packaging.

Can you tell from tiger bread whether it contains iodised salt?

No, the name ‘tiger bread’ doesn’t tell you what type of salt has been used. Check the ingredients list for the specific product: for example, Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in AH Tijger volkoren.

Can I freeze tiger bread ahead of the meal?

You can if the instructions for the loaf you choose allow it. For Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2, PLUS says you can freeze it at home on the day of purchase and use it within one month; for any other loaf, follow the instructions on its packaging.