If you have coeliac disease, choose a mix whose current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’. A standard pancake mix is not an equivalent alternative just because of its product name. Then consider what will work at your holiday accommodation: a larger bag of mix requires separate ingredients and kitchen utensils, while a compact shaker takes up less space but may still need additions. Check the information about egg, milk and other allergens again before packing the mix.
Whether you’re cooking in a holiday cottage or at a campsite, choose a mix with a current gluten-free label and take care over where you prepare it. The Dutch Coeliac Association warns that gluten cross-contamination can make people with coeliac disease ill.
For a larger batch, the pack size, stated yield and required ingredients all matter. If you’re taking a bag of mix, you’ll also need a pan and mixing utensils at your holiday accommodation.
A gluten-free label doesn’t tell you whether a mix is suitable if you have these additional dietary restrictions. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the AH mix can be made with a plant-based drink and egg replacer; PLUS lists egg powder in the Consenza shaker and an egg and milk warning for the Koopmans mix.
If you have coeliac disease, first check that the packaging says gluten-free. Then compare the ingredients, preparation method and pack size with what you’ll need at your holiday accommodation.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free cooking | Check the current gluten-free label and use clean kitchen utensils to help prevent cross-contamination. | I want to make pancakes on holiday without relying on a standard mix or a shared pan that hasn’t been cleaned. Gluten safety is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Egg and milk | Check the ingredients, allergen information and any ingredients you need to add; see whether the stated preparation method allows for substitutes. | If I also need to avoid egg or milk, I want to know what’s already in the mix and what I’ll need to add. Suitability for these additional restrictions is the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Practicalities on holiday | Compare the pack size and stated yield with your group, luggage space and available cooking equipment; check availability before you leave. | If I have limited luggage space or am cooking for several people, I want a pack that suits my stay. This practical consideration matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
A short product name that doesn’t mention wheat doesn’t confirm that a pancake mix is gluten-free.
If you have coeliac disease, check the gluten-free label on the packaging before weighing up other differences between mixes.
A gluten-free mix may contain egg or require milk and eggs for preparation. This determines which ingredients you need to take with you and whether the mix suits any additional dietary restrictions.
Before you leave, read both the ingredients list and the preparation instructions, and make a note of anything you need to add.
Jumbo no longer lists its gluten-free own-brand mix in its online range; Albert Heijn labels the AH mix ‘In store only’. A product page therefore doesn’t guarantee that you’ll be able to buy the mix during your holiday.
Before you leave, check where you can buy your chosen mix and take it with you if necessary.
Ingredients and allergen information can change, even for a mix you’ve used before.
Check the current packaging every time you buy, especially if it says the recipe has been updated.
Koopmans offers a gluten-free pancake mix in a bag, for anyone who wants to make several pancakes.
Albert Heijn’s gluten-free own-brand mix is an option if you’re looking for a 400 g pack and want to be able to adjust the ingredients you add.
The gluten-free pancake shaker is a compact alternative to a bag of mix when luggage space is at a premium.
Jumbo describes a 400 g gluten-free own-brand mix bearing the Crossed Grain symbol.
Not based on the product name alone: choose a mix whose current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’. Under EU Regulation 828/2014, this label is linked to a maximum of 20 mg of gluten per kg of finished product. Also check the ingredients and allergen information.
No. Check both the dry mix and the preparation instructions. Albert Heijn lists a plant-based drink and egg replacer as an option for making its mix; PLUS lists egg powder in the Consenza shaker and ‘may contain: EGG, MILK’ for the Koopmans mix.
Use mixing and cooking equipment that has been thoroughly cleaned or is used exclusively for gluten-free food, and take care with the toppings too. The Dutch Coeliac Association warns that gluten cross-contamination can make people with coeliac disease ill.
No, check availability before you leave. Jumbo no longer lists its gluten-free own-brand mix in its online range, and Albert Heijn labels its mix ‘In store only’. When you buy it, also check the information on the physical packaging.
