Who is this relevant to?

Households looking for wholemeal flour and fibre

If you want to make pancakes for the parade using a wholemeal base, check the types of flour on the ingredients list and compare the nutritional values per 100 g.

Households who bake plant-based

If you want to use a plant-based drink and apple purée or an egg replacer, check the preparation instructions as well as the ingredients and allergen information on the packet.

Families making pancakes for a crowd

If you’re planning your shopping for the parade, the stated yield and a list of the ingredients you’ll need to add to the batter are just as useful as the pack size.

What should you look for when choosing?

If wholemeal is your priority, start by checking the types of flour. Then compare the nutritional information and make sure the preparation suits the people you’re cooking for.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Wholemeal flour and fibre Check which types of flour are identified as wholemeal. Compare fibre per 100 g only when the values are based on the same preparation method. I want to see whether wholemeal flour forms the basis of the batter, rather than relying on the term ‘multigrain’. This wholemeal base would be the first consideration for around 44% of consumers.
Allergens and plant-based preparation Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packet, and check the instructions for plant-based preparation. If I use plant-based ingredients, I also want to know which allergens are listed for the mix. This suitability would be the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Yield and preparation Check the stated yield and which ingredients you’ll need to add to the batter yourself. When cooking for several people, I want to know in advance how many pancakes I can make and what else I need to add to my shopping list. Yield and preparation would be the main concern for around 23% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘multigrain’ means wholemeal

    A mix can contain several grains and still consist mostly of wheat flour. According to Jumbo’s product information, Koopmans Pannenkoekenmix Meergranen contains 78% wheat flour.

    Check the ingredients list and look for the types of flour that are specifically labelled as wholemeal.

  • Assuming plant-based preparation means allergen-free

    Using a different drink or an egg replacer doesn’t change the ingredients in the mix. AH Mix voor pannenkoeken volkoren contains wheat and gluten and, according to Albert Heijn, may also contain egg.

    For everyone eating, check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packet, not just the preparation suggestion.

  • Looking only at the pack size

    The stated yield and additional ingredients vary by product. Koopmans Pannenkoeken Volkoren requires milk and eggs; Koopmans Pannenkoeken Compleet needs only water according to the manufacturer, but its first ingredient is wheat flour.

    Compare the yield and the ingredients you’ll need before cooking for a group. Don’t let the convenience of a water-only mix quietly sway you from choosing wholemeal.

Brands compared

Koopmans

Koopmans offers a Pannenkoeken Volkoren mix and a separate Pannenkoeken Compleet mix, which the brand says requires only water.

  • Pannenkoeken Volkoren lists 60% wholemeal oat flour and 35% wholemeal wheat flour. Koopmans states that it makes 13 to 15 pancakes.
  • You need to add milk and eggs to Pannenkoeken Volkoren. Pannenkoeken Compleet starts with wheat flour and contains whey and egg powder. It isn’t an equivalent choice if you specifically want a wholemeal mix or plant-based preparation.

Albert Heijn

According to Albert Heijn, AH Mix voor pannenkoeken volkoren starts with wholemeal wheat flour. The retailer also gives a preparation option using a plant-based drink and apple purée or an egg replacer.

  • This preparation option lets you make the batter without adding milk or egg.
  • The mix contains wheat and gluten and, according to Albert Heijn, may contain egg, barley, oats and rye. Check the current packet if allergens are a concern.

Jumbo

Jumbo Mix voor Pannenkoeken Volkoren lists separate percentages for the wholemeal flours used.

  • According to Jumbo, the mix contains 75% wholemeal wheat flour, 20% wholemeal oat flour and 4.2% wholemeal buckwheat flour. The packet states that it makes around 14 portions.
  • The mix contains gluten, oats and wheat and, according to Jumbo, may contain barley, egg and milk. A stated number of portions isn’t the same as a set number of pancakes.

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Frequently asked questions

Is multigrain pancake mix automatically wholemeal?

No. ‘Multigrain’ means that different grains have been used; it doesn’t tell you how much of the mix is wholemeal. According to Jumbo’s product information, Koopmans Pannenkoekenmix Meergranen contains 78% wheat flour. So check which types of flour are labelled as wholemeal on the ingredients list.

Can I prepare AH Mix voor pannenkoeken volkoren as a plant-based mix?

Yes. Albert Heijn suggests preparing it with a plant-based drink and apple purée or an egg replacer. This preparation method doesn’t remove the wheat and gluten in the mix; according to the product information, it may also contain egg. Check the information on the current packet.

How can I plan how many pancakes to make for the parade?

Use the yield stated on the packet as a guide, and bear in mind the size of your pancakes. Koopmans says its Pannenkoeken Volkoren makes 13 to 15 pancakes, Albert Heijn says its wholemeal mix makes around 10 pancakes, and Jumbo says its wholemeal mix makes around 14 portions. Also check which ingredients you’ll need to add.

How do I compare fibre and salt in pancake mixes?

Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and check whether the values are for the dry mix or the prepared product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises comparing similar products on a 100 g basis. If the values are for prepared pancakes, the added ingredients can affect the comparison.

Where can I find the allergens in a packaged pancake mix?

Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packet. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens which must be declared on the labels of prepacked foods need to be clearly distinguishable from the other ingredients. Also read any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.