If you want your toppings to decide whether dinner is sweet or savoury, an organic wheat mix makes a neutral base. Choose multigrain or buckwheat if that grain suits your menu, and check the allergens and any extra ingredients needed to prepare each mix.
If you want to serve pancakes as a savoury dish or a sweet finish to your meal, consider which grain base will work best with your toppings. Albert Heijn says its organic multigrain mix can be used for both sweet and savoury dishes.
Compare more than just the main ingredient, whether that’s wheat, spelt, multigrain or buckwheat. Also read the allergen information and any warnings about possible traces of other ingredients on the pack you buy.
Don’t judge by the look of the packaging alone. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo may only be used on products certified as organic by an approved control body.
First check the organic label, then decide which grain base suits your menu and any allergen restrictions. Finally, check the pack to see what else you’ll need to add to the batter.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic label | Check the EU organic logo and control code on the current pack, and look at the ingredients too. | If you want to know what the organic label is based on, look beyond the colour or wording on the front of the pack. This check is a top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Menu and preparation | Compare the grain base with your sweet or savoury toppings, and check which ingredients you need to add to the batter. | If you’re considering serving pancakes as both a main course and a sweet finish, you’ll want the flexibility to vary the toppings. This menu flexibility matters most to around 33% of consumers. |
| Grains and allergens | Read the ingredients, listed allergens and any warnings about possible traces. | If the mix needs to suit a specific grain preference or allergen restriction for the person you’re dining with, check this before planning your toppings. This is the main concern for around 25% of consumers. |
Organic certification doesn’t tell you which grains a mix contains. The organic options listed here have different ingredients and may carry warnings about possible traces of allergens.
Check the organic label, ingredients list and allergen information separately on the pack.
Preparation instructions vary by product. For example, Jumbo’s listing for Smaakt’s organic buckwheat mix specifies five eggs and 900 ml of semi-skimmed milk.
Check the full preparation instructions before cooking, and decide which toppings you want to serve.
A wheat, multigrain or buckwheat mix gives your dish a different base ingredient. That matters when you want the toppings to take centre stage.
Decide whether you’re serving a savoury dish, a sweet one or both, then choose a grain base to match.
Albert Heijn says that product information, including ingredients and allergen information, can change.
Use the product page to help you choose, but check the pack you have at home before preparing the mix.
These examples show how ingredients and preparation vary from one mix to another. A brand name alone won’t tell you which option is right for your dinner.
The 400 g organic multigrain mix is an option if you’re looking for a base to pair with sweet or savoury toppings.
The 400 g organic pancake mix is made with wheat flour.
Koopmans Pannenkoeken Bio Meergranen is a 400 g mix for anyone looking for a multigrain base.
The 400 g Smaakt Bio Boekweit Pannenkoekenmix is an option if you want buckwheat to be the main ingredient.
This brand offers, among other products, a traditional pancake mix and a protein option labelled gluten-free.
Look for the EU organic logo and its control code on the packaging. According to the European Commission, the logo may only appear on products certified as organic by an approved control body.
No. Buckwheat as the main ingredient doesn’t mean a mix is free from other allergens. For Smaakt Bio Boekweit Pannenkoekenmix, Jumbo lists possible traces of nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds and soya, so check the pack you’re using.
It depends on the mix. For the organic wheat mix, Jumbo lists milk, eggs and margarine or oil, while the stated preparation for Smaakt Bio Boekweit Pannenkoekenmix calls for five eggs and 900 ml of semi-skimmed milk. Check the instructions on your pack, and plan your toppings too.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Jumbo recommends keeping its organic mix in a dry, dark place; for Smaakt’s buckwheat mix, the product information says to store it in a cool, dry, dark place in a sealed container.
Don’t taste Koopmans Pannenkoeken Bio Meergranen batter raw. According to the product listing, it isn’t intended to be eaten raw and must be heated thoroughly. Follow the preparation instructions on the pack.
