If you have coeliac disease, only choose a pancake mix whose current packaging clearly states that it is gluten-free; a seasonal name or ‘limited edition’ label tells you nothing about this. Also check the ingredients and anything you add during preparation, and avoid contact with gluten-containing products in the kitchen.
You want to see a clear gluten-free label on the packaging of the exact mix you’re buying. You’ll also need to avoid contact with gluten-containing ingredients and utensils when making the pancakes.
You’re looking for a mix that makes the number of pancakes you need. Compare the pack size and preparation instructions, including the milk and eggs you’ll need to add yourself.
A seasonal variety might catch your eye, but its name doesn’t confirm that it’s gluten-free. Read the label on that specific edition, even if you’re already familiar with another variety from the same brand.
Start by checking the gluten-free label on the current packaging. Then compare the yield, any ingredients you need to add and how convenient the mix is to use.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free label and separate preparation | Look for a gluten-free label or the Crossed Grain symbol on the packaging of this variety. At home, use clean utensils and keep them separate. | If I’m making pancakes for someone with coeliac disease, I want to be able to check the mix I’ve chosen and prevent the batter from coming into contact with gluten. This check is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Yield and extra ingredients | Compare the pack size and preparation instructions, and check which ingredients you’ll need to add yourself. | If I’m making pancakes for a group, I want to know whether the pack will make enough and what else I need to buy. For around 30% of consumers, this practical consideration comes first. |
| Convenience or a seasonal flavour | For a shaker mix, check what you need to add. If you’re buying a limited-edition flavour, read the label on that particular edition again. | If you want to make a small amount or try a limited-edition flavour, convenience or variety may be appealing—but don’t skip checking the label. Around 20% of consumers put this occasion first. |
A limited-edition flavour or updated packaging may come with different ingredients or warnings. The edition’s name says nothing about whether it’s suitable for someone with coeliac disease.
Read the full label on the edition you’re actually buying and check that it is clearly labelled as gluten-free.
According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, a gluten-free product can come into contact with gluten in the kitchen—for example, through shared utensils or airborne flour.
Prepare the batter separately and use a clean pan, whisk, mixing bowl and work surface.
Product information from Albert Heijn and PLUS states that the Koopmans mixes checked may contain egg and milk. According to PLUS, the Consenza shaker mix contains egg powder.
Check the allergens in the mix, as well as the ingredients you need to add according to the preparation instructions.
Jumbo’s product page lists its own gluten-free pancake mix, but also says that it is no longer part of the online range.
Check that your chosen variety is available just before buying, and refer to the packaging you receive for the ingredients.
Standard gluten-free pancake mix, listed in a 300 g pack at Albert Heijn and a 400 g pack at PLUS.
Jumbo pancake mix whose product information mentions the Crossed Grain symbol.
A 230 g gluten-free pancake shaker mix, listed at PLUS.
You can’t tell from the name. Check that the packaging of that specific edition clearly states that the mix is gluten-free, and read the ingredients and warnings again.
According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, the symbol also provides reassurance about the production process. Still, check that it appears on the packaging of the exact variety you’re buying.
Yes. The Dutch Coeliac Society recommends preparing gluten-free products separately. Use clean equipment and avoid contact with flour dust or crumbs from gluten-containing products.
Not necessarily. The Koopmans product information checked states that the mix may contain egg and milk; according to PLUS, the Consenza shaker mix contains egg powder. Also check which ingredients you need to add yourself to make the batter.
