For Easter brunch, choose tiger bread whose product description and ingredients confirm that it is wholemeal. Then compare the fibre per 100 g and check the current label for salt and allergens. A whole loaf from Albert Heijn or Jumbo can be served without baking, while the part-baked half loaf from PLUS needs oven space and preparation if you want to bake it just before brunch. The tiger crust alone tells you nothing about whether the bread is wholemeal.
You want to know whether the bread really is wholemeal, so you compare fibre per 100 g rather than judging by the crust or colour. For the varieties mentioned, Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list 6,7 g, 7,3 g and 6,4 g of fibre per 100 g respectively.
If you’re buying bread for several guests, it’s important to check both the allergens present and any possible traces listed on the exact pack you choose. The varieties mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain cereals containing gluten; their other allergen information varies.
You want to know whether you can serve the bread straight away or need to set aside time for the oven. PLUS provides baking instructions for its half loaf of Korenlanders bread, while Lidl lists its Tijger volkoren as an 800 g loaf. These are different details to check when planning.
First, check that the tiger bread is actually wholemeal. Then compare the nutritional information and decide whether the allergen information, loaf shape and preparation suit your brunch.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Look for the wholemeal description and check the ingredients. Always compare fibre per 100 g. | I don’t want to judge by the tiger crust; I want to be able to see that the bread is wholemeal and how much fibre it contains. For around 42% of consumers, this check would be their top priority when buying. |
| Allergens and ingredients | Check the current packaging to see which allergens are present and which the product may contain. | If I’m buying for guests, I want to know whether the bread I choose meets their allergen requirements. For around 33% of consumers, allergens would matter more than the other factors when buying. |
| Preparation and loaf shape | Check whether the bread needs baking and choose a loaf shape that suits the number of people you’re serving. | I want to be able to serve the bread on time, without leaving it too late to allow for oven time or the quantity needed. Serving time would be the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
The tiger crust doesn’t tell you what type of flour has been used. For example, Jumbo lists white, brown and wholemeal farmhouse tiger breads in its range.
Look for the wholemeal description on the loaf you choose and check the ingredients before comparing fibre values.
The wholemeal varieties mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain cereals containing gluten. A fibre figure doesn’t tell you whether a loaf is suitable for a guest with allergen requirements.
Check both the allergens present and any possible traces listed on the current packaging of the exact variety.
For PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2, you’ll need to preheat an oven and allow time to bake the bread.
Include the preparation steps in your brunch plans and follow the instructions on the packaging.
Ingredients and nutritional information can change. So if you’re choosing bread based on allergens, fibre or salt, the information on the pack you buy is what matters.
Use product pages to compare loaves, then check the label again before serving.
The products below show the differences you can compare. The information applies to the varieties mentioned, not to every loaf from these brands.
AH Tijger volkoren heel is a whole loaf that you can serve without baking.
Jumbo Boeren Tijger Volkoren is a wholemeal wheat loaf decorated with a tiger pattern.
PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 is a part-baked half loaf for anyone who wants to finish baking it at home.
Lidl lists Tijger volkoren as an 800 g loaf with the “Long-lasting freshness” description. According to the product page, it’s only available in store.
No, the tiger crust doesn’t tell you what type of flour has been used. Check the wholemeal description and ingredients of the bread you choose. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list a wholemeal base for the varieties discussed here.
No, the varieties mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain cereals containing gluten. If you’re catering for someone with allergen requirements, check the full list of allergens present and any possible traces on the current packaging too.
Check the label to see whether the ingredients include iodised salt or baker’s salt. The ingredient lists for the varieties discussed here from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS include one of those terms; don’t assume this from the name tiger bread alone.
Set aside oven space and follow the preparation instructions for the variety you choose. For PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2, PLUS says to preheat the oven to 240 °C, then bake the bread for 10 minutes at 200 °C.
