First, choose a pancake mix whose organic status you can check on the exact product. Then compare the grains, allergens and ingredients you need to add to make the batter. A multigrain mix and one made mainly with buckwheat provide different starting points for your toppings. The word ‘luxury’ on its own says nothing about organic status or nutritional value.
You’re looking for an organic base, and your choice of toppings determines whether you make sweet or savoury pancakes. According to RVO, the EU organic logo helps you identify a product’s organic status.
You want to choose a base for your pancakes, such as a multigrain mix or one made mainly with buckwheat. Check the mix’s ingredients before choosing your toppings.
You check which cereals contain gluten, any potential traces listed, and what you need to add to the dry mix. Check the packaging of the variant you choose.
For an organic breakfast or dessert, first check the label on the packaging. Then choose a grain base to suit your toppings, and read the allergen and preparation information before buying.
| What to look for | What should you check? | Who is it important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic status | Check the EU organic logo on the packaging of the exact mix. According to RVO, this logo shows that a product complies with European rules for organic products. | I want to be able to see that the mix I’ve chosen is organic for my breakfast or dessert; around 45% of consumers prioritise organic status. |
| Grain base | Check which grains or flours the mix contains. For example, AH Biologisch Meergranen contains spelt, rye and wheat, while Smaakt Boekweit is made mainly with buckwheat. | I’m looking for a base that suits the sweet or savoury toppings I have in mind; around 33% of consumers put the grain base first. |
| Ingredients and preparation | Check the allergen declaration and any potential traces. Also check whether you need to add milk, eggs or cooking fat to the mix. | I want to know which ingredients I can use and what else I need to make the batter; this is the top priority for around 22% of consumers. |
The EU organic logo indicates organic status, not the grain base or how you plan to serve your pancakes.
Decide which flours and toppings you’d like to use, then check the logo on the mix you choose.
A mix made mainly with buckwheat isn’t automatically labelled gluten-free. Smaakt Boekweit’s product information also lists possible traces of peanuts, soya, nuts and sesame.
If you need a strictly gluten-free option, rely only on an explicit gluten-free label for the exact product, and check the latest allergen information on the packaging.
According to the product information, Jumbo Biologisch and Koopmans Bio Meergranen also require milk and eggs. Koopmans also requires butter or oil.
Read the preparation instructions before you shop so you know which ingredients to add.
Jumbo states that Koopmans Bio Meergranen batter isn’t intended to be eaten raw and must be heated all the way through.
Follow the preparation instructions for the mix you’ve chosen and heat the batter as directed.
Albert Heijn lists a 400 g organic multigrain pancake mix containing spelt, rye and wheat.
Jumbo lists its own 400 g organic pancake mix, made with organic wheat flour.
According to the product information, Koopmans Bio Meergranen (400 g) contains wheat, oats, maize and buckwheat.
According to PLUS, Smaakt Boekweitpannenkoekenmix bio (400 g) contains 90% organic buckwheat flour.
ALDI lists Albona pancake mix in original and multigrain varieties.
Lidl lists Belbake Pannenkoekenmix origineel as a 400 g own-brand product.
Here, PLUS is a retailer for products including Koopmans Bio Meergranen and Smaakt Boekweitpannenkoekenmix bio, not a separate brand for these mixes.
Check the EU organic logo on the packaging of the exact mix. According to RVO, this logo shows that a product complies with European rules for organic products.
It depends on the product. According to Jumbo, Jumbo Biologisch requires 1,000 ml of milk and 2 eggs. For Koopmans Bio Meergranen, PLUS lists 900 ml of milk, 4 eggs and butter or oil. Check the preparation instructions on the packaging of the variety you choose.
Jumbo explicitly states that Koopmans Bio Meergranen batter must not be eaten raw and needs to be heated all the way through. For other mixes, follow the preparation instructions for that variety.
No. ‘Luxury’ isn’t an organic label and says nothing about nutritional value on its own. To check organic status, look at the label on the product. For your recipe, compare the ingredients, allergens and preparation instructions.
