Choose a 1 kg pancake mix that only needs water if you want to make a large batch of batter quickly. If you have milk and eggs at home and want to add them yourself, a basic mix is a good choice. For specific dietary requirements, check the label and take precautions against cross-contamination. If you’re only making pancakes once in a small batch, a 400 g pack may be more practical than storing an opened 1 kg bag.
Do you make pancakes on several occasions and have milk and eggs at home? You can weigh out the amount of basic mix you need each time. Store the rest in a well-sealed container in a cool, dry, dark place, as recommended by the Voedingscentrum.
If you’re making pancakes for several people and don’t want to buy extra milk or eggs, a mix that only needs water could be a good option. Be sure to check the allergen information: VanDeMeester mix, for example, contains gluten, milk and egg.
If you’re looking for a gluten-free and vegan mix, check the current ingredients and warnings, not just the product name. When preparing gluten-free food, it’s also important to prevent cross-contamination from utensils and work surfaces.
First, decide how much you want to make and what else you’ll need to add to the batter. Then check whether the ingredients and the amount you can store suit the way you plan to use it.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Making a large batch of batter quickly | Check whether you only need to add water and how much water the instructions specify. | If I’m making pancakes for several people, I don’t want to have to buy milk or eggs as well. For around 40% of consumers considering a 1 kg bag, being able to make a large batch quickly would be the main priority. |
| Adding your own milk and eggs | Read the instructions for each batch and check which ingredients you’ll need to have at home. | I bake regularly and want to use a basic mix, adding my own milk and eggs. For around 30% of these consumers, this would be their preferred way to prepare it. |
| Dietary requirements and cross-contamination | Check the current ingredients and allergen warnings. Also consider whether you can prepare it in a clean, separate area. | If I need a gluten-free or vegan mix, I want to know whether both the product and the preparation method are suitable. For around 30% of these consumers, this would be the most important consideration. |
PLUS lists a 400 g pack of Koopmans Origineel, while Lidl lists a 400 g pack of Belbake. For one small batch, a pack like this may be a better fit than a 1 kg bag.
Decide how much you’re going to make, then compare pack sizes based on the ingredients you’ll need and how you can store any leftovers.
The preparation method tells you nothing about whether a product is free from allergens. VanDeMeester’s water-based mix contains gluten, milk and egg; Maison Niels de Veye’s water-based mix contains wheat, milk and egg, among other ingredients.
Use the current ingredients and allergen information to help you decide, rather than relying on the preparation instructions alone.
According to Koopmans Professional product information, if you’re preparing food for someone with coeliac disease, you’ll need separate utensils and a clean, gluten-free work surface.
Check the pack for ingredients and possible traces, and make sure your pans, bowls and other kitchen utensils are clean and suitable for the preparation.
With a large bag, you may have some mix left after making one batch. How you’ll store it is therefore part of deciding whether to buy 1 kg.
Store the mix in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container, as recommended by the Voedingscentrum.
The seller also targets its 1 kg Oud Hollandse Pannenkoekenmix at high-volume use, and says it can be prepared in a pan or pancake carousel.
The 1 kg pancake mix is a basic mix for batter to which you add your own milk and eggs.
The 1 kg Vegan Pannenkoekenmix Glutenvrij is a separate option for anyone specifically looking for those product features.
The 400 g consumer packs listed offer a smaller size for an additional pancake-making occasion.
A 1 kg bag can be handy if you make pancakes regularly and can store the opened mix properly. If you’re only making a small batch once, compare it with a smaller pack too: PLUS and Lidl each list a 400 g pancake mix.
Choose a version that says you only need to add water. For its 1 kg Oud Hollandse mix, Van de Meester specifies 1.7 litres of water. Check the current allergen information for every mix you consider.
No, you also need to consider cross-contamination during preparation. Koopmans Professional product information recommends separate utensils and a clean, gluten-free work surface when preparing food for someone with coeliac disease. Also check the current label and any warnings about possible traces.
Check the packaging label. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods.
Store the mix in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container, as recommended by the Voedingscentrum. Also follow the storage instructions and use-by date on the pack.
