Who is this choice relevant to?

Shoppers comparing fibre content

You want to choose wholemeal tiger bread for Flag Day and compare the fibre per 100 g. The colour and tiger crust don’t tell you whether the grain ingredient is wholemeal.

Smaller Flag Day gatherings

You’re looking for bread to share, but a whole loaf may be more than you need. A half loaf is worth considering, as long as you allow for any baking time it may need.

Households checking allergens

You want to know which grains and other allergens are listed on the current label before serving. The tiger breads from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS included in this comparison contain wheat and gluten-containing cereals.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the wholemeal label and the fibre content per 100 g. Then choose between a whole loaf that’s ready to serve and a half loaf that you finish baking at home. Finally, check that the size and ingredients suit your guests.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it’s for
Wholemeal and fibre Look for the wholemeal label and compare fibre on a like-for-like basis: per 100 g. I don’t want to judge by the brown colour and want to see how much fibre the bread contains. For around 36% of shoppers, wholemeal content and fibre would be their top buying priorities.
Crust and serving Choose between a whole loaf that’s ready to serve and a part-baked half loaf that needs to be finished according to the baking instructions. If I want tiger crust on the table, I also need to know whether I’ll have to finish baking the bread before serving. For around 29% of shoppers, presentation would come first.
Size and leftovers Choose a whole or half loaf to suit the number of people eating, and read the storage instructions if you expect to have leftovers. For a small gathering, I’d rather choose a size that suits how much we’ll eat. Avoiding leftovers would be the main consideration for roughly 21% of shoppers.
Ingredients and allergens Check the current ingredients and allergen information when you buy; compare salt per 100 g only. If ingredients are a deciding factor in my household, I want to check the label on the exact loaf I’m buying. For around 14% of shoppers, this check would be the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal

    The crust tells you about the bread’s appearance, but not, by itself, about the flour used. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, a product can only be called wholemeal if all of its grain ingredient is wholemeal flour.

    So look for the wholemeal label on the packaging instead of judging by the colour or crust.

  • Comparing fibre values on different bases

    A value for a whole or half loaf isn’t directly comparable with a value per 100 g. Jumbo lists 7,3 g of fibre per 100 g for its Boeren Tijger Volkoren, Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel, and PLUS lists 6,4 g for Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2.

    Always use the current value per 100 g to compare the breads, then choose the loaf size you want.

  • Skipping the allergen check because the bread is wholemeal

    The wholemeal tiger breads from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS included in this comparison contain wheat and gluten-containing cereals. So a wholemeal label doesn’t mean the bread is gluten-free.

    Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the loaf you’re actually buying, even if you’ve bought it before.

  • Choosing a whole loaf without considering how many people are eating

    For a small gathering, a half loaf may be a better fit for what you want to serve. Just check whether the half loaf you choose needs finishing in the oven.

    Decide in advance how much bread you need, and read the storage and preparation instructions on the packaging you choose.

Brands to consider

These product ranges offer a few different options: a whole loaf, a half loaf to finish baking, or another wholemeal alternative. Compare the current packaging for the specific product, not just the brand name.

Albert Heijn

AH Tijger volkoren heel is a good fit if you want to serve a wholemeal tiger loaf and compare fibre per 100 g.

  • Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g of fibre per 100 g and iodised salt for this loaf.
  • The product contains wheat, barley and rye, among other ingredients; check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens.

Jumbo

Jumbo Boeren Tijger Volkoren is a whole loaf with fibre and salt values listed per 100 g.

  • Jumbo lists 7,3 g of dietary fibre and 1,00 g of salt per 100 g.
  • The bread contains wheat and barley; also check the current information about the possible presence of other allergens.

PLUS

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

  • PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre and 0,97 g of salt per 100 g, as well as baking instructions.
  • Allow time for preparation, and check the label for wheat, barley and any other allergens that may be present.

Lidl

Lidl lists an 800 g Tijger volkoren for in-store purchase.

  • The product name and pack weight can help you find a whole loaf.
  • Check the label in store before comparing its fibre or allergens with those of other loaves.

ALDI

ALDI lists a whole, pre-sliced Boeren tijger volkoren loaf.

  • The description makes it clear that the loaf is whole and pre-sliced.
  • Check the nutritional information on the product label. ALDI’s separate extra high-fibre wholemeal bread isn’t tiger bread.

Dirk

A wholemeal vloerbrood from Dirk could be an alternative if choosing wholemeal bread is your main priority.

  • Dirk lists a high-fibre wholemeal vloerbrood as a separate bread product.
  • A vloerbrood won’t necessarily have the tiger crust you’re looking for.

A wholemeal bread alternative on Joybuy

This flatbread is an alternative if you want to share wholemeal bread on Flag Day. If the tiger crust is the main reason you’re choosing tiger bread, first check whether this alternative suits the way you want to serve it.

Souq Lebanese Bread Whole Wheat 6 P

Souq Lebanese Bread Whole Wheat 6 P

A flatbread to share when wholemeal bread matters more than a tiger crust.

The product name specifies Whole Wheat and a pack of six. Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens, and make sure the crust suits what you want to serve.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if tiger bread is wholemeal?

Check that the bread is labelled wholemeal; the tiger crust and colour aren’t enough. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, a product can only be called wholemeal if all of its grain ingredient is wholemeal flour.

How do I compare the fibre in these tiger breads?

Compare the values per 100 g on the current packaging. Jumbo lists 7,3 g of fibre per 100 g for Boeren Tijger Volkoren, Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel, and PLUS lists 6,4 g for Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2. The loaf sizes and preparation methods differ.

Can I finish baking a half wholemeal tiger loaf at home?

Yes. PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 is sold as a part-baked loaf with instructions for finishing it in the oven. Read the instructions on the packaging before planning when to serve it.

Is wholemeal tiger bread gluten-free?

No, don’t assume it is: the wholemeal tiger breads from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS included in this comparison contain wheat and gluten-containing cereals. Check the allergen information for the specific loaf every time you buy it.