Who is this choice relevant to?

For shoppers who consider the whole preparation process

You’re looking for a verifiably organic dry mix and want to know which ingredients you’ll need to add yourself. So don’t just compare the packaging: read the preparation instructions too.

For shoppers with strict grain or allergy requirements

You check the ingredients, allergens and warnings about possible traces of allergens first. Organic or multigrain doesn’t automatically mean gluten-free.

For shoppers with a preference for certain ingredients or preparation methods

You might be looking for a multigrain mix, one made mainly with buckwheat, or one with instructions for a plant-based preparation option. Check both the dry mix and the recommended additions.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, check the organic label and any ingredients you need to avoid. Then compare the grains and preparation instructions on the packaging of the exact product you’re considering.

What to look for What to check when buying Who should consider this?
Organic label and preparation Check the organic label on the packaging and see which ingredients you’ll need to add yourself. If I’m buying an organic dry mix, I want to know what else I’ll need to make pancakes. This combination is a priority for around 46% of consumers.
Grains and allergens Read the ingredients, allergen information and warnings about possible traces of allergens on the current packaging. If I need to avoid certain grains or allergens, the ingredients must meet my needs before I choose a mix. This is the most important consideration for around 27% of consumers.
Grain composition Compare the grains listed and check whether the preparation instructions suit your preferences. I want to choose a multigrain mix or one made mainly with buckwheat, or I’m interested in the preparation options described. Around 27% of consumers make this their main consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming organic or multigrain means gluten-free

    AH’s organic multigrain mix contains spelt, rye and wheat; Koopmans’ mix contains wheat and oats, among other ingredients. A mix made mainly with buckwheat may also carry warnings about other allergens.

    If you need to avoid gluten strictly, look for an explicit gluten-free label and check the full ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging. Don’t rely on the name of the grain alone.

  • Comparing nutritional values based on different serving types

    Nutritional values per 100 g of dry mix aren’t directly comparable with values per 100 g of prepared pancakes: added ingredients change the composition.

    Before comparing figures, check whether each nutrition table is for the dry mix or the prepared product.

  • Confusing dry mix with ready-made pancakes

    With a dry pancake mix, you add ingredients yourself according to the preparation instructions, then cook the pancakes. Ready-made and frozen pancakes are different types of product.

    First decide which type of product you want, then compare the ingredients and instructions of products in that category.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo offers a 400 g organic pancake mix made with wheat.

  • An option if you’re looking for an organic wheat-based mix.
  • The mix contains wheat and gluten; the preparation instructions say to add milk and eggs.

AH Biologisch

Albert Heijn’s organic multigrain mix contains spelt, rye and wheat.

  • Albert Heijn also describes how to prepare it with a plant-based drink, with optional apple purée or egg replacer.
  • The dry mix contains grains with gluten; check the rest of the allergen information too.

Koopmans

Koopmans Pannenkoeken Bio Meergranen contains wheat, oats, maize and buckwheat.

  • An option if you’re specifically looking for this combination of grains.
  • The mix contains grains with gluten; also check the warning about possible traces of egg and milk.

Joannusmolen

Joannusmolen offers an organic gluten-free pancake mix made with rice flour, potato starch, maize starch and buckwheat flour, among other products.

  • Its gluten-free label makes this mix worth considering if you’re specifically looking for this type of product.
  • The label warns that it may contain lupin, mustard and soya.

Smaakt

According to the product information, Smaakt Bio Boekweit Pannenkoekenmix contains 90% buckwheat flour, as well as tapioca flour.

  • The ingredients listed make this mix worth considering if you’re looking for one made mainly with buckwheat.
  • Check the warning about possible traces of nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds and soya. The buckwheat content alone doesn’t mean the product is labelled gluten-free.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I identify an organic pancake mix?

Check for the organic label and the EU organic logo on the packaging. Skal Biocontrole describes this logo as a way to recognise organic products; check the label on the product you’re actually buying.

Is organic pancake mix automatically gluten-free?

No. The organic mixes from Jumbo, AH Biologisch and Koopmans discussed here contain wheat or other grains with gluten. If you need a gluten-free product, look for an explicit gluten-free label and check the current allergen information too.

Can I compare the nutritional values of dry mix and prepared pancakes?

Not directly. Check whether the nutrition information is per 100 g of dry mix or per 100 g of prepared product, and only compare like with like. Added ingredients change the nutritional value of the prepared pancake.

What do I need to add to a dry pancake mix?

It varies from mix to mix. For its organic mix, Jumbo lists 1.000 ml of milk and 2 eggs; for Bio Meergranen, Koopmans lists 900 ml of milk, 4 eggs and butter or oil. Albert Heijn also describes how to prepare its organic multigrain mix with a plant-based drink, with optional apple purée or egg replacer. Follow the instructions on the packaging of your product.