If someone with coeliac disease is joining you for Flag Day, first choose a mix whose current packaging clearly says it is gluten-free. Then check the allergen information, what you need to add to the batter and how many pancakes the pack makes. Gluten-free does not automatically mean egg-free or milk-free.
You want to be able to check the current packaging to see whether the mix is gluten-free and which allergens it lists. If certification is important to you, check whether the relevant mark appears on that specific pack.
You’re looking for a gluten-free mix that also suits the other dietary requirements around your table. Check both the dry mix and the milk, eggs or alternatives you add yourself.
You want to work out in advance how many packs and extra ingredients you’ll need. The number of pancakes you can make depends on the pack you actually buy.
| What to look for | What to check before buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Verified gluten-free status | Check the gluten-free label, ingredients and allergens on the pack. If you wish, also check whether the Crossed Grain mark appears on this packaging. | If someone with coeliac disease is joining you, don’t rely on the mix’s name alone. For around 46% of consumers, verified gluten-free suitability is the most important factor. |
| Other dietary requirements | Read which ingredients the mix contains or may contain, and check what you add yourself, including any substitutes. | If you’re also cooking for someone who avoids eggs or milk, the whole recipe needs to meet their dietary requirements. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this combination of needs. |
| Quantity and preparation | Compare the pack size and stated yield, and check which ingredients and kitchen utensils you’ll need. | When cooking for a larger group, you’ll want to make enough pancakes without running short of ingredients partway through. This is the main concern for around 27% of consumers. |
A label such as ‘multigrain’ or ‘complete’ doesn’t confirm that a pancake mix is gluten-free. This distinction matters if someone with coeliac disease is joining you.
Look for the gluten-free label on the pack and read the ingredients and allergen information. The Dutch Coeliac Society says the Crossed Grain mark offers extra reassurance; check whether it appears on the pack you’ve chosen.
According to PLUS, the Consenza shaker contains egg powder. Albert Heijn’s listing for the Koopmans mix says it may contain egg and milk; you also need to add milk and eggs when preparing that version.
Check the dry mix and everything you add yourself, including cooking fat and toppings.
A 300 g pack, a 400 g pack and a 230 g shaker aren’t necessarily interchangeable when you’re cooking for a group. The stated yield and additional ingredients vary by product and pack.
Use the yield stated for the pack you’ve chosen to plan how much mix you’ll need, and check which other ingredients to buy.
Packaging or an online listing you’ve seen before may not match the pack you end up buying. This is particularly important when checking ingredients, allergens and pack size.
Read the physical packaging just before use, and check while shopping that the version you want is available.
A gluten-free pancake mix in a bag. Albert Heijn lists a 300 g pack that makes 9 to 11 pancakes; PLUS also lists a 400 g pack.
Albert Heijn lists its gluten-free pancake mix in a 400 g pack, which makes around 13 pancakes.
PLUS lists a 230 g gluten-free pancake shaker for anyone looking for a smaller pack.
Check the current packaging to make sure the mix is labelled gluten-free, and read the ingredients and allergen information. The Dutch Coeliac Society says the Crossed Grain mark provides extra reassurance; check whether it appears on the specific pack.
Not necessarily: it depends on the mix and how you prepare it. Albert Heijn describes its dry AH Gluten-Free mix as vegan and lactose-free, but you add ingredients yourself to make the batter. PLUS lists egg powder in the Consenza shaker, while Albert Heijn’s listing for the 300 g Koopmans mix says it may contain egg and milk.
Use the yield stated for the exact pack you’re buying. Albert Heijn says its 400 g AH Gluten-Free mix makes around 13 pancakes, and its 300 g Koopmans mix makes 9 to 11. Also check how much milk or plant-based drink, eggs or egg substitute, and cooking fat you’ll need.
Yes, check the packaging of the product you’re actually using. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the need to list allergens in the ingredients list, so always read the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack, even if you’ve already looked at the mix online.
