Who is this bread for?

Barbecue shoppers keeping an eye on fibre

You’re looking for bread to serve with burgers, toppings or dips, and want to check whether it’s wholemeal and how much fibre it contains per 100 g.

Smaller barbecue gatherings

You don’t necessarily want to buy a whole loaf. A half loaf that’s ready to bake could be a good option if you can use the oven just before eating.

Households that check labels carefully

You want to know before you buy which cereals containing gluten or other allergens are listed, and whether the bread contains baker’s salt or iodised salt.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, check that the variant is wholemeal. Then choose the right amount and preparation for your barbecue, and read the ingredients and nutritional information for the loaf you’re actually buying.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Wholemeal and fibre Look for ‘wholemeal’ on the packaging, read the ingredients and compare fibre on a like-for-like basis: per 100 g. If fibre is my main priority, I don’t want to judge by the brown colour or tiger crust alone. Around 43% of consumers would put confirmed wholemeal bread and its fibre content first.
Quantity and serving time Choose between a whole and a half loaf. For a ready-to-bake variant, check that you have room in the oven and follow the baking instructions. For a small gathering, I want to serve enough bread without having lots left over. Around 29% of consumers would prioritise getting the quantity and serving time right.
Ingredients and labelling Read the current allergen information. If you’re interested in iodine or baker’s salt, check whether iodised salt is listed. When ingredients are important to my household, I want to know what’s in the bread before I buy it. Around 28% of consumers would put checking the label first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal

    The tiger crust describes the finish, not the type of grain used. ALDI lists Boeren tijger volkoren and Boeren tijger bruin separately.

    Look specifically for ‘wholemeal’ and check the ingredients and fibre per 100 g on the packaging.

  • Skipping the allergen information

    The wholemeal tiger breads listed by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat or other cereals containing gluten. PLUS also notes that other allergens may be present.

    Check the current allergen information for the exact variant; don’t assume that standard wholemeal tiger bread is gluten-free.

  • Assuming every tiger loaf contains baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread does not have to be made with baker’s salt. So the name of the bread won’t tell you whether it has been used.

    Check the ingredients list for ‘baker’s salt’ or ‘iodised salt’, or ask your baker.

  • Buying a whole loaf without a plan for the leftovers

    A whole loaf may be more than you need for a small gathering.

    Consider a half loaf, or freeze any slices you won’t use in portions on the day you buy it.

Brands and variants compared

Compare the exact variant, not just the shop: whole and half loaves need different planning, while the information on the packaging is always key.

Albert Heijn

AH Tijger volkoren heel is a wholemeal tiger loaf sold as a whole loaf.

  • Albert Heijn lists wholemeal wheat flour, 6.7 g of fibre and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g, and advises freezing it at home on the day of purchase.
  • Product information can change, so check the ingredients and nutritional information on the packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo Boeren Tijger Volkoren is a wholemeal wheat loaf with a tiger pattern.

  • Jumbo lists 7.3 g of fibre and 1.00 g of salt per 100 g.
  • The product contains cereals with gluten; check the current ingredients and allergen information.

Lidl

Lidl lists a 800 g Tijger volkoren as a product in its shops.

  • The product name and pack weight help you identify the variant in store.
  • Before comparing this variant with other loaves, check the packaging for fibre, salt, ingredients and allergens.

ALDI

ALDI lists Boeren tijger volkoren as a whole, pre-sliced loaf.

  • The whole, pre-sliced loaf can be handy when you want to serve several slices at once.
  • Check the nutritional information and allergens on the packaging for this exact variant; don’t confuse it with Boeren tijger bruin.

PLUS

PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 is a half loaf that’s ready to bake.

  • PLUS lists 6.4 g of fibre and 0.97 g of salt per 100 g, with baking instructions of 10 minutes at 200 °C.
  • You’ll need room in the oven. The ingredients include wheat and barley; also check the information about other allergens that may be present.

Dirk

Dirk’s bread range includes options such as wholemeal bread and tiger brown bread.

  • These names help you search for the type of bread you want.
  • Don’t assume that ‘tiger brown’ means a loaf is wholemeal; check the exact variant’s name and ingredients.

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Frequently asked questions

Does tiger bread in the Netherlands have to be made with baker’s salt?

No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread does not have to contain baker’s salt. If you want to know what has been used in your chosen variant, look for ‘baker’s salt’ or ‘iodised salt’ in the ingredients list.

Is standard wholemeal tiger bread gluten-free?

No, don’t assume it is: the variants listed by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat or other cereals containing gluten. If you need a gluten-free option, check for an explicit claim and the allergen information on the current packaging.

How should you store wholemeal bread left over after a barbecue?

According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, opened wholemeal bread keeps for 2 to 4 days in a kitchen cupboard and 1 to 3 months in the freezer. If you know in advance that you’ll have slices left over, you can freeze them in portions on the day you buy the bread. Don’t eat bread that has gone mouldy.

Is brown tiger bread automatically wholemeal?

No. ALDI lists Boeren tijger bruin and Boeren tijger volkoren as separate products. To choose a wholemeal loaf, check the exact product name and ingredients, and compare the fibre per 100 g if it’s shown in the nutritional information.