Who is this relevant to?

Fibre-conscious bread lovers

You’re looking for tiger bread that is clearly labelled as wholemeal, and want to compare the fibre per 100 g rather than judging by its colour or crust.

Households that have their groceries delivered

You want to order the bread with the rest of your shopping, so you need an ordering option that works for your postcode and chosen time slot.

Shoppers checking ingredients and allergens

You want to check the ingredients and allergens for the exact bread variant before ordering, for example if a particular grain or other ingredient matters to you.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the wholemeal label and the nutritional information for the bread you’ve chosen. Then check whether that variant is available for your delivery or collection slot, and whether the pack size suits how much you use.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters most to
Wholemeal and fibre Check that it is labelled wholemeal and compare the fibre per 100 g across the variants you’re considering. If fibre is the deciding factor for me, I want to know which wholemeal tiger bread I’m actually ordering. This is the main purchasing concern for around 45% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the up-to-date ingredients and allergen information for the exact variant; you may also want to compare the salt per 100 g. If I need to watch out for an ingredient or allergen, the contents of the bread I choose matter more than the crust or pack size. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Ordering and storing Check availability for your postcode and time slot, and choose a whole or half loaf to suit how much you use. I want my bread delivered with my shopping, but I don’t want to order more than I can use or freeze in time. Around 22% of consumers prioritise this convenience when ordering and storing bread.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal

    The crust or brown colour won’t tell you whether the bread is wholemeal. Albert Heijn also points out that brown bread isn’t always wholemeal.

    Look for the wholemeal label in the product description and check the ingredients for the variant you want to order.

  • Comparing fibre alone

    The salt values and ingredients vary between the breads we looked at. The fibre value also won’t tell you which allergens are listed for your chosen variant.

    Compare fibre and salt on the same basis, per 100 g. If an allergen is relevant to you, check the latest product information and packaging.

  • Assuming a product page means you can get it delivered

    The AH Tijger volkoren heel and Lidl Tijger volkoren pages we checked say ‘In store only’. So just because a loaf is shown online, that doesn’t mean you can add it to your online order.

    Once you’ve selected your postcode and time slot, check that the exact variant can be added to your basket and is available for that slot.

  • Ordering a whole loaf without a storage plan

    If you don’t eat much bread, you could end up with some left over. According to the Voedingscentrum, bread can be frozen, but it gets drier the longer it’s kept in the freezer.

    Choose a whole or half loaf to suit how much you use, and follow the storage instructions for your chosen variant.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

AH Tijger volkoren heel is a wholemeal wheat loaf. Its product page lists nutritional information and ingredients.

  • For this variant, Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g of fibre and 0,9 g of salt per 100 g, and includes iodised salt in the ingredients.
  • The product page we checked says ‘In store only’, so there’s no direct online ordering option for this variant on that page.

Jumbo

Jumbo Boeren Tijger Volkoren is a wholemeal wheat loaf with a tiger-patterned crust and an add-to-basket option on its product page.

  • Jumbo lists the ingredients and allergens, along with 7,3 g of fibre and 1,00 g of salt per 100 g.
  • When ordering, check that the bread is available for your delivery or collection slot.

PLUS

PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 is a half pack weighing 400 g, which could be added to an online order on the product page we checked.

  • PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre and 0,97 g of salt per 100 g, as well as the ingredients and allergen information.
  • Check the latest product information and availability for the order you’re placing.

ALDI

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

  • The product page makes clear which bread variant and pack size you’re looking at.
  • If you want to compare this variant for fibre, ingredients or delivery, check the latest product and ordering information before choosing it.

Lidl

Lidl lists an 800 g Tijger volkoren as an in-store product.

  • The product page gives the variant and pack weight.
  • The page we checked says ‘In store only’. Check the label if you want to compare the ingredients or nutritional values with other breads.

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Frequently asked questions

Is brown tiger bread automatically wholemeal?

No. The colour and tiger crust aren’t reliable indicators. Look for ‘wholemeal’ in the product description or on the packaging, and check the ingredients. Albert Heijn explains that brown bread isn’t always wholemeal.

How do I compare the fibre and salt in these breads?

Compare the values per 100 g, not per slice or pack. Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g of fibre and 0,9 g of salt per 100 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel; Jumbo lists 7,3 g and 1,00 g for Boeren Tijger Volkoren; and PLUS lists 6,4 g and 0,97 g for Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2. Check the latest nutritional information for the variant you choose.

Where can I check the allergens in bread ordered online?

Before ordering, check the allergen information for the exact variant, and check the packaging when it arrives too. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. Don’t assume it has the same ingredients as another tiger bread.

Does all wholemeal tiger bread contain iodised salt?

You can’t tell from the type of bread alone. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt for AH Tijger volkoren heel. For any other bread, check the ingredients list for the exact variant rather than assuming it contains the same.

Can I freeze a half tiger loaf from my order?

PLUS says that PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and used within one month. The Voedingscentrum notes that bread gets drier the longer it’s frozen. For other variants, follow the relevant storage instructions.