For a picnic in the park, choose tiger bread that is specifically labelled as wholemeal, and compare the fibre per 100 g if that matters to you. Choose a half or whole loaf to suit the number of people, and check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions on the packaging. A tiger crust doesn’t automatically make bread wholemeal.
You’re looking for tiger bread that is genuinely wholemeal and want to compare the fibre in different loaves on a like-for-like basis: per 100 g. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list the fibre per 100 g for their wholemeal tiger breads.
You want to take enough bread without ending up with lots left over. Half a loaf may be enough if you only need a few slices. For any leftover wholemeal bread, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends freezing portions as soon as possible.
You’re also buying for someone who needs to be aware of allergens. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list different allergens as present or potentially present in the tiger breads mentioned here. So check the packaging of the loaf you’re actually buying.
First check that the bread is wholemeal, then work out how many slices you need and read the ingredients and allergen information before buying.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Look for the wholemeal label on the exact loaf, and compare the listed fibre per 100 g rather than per serving when serving sizes differ. | I don’t want to judge by the tiger crust alone; I want to see which loaf is wholemeal and how much fibre it contains. This is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Size and leftovers | Compare half and whole loaves, and check the stated weight or number of servings. Consider whether you can freeze any leftover bread in good time. | For a small group, I want to take enough bread without having too much left over; if I’m making sandwiches for more people, I’ll need more. The quantity matters most to around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and transport | Read the allergen information on the bread packaging, and follow the storage instructions for the fillings you choose. | If I’m taking sandwiches for other people, I want to know which ingredients they need to be aware of and how to store the fillings. These checks come first for around 25% of consumers. |
The crust doesn’t tell you whether the bread is made with wholemeal flour. If you’re choosing based on wholemeal ingredients and fibre, the product description, ingredients and nutritional information are more useful.
Check that the exact product is labelled wholemeal and, if the information is available, compare the fibre per 100 g.
Ingredients and information about potential allergens can vary between loaves or change over time. Another tiger bread from the same shop may not have the same ingredients.
Check the packaging of the loaf you choose when you buy it, especially if someone needs to avoid certain ingredients because of an allergy or other dietary restriction.
A whole loaf may give you more slices than you’ll need for a picnic with a small group.
Choose half a loaf if that better suits the amount you’ve planned. If you want to keep any bread, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends freezing it in portions after you buy it.
These examples show the product information you can compare for a specific wholemeal tiger bread. Always check the packaging of the version you’re buying.
Albert Heijn describes AH Tijger volkoren heel as a whole wholemeal wheat loaf with a tiger decoration.
Jumbo lists Boeren Tijger Volkoren in half and whole loaf sizes. The half loaf is an option to consider for a smaller picnic.
Lidl lists Tijger volkoren, an 800 g loaf, as an in-store product.
ALDI describes Boeren tijger volkoren as a whole, pre-sliced loaf.
No. The colour, the multigrain label and the tiger crust don’t, by themselves, confirm that a loaf is wholemeal. Look for the wholemeal label on the exact product and check the ingredients. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre distinguishes between wholemeal bread and other types of bread.
Choose a size based on how many sandwiches you want to make for the picnic and what you’ll do with any leftovers. Jumbo lists around 11 servings for its half loaf of Boeren Tijger Volkoren; always compare servings or weight for the pack you’re considering.
If you’re not going to use the bread soon, it’s best to freeze it in portions soon after buying it, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Take only the portions you need out of the freezer later; freezing for longer can affect the quality.
Yes. Storage instructions and allergens for the fillings are separate from those for the bread. Read the packaging of each ingredient you choose and follow the instructions for storing and transporting it, especially if the fillings need to be kept chilled.
Check the ingredients list for the specific loaf for iodised salt. Albert Heijn lists this ingredient for AH Tijger volkoren heel; don’t assume the same applies to every other tiger bread.
