Who is this relevant to?

If you’re looking for seeds for extra crunch

Want seeds in the bread, rather than just a tiger pattern on the crust? Check the ingredients list. Albert Heijn lists sunflower seeds as an ingredient in its wheat and maize tiger bread.

If you want to compare fibre content

Serving bread alongside coffee and cake, and looking for a wholemeal option? The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS tiger breads reviewed contain between 6.4 and 7.3 g of fibre per 100 g. Always compare the specific product you’re buying.

If you’re buying for guests with allergies

Check the current allergen information before serving. The product information reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS mentions wheat or gluten and, depending on the bread, also warns that other allergens may be present.

What should you look for when choosing?

Decide whether you’re mainly looking for seeds, wholemeal bread or a suitable quantity for your coffee break. Then check the product-specific nutritional information and allergen details.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most important to?
Seeds Look for a specific seed listed in the ingredients; the tiger decoration doesn’t prove that the bread contains any. If I want extra crunch, it needs to come from seeds in the bread, not just the crust. Around 27% of consumers put this need first.
Fibre and type of bread Check that it’s labelled wholemeal and compare the fibre content per 100 g. When serving bread alongside cake, I want to choose between white and wholemeal deliberately. Fibre content is the most important factor for around 33% of consumers.
Crust and quantity Choose a suitable loaf size and check the storage instructions in case there’s any bread left over. For a small coffee break, I want something crisp to serve without having lots of bread left over. This serving choice is the priority for around 20% of consumers.
Label information Check allergens and possible traces, salt per 100 g, and whether iodised salt is mentioned. If I’m buying for guests with specific dietary needs, I need to be able to check the current packaging. Around 20% of consumers give this label check top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming the tiger crust means the bread contains seeds

    Tiger decoration may contain ingredients such as rice flour, without the bread itself containing seeds. So the product name or crust pattern isn’t proof that it contains seeds.

    Check the ingredients list for a specific seed.

  • Assuming wholemeal bread and bread with seeds are the same

    The wheat and maize tiger bread described by Albert Heijn contains sunflower seeds. However, the wholemeal tiger breads reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS can’t be classed as seeded bread based on their type alone.

    Compare the type of bread, fibre per 100 g and seeds as three separate features.

  • Relying only on online allergen information

    Ingredients and warnings can vary between products or change over time. This is particularly important if you’re buying for someone with an allergy.

    Read the current packaging before serving, and check both the ingredients and any warnings about possible traces.

  • Assuming every loaf contains iodised salt

    The term tiger bread doesn’t tell you which salt has been used in that particular loaf.

    Check the label for a mention of iodised salt or bakers’ salt. If you’re buying unwrapped bread, ask for the product specification if necessary.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn describes both a wholemeal tiger loaf and a wheat and maize tiger bread with sunflower seeds.

  • The product information lists 6.7 and 3.2 g of fibre per 100 g respectively, along with ingredients and allergen details.
  • Check the packaging: Albert Heijn says that product information may change.

Jumbo

Jumbo distinguishes between white farmhouse tiger bread and wholemeal farmhouse tiger bread.

  • For the white variety reviewed, Jumbo lists 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 7.3 g for the wholemeal version.
  • The ingredient lists reviewed mention tiger decoration, but no added seeds. Check the allergen information for each product.

PLUS

PLUS describes a wholemeal tiger loaf and provides ingredient, nutritional and storage information.

  • PLUS lists 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal tiger loaf and says the bread can be frozen on the day of purchase.
  • The ingredients list doesn’t mention added seeds and warns that sesame and nuts, among other allergens, may be present. Check the current packaging.

ALDI

ALDI describes its wholemeal farmhouse tiger loaf as a whole, pre-sliced loaf.

  • The details that it’s a whole, pre-sliced loaf help you choose a suitable format for your coffee break.
  • Check the packaging for the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values that apply to this loaf.

Lidl

Lidl describes its wholemeal tiger bread as an 800 g in-store product.

  • The type of bread and pack weight help you compare products and choose the amount you need.
  • Check the current label for ingredients, nutritional information and allergens for the specific loaf.

Dirk

Dirk describes Bakker van der Akker whole white farmhouse tiger bread as a white tiger loaf.

  • The product name makes it clear that this is a whole white tiger loaf.
  • Check the packaging if seeds, fibre or allergens are important to your choice.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a tiger crust mean the bread contains seeds?

No. The tiger decoration on the Jumbo and PLUS loaves reviewed includes ingredients such as rice flour, but no added seeds. Look for seeds separately in the ingredients list; for example, Albert Heijn lists sunflower seeds in its wheat and maize tiger bread.

How does the fibre content of white and wholemeal tiger bread compare?

The wholemeal varieties reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list between 6.4 and 7.3 g of fibre per 100 g. Jumbo lists 2.3 g per 100 g for its white tiger bread reviewed. Before buying, compare the per-100 g value for the specific products.

How can I check whether tiger bread contains iodised salt?

Check the salt details in the ingredients list for the specific loaf. The RIVM explains that iodine is added to bakers’ salt in the Netherlands, but the name of the bread alone won’t tell you which salt has been used. If you’re buying unwrapped bread, ask for the product specification if necessary.

How can I avoid having lots of bread left over after a coffee break?

Choose an amount that suits the number of guests, such as half a loaf if available. For the wholemeal variety reviewed, PLUS says it can be frozen on the day of purchase. Always follow the storage instructions for the bread you buy.

Which allergens should I check in tiger bread?

Check for wheat and gluten, and read the product-specific warnings about possible traces. Depending on the loaf, the information reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS mentions sesame, milk, soya, lupin or nuts, among other allergens. If you have an allergy, use the current packaging as your guide.