For King's Day, start by choosing a pancake mix that meets your main requirement. Check for the EU organic logo if you want to buy organic, choose a clearly labelled gluten-free option if you need to avoid gluten, and read the preparation instructions if you want to make pancakes without animal products. An organic multigrain mix may contain gluten, and a dry mix described as vegan may still require milk and eggs for the standard preparation. If you’re making brunch for a group, also compare the stated yield and the ingredients you’ll need to add.
For breakfast, brunch or a baking session with friends and family, you’ll want to be able to identify organic products on the pack, rather than relying on words such as ‘natural’. According to RVO, the EU organic logo helps consumers recognise products that meet the rules for organic food.
Labels such as multigrain, spelt or organic don’t mean a mix is gluten-free. Look for an explicit gluten-free label and check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you choose.
The ingredients in the dry mix and the preparation method are two separate things to check. The AH Biologisch multigrain mix lists a plant-based preparation option; the standard recipe shown for the Joannusmolen Proteïne Pannenkoekmix uses milk and eggs.
Before planning your King's Day breakfast, decide which product feature matters most to you. Then compare the grains, preparation method and amount of batter each pack makes.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic label | Look for the EU organic logo on the pack and check the product page to see which mix it refers to. | If I want to buy organic for a King's Day brunch, I want to be able to recognise this on the pack I choose. Around 33% of consumers are said to make this their top priority. |
| Gluten-free and allergens | Check for an explicit gluten-free label, the ingredients, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statements. | If you need a gluten-free mix, you can’t rely on words such as ‘organic’ or ‘multigrain’. This product feature is said to come first for around 27% of consumers. |
| Suitable preparation method | Check the preparation instructions to see what you need to add. If you’re also interested in the ingredients, compare the ingredient lists. | If I want to make plant-based pancakes or am specifically looking for a mix with legume flour, I need to choose an option that suits the way I want to prepare it. This is said to be the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
| Quantity for a group | Compare the pack size, stated yield and ingredients you’ll need to add. | For a shared brunch, I want to know in advance whether I can make enough batter and make sure I don’t forget anything when shopping. Around 20% of consumers are expected to prioritise this convenience when catering for a group. |
The AH Biologisch multigrain mix contains spelt, rye and wheat. A gluten-free mix may also carry warnings about other allergens, while the standard preparation for a dry vegan mix may call for milk and eggs.
Check each of these separately in the ingredients list, allergen information and preparation instructions for the specific product.
Albert Heijn marks both Koopmans Bio Meergranenmix and Leev Biologische Oermix Spelt as discontinued on its product pages. This doesn’t tell you whether the same products are available elsewhere.
Check shortly before you shop whether your chosen retailer stocks the product you want.
Some mixes also need milk, eggs or cooking fat for the suggested recipe. The stated yield is important too if you’re cooking for several people.
Read the recipe on the pack and make sure you have the right ingredients and quantity for your brunch.
Voedingscentrum warns that raw egg and flour can contain harmful bacteria.
Don’t taste batter containing raw egg or uncooked flour, and cook the pancakes thoroughly.
AH Biologisch Mix voor pannenkoeken meergranen is a 400 g mix containing spelt, rye and wheat. The product page displays the EU organic logo and lists a plant-based preparation option.
Among the organic pancake mixes mentioned from Joannusmolen, there are separate wheat and buckwheat options, a gluten-free version and a Proteïne Pannenkoekmix made with legume flour.
According to the Albert Heijn product page, the Koopmans organic multigrain mix contains wheat, oats, maize and buckwheat. The stated preparation method calls for milk and eggs.
According to the product information, Leev’s organic spelt pancake mix contains organic spelt flour and buckwheat flour.
Check the pack for the EU organic logo. According to RVO, this certification helps consumers recognise products that meet the rules for organic food; a word such as ‘natural’ is no substitute.
No, the organic label doesn’t mean that it is. The AH Biologisch multigrain mix contains spelt, rye and wheat. If you need a gluten-free option, look for an explicit gluten-free label and check the allergen information on the pack too.
Check the preparation instructions for the specific mix before deciding. The AH Biologisch multigrain mix lists a plant-based option, while the standard recipe shown for the Joannusmolen Proteïne Pannenkoekmix uses milk and eggs.
It depends on the recipe on the pack you choose. Check whether you’ll need milk or a plant-based drink, eggs or a suitable alternative, and cooking fat, for example. Also compare the stated yield with the number of people you’re serving.
Don’t taste batter containing raw egg or uncooked flour. Voedingscentrum warns that both can contain harmful bacteria; cook the pancakes thoroughly before eating them.
