Look for bread explicitly labelled as wholemeal; the tiger crust alone doesn’t tell you what type of bread it is. For a fussy eater, offering a small portion or half a loaf can be a way to try the crust, but there’s no guarantee they’ll like it. You should also compare fibre per 100 g and check the latest label for allergens and the type of salt used.
If your child struggles with a crust or a new type of bread, you can start with an amount they feel comfortable with. Half a loaf may suit you if you don’t want to buy a whole one straight away. The Voedingscentrum advises against pressuring children to eat.
The colour and tiger pattern don’t tell you whether bread is wholemeal. The product pages for 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 tiger breads they feature.
If you have an allergy, the latest allergen information should guide your choice. The type of salt is also worth checking if you want to know whether the bread contains iodised salt: according to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt.
First, consider whether the crust and portion size are right for a first try. Then check that the bread is labelled wholemeal and compare the nutritional information on a like-for-like basis, per 100 g.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Crust and portion size | Choose between a whole and half loaf; check whether a half loaf needs to be baked at home. | If my child might leave a crunchy crust, I want to offer a small amount first. For around 42% of consumers, trying a small portion comes first. |
| Wholemeal and fibre | Look for the wholemeal label and compare fibre per 100 g on the latest packaging. | If you’re specifically looking for wholemeal tiger bread, don’t judge by the colour of the crust. For around 33% of consumers, the wholemeal label and fibre content are the top priorities. |
| Allergens and type of salt | Read the allergen information, including any ‘may contain’ statement; check whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is listed. | If allergens or the type of salt used are deciding factors for me, I want to be able to check the ingredients before buying. For around 25% of consumers, checking the label comes first. |
The name ‘tiger’ refers to the crust, not to whether the bread is wholemeal. So you can’t compare fibre based on the name alone.
Look specifically for the word ‘wholemeal’ and check the ingredients and fibre per 100 g.
Whether a child wants to eat the crust varies from one child to another. A smaller loaf is no guarantee that they’ll eat it either.
Start with a small portion and don’t put pressure on them. A half, par-baked loaf may suit you if you have time to finish baking it at home.
The wholemeal tiger breads listed by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat or other gluten-containing cereals. Other possible allergens vary by product.
Check the latest allergen information every time you buy. If you’re buying unpackaged bread, ask about the ingredients and allergens before purchasing.
According to the Voedingscentrum, baker’s salt contains iodine, but bakers don’t have to use it. The type of salt can therefore vary from loaf to loaf.
Check the label for baker’s salt or iodised salt, and ask if you’re buying unpackaged bread.
Albert Heijn describes AH Tijger volkoren heel as a whole wholemeal wheat loaf with a tiger pattern.
Jumbo describes Boeren Tijger Volkoren as a whole wholemeal wheat loaf with a tiger pattern.
PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 is a half, par-baked wholemeal tiger loaf.
ALDI describes Boeren tijger volkoren heel as a whole, pre-sliced loaf.
Lidl lists a shop product called Tijger volkoren, described as Lang lekker 800 g.
Dirk offers a wholemeal farmhouse loaf as an alternative if you’d like to try a different type of bread from tiger bread.
No. ‘Tiger’ describes the crust and doesn’t mean the bread is wholemeal. Look for the wholemeal label and check the ingredients and nutritional information for the specific product.
No. According to the Voedingscentrum, baker’s salt contains iodine, but bakers aren’t required to use it. For example, Albert Heijn lists iodised salt for AH Tijger volkoren heel. Check each loaf individually.
Read the latest allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statement for the bread you’re buying. The varieties listed by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat or other gluten-containing cereals; other possible allergens vary by product.
Offer a small amount without pressuring them to eat it. If you’d rather not start with a whole loaf, PLUS’s half, par-baked loaf is an option, as long as you bake it according to the instructions.
Follow the storage instructions for the loaf you choose. Albert Heijn says AH Tijger volkoren heel can be frozen on the day of purchase; check the packaging for the latest guidance.
