Who is this choice relevant to?

Budget-conscious organic shopper

You’re looking for an organic pancake mix that fits your grocery budget. Don’t just look at the packet: consider the milk, eggs or other ingredients you’ll need for the batter too.

Shopper who pays attention to grains

You want to know whether a mix contains wheat, spelt, rye, oats or mainly buckwheat. Check the ingredients list: ‘organic’ and ‘multigrain’ don’t necessarily mean the same thing when it comes to the grain content.

Shopper checking dietary requirements or allergens

You want to make the batter plant-based, or need to check certain ingredients and possible traces. Check the dry mix as well as the preparation instructions; milk and eggs in a standard recipe mean the finished dish isn’t plant-based.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide which feature matters most to you. Then compare the ingredients in the mix with what you’ll need for the batter.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Organic ingredients and what else you’ll need Check the organic label and see which ingredients you’ll need to add according to the preparation instructions. I want to bake organically without having to buy extra ingredients unnecessarily. For around 42% of consumers, this is the main priority.
Grain base Check which grains are listed in the ingredients and whether any are described as wholegrain. If I’m choosing multigrain or mainly buckwheat, I want to know what the mix actually contains. Around 25% of consumers prioritise the grain base.
Plant-based preparation Check the ingredients in the dry mix and, if available, follow the manufacturer’s plant-based preparation method. I want to make pancakes without milk and eggs, even when the standard recipe includes them. Around 17% of consumers prioritise this option.
Allergens Check the current packaging for both the ingredients and the information about allergens and possible traces. If I need to avoid certain grains or other allergens, I can’t rely on the product name alone. For around 16% of consumers, this is the first thing to consider.

Common mistakes

  • Looking only at the dry mix

    You’ll often need extra ingredients for the batter. The standard preparation instructions for Jumbo Organic Pancake Mix call for 1,000 ml of milk and 2 eggs; PLUS lists 900 ml of milk and 4 eggs for Koopmans Organic Multigrain.

    Read the recipe before choosing a packet, and check which ingredients you already have or would like to replace.

  • Confusing organic with a dietary characteristic

    An organic label doesn’t tell you whether a mix is wholegrain, can be prepared plant-based or is suitable for someone avoiding certain allergens. The multigrain mixes reviewed contain ingredients such as wheat, spelt, rye or oats.

    Check each of these requirements separately against the ingredients and allergen information on the packet.

  • Assuming a plant-based dry mix makes a plant-based dish

    Albert Heijn provides plant-based preparation instructions for AH Organic Multigrain, while its standard recipe uses milk and eggs. Koopmans also gives plant-based preparation instructions for Organic Multigrain, alongside a standard recipe with milk and eggs.

    Follow the preparation method that suits you, and check the cooking fat and toppings you choose too.

  • Relying on an old product description

    If ingredients or allergens are crucial to your choice, the information on the packet you’re buying is what matters. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that the label on pre-packed foods must clearly state what they contain.

    Check the current packaging, even if you’ve bought the same mix before.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo Organic Pancake Mix is a 400 g organic mix made with wheat flour.

  • Jumbo’s product information lists organic wheat flour as the first ingredient.
  • The mix contains wheat and gluten; the standard recipe calls for milk, eggs and cooking fat.

Albert Heijn

AH Organic Multigrain Pancake Mix combines spelt, rye and wheat.

  • Albert Heijn provides plant-based preparation instructions for the dry mix.
  • Check the grains and allergens; the usual preparation method with milk and eggs isn’t plant-based.

Koopmans

Koopmans Organic Multigrain is an organic mix containing wheat, oat, maize and buckwheat flour.

  • Koopmans also provides plant-based preparation instructions for this mix.
  • The standard preparation instructions listed by PLUS call for milk and eggs; the mix contains wheat and oats.

Smaakt

Smaakt Organic Buckwheat Pancake Mix uses buckwheat as its main grain base.

  • The product information states that it contains 90% organic buckwheat flour.
  • The recipe calls for milk and eggs; the product information states that it may contain traces of peanuts, soya, nuts and sesame.

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Frequently asked questions

Are pancakes automatically plant-based if the dry mix is?

No. The ingredients you add to the batter also determine whether the finished dish is plant-based. Albert Heijn and Koopmans provide plant-based preparation instructions for their organic multigrain mixes, but their standard recipes use milk and eggs. So follow the plant-based instructions, and check the cooking fat and toppings too.

Is a pancake mix containing buckwheat automatically gluten-free?

No. The presence of buckwheat alone doesn’t prove that the whole mix is gluten-free. Check the current packaging for this information and look for an explicit gluten-free label; also read the separate allergen information. Smaakt states that its organic buckwheat mix may contain traces of peanuts, soya, nuts and sesame.

How should I store and prepare organic pancake mix?

Follow the storage and preparation instructions on the packet you’re using. Instructions vary by product; Koopmans also states that its batter shouldn’t be eaten raw and that the pancakes should be cooked all the way through.

What should I check on the label of organic pancake mix?

Check the organic label, ingredients, allergens, nutritional information, and any preparation and storage instructions relevant to your choice. Always check the current packaging, especially if you’re looking for a particular grain, plant-based preparation instructions or information about possible traces.