For afternoon coffee, choose tiger bread that is clearly described as wholemeal on the packaging, then compare fibre, salt and allergens per 100 g. A half loaf or pre-sliced loaf may be a better fit for a few coffee breaks. Also consider whether everyone at the table will find the crust comfortable to eat.
If you want to serve wholemeal bread with afternoon coffee, the product description matters more than the brown colour or tiger pattern alone. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list fibre per 100 g on the product pages for their wholemeal tiger breads.
A crisp tiger crust can be enjoyable, but it may not be easy for everyone to eat. Before buying, ask the people who’ll be eating it what they prefer; the bread’s name says nothing about their individual comfort when chewing.
If you only need bread for a few coffee breaks, the quantity may matter more than buying a whole loaf. PLUS lists a half-size wholemeal tiger loaf, while ALDI describes its whole loaf as pre-sliced. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also lists bread among the foods that are often wasted.
Start with the wholemeal description and the nutritional information for the exact loaf. Then check whether the crust and quantity are right for your coffee break.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Look for ‘wholemeal’ in the product description and compare the fibre per 100 g on the packaging. | I want to serve wholemeal tiger bread, rather than judge by its colour alone. For around 50% of consumers, the wholemeal base and fibre content come first. |
| Crust and quantity | Consider the crust for the people who’ll be eating it, and choose a quantity that suits the number of coffee breaks. | If a crisp crust is difficult to eat or you only need a few portions, ease of handling matters most. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Label information | Check the salt per 100 g, allergens and ingredients. Look for baker’s salt or iodised salt if that’s relevant to you. | I want to know what’s in the bread before serving it to others. For around 17% of consumers, this label information is their first concern. |
Dirk lists tiger brown and wholemeal breads as separate product types. So a brown colour or the name ‘tiger brown’ doesn’t confirm that the loaf you’ve chosen is wholemeal.
Check the product description and ingredients list for the bread you want to buy.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Whether it’s included therefore varies from loaf to loaf.
Check the ingredients list for ‘baker’s salt’ or ‘iodised salt’ if that information matters to your choice.
According to their product pages, the wholemeal tiger breads listed by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS have different fibre and salt levels per 100 g. Their allergen information also needs checking separately.
Always compare nutritional values on the same basis, and check the latest allergen information on the packaging.
A whole loaf may be more than you need for a few coffee breaks. A half loaf or pre-sliced option can help, especially if the quantity matches what you’ll actually eat.
Choose a suitable pack size or divide a whole loaf into portions for later.
Bread that goes unused may be wasted.
Albert Heijn describes AH Tijger volkoren heel as a whole wholemeal wheat loaf.
Jumbo describes Boeren Tijger Volkoren as a whole wholemeal wheat loaf with a tiger pattern.
PLUS lists Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 as a half-size, part-baked option.
ALDI describes Boeren tijger volkoren heel as a pre-sliced loaf.
Lidl lists Tijger volkoren as an 800 g in-store product.
Dirk lists tiger brown and separate wholemeal loaves in its bread range.
This wholemeal flatbread is an alternative if you want to serve bread with afternoon coffee but aren’t specifically looking for a tiger crust. Check the packaging against your preferences for nutritional information, allergens and texture.
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A wholemeal bread alternative for anyone looking for something other than tiger bread. Consider whether the texture suits the people who’ll be eating it, and check the latest nutritional information and allergens on the packaging.
No. Tiger bread refers to the pattern or crust, not necessarily the type of grain. Check that the product description and ingredients list for the option you’ve chosen say ‘wholemeal’.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the bread’s ingredients list for ‘baker’s salt’ or ‘iodised salt’ if that’s relevant to your choice.
According to their product information, the options listed by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat. If you have a specific dietary requirement, always check the latest ingredients and allergen information for the exact pack.
Choose a half loaf if it better suits the number of portions you need, or divide a whole loaf into portions for later. Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you choose; Jumbo recommends storing its Boeren Tijger Volkoren in a cool, dry, dark place.
