For a small top-up shop, choose a half wholemeal tiger loaf if you won’t get through a whole one; a whole loaf is a good choice if you’re sharing it with others or can freeze it according to the product instructions. Then check that it’s labelled ‘wholemeal’, compare fibre and salt per 100 g, and read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
You’re looking for tiger bread that’s actually labelled wholemeal and want to compare its fibre content per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour; its colour or tiger crust is no substitute for this.
You’re picking up bread to see you through a short period and don’t want to buy more than you expect to use. Albert Heijn and Jumbo offer both whole and half wholemeal tiger loaves; PLUS offers a half loaf that still needs to be baked at home.
You want to know which allergens and how much salt your chosen loaf contains before buying it. The products described from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat and gluten. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt isn’t compulsory, so check for this on each product too.
Start with a size that suits how much bread you use. Then compare the wholemeal labelling and nutritional information of the options available in your shop.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Look for ‘wholemeal’ on the packaging and compare fibre per 100 g. | I want to choose wholemeal flour without relying on the tiger crust as a guide. For around 42% of consumers, verified wholemeal content and fibre come first. |
| Quantity and storage | Check whether the loaf is whole or half, and read the storage instructions before planning to freeze it. | If I don’t eat much bread over the next few days, I don’t want to be left with a whole loaf. For around 33% of consumers, choosing a suitable quantity is the first consideration. |
| Availability in store | See which wholemeal tiger bread options are available in your shop and check the product description on the packaging. | When I’m quickly picking up some bread, I need a suitable option to be available at my usual shop; for around 25% of consumers, local availability is the top priority. |
The appearance won’t tell you whether the bread is made from wholemeal flour. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour.
First look for ‘wholemeal’ on the label, then compare the fibre per 100 g.
A whole loaf can leave you with leftovers when you’re just topping up. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists bread as one of the foods that are often wasted.
Choose a half loaf if that better suits how much you use. If you want to freeze a whole loaf, follow the instructions for that particular product; Albert Heijn says to freeze the whole loaves described on the day of purchase.
The nutritional values listed vary by product. For its half Korenlanders option, PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre and 0,97 g of salt per 100 g; for its standard whole loaf, Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g of fibre and 0,9 g of salt per 100 g.
Always compare values per 100 g, and check whether you’re looking at a whole, half, part-baked or longer-lasting loaf.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t tell whether it’s been used just from the type of bread.
Check the ingredients of your chosen loaf for baker’s salt or iodised salt.
Albert Heijn offers standard, half and Extra Long-Lasting wholemeal tiger bread options. This lets you compare sizes and storage options side by side.
Jumbo offers its Farmers’ Wholemeal Tiger Bread as both a whole and a half loaf, so you can choose a size within the same product type.
PLUS offers Korenlanders Farmers’ Wholemeal Tiger Bread as a half, part-baked loaf. This is a different option from bread that’s ready to eat straight away.
ALDI offers Farmers’ Wholemeal Tiger Bread as a whole loaf. Compare it with a half loaf if you’re only topping up for a few days.
Lidl lists an 800 g in-store Tiger Wholemeal loaf. This size could be a good option if several people will be sharing it.
At Dirk, your choice starts with the wholemeal tiger bread actually available in your shop.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour. So look for ‘wholemeal’ on the packaging rather than judging by the colour, seeds or tiger crust alone.
A half loaf is a good choice if you don’t expect to use much bread before your next shop. Choose a whole loaf if you’re sharing it with others or can freeze it according to the product instructions; Albert Heijn says to freeze the whole loaves described on the day of purchase.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the current packaging or ask the baker which salt has been used in the bread.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the option you’re buying. The products described from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat and gluten; some also list barley or warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.
