Who is this choice relevant to?

Holidaymakers who want to check the organic claim

If you want to take an organic pancake mix with you, look beyond words such as ‘natural’. According to Skal Biocontrole, you can identify an organic product by the EU organic logo.

Self-caterers who want to keep their shopping list short

Not sure whether your holiday home has milk, eggs or cooking fat? Before you set off, read the instructions for the mix you’ve chosen and make a note of what you’ll need to bring.

Anyone checking grains and allergens

Different mixes may contain wheat, spelt, rye, oats or buckwheat. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact packet. The name of a grain or the term ‘multigrain’ doesn’t mean a product is gluten-free.

What should you look for?

First, check the organic claim on the mix you’ve chosen. Then see whether the ingredients and instructions suit the people you’re cooking for and the shopping you can do for your holiday home.

What to look for What should you check? Who is this most important for?
Organic claim Check the exact product for an organic claim and a certification logo or control code. If organic status is the deciding factor for me, I want to be able to check the claim on the packet itself; around 40% of consumers put this check first.
Additional ingredients Check the instructions on each packet to see which liquid, eggs or substitutes, and cooking fat are needed. When I arrive, I want to be able to start cooking without having to go out for missing ingredients; around 30% of consumers are most concerned about planning how to prepare the mix.
Grains and allergens Check the ingredients, allergens and ‘may contain’ information on the current packaging. If someone needs to avoid certain grains or allergens, I don’t want to rely on the product name; around 30% of consumers give this check top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Relying on ‘natural’ wording or the product photo

    These words and images don’t tell you which organic certification logo or control code applies to the exact product.

    Check the organic claim on the current packaging or product page. According to Skal Biocontrole, the EU organic logo provides clear information about a product’s organic status.

  • Only adding the pancake mix to your shopping list

    You may need extra ingredients to make the batter and cook the pancakes. For a plant-based recipe, you’ll also need to have the specified alternatives to hand.

    Before you set off, make a list based on the instructions for your packet and check which ingredients are already in your holiday home.

  • Assuming buckwheat, spelt or multigrain means gluten-free

    The multigrain mixes mentioned contain grains that contain gluten. The word ‘buckwheat’ in an ingredient list doesn’t, by itself, mean that a mixed product is gluten-free.

    If you need a gluten-free option, check for an explicit claim and read the allergen information on the exact packet.

  • Assuming an older product listing confirms current availability

    On its pages for Koopmans Bio Meergranen and Leev organic spelt mix, Albert Heijn stated that these products had been discontinued. Such a page doesn’t confirm what’s available to buy at your destination.

    Check availability with the shop where you plan to do your shopping shortly before you set off, and have another suitable mix in mind.

Brands and product ranges to consider

AH Biologisch

According to the product information, Albert Heijn’s organic multigrain mix contains spelt, rye and wheat.

  • The product information lists an EU organic logo and a plant-based preparation option.
  • Check the allergens and make sure you have the ingredients required for your chosen method of preparation.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a 400 g organic pancake mix made with wheat flour.

  • The product information includes an organic control code and preparation instructions.
  • The mix contains wheat; the instructions also call for milk, eggs and cooking fat.

Koopmans

Koopmans describes its organic multigrain mix as containing wheat, oat, maize and buckwheat flour.

  • Koopmans displays the EKO quality mark and also shares a plant-based recipe using plant-based milk and apple purée.
  • The mix contains wheat and oats. Check for other allergens and make sure this variant is available.

Smaakt

According to the product information, Smaakt’s organic buckwheat pancake mix consists of 90% buckwheat flour and tapioca flour.

  • The product information lists the organic control code NL-BIO-01.
  • Don’t judge the mix by its main ingredient alone: check the allergen information and look for an explicit gluten-free claim if needed.

Leev

According to the product information, Leev’s organic spelt pancake mix contains 91% spelt flour as well as buckwheat flour.

  • The 500 g pack may be worth considering when comparing how much you’ll need for your group.
  • The mix contains spelt and grains that contain gluten. Albert Heijn listed this variant as discontinued, so check availability before relying on it.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if a pancake mix is organic?

Check the organic claim on the exact product and look for the EU organic logo or a listed control code. According to Skal Biocontrole, the EU organic logo shows that a product is organic.

Can I make plant-based pancakes with an organic mix?

Yes, if the mix has suitable plant-based preparation instructions and you use the ingredients listed. Albert Heijn gives this option for its organic multigrain mix; Koopmans shares a recipe for its Bio Meergranenmix using plant-based milk and apple purée. Always check the label on the packet you buy.

Is a buckwheat or multigrain mix automatically gluten-free?

No, the name of the grain or mix isn’t enough to tell you that. The organic multigrain mixes mentioned contain grains that contain gluten. For a buckwheat mix, also check for an explicit gluten-free claim and read the current allergen information for the exact product.

What should I take to the holiday home besides the mix?

Bring any extra ingredients required by the instructions on your packet, unless they’re already there. Jumbo lists milk and eggs for its organic mix; depending on the mix and preparation method, you may also need cooking fat or plant-based alternatives.

Can I taste Koopmans Bio Meergranen batter raw?

No. Albert Heijn’s product information for Koopmans Bio Meergranen states that the batter isn’t intended to be eaten raw and must be heated thoroughly. Follow the preparation instructions on the packaging.