If you’re stocking up for someone with coeliac disease, start by choosing pancake mix that is explicitly labelled gluten-free, and check the label on every pack you buy. A larger pack can be practical if you bake regularly, but check the allergens, ingredients you’ll need, shelf life and current availability before buying several packs.
For these households, choosing what to stock up on starts with the gluten-free label on every pack. Also check the current ingredients list and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens; don’t rely on the product name alone.
If you want to keep several packs, it helps to choose a pack size that suits how often you use it and that you have enough space to store according to the label. Also check that your chosen variety is still available before basing your stock-up plans on it.
If you want to avoid eggs, milk or other ingredients as well as gluten, check both the dry mix and the preparation instructions. What applies to the mix won’t necessarily apply to the pancakes once they’re made.
First, check that the mix meets your dietary requirements. Then choose a pack size and quantity that you can store and will actually use.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free labelling and allergens | Check the gluten-free label, ingredients list and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens on every pack. | If I’m stocking up for someone with coeliac disease, I want to check that the label on every pack meets their dietary needs. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Pack size and availability | Compare the pack weight, current availability and storage instructions with the amount you expect to use. | If you bake regularly, you’ll want to be able to store packs without relying on a variety that may not be available again. Stock planning is the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Preparation and additional dietary requirements | Check what’s already in the mix and which ingredients you need to add yourself, according to the packaging. | If I also want to avoid animal-derived ingredients or lactose, it matters whether they’re in the mix or added during preparation. Around 20% of consumers prioritise their choice of preparation ingredients. |
That label doesn’t tell you whether the mix is suitable for additional allergies or dietary requirements. For example, PLUS warns that Koopmans Pannenkoeken Glutenvrij may contain egg and milk; Albert Heijn warns that its own mix may contain oats.
Check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging, and see which ingredients you need to add to make the batter.
A mix shown on a website isn’t necessarily available to order online. Albert Heijn listed its own gluten-free mix as an in-store product, while Jumbo said its own gluten-free mix was no longer part of its online range.
Check where your preferred variety is actually available just before you buy.
A smaller pack may suit less frequent use, but you’ll need more packs if you bake often. Consenza Pannenkoekshaker contains 230 g; the Koopmans and AH mixes mentioned are also available in 400 g packs.
Choose a pack size that suits how often you use it, and think about how many packs you expect to open before their best-before dates.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the date on a pack generally applies while it remains unopened. Once opened, it’s important to follow the product’s storage instructions.
Store opened dry mix according to the label and seal the pack tightly.
Koopmans Pannenkoeken Glutenvrij is listed in a 400 g pack at Jumbo and PLUS. Albert Heijn also lists a 300 g gluten-free Koopmans variety.
Albert Heijn describes its gluten-free pancake mix as a 400 g pack and says it is made in a fully gluten-free environment.
Consenza Pannenkoekshaker is a gluten-free option in a 230 g pack, listed at PLUS.
Jumbo described its own gluten-free pancake mix as a 400 g pack bearing the Crossed Grain symbol.
Start by checking for an explicit gluten-free label on the packaging, then check the current label on every pack. The European Union has rules on information about the absence or reduced presence of gluten; also read the ingredients and any allergen warnings that are relevant to the person who will be eating it.
Yes. Gluten-free doesn’t mean that other ingredients or allergens are absent. PLUS warns that the Koopmans mix may contain egg and milk, Albert Heijn says its own mix may contain oats, and Consenza lists egg powder as an ingredient. Check the packaging of the product you buy.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and take into account how much you’ll use. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing dry products in a cupboard after opening; the printed best-before date generally applies to an unopened pack.
A product with a best-before date may still be fine to use after that date if it’s unopened. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends looking at it, smelling it and tasting it to assess its quality; also follow the instructions on the packaging.
Don’t assume that gluten-free batter is intended to be eaten raw. The product instructions for Koopmans Pannenkoeken Glutenvrij say that the batter must be cooked through; for other mixes, follow the instructions on the pack.
