Households keeping an eye on fibre
If you’re looking for wholemeal bread for school lunches, compare the wholemeal description and fibre per 100 g. The tiger crust alone doesn’t tell you whether the bread is wholemeal.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Households checking allergens
For parents and carers who need to check for cereals containing gluten and warnings about other allergens before packing lunch, the current label and any school requirements are key.
Planning several school lunches
If you’re buying bread for several days, consider the loaf size, whether it’s sliced and how it can be stored. Voedingscentrum lists freezing as an option for bread.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start by checking the wholemeal description and allergen information. Then choose a loaf size and type that work for packing and storing school lunches.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Look for a clear wholemeal description and compare fibre per 100 g, rather than judging by the colour or crust alone. | If I want to pack wholemeal bread for lunch, I need to be able to tell which bread I’m choosing. An estimated 36% of consumers say this is their priority. |
| Gluten and other allergens | Read the latest allergen information, including any warnings about other allergens, and take school requirements into account. | If gluten or other allergens matter when packing lunch, I need to know whether this particular bread is suitable. An estimated 29% of consumers put this check first. |
| Crust and ease of packing | Check whether your child likes the crust, and whether the bread is sliced and a suitable size. | Bread my child will eat and that I can pack quickly makes school mornings easier. An estimated 21% of consumers consider this the most important factor. |
| Shop availability and storage | Check the range at your chosen shop and find out how to store any slices you don’t use. | If I’m buying bread for several school days, I want to avoid leaving some unused. An estimated 14% of consumers put this practical consideration first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming the tiger crust means it’s wholemeal
A tiger crust, brown colour or multigrain name doesn’t confirm that a loaf is wholemeal.
Read the product description and, if fibre matters to you, compare fibre per 100 g.
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Checking for gluten and nothing else
The Albert Heijn and PLUS wholemeal tiger breads reviewed list cereals containing gluten and warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.
Check the current packaging every time you buy. For unpackaged bread, ask about the allergen information before purchasing.
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Assuming every shop stocks the same range
An online product listing doesn’t tell you which bread will be available at your chosen shop when you go to buy it.
Check that shop’s range before planning a school lunch around a particular loaf.
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Buying a whole loaf without a plan for storing it
If you’re packing lunches for several days, you may have some bread left over. According to Voedingscentrum, bread goes stale more quickly in the fridge.
Choose a suitable size and freeze slices if needed, following the storage instructions on the packaging.
Bread that isn’t used in time may go to waste.
Brands worth comparing
Albert Heijn
AH Tijger volkoren heel is a whole loaf. Albert Heijn provides information about its ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
- 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 contains cereals containing gluten and carries warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. Check the packaging when you buy it.
PLUS
PLUS Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2 is a partially baked half loaf that needs finishing in the oven at home.
- PLUS lists 6,4 g of fibre and 0,97 g of salt per 100 g.
- According to PLUS, it takes 10 minutes to finish baking at 200 °C after preheating the oven. The product contains wheat, barley and cereals containing gluten; check the other allergen information too.
Lidl
Lidl lists Tijger volkoren as an 800 g loaf available to buy in store.
- The product listing can help you look for this type of bread in the shop’s range.
- Before buying, check the latest label or Lidl’s ingredient and allergen information for freshly baked bread if these details are important to your choice.
ALDI
ALDI lists Boeren tijger volkoren heel as pre-sliced bread.
- Pre-sliced bread means there’s no need to cut it when packing lunch.
- Check the current label for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information before comparing this bread with other products.
Dirk
Dirk lists wholemeal tin bread as an alternative if a tiger crust isn’t essential.
- A standard wholemeal loaf is another option for a wholemeal school lunch, even if it isn’t tiger bread.
- Check what’s available at your chosen shop and review the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for that specific product.
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Frequently asked questions
Is tiger bread automatically wholemeal?
No, the tiger crust doesn’t tell you whether the bread is wholemeal. Check the product description and compare fibre on the same basis, such as per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 6,7 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Tijger volkoren heel; PLUS lists 6,4 g per 100 g for Korenlanders Boeren tijger volkoren 1/2.
Is standard wholemeal tiger bread suitable for a lunchbox where gluten needs to be avoided?
The Albert Heijn and PLUS varieties reviewed aren’t suitable for a gluten-free lunchbox: both list cereals containing gluten. Check the latest allergen information for any other bread you’re considering, and take school requirements into account.
How do I check allergen information for unpackaged bread?
Ask about the allergen information for the specific bread before buying it. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked bread is shown on the label. For unpackaged bread, don’t rely on its name or appearance.
Does tiger bread always contain iodised salt?
You can’t tell from the name tiger bread. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in the ingredients for AH Tijger volkoren heel; check the ingredients of the loaf you’re actually buying.
How should I store bread for several school days?
Freeze the loaf or individual slices if needed, and follow the instructions on the packaging. Voedingscentrum advises against storing bread in the fridge because it dries out there.