Who is this choice relevant to?

Tiger crust fans

You want to keep the distinctive crust, but are looking for a wholemeal loaf. Albert Heijn and Jumbo each describe a wholemeal tiger bread; check whether the individual loaf also contains seeds.

Shoppers looking for wholemeal bread with seeds

You want seeds for extra texture and a wholemeal base too. Jumbo Stevig Volkoren Zonnepit is one example that lists wholemeal wheat flour and sunflower seeds in its ingredients, but it isn’t tiger bread.

Shoppers who buy bread at their usual shop

You want to know which bread you can pick up during your regular shop. Lidl and ALDI list tiger breads as in-store products; check the packaging if seeds are important to you.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether the tiger crust or the combination of wholemeal bread and seeds matters more. Then compare the packaging of the loaves available at your shop.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Wholemeal bread with seeds Look for both wholemeal flour and the named seeds in the product information. Compare fibre on the same basis, for example per 100 g. If you want both seeds and a wholemeal base, you may prefer a loaf without a tiger crust to tiger bread without seeds. For around 44% of consumers, this combination comes first.
Wholemeal tiger bread Check that the bread is labelled wholemeal, and read the ingredients if you’re also looking for seeds. If the tiger crust is essential, wholemeal tiger bread is a more obvious choice than sunflower seed bread without that crust. Around 33% of consumers give this combination top priority.
Fits your shopping routine Check whether the bread is available at your shop and whether a whole or half loaf better suits how much you’ll use. If you buy bread at your usual shop and need to use it in time, availability and loaf size matter a lot. These are the biggest factors for around 23% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming bread with seeds is wholemeal

    Seeds and the type of bread are two different things. For example, Dirk describes Bakker van der Akker Vloerbrood zonnepit as white bread with sunflower seeds; Jumbo also sells a wholemeal tiger bread, where seeds aren’t listed as a defining feature.

    Check the bread type and ingredients separately. If you want wholemeal bread with seeds, look for both features on the packaging.

  • Only checking the seeds if you have an allergy

    Other ingredients and warnings about possible traces may also be relevant. For Stevig Volkoren Zonnepit, Jumbo lists wheat and barley, and warns that it may contain traces of nuts and sesame.

    Check the allergen information on the current packaging of the exact bread you’re buying.

  • Assuming every loaf contains baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt when baking bread isn’t compulsory. So you can’t tell whether it’s present just from the type of bread.

    Check the label for baker’s salt or iodised salt. If you’re buying unpackaged bread, ask the baker about the ingredients.

Brands and shops compared

These examples show the types of bread listed by the shops mentioned. Always compare the exact product: tiger bread and sunflower seed bread from the same shop aren’t necessarily combined in one loaf.

Jumbo

For anyone comparing wholemeal bread with sunflower seeds against a separate wholemeal tiger bread.

  • For Stevig Volkoren Zonnepit, Jumbo lists 49,2% wholemeal wheat flour and 11,1% sunflower seeds.
  • Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren half has a tiger pattern; don’t assume it contains seeds without checking its ingredients.

Albert Heijn

A shop to consider if you’re looking for wholemeal tiger bread and the crust is your priority.

  • AH Tijger volkoren heel is described as wholemeal wheat bread with a tiger pattern, and lists iodised salt.
  • Check the ingredients of your chosen variety separately if you also want seeds.

Dirk

A shop with separate examples of sunflower seed bread and tiger bread.

  • Dirk describes Bakker van der Akker Vloerbrood zonnepit as white artisan bread with sunflower seeds, and also lists boeren tijgerbrood in its bread category.
  • Don’t treat these as one tiger bread with seeds; check the label of the product you choose.

Lidl

Worth considering if you’re looking for tiger brown bread while doing your shop.

  • Lidl describes Tijgerbruin as bread with a tiger crust and notes that it’s only available in store.
  • If you’re specifically looking for seeds, check the ingredients on the packaging in store.

ALDI

An in-store option if you’re looking for white farmhouse tiger bread.

  • ALDI describes Boeren tijger wit as light white bread with a crisp crust.
  • White tiger bread isn’t the same as wholemeal bread with seeds; check the packaging to see whether it meets your other requirements.

Joybuy products

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Frequently asked questions

Is bread with seeds automatically wholemeal?

No. Seeds don’t determine whether bread is wholemeal. Check the bread type in the product name and see which type of flour is listed in the ingredients.

Does every tiger loaf contain iodised baker’s salt?

No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt when baking isn’t compulsory. For packaged bread, check the ingredients; if the bread is unpackaged, ask the baker which salt they’ve used.

What should I look for if I’m allergic to sesame, nuts or gluten-containing grains?

Check both the allergen information and any warnings about possible traces on the current packaging of the exact bread. Jumbo Stevig Volkoren Zonnepit lists wheat and barley and may contain traces of nuts and sesame; don’t assume the same applies to other seeded breads.

How can I avoid having bread left over when trying something new?

A half loaf may be a better fit if you won’t use a whole loaf in time. If you want to freeze the bread, check the storage instructions for the product you’ve chosen; Albert Heijn and Jumbo mention this option for the breads listed.