Choose a multigrain mix if wheat and oats suit the people you’re baking for; choose a buckwheat mix if you’d prefer buckwheat as the main ingredient. For either option, check the organic certification and control information on the pack, and read the allergen information and preparation instructions before making breakfast for a group.
You want to see what the organic claim is based on by checking the pack. According to Skal Biocontrole, the EU organic logo is compulsory on pre-packaged foods produced in the EU and sold as organic; check the control information too.
You might be comparing a mix containing wheat and oats with one made with buckwheat. Ingredients and possible traces vary by product, so organic certification doesn’t replace checking the allergen information.
You want to know how many pancakes a pack makes and which ingredients you’ll need to add yourself. This helps you plan the shopping and cooking for breakfast together.
Start by checking the organic certification and recipe. Then see whether the preparation method and pack size suit the breakfast you’re planning.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Check the EU organic logo and control information on the current packaging. Skal Biocontrole explains the certification requirement for pre-packaged organic foods produced in the EU. | I want to check what the organic claim on my chosen mix is based on. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Grains and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings about possible traces. If you’re checking nutritional information, see whether the values apply to the dry mix or the prepared pancake. | When I’m cooking for others, I want to choose a grain base that suits them and avoid overlooking possible allergens. This is the first thing around 27% of consumers look at. |
| Preparation and cooking | Check which ingredients you need to add and follow the cooking instructions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises cooking dishes containing raw egg thoroughly. | I want to know what else I need before I start cooking, and make sure nobody tastes the raw batter. Preparation is the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
| Pack size and availability | Compare the pack size with the stated yield, and check the latest product information when you shop. | For breakfast with a group, I want to know whether one pack will be enough and whether the mix I’ve chosen is available. This matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
The Koopmans Bio Meergranen listed by PLUS contains wheat and oats and may contain egg and milk. Smaakt Boekweit lists possible traces of peanuts, soya, nuts and sesame.
Check the ingredients, allergens and trace warnings on the exact pack you’re using.
A dry mix isn’t batter yet: the Koopmans and Smaakt varieties mentioned require ingredients such as milk, eggs and cooking fat. Instructions vary from pack to pack.
Check the ingredients list and preparation instructions against your shopping list before cooking for a group.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, raw egg and flour can contain harmful bacteria. This is especially important when cooking for older people.
Don’t taste raw batter. Use clean utensils and cook the pancakes thoroughly.
Recipes and product information can change, so an ingredients list you read previously may not match the pack you’re using.
Before cooking, check the ingredients, allergens and instructions on the current packaging.
The 400 g Bio Meergranen mix is a multigrain option for anyone looking to use wheat and oats.
The organic buckwheat pancake mix is an option if you’re looking for a buckwheat-based mix.
Jumbo offers a 400 g organic pancake mix as one of its own-brand products.
The AH Biologisch multigrain mix is an option if you’re looking for spelt, rye and wheat in the recipe.
Albert Heijn lists a Leev product called Biologische oermix spelt pannenkoeken.
Check the organic certification and control information on the packaging. According to Skal Biocontrole, the EU organic logo is compulsory on pre-packaged foods produced in the EU and sold as organic.
No. The Koopmans Bio Meergranen listed by PLUS contains wheat and oats. Check the ingredients, allergens and possible traces on the packaging of each mix individually.
Don’t taste batter containing raw egg and flour. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that both ingredients may contain harmful bacteria and advises cooking dishes containing raw egg thoroughly.
It varies by product. According to the product information on PLUS, Koopmans Bio Meergranen requires 900 ml of milk, 4 eggs and butter or oil; Smaakt Boekweit requires eggs, milk, salt and cooking fat. Follow the instructions on the pack you’re using.
