Choose wholemeal tiger bread if you want to combine a tiger crust with a wholemeal base and a stated fibre content: the Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS varieties reviewed each list more than 6 g of fibre per 100 g. If seeds or kernels are your priority, don’t rely on the words ‘tiger’ or ‘wholemeal’. Check that they’re listed as ingredients; a separate seeded loaf may suit you better, but it won’t necessarily have a tiger crust.
You’re looking for kernels or seeds in or on the bread, not just the crisp tiger pattern. Check the ingredients list: seeds aren’t listed as an ingredient in the wholemeal tiger breads from Jumbo and PLUS that we reviewed.
You want a wholemeal base for your tiger bread and compare the fibre content per 100 g. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list 6.7 g, 7.3 g and 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g respectively for their wholemeal tiger breads reviewed here.
You’re looking for a loaf size that suits the amount of bread you’ll serve. A half loaf, such as the varieties mentioned from Jumbo and PLUS, may be more practical than a whole loaf; ALDI also lists a pre-sliced wholemeal tiger loaf.
First decide whether seeds, a wholemeal base or a suitable loaf size matters most. Each calls for a different check on the label.
Choose it when: You want to combine a tiger crust with wholemeal bread and a stated fibre content.
Consider: Wholemeal doesn’t mean the bread contains seeds; they aren’t listed as ingredients in the Jumbo and PLUS varieties reviewed here.
Choose it when: You mainly want to serve white bread with a tiger crust, such as the white tiger varieties described by Dirk and ALDI.
Consider: This isn’t wholemeal bread. Compare the nutritional information if fibre is an important factor in your choice.
Choose it when: Seeds or kernels matter more to you than a tiger crust.
Consider: Check which seeds are listed as ingredients, and bear in mind that another seeded loaf may not have a tiger crust.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Seeds and texture | Look for named seeds or kernels in the ingredients list. A ‘may contain sesame’ statement doesn’t confirm sesame as an ingredient. | I want kernels or seeds in my sandwich, not just a crisp tiger crust. Around 33% of consumers prioritise clearly listed seeds. |
| Wholemeal and fibre | Check that it’s labelled wholemeal and compare the fibre per 100 g in the nutritional information. | If I choose tiger bread, I also want a wholemeal base and to be able to compare the fibre content. Around 42% of consumers put this combination first. |
| Size and storage | Check whether a whole or half loaf suits your needs and whether you want to freeze portions. | For a short coffee break, I don’t want to buy more bread than I can use. A suitable loaf size comes first for around 25% of consumers. |
The tiger pattern doesn’t tell you whether the bread contains seeds. The ingredients lists for the Jumbo and PLUS wholemeal tiger breads reviewed here don’t list seeds as an ingredient.
Choose bread based on seeds or kernels explicitly listed in the ingredients, not on the name of the bread or a ‘may contain’ statement.
Wholemeal describes the grain base; seeds are a separate product feature. So if you mainly want to taste seeds, checking only that the bread is wholemeal may lead you to look for the wrong thing.
Check the wholemeal statement and whether seeds are present separately on the label.
The wholemeal tiger breads mentioned contain wheat. Jumbo and PLUS also state that their varieties may contain sesame and nuts, among other allergens; ‘may contain’ is different from listing something as an ingredient.
If you have an allergy or coeliac disease, read the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging before choosing your bread.
A whole loaf may be more than you can use in the short term for a single coffee break.
If needed, choose a half loaf or freeze portions as soon as you get home. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises taking only what you need out of the freezer.
Bread left uneaten can dry out or go mouldy before you finish it.
According to Albert Heijn, AH Tijger volkoren heel is a wholemeal tiger bread containing 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g.
Jumbo Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren Half is a half loaf of wholemeal tiger bread, with 7.3 g of fibre per 100 g according to Jumbo.
PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 is a 400 g half loaf of wholemeal tiger bread. PLUS lists 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g.
ALDI describes Boeren tijger volkoren heel as a pre-sliced wholemeal tiger bread.
Dirk describes Bakker van der Akker Boeren tijger wit heel as a white tiger bread.
No. Wholemeal tells you about the grain base, not whether the bread contains seeds or kernels. The ingredients lists for the Jumbo and PLUS wholemeal tiger breads reviewed here don’t list seeds as an ingredient; check the label for each loaf.
Compare the stated amount of fibre per 100 g and check separately whether the bread is wholemeal. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list 6.7 g, 7.3 g and 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g respectively for the wholemeal varieties mentioned here.
Read the ingredients and allergen information for the bread you’re buying. The wholemeal tiger breads mentioned contain wheat; Jumbo and PLUS also state that their varieties may contain sesame and nuts, among other things. A ‘may contain’ warning doesn’t mean those ingredients have been added to the bread.
You can’t tell from the name tiger bread. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt for AH Tijger volkoren heel; check the ingredients list for the specific salt information on the bread you choose.
If you won’t use the bread quickly, it’s best to freeze portions as soon as you get home. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping opened wholemeal bread in a kitchen cupboard for 2–4 days or in the freezer for 1–3 months.
