If you’re looking for seeds in your pancake mix, don’t choose based on the word ‘multigrain’ alone: the ingredient lists for the multigrain options covered here include grains and buckwheat, but no seeds. For an office lunch, your choice also depends on whether you have milk or water available, how much time there is to cook and how many colleagues you’re catering for. If you’re sharing lunch, check the allergens in the mix and in anything you add.
If you want seeds for their texture or as a specific ingredient, check the ingredients list on the exact pack. The multigrain options from Koopmans, Albert Heijn and Homemade described here contain grains and buckwheat, but no seeds.
A shaker bottle saves you measuring and mixing, but you’ll still need to cook the pancakes. The multigrain shaker formats from Koopmans and Homemade described here require milk, while Jumbo’s complete shaker mix is made with water.
For a lunch with colleagues, consider the dry mix, possible traces and added ingredients separately. Check the label on the exact product, and also take into account milk, eggs, toppings or seeds you add separately.
First, decide whether the mix itself needs to contain seeds. Then compare the preparation requirements with the facilities available at work, and check that the yield is enough for everyone joining you for lunch.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Seeds in the mix | Read the ingredients list for the exact product; if seeds are highlighted, check the stated quantity. | I want seeds in the batter, not just a variety of grains. Around 29% of consumers give this ingredient preference top priority. |
| Preparing pancakes at work | Check what you need to add and whether you’ll have access to a hob, frying pan and enough time to cook. | I want to keep measuring to a minimum during a short lunch break, while still being able to cook. For around 29% of consumers, practical preparation is the main priority. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Read the mix’s ingredients and allergen information, including possible traces, and assess every addition separately. | When I’m cooking for colleagues, the finished dish needs to suit their relevant dietary requirements and allergies. This is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Yield per pack | Compare the stated number of pancakes with the size of your group and the ingredients required per pack. | I want to make enough for my lunch group without misjudging how much of each ingredient I’ll need. For around 21% of consumers, planning for a group comes first. |
The multigrain mixes described list a variety of grains and buckwheat, but no seeds. So the product name alone won’t tell you whether the batter contains the seed texture you’re looking for.
Check the ingredients list on the exact pack. If you add seeds yourself, check their ingredients and allergen information too.
You’ll still need milk or water, cooking fat and somewhere to cook the pancakes, even with a shaker bottle. Jumbo says that prepared batter from its complete mix described here should be used straight away.
Before buying, read the preparation instructions and check what’s available in your office kitchen.
A claim such as vegan or lactose-free for the dry mix doesn’t automatically apply to the finished dish once you’ve added milk, eggs or toppings. Any stated possible traces are also relevant.
Check the label, recipe and each added ingredient separately for the people who’ll be eating.
Koopmans offers the multigrain mixes described here in a standard pack, an organic version and a shaker bottle.
Albert Heijn’s multigrain mix comes in a 400 g standard pack and makes twelve servings, according to its product information.
Homemade’s multigrain Shake & Bake described here comes in a shaker format and requires milk to be added.
Jumbo’s complete shaker bottle described here is made with around 400 ml of water.
These Joybuy products are options if a multigrain mix or a complete mix suits a smaller lunch. If you want the mix itself to contain seeds, check the ingredients list for the exact product before buying.
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A multigrain option if a variety of grains is enough for your lunch. If you’re looking for seeds, check the ingredients list, and see what else you’ll need to add and what cooking equipment you’ll need.
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A complete mix to consider if you want to make lunch for a small group with water; you’ll still need to cook the pancakes. Read the preparation instructions and allergen information on the pack. If you want to add seeds, check their ingredients separately too.
No. The ingredient lists for the multigrain options from Koopmans, Albert Heijn and Homemade described here include grains and buckwheat, but no seeds. If seeds are a must, check the label on the exact pack.
It depends on the mix. According to Albert Heijn, the Koopmans standard pack described here requires 900 ml of milk, two eggs and butter or oil; the multigrain shaker formats described require milk. Jumbo says its complete mix is made with water. Also check that you have a pan, cooking fat and a suitable hob or other cooking facility.
Not necessarily. Albert Heijn describes its dry multigrain mix as free from cow’s milk and lactose, but mentions possible traces of milk and lactose. What you add during preparation also affects the ingredients in the finished pancake, so check both the label and the recipe.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, and check for any statements about possible traces. Your Europe lists this information as part of EU labelling requirements for prepacked foods. Also consider any milk, eggs, seeds or toppings you add yourself.
Follow the instructions for the mix you choose. For its complete shaker bottle described here, Jumbo says prepared batter should be used straight away; for another product, check the instructions on its own packaging.
