Who is a 1 kg bag suitable for?

Regular home baker

You bake for your household or guests on several occasions, so you’re looking for a 1 kg bag. Check whether you can store the mix as directed on the packaging once it’s opened.

Baker who wants to add very little

You want to make batter without adding milk and eggs separately. A complete mix that only needs water is a good option; just check what’s in the dry mix.

Baker who checks allergens

You’re keeping an eye out for gluten, milk, eggs or possible traces. The words ‘vegan’ or ‘just add water’ don’t replace checking the ingredients and allergen information on the bag you choose.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, consider whether you’ll use a 1 kg bag in time, and whether you want to add milk and eggs or prefer to use water. Then check the allergens and preparation instructions for the specific mix.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Bag size and stock Check the net weight, best-before date and storage advice once opened. If I bake on several days, I want enough mix at home without having to keep an opened bag for too long. Stocking up is the main purchase priority for around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients you need to add Check whether you need water, milk, eggs and cooking fat. If I want to use fewer extra ingredients, I look for a mix with a short list of preparation steps. Convenience is the main purchase priority for around 25% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list, declared allergens and any information about possible traces on the exact product packaging. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what the mix itself contains, even when I only add water. This check is the top priority for around 25% of consumers.
Batter and cooking Follow the quantities of liquid and the cooking instructions on the packaging. I want to get the batter proportions right and cook the pancakes as directed. Having control over preparation matters most to around 17% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘just add water’ means allergen-free

    VanDeMeester’s Old Dutch mix is made with water, but VanDeMeester also lists gluten, milk, eggs and possible traces of nuts.

    Check the ingredients and allergen information separately from the preparation instructions, on the packaging of the product you choose.

  • Mistaking a small pack for a 1 kg bag

    Albert Heijn lists regular mixes in 400 g packs, while ALDI shows Albona varieties in 395 g and 400 g packs. These are different sizes from a 1 kg bag.

    Check the net weight before working out how many packs you’ll need for your baking sessions.

  • Overlooking the extra ingredients

    A basic pancake mix may need milk and eggs, while a complete mix may only need water to make the batter.

    Read the full list of preparation steps, including what you’ll need for cooking.

    With a basic mix, you’ll also need to have the required milk, eggs and cooking fat at home.

  • Tasting raw batter

    The product information for Koopmans Original and Complete says that the batter is not intended to be eaten raw.

    Cook the pancakes thoroughly, following the instructions on the packaging.

Brands to consider

Koopmans

Koopmans offers several types of pancake mix, including regular and complete varieties. Baktotaal also lists a 1 kg Professional Vegan Gluten-Free Pancake Mix.

  • According to Albert Heijn, the regular Original mix needs milk and eggs; with the complete variety, you only need to add water to make the batter.
  • For the Professional variety, Baktotaal lists possible traces of soya and advises taking care to prepare it in a clean, gluten-free environment. Check the current packaging if allergens are important to your choice.

Molen de Hoop

A traditional 1 kg pancake mix for anyone who wants to add their own milk and eggs to the batter.

  • Baktotaal lists wheat flour, buckwheat flour and wholemeal wheat flour as ingredients, and gives a recipe using 250 g of mix, milk and eggs.
  • Baktotaal lists wheat as an allergen and provides information about other allergens handled at the production site.

VanDeMeester

VanDeMeester says its Old Dutch pancake mix comes in a 1 kg bag and is made into batter with water.

  • VanDeMeester’s preparation instructions call for 1.7 litres of water per 1 kg of mix.
  • The product information lists gluten, milk, eggs and possible traces of nuts. Adding water doesn’t make the mix free from these allergens.

AH

A supermarket own-brand option in a smaller pack, if you don’t necessarily need a 1 kg bag.

  • Albert Heijn lists AH Plain Pancake Mix in a 400 g pack.
  • According to the preparation instructions, you need to add 3 eggs and 800 ml semi-skimmed milk to this mix.

Albona

ALDI offers a multigrain mix and a plain variety under the Albona brand, both in smaller packs.

  • ALDI lists the multigrain mix at 400 g and the plain variety at 395 g.
  • These aren’t 1 kg bags. For the variety you choose, also check which ingredients you’ll need to add yourself.

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Frequently asked questions

Which 1 kg pancake mix can I make with water?

According to the product information, VanDeMeester’s Old Dutch mix uses 1 kg of mix with 1.7 litres of water. Also check the allergens on the packaging: VanDeMeester lists gluten, milk and eggs.

Are regular pancake mixes suitable if I need to avoid gluten, milk or eggs?

You can’t tell from the product category alone. Check the current ingredients list and allergen information for each variety; even a mix that only needs water may contain milk or eggs.

Where can I find allergen information on the packaging?

Check the ingredients list and any information about possible traces on the packaging of the product you choose. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that 14 allergens must be declared on the label.

Can I taste pancake batter raw?

Don’t taste Koopmans Original or Complete batter raw: the product information says it must be heated thoroughly. For other mixes, follow the cooking instructions on the packaging.

How should I handle the best-before date on a 1 kg bag?

Check the date and storage advice before choosing a large bag, and follow the packaging instructions once it’s opened. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that a best-before date relates to quality; after that date, assess an unopened product by looking at it, smelling it and tasting it.