Choose a 1 kg bag of pancake mix if you’re planning to cook for several people or make pancakes on more than one occasion during the summer holidays. For one small batch, a 400 g pack may be more practical. If you choose a 1 kg bag, check the preparation instructions and the label too: a mix that only needs water isn’t necessarily free from allergens.
A 1 kg bag is a good fit if you’re planning several breakfasts, lunches or other occasions for making pancakes. Before choosing one large pack, check how much mix you’ll want to use each time.
When you’re staying away from home, a mix that only needs water for the batter can be more practical than one that also calls for milk and eggs.
For them, it’s not just the contents of the bag that matter. The ingredients, allergen information and warnings about possible traces must suit the exact product, and you should also consider the preparation environment.
First, decide whether you really need a 1 kg bag. Then check what you need to add to the batter, and if you have dietary requirements or allergies, read the label for the product you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size | Check that the net weight is 1 kg. A 400 g pack is not a 1 kg bag. | I want to make pancakes several times during the holiday and would rather use one large bag. For around 46% of consumers, pack size is the most important factor. |
| Ingredients you need to add | Read the preparation instructions for the exact product: some mixes need only water for the batter, while others also need milk and eggs. Check what cooking fat you’ll need too. | Where I’m staying, I want to buy or store as few separate ingredients as possible. This convenience matters most to around 36% of consumers. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Check the ingredients, allergens and warnings about possible traces on the current label. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. | If I’m cooking for someone with a dietary requirement or allergy, the exact mix and the way it’s prepared must be suitable. For around 18% of consumers, this is their first consideration when buying. |
The Koopmans Origineel, PLUS Complete and Albona products we looked at come in 400 g packs. They’re not the one large bag you’re looking for if you plan to make pancakes several times.
If 1 kg is a must, check the net weight on the product page and on the pack.
Van de Meester’s 1 kg mix is made with water, but according to the product information it contains gluten, milk and egg. PLUS Complete also only needs water for the batter, but the mix contains wheat, milk and egg.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product separately from its preparation instructions.
Koopmans’ recipe for Origineel calls for milk and eggs, and you’ll also need cooking fat. A mix made with water calls for a different shopping list.
Check the preparation instructions before you set off, and see what will be available where you’re staying.
The 1 kg Oud-Hollandse pancake mix is designed for larger batches or for making pancakes more than once.
The professional product we looked at is a 1 kg pancake mix for anyone specifically looking for a mix without gluten, milk or egg.
The Origineel product we looked at is a classic 400 g pack for a smaller batch.
PLUS Complete is a 400 g pancake mix that you make with water.
The ALDI own-brand range lists pancake mix in 400 g packs.
Not necessarily. The Koopmans Origineel packs at PLUS, PLUS Complete and Albona products we looked at are 400 g. If you want a single 1 kg bag, check the net weight of the exact product.
It depends on the product: the recipe for Koopmans Origineel calls for milk and eggs, as well as cooking fat. According to the product information, you use water to make the batter for the Van de Meester and Koopmans Professional 1 kg mixes we looked at. Check the pack’s preparation instructions before you set off.
No. Check the current label and the preparation conditions too. The product information for the Koopmans Professional product we looked at mentions possible traces of soya and, for people with coeliac disease, advises using separate equipment and a clean, gluten-free preparation area.
Check the allergen information on the label of the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says this information must appear on the label of prepacked products. Check for warnings about possible traces too.
No. For the Koopmans Origineel product we looked at, PLUS states that the batter isn’t meant to be eaten raw and must be cooked all the way through.
