Who is this important for?

Fibre-conscious bread lovers

If you want a tiger crust with wholemeal bread, check that it is labelled wholemeal, then compare the fibre per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour.

Families who check the label

For households keeping an eye on salt, ingredients or allergens, there’s more to consider than the fibre content. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS provide this information for the wholemeal tiger breads mentioned here. Check the current packaging of the bread you choose.

Shoppers thinking about size and how they’ll use it

Whether to choose a whole or half loaf depends on how much your household gets through. Albert Heijn and PLUS also provide freezing advice for the products mentioned here; Lidl notes that its fresh range may vary by store.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking that it’s labelled wholemeal, then compare the nutritional information per 100 g. Next, make sure the ingredients and loaf size suit your needs.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important for?
Wholemeal and fibre Look for the word ‘wholemeal’ and compare fibre per 100 g, not just per slice. I want to know whether my tiger bread is wholemeal and how much fibre it contains. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
Ingredients and salt Read the ingredients and allergen information, and compare salt per 100 g. Check the label for bakers’ salt if that’s important to you. If I’m keeping an eye on salt or certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in the bread. For around 30% of consumers, checking the label is what makes the difference.
Size and availability Choose a whole or half loaf to suit how much you use, and check the freezing instructions. For in-store products, check what’s available locally. A whole loaf doesn’t always suit how much I use; I want to know what size I can buy and how to store it. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this practical consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a brown colour or tiger crust means it’s wholemeal

    The outside of the loaf doesn’t tell you whether it’s made with wholemeal flour. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour.

    Look for the word ‘wholemeal’ on the bread you choose, then compare the fibre per 100 g.

  • Looking only at the fibre content

    The wholemeal tiger breads mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS also have separate salt values and allergen information. The fibre content alone doesn’t cover these checks.

    Also check the current packaging for the ingredients, allergens and salt per 100 g.

  • Comparing an in-store product without reading the label

    ALDI and Lidl offer a wholemeal tiger bread, but to compare fibre and salt you’ll need the nutritional information for the specific loaf. Lidl also notes that its fresh range may vary by store.

    Check the packaging in store, and ask for the information you need to make your choice if the bread is unwrapped.

  • Buying a whole loaf without a storage plan

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread is one of the foods that is often wasted. Choosing a size that doesn’t suit how much you use can contribute to this.

    Consider buying half a loaf, or follow the freezing instructions on the packaging if you buy a whole loaf. The Albert Heijn and PLUS products mentioned here advise freezing on the day of purchase.

Brands to consider

These examples refer to specific types of bread, not every loaf from a brand. Always check the information on the product you choose when you buy it.

Albert Heijn

AH Tijger volkoren heel is a whole loaf of wholemeal tiger bread with nutritional information provided.

  • Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g of fibre and 0,9 g of salt per 100 g, iodised salt and freezing advice.
  • Product information may change; check the packaging of the loaf you buy.

Jumbo

Boeren Tijger Volkoren is a whole loaf for which Jumbo provides nutritional values and allergen information.

  • Jumbo lists 7,3 g of fibre and 1,00 g of salt per 100 g.
  • The bread mentioned contains wheat and barley; also read the warnings about possible other allergens on the current packaging.

PLUS

PLUS lists a half Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren and a whole Volkoren tijger.

  • PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g for both varieties mentioned.
  • The salt values listed differ by variety: 0,97 g per 100 g for the half Korenlanders loaf and 0,99 g per 100 g for the whole Volkoren tijger.

ALDI

ALDI offers a whole, pre-sliced Boeren tijger volkoren.

  • The product name and pre-sliced format make it easy to identify in store.
  • To compare fibre, salt and ingredients, check the nutritional information on the packaging.

Lidl

Lidl offers an 800 g Tijger volkoren as an in-store product.

  • The product name and weight make it easy to identify the variety.
  • Check the nutritional information in store; Lidl notes that its fresh range may vary by store.

Dirk

Dirk lists tiger brown bread and wholemeal bread as separate varieties in its bread range.

  • If you’re looking for bread at Dirk, check whether the specific product is labelled wholemeal.
  • Don’t assume that tiger brown bread is wholemeal tiger bread without checking.

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Frequently asked questions

Is brown tiger bread automatically wholemeal?

No, the brown colour and tiger crust don’t confirm that it’s wholemeal. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour, so look for the word ‘wholemeal’ on the bread you choose.

How do I compare the fibre in wholemeal tiger breads?

Compare the fibre per 100 g for the same type of bread. Jumbo lists 7,3 g for Boeren Tijger Volkoren, Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel, and PLUS lists 6,4 g per 100 g for the wholemeal tiger bread varieties mentioned. Check the current packaging when you buy.

How can I check whether my bread contains iodised salt?

Read the ingredients list for the specific loaf. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt for AH Tijger volkoren heel, while the Jumbo and PLUS products mentioned list bakers’ salt. Don’t assume what’s in the bread from its tiger crust or wholemeal label.

Can I freeze wholemeal tiger bread?

The Albert Heijn and PLUS varieties mentioned advise freezing on the day of purchase. Follow the storage and freezing instructions on the packaging of the bread you buy.

What should I check if I need to avoid wheat or gluten?

Check the allergen information on the current packaging. The wholemeal tiger breads mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat or gluten-containing cereals; the word ‘wholemeal’ doesn’t mean the bread is suitable for a gluten-free diet.