Who is this choice relevant to?

Home cook buying for someone with coeliac disease

You want to check the packaging to see whether the pancake mix is gluten-free and what ingredients it contains. A standard mix doesn't become suitable just because it also contains buckwheat.

Shopper comparing different supermarkets

You're comparing gluten-free mixes by pack size, availability and the extra ingredients they require. A standard mix containing wheat isn't an alternative.

Shopper looking for convenient preparation

You're checking whether a shaker or another product format suits your meal planning, while also checking that it's labelled gluten-free and reviewing the ingredients.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the gluten-free label and the packaging. Then compare which pack you can buy and what you'll need to have at home to prepare it.

What to consider What to look for Who it's important to
Gluten-free label Check the gluten-free label and read the current packaging, including the ingredients and allergen information. When I'm cooking for someone with coeliac disease, I don't want to use a standard mix containing gluten as a substitute. Around 33% of consumers prioritise verified gluten-free products.
Pack size Check the weight of the mix and which ingredients you need to add separately. When I'm choosing between gluten-free packs, I want to know how much mix I'm getting and what else I'll need. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this comparison.
Availability Check whether the specific product is available at your shop or through your delivery option. I want to be able to plan my shopping without having to fall back on a standard mix. Availability is the main concern for around 20% of consumers.
Preparation Check which milk or plant-based drink, eggs or egg replacer, and cooking fat you'll need. If I want to make the pancakes with ingredients I have at home, the preparation method needs to suit. Around 20% of consumers say this is their main priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a standard own-brand mix is gluten-free

    PLUS lists wheat flour in the ingredients for its standard plain and wholemeal mixes. A mix containing buckwheat as well as wheat is not gluten-free.

    For someone with coeliac disease, only consider products explicitly labelled gluten-free, and check the packaging when you buy.

  • Assuming frozen or ready-made means gluten-free

    The product format tells you nothing about whether it's gluten-free. ALDI describes ready-made pancakes that can be reheated, but that description doesn't confirm they're gluten-free.

    Only choose a specific pack for someone with coeliac disease if it's explicitly labelled gluten-free and you've checked the current packaging.

  • Assuming a product listing means it's available

    Albert Heijn says its gluten-free own-brand mix is available in store only. Jumbo says its Lekker Vrij pancake mix is no longer available online.

    Before planning your shopping, check whether your local store or delivery option stocks your chosen product.

    Otherwise, you may need to make an extra trip to the shop.

  • Assuming every mix is prepared in the same way

    With the AH Glutenvrij mix, you need to add milk or a plant-based drink and eggs or an egg replacer yourself. According to PLUS product information, the Consenza shaker contains egg.

    Read the preparation instructions and ingredients on the pack you've chosen before deciding what else to buy.

Brands to consider

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn's gluten-free own-brand range includes a 400 g pancake mix.

  • Albert Heijn describes the mix as gluten-free and says it's made in a completely gluten-free environment.
  • The product page says the mix is available in store only; you'll need to add milk or a plant-based drink and eggs or an egg replacer yourself.

Jumbo Lekker Vrij

Jumbo lists a 400 g gluten-free pancake mix in its Lekker Vrij range.

  • Jumbo's product information mentions the Crossed Grain mark.
  • Jumbo says this mix is no longer available online, so check availability before relying on it.

Koopmans

Koopmans gluten-free pancake mix appears in product listings from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS.

  • Albert Heijn lists a 300 g pack; PLUS lists a 400 g pack.
  • Check the pack size and preparation instructions on the pack you actually buy.

Consenza

PLUS lists a 230 g gluten-free Consenza pancake shaker.

  • The shaker is a different product format from a box of pancake mix.
  • According to PLUS's ingredient information, this product contains egg; also check what you need to add during preparation.

Peak's

Albert Heijn describes a 300 g gluten-free, vegan Peak's pancake mix.

  • The preparation information lists egg replacer and soya milk as additions.
  • Albert Heijn marks this pack as discontinued; don't rely on it without checking current availability.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a mix containing buckwheat suitable for someone with coeliac disease?

Not just because it contains buckwheat. According to the ingredient information, PLUS's standard plain and wholemeal mixes also contain wheat flour. Choose a product explicitly labelled gluten-free and check the full ingredients list on the current packaging.

Are ready-made or frozen pancakes automatically gluten-free?

No, the product format doesn't confirm that the pancakes are gluten-free. Check the specific product for a gluten-free label and read the current packaging before buying it for someone with coeliac disease.

What else do I need to make gluten-free pancakes?

It varies by pack. For its 400 g gluten-free mix, Albert Heijn recommends 800 ml of milk or a plant-based drink and five eggs or an egg replacer. Also check what other ingredients and kitchen equipment you'll need for the mix you've chosen.

Can I store cooked gluten-free pancakes?

Follow the storage instructions for the mix you're using. Koopmans says its gluten-free mix can be used to make pancakes that, once cooled, can be kept covered in the fridge for up to two days or in the freezer for up to three weeks; don't automatically apply these time limits to another product.