Who is this choice relevant to?

Stocking up with fibre in mind

You’re looking for tiger bread with a clear wholemeal base and want to compare fibre and salt per 100 g. A dark crust alone tells you nothing about the flour used.

Households that freeze bread

You buy several loaves at once but only want to defrost the slices or portions you need each day. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends freezing bread in portions as soon as you buy it.

Checking ingredients and allergens

You need to know exactly what’s in the loaf you’ve chosen before buying several. So check the latest label, even if you’ve already looked at the product information online.

What should you look for when stocking up?

Start by checking that it’s labelled wholemeal. Then decide which size and storage method suit how much bread you get through, and check the nutritional information for the exact loaf.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Wholemeal and fibre Check that it’s labelled wholemeal and compare fibre and salt per 100 g. I want to be sure the grain base is wholemeal, then check the loaf’s nutritional information. An estimated 34% of consumers put a wholemeal base first.
Freezing in portions Check whether the loaf is easy to divide, then freeze it in portions as soon as you buy it. If I buy several loaves, I don’t want to have to defrost a whole loaf every time. For around 33% of consumers, storing bread in portions is the deciding factor.
Size and availability Choose a whole or half loaf to suit how much you use and the space in your freezer; check availability at your local shop. A smaller household won’t benefit from a stock-up that won’t fit in the freezer. For an estimated 20% of consumers, the right size and a convenient shop are the main priorities.
Ingredients and allergens Read the latest ingredients list and allergen information for the exact loaf. If particular ingredients matter to me, I can’t rely on the name of a different bread variety. For around 13% of consumers, checking the exact ingredients is essential.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking brown tiger bread for wholemeal tiger bread

    A brown colour or tiger crust doesn’t prove that all the grain ingredient comes from wholemeal flour. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says a grain product can only be called wholemeal if the grain ingredient is 100% wholemeal.

    For this comparison, choose a loaf labelled wholemeal, then check the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g.

  • Buying several loaves without a plan for freezing them

    Planning for a stock of fresh bread at room temperature is different from planning to store it in the freezer. If you store and defrost everything at once, you could be left with bread that goes stale or spoils.

    Divide the bread into portions you can use after buying it, freeze them straight away and take out what you need each day, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.

    Without dividing it into portions, you’ll spend extra time doing so later and are more likely to throw away bread you haven’t used.

  • Assuming another variety has the same ingredients

    A loaf with a similar name may not have the same ingredients or allergen information. Product details can also change.

    Every time you stock up, read the latest label for the exact variety you’re buying, especially if ingredients, allergens, fibre or salt are important to your choice.

Supermarket brands to consider

These bread varieties show the differences you might find in size, preparation and product information. Check the latest packaging and availability at your local shop.

Albert Heijn

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

  • Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g of fibre and 0,9 g of salt per 100 g, and provides allergen information.
  • The product page says it’s sold in store and warns that product information may change. Check the label and your local branch.

Jumbo

Jumbo Boeren Tijger Volkoren is a wholemeal wheat loaf with ingredients and storage information available online.

  • Jumbo lists 7,3 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The instruction to store it in a cool, dark place doesn’t make fresh bread suitable for keeping out of the freezer for a long time. Freeze it in portions if you’re stocking up.

Lidl

Lidl lists an 800 g Tijger volkoren loaf with the label Lang lekker.

  • The product listing gives the weight and says it’s sold in store.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the packaging before buying several loaves.

Aldi

ALDI Boeren tijger volkoren is a whole, pre-sliced loaf that’s easy to portion for the freezer.

  • ALDI describes this variety as whole and pre-sliced.
  • Check the nutritional information and allergens on the packaging for this variety; details for another wholemeal loaf don’t necessarily apply to this tiger bread.

Plus

PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 is a half, part-baked loaf for finishing off at home.

  • The half-loaf size gives you a different portion option from a whole loaf. PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre and 0,97 g of salt per 100 g.
  • PLUS says to bake the loaf for 10 minutes at 200 °C, so you’ll need a suitable oven and time to prepare it.

Dirk

At Dirk, you’ll need to check the specific product to confirm that a tiger crust comes with a wholemeal grain base.

  • Dirk lists tiger brown bread and wholemeal bread as separate types.
  • Don’t assume tiger brown bread is wholemeal tiger bread; check the label on the exact loaf in store.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if tiger bread is wholemeal?

Check that the exact loaf is labelled wholemeal. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, a grain product can only be called wholemeal if the grain ingredient is made entirely from wholemeal flour; the colour of the crust isn’t a reliable guide.

How should I store several loaves for later?

It’s best to freeze fresh bread in portions as soon as you buy it, and defrost only what you need, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also follow the storage instructions and date information on the packaging of your chosen loaf.

Should I compare nutritional values per slice or per 100 g?

The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing different loaves per 100 g. The weight of a slice can vary from one loaf to another, so values per 100 g give you a fairer basis for comparing things like fibre and salt.

Where can I check the allergens in tiger bread?

Read the allergen information on the latest packaging for the exact loaf you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the rules for allergen labelling; don’t rely on the name or ingredients of another tiger bread variety.