Who is this relevant to?

Home bakers catering for coeliac disease

Start with a mix labelled gluten-free. The Dutch Coeliac Society also advises taking care to prevent gluten from crumbs or shared kitchen utensils getting into the pancakes.

Christmas market stallholders

Selling unpackaged food involves more than choosing a suitable pancake mix. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority also highlights allergen information and safe, hygienic preparation at markets and events.

Bakers catering for additional dietary requirements

If you also want to bake without milk or eggs, check the ingredients in the dry mix as well as the full recipe. The alternatives required vary from product to product.

What should you look for?

Start by checking that the mix is labelled gluten-free and can be prepared without cross-contamination. Then make sure the recipe is practical for the number of pancakes you need and the ingredients you want to use.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Gluten-free preparation Look for an explicit gluten-free label on the packaging. Also check how pans, utensils and toppings will be kept separate or clean. If I’m baking for someone with coeliac disease, I want to prevent gluten from other food getting into the batter or onto the pancake. This is the top concern for around 50% of consumers.
Preparing food for a stall Compare the yield stated in the preparation instructions and arrange allergen information for food sold unpackaged. When selling at a Christmas market, I need to plan the batter and be able to tell visitors which allergens are in their order. Around 30% of consumers prioritise these practical considerations.
Additional dietary requirements Check whether the recipe calls for milk, eggs or alternatives, and remember to check the cooking fat and toppings too. If I want to offer pancakes without milk or eggs, the whole preparation needs to meet that requirement—not just the dry mix. This flexibility is the top priority for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Checking only the dry mix

    The Dutch Coeliac Society warns that gluten can get into gluten-free food via crumbs and shared equipment. So the label on the pack doesn’t tell you everything about the prepared pancake.

    Use a clean, designated work area and clean or separate equipment. Keep toppings and sauces containing gluten separate.

    A separate work area and equipment take preparation and space at the stall.

  • Assuming the prepared pancake has the same properties as the mix

    A dry mix described by the supplier as vegan or lactose-free won’t automatically make a pancake with the same properties if you add milk or eggs to the batter.

    Read the preparation instructions and check every added ingredient before describing the finished pancake.

  • Relying on a product listing when planning

    A product listing doesn’t mean the mix will be available when you need it. That can be especially difficult if your stall is due to open on a set day.

    Check current availability and the packaging before finalising the recipe and quantities.

    A late product change could mean extra travel time and changes to the recipe or stall menu.

  • Not preparing allergen information

    Information about allergens must be available to visitors when you sell unpackaged pancakes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority outlines ways to do this other than labelling every individual product.

    Keep a record of the ingredients in the batter, toppings and sauces, and make sure staff can answer questions about them.

Brands to consider

Koopmans

Koopmans Pannenkoeken Glutenvrij is designed for a recipe to which you add milk and eggs. The manufacturer says one pack makes around 12 pancakes.

  • Koopmans says this specific product meets the AOECS standard and is suitable for people with coeliac disease.
  • You’ll need to check the milk, eggs and any toppings separately to make sure they meet any additional dietary requirements.

AH Glutenvrij

AH Glutenvrij Pannenkoekenmix comes in a 400 g pack. Albert Heijn says this product is made in a completely gluten-free environment.

  • Albert Heijn says the dry mix is vegan and lactose-free. Its preparation instructions also suggest plant-based drink and egg replacer as options.
  • The properties of the prepared pancake depend on what you add to the mix.

Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten

For this 400 g pancake mix, Jumbo listed the Crossed Grain mark and a yield of around 13 servings.

  • The product information suggests using plant-based drink or egg replacer.
  • Check current availability before planning to use this product on a set baking day.

Peak's Free From

For this 300 g gluten-free pancake mix, the product information describes a recipe using soya milk and egg replacer.

  • The suggested recipe offers an option for pancakes without milk or eggs, provided the other ingredients are suitable too.
  • Check current availability and the packaging before choosing this mix for a Christmas market.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a wheat-free pancake mix suitable for someone with coeliac disease?

Don’t rely on the ingredients list alone: choose a mix explicitly labelled gluten-free. The Dutch Coeliac Society also points out that gluten can get into gluten-free food through cross-contamination, including during preparation.

Can I make regular and gluten-free pancakes side by side at a Christmas market?

You’ll need a process that prevents cross-contamination; using a gluten-free mix alone isn’t enough. Use clean or separate equipment, keep toppings separate and provide allergen information when selling unpackaged food. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority emphasises safe, hygienic preparation at markets and events.

Is gluten-free pancake mix also vegan or lactose-free?

Not automatically: check the properties of the specific mix and everything you add to it. Albert Heijn describes its gluten-free dry mix as vegan and lactose-free, but the finished pancake also depends on the drink and egg or egg replacer you choose.

What should I have ready besides the mix for a Christmas market stall?

Start with the preparation instructions for your chosen mix and plan the liquid, eggs or alternatives, cooking fat and toppings you’ll need. Also make sure you have clean or separate equipment and a list of allergens in the food you sell unpackaged.