Who is this choice relevant to?

Fibre-conscious families during the holidays

Households looking for a wholemeal loaf for lunch at home or on the go, and wanting to compare fibre per 100 g. The Voedingscentrum recommends wholemeal or brown bread as an option for children’s lunches.

Families looking to waste less bread

Households with changing lunch plans can weigh up whether they will get through a whole loaf, or whether a half loaf or freezing portions would work better. According to the Voedingscentrum’s storage guide, opened wholemeal bread keeps for 2 to 4 days in a kitchen cupboard and 1 to 3 months in the freezer.

Households with grain restrictions

If someone needs to manage coeliac disease, a wheat allergy or gluten sensitivity, the wholemeal label alone is not enough to choose a loaf. Check the grains and allergens in the specific product, and look for an alternative that suits the restriction.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the wholemeal base and nutrition information, then choose a suitable quantity and check any ingredients that are especially important to your household.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Wholemeal and fibre Look for the wholemeal label, check the cereal flour in the ingredients list, and compare fibre per 100 g. For a family lunch, I want to see that the tiger bread is wholemeal and how much fibre it contains. Around 42% of consumers would put this wholemeal and fibre choice first.
Quantity and storage Compare a whole loaf with a half loaf, and check whether it needs baking. Consider freezing it if you will not get through all the slices quickly. If the number of people eating varies from one holiday day to the next, I do not want to be left with leftover bread. Around 33% of consumers would prioritise a suitable quantity.
Allergens and type of salt Check the grains and allergens; if you have an iodine-related question, look for bakers’ salt or iodised salt on the label. If I have a grain restriction, I need to know what is in the bread; if I have an iodine-related question, I want to be able to identify the type of salt used. Around 25% of consumers would consider this label check their main buying concern.

Common buying mistakes

  • Assuming the tiger-patterned crust means the bread is wholemeal

    The crust does not tell you which flour was used to make the bread. You could end up taking home a different type of loaf from the one you wanted for lunch.

    Look for the wholemeal label and check the ingredients list. Compare fibre and salt on the same basis: per 100 g.

  • Assuming every loaf contains iodised salt

    The option to use bakers’ salt does not confirm which type of salt is in a particular tiger bread.

    Check the ingredients list on the loaf you are buying for bakers’ salt or iodised salt.

  • Buying a whole loaf without considering your lunch plans

    If the number of people eating varies, you could be left with a whole loaf before you have had a chance to finish it.

    Choose a quantity that suits your planned lunches, or freeze leftover bread in portions. It is best not to store bread in the fridge, where it dries out according to the Voedingscentrum.

  • Choosing regular tiger bread when you need to avoid gluten

    Regular tiger bread made with wheat or other gluten-containing grains is not suitable if you need to avoid gluten.

    Check the allergens in any suitable alternative. If you have a wheat allergy, look specifically for wheat; a general gluten-free label does not answer every allergen-related question.

Brands with relevant bread options

Jumbo

Jumbo Boeren Tijger Volkoren is a wholemeal wheat loaf with a tiger-patterned crust.

  • Jumbo lists 7.3 g of fibre and 1.00 g of salt per 100 g, with wholemeal wheat flour at the top of the ingredients list.
  • The bread contains gluten-containing grains. Check the full allergen information before buying.

Albert Heijn

AH Tijger volkoren heel is a wholemeal wheat loaf with a tiger-patterned crust.

  • Albert Heijn lists 6.7 g of fibre and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g, and includes iodised salt in the ingredients list.
  • The bread contains gluten-containing grains. Check the packaging for the latest ingredients and allergen information.

PLUS

PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 is a half, part-baked wholemeal wheat loaf.

  • PLUS lists 6.4 g of fibre and 0.97 g of salt per 100 g; the half-loaf size may suit fewer lunches.
  • The bread needs to be baked before serving. The allergen information lists wheat and barley, and possible traces of other allergens.

Lidl

Lidl sells a product called Tijger volkoren and lists its weight as 800 g.

  • The product name makes it easy to identify the wholemeal option.
  • Before comparing this loaf with other options, check the packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutrition information per 100 g.

ALDI

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

  • The product name and pre-sliced label help you choose the type and format of bread you want.
  • Compare the ingredients, allergens and nutrition information on the packaging.

Dirk

Dirk sells tiger brown bread and various wholemeal breads, but they are not necessarily wholemeal tiger breads.

  • A standard wholemeal loaf may be an alternative if the type of bread is the main thing that matters for lunch.
  • If you are specifically looking for wholemeal tiger bread, check the name and ingredients of the particular loaf.

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Frequently asked questions

Is tiger bread automatically wholemeal?

No. The tiger-patterned crust does not tell you which grains were used. Look for the wholemeal label, check the ingredients and compare fibre and salt per 100 g when comparing products.

How do I choose how much bread to buy for a child’s lunch?

Choose how much bread to buy based on the number of people eating and the lunches you have planned. A half loaf may suit a smaller requirement; a whole loaf is more practical if you will use it all or freeze some of it.

Does all tiger bread contain iodine-rich bakers’ salt?

You cannot tell from the name tiger bread. The Voedingscentrum says bread made with bakers’ salt is relevant if you are keeping an eye on your iodine intake. Check whether the ingredients list for the specific loaf mentions bakers’ salt or iodised salt.

Is wholemeal tiger bread suitable if you need to avoid gluten?

Regular wholemeal tiger bread made with gluten-containing grains is not suitable. If you have coeliac disease or need to avoid gluten, look for a suitable product labelled gluten-free. If you have a wheat allergy, also check specifically for wheat and any other relevant allergens.

How should I store bread if our holiday plans change?

Freeze bread in portions if you will not use it within a few days. According to the Voedingscentrum’s storage guide, opened wholemeal bread keeps for 2 to 4 days in a kitchen cupboard and 1 to 3 months in the freezer. It is best not to store it in the fridge, where bread dries out.