Who is this for?

Travellers looking for wholemeal bread

You want to make sandwiches with bread labelled wholemeal. So check the product name, ingredients and fibre per 100 g, rather than relying on the tiger crust alone.

Small groups travelling together

You want to take enough bread without having lots left over. Compare the stated number of servings for a whole and half loaf, and read the storage advice.

Travellers who need to check the label carefully

If you need to avoid certain ingredients or want to know which salt has been used, check the information for the specific loaf. Read the allergens and ingredients on the current packaging.

What should you look for?

First, check that the tiger bread is wholemeal. Then choose the right quantity and read the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions before you set off.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters most to
Wholemeal and fibre Look for the wholemeal label, check the ingredients and compare fibre per 100 g on the labels of the products you’re considering. For sandwiches, I want to be able to check that the bread really is wholemeal. This is the top priority for around 42% of consumers.
Quantity and storage Compare a whole loaf with a half loaf, the stated number of servings and the storage instructions. For a short trip with only a few people, I don’t want to be left with lots of bread. The right quantity matters most to around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients and salt Check the current allergen and salt information; look in the ingredients list for iodised salt or baker’s salt. If I need to avoid certain ingredients or want to know which salt has been used, I need the label for that exact loaf. This check is the top priority for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming the tiger crust means the bread is wholemeal

    The tiger crust doesn’t tell you whether the bread is wholemeal. Albert Heijn explains that the term wholemeal refers to bread made entirely with wholemeal flour.

    Look for the wholemeal label on the packaging and check the ingredients and fibre per 100 g.

  • Relying only on the online product page

    Albert Heijn warns that product information can change. Lidl says that ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for food products aren’t available online.

    Read the label on the loaf you buy, especially if certain ingredients or the type of salt used matter to you.

  • Taking a whole loaf without counting the servings

    Albert Heijn lists 22 servings of 35 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel; Jumbo lists around 11 servings for Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren Half. The right quantity depends on how many people are eating and how many sandwiches you plan to make.

    Before you buy, work out how many sandwiches you’ll make and compare that with the stated number of servings.

    If you have bread left after your journey, you’ll need to be able to use it in line with the storage instructions.

  • Assuming every loaf contains iodised salt

    According to the Voedingscentrum, it isn’t compulsory to bake bread with baker’s salt. So information given for one loaf doesn’t automatically apply to another.

    Check the ingredients list for iodised salt or baker’s salt, and ask which salt has been used if you’re buying unpackaged bread.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

AH Tijger volkoren heel is an option if you’re looking for a whole loaf to make several sandwiches.

  • The product information lists servings, fibre, salt, ingredients, allergens and iodised salt.
  • Albert Heijn says product information can change, so check the current packaging.

Jumbo

Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren Half is a smaller pack for anyone who needs less bread.

  • Jumbo lists around 11 servings, 7,3 g of fibre per 100 g and advises storing the bread somewhere cool, dry and dark.
  • The product information lists wheat, barley and gluten, and warns that traces of other allergens may be present. Check the current packaging if you need to avoid certain ingredients.

Lidl

Lidl lists wholemeal tiger bread as an in-store product, including an 800 g Lang lekker variety.

  • The product listing makes clear that you’ll need to check these products in store.
  • Lidl says ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for food products aren’t available online. Check the label in store before you choose.

Related products

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Frequently asked questions

Is all tiger bread wholemeal?

No, the tiger crust doesn’t tell you whether the bread is wholemeal. Look for the wholemeal label on the packaging and check the ingredients; according to Albert Heijn, wholemeal bread is made entirely with wholemeal flour.

Should I take a whole or half loaf on a short car journey?

A half loaf may be a better fit for a small group, while a whole loaf provides more servings for several people. Albert Heijn lists 22 servings of 35 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel; Jumbo lists around 11 servings for Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren Half. Compare these figures with the number of sandwiches you want to make.

How should I store wholemeal tiger bread before setting off?

Follow the storage instructions for the bread you buy. For Boeren Tijgerbrood Volkoren Half, Jumbo advises storing it somewhere cool, dry and dark; also check the date on the packaging.

Does tiger bread always contain iodised salt?

No, don’t assume it does without checking the label. According to the Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt when baking isn’t compulsory. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt for AH Tijger volkoren heel, but for another loaf you’ll need to check its own ingredients list.