Choose tiger bread labelled as wholemeal, then compare the fibre per 100 g, ingredients and portion size. You can’t tell whether bread is wholemeal from its dark tiger crust. For a small drinks party, a half loaf that needs baking can be a good option if you have time to finish it in the oven. A whole, pre-sliced loaf is easier to divide into more nibbles, but for a small gathering you’ll need a plan for any leftovers.
You want to check whether the tiger bread is wholemeal and how much fibre it contains per 100 g, rather than judging by its colour or crust. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes wholemeal products as those made using flour from whole grains.
You’re looking for an amount that suits your guests. The half loaf from PLUS needs to be baked before serving; a whole, pre-sliced loaf from Albert Heijn, Jumbo or ALDI can be portioned without that extra oven step.
You want to know in advance which allergens the bread contains and how much salt is in it. Check whether the product lists baker’s salt or iodised salt too: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt.
Start with the wholemeal label and nutritional information. Then choose an amount and check whether any oven time fits your plans. If ingredients matter to your guests, check the label again before buying.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Check that it is labelled wholemeal and compare fibre on a like-for-like basis: per 100 g. | I don’t want to rely on the brown crust alone if fibre matters to me. For around 50% of consumers, verifiably wholemeal bread with fibre information is the top priority. |
| Portion and preparation | Check whether the loaf is whole or half, and whether it needs to be baked before serving. | For a small drinks party, I don’t want lots of bread left over. I can set aside time to bake it if I want a crisp crust. Around 30% of consumers prioritise portion size and serving. |
| Ingredients and salt | Read the allergen information and check the salt content per 100 g and the type of salt used. | If I’m catering for guests’ dietary needs, I want to be able to check allergens, salt and whether it contains iodised salt. For around 20% of consumers, these label details come first. |
The colour and crust don’t tell you what flour has been used. So appearance alone isn’t enough if you’re specifically looking for wholemeal tiger bread.
Read the product description and ingredients list. If you want to compare fibre, check the values per 100 g as well.
A whole loaf may be more than you want to serve at a small drinks party. A half loaf that needs baking, on the other hand, takes time and an oven.
Choose the loaf size to suit the number of guests. If you want to store the bread, follow the storage instructions for the product you choose; Albert Heijn recommends freezing its Tijger volkoren heel on the day of purchase.
The wholemeal tiger breads reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain cereals with gluten. Information about other allergens varies by product.
Ask guests about any relevant dietary requirements in good time, and check the latest allergen information for the exact loaf you’re buying.
Baker’s salt contains added iodine, but according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers don’t have to use it. The type of bread alone won’t tell you which salt it contains.
Look for baker’s salt or iodised salt on the packaging, or ask which salt has been used if the bread is unwrapped.
Albert Heijn describes AH Tijger volkoren heel as a whole, pre-sliced wholemeal tiger loaf.
Jumbo Boeren Tijger Volkoren is a whole wholemeal tiger loaf.
PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 is a half loaf that needs baking before serving.
ALDI describes Boeren tijger volkoren as a whole, pre-sliced loaf.
Lidl lists Tijger volkoren, 800 g, as a product available in store only.
No. The brown colour and tiger crust don’t tell you whether the flour used is wholemeal. Check the product description and ingredients list; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes wholemeal products as those made using flour from whole grains.
The options reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS aren’t suitable: they contain cereals with gluten, such as wheat or barley. For a gluten-free drinks party, choose a separate product whose current packaging confirms it’s suitable, and keep it away from bread crumbs.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. For packaged bread, check whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is listed in the ingredients; if the bread is unwrapped, ask which salt has been used.
Follow the storage instructions for the bread you buy, as a whole pre-sliced loaf and a loaf that needs baking are prepared and stored differently. For AH Tijger volkoren heel, Albert Heijn recommends freezing it on the day of purchase and using it within a month. PLUS advises storing its half loaf that needs baking in a cool, dry, dark place, then baking it for 10 minutes at 200 °C before serving.
