First, choose a mix that is clearly labelled organic. Then compare the grains, allergens and ingredients you need to add. A multigrain, wheat or buckwheat mix offers different ingredients and preparation options, but none of the products mentioned can be considered suitable for someone with a gluten or other food allergy without checking the current label. If the pancakes are going to school, remember to check the school's rules too.
If you’re making pancakes for breakfast or a school event, it’s useful to compare how many each pack makes and what else you need to add. Koopmans says its Bio Meergranenmix makes 13–15 pancakes per pack; the standard recipes for Jumbo and Koopmans require milk and eggs.
If you’re looking for an organic mix, you can compare its organic labelling and the grains it contains. Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Koopmans and Smaakt shows that organic pancake mix can be made with wheat, multigrain or buckwheat.
If someone has a food allergy, you need to consider both the allergens present and those that may be present, as well as the school's rules about food. Stichting Voedselallergie advises discussing what your child needs with the school before the start of term.
If allergens and school rules are relevant to you, start there. Then compare the organic labelling, ingredients and preparation instructions for the mixes that meet your needs.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens and school rules | Check the ingredients and the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the current packaging. Check with the school about food brought in from home. | If I’m sending pancakes in with a child who has an allergy, I want to make sure the ingredients and school rules are suitable first. This is the main concern for around 36% of consumers. |
| Organic labelling and ingredients | Check the organic labelling and certification details on the label, and compare the grains used. | I want to buy a certified organic mix, but I also want to know what it’s made from. Around 29% of consumers prioritise both. |
| Yield and extra ingredients | Compare how many pancakes each pack makes with the milk, eggs and other ingredients required by the recipe. | If I’m batch-cooking for school days, I want to know how many pancakes I can make and what I’ll need to buy. This is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Choice of grains or plant-based preparation | Check which grains the mix contains, and read the recipe instructions and allergen information if preparing it plant-based. | I’m specifically looking for a buckwheat or multigrain base, or I want to follow a plant-based recipe. This preference is the deciding factor for around 14% of consumers. |
The organic wheat and multigrain mixes mentioned contain cereals with gluten. Smaakt’s buckwheat mix also carries a warning that other cereals containing gluten and allergens may be present.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging before use. If you have an allergy, don’t judge a product by its name or main grain alone.
For its standard recipe, Jumbo specifies 1 litre of milk and 2 eggs. Koopmans calls for 900 ml of milk, 4 eggs and butter or oil.
Check the recipe before you shop. Only use a plant-based recipe variation if the ingredients and allergen information are also suitable for your needs.
You may need to buy and prepare the milk, eggs and cooking fat separately.
Different rules may apply to food eaten in the classroom, particularly if any pupils have a food allergy.
Before sending food in or handing it out, check with the school what rules apply. Stichting Voedselallergie recommends discussing this with the teacher before the start of term.
Albert Heijn’s multigrain pancake mix contains spelt, rye and wheat. On its product page, Albert Heijn displays the EU organic logo and the Skal certification code 001920.
Jumbo Biologisch Pannenkoekenmix comes in a 400 g pack and is made with organic wheat flour.
Koopmans Bio Meergranen combines wheat, oats, maize and buckwheat. Koopmans says each pack makes 13–15 pancakes.
According to Jumbo’s product information, Smaakt Bio Boekweit Pannenkoekenmix is made with 90% organic buckwheat flour and tapioca flour.
Look for organic labelling and certification details on the packaging. The EU sets rules for the production and labelling of organic products; Albert Heijn and Jumbo display organic labelling or certification details in their product information. Also check the ingredients to compare the grains used.
No. Organic labelling says nothing about whether a product is gluten-free. The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Koopmans mixes mentioned contain cereals with gluten; the Smaakt buckwheat mix may contain other cereals with gluten. So, if you need to avoid gluten, check the current packaging.
Ask what rules apply to food eaten in the classroom and to pupils with food allergies. Stichting Voedselallergie advises speaking to the teacher and school before the start of term. Discuss what’s needed for the child concerned and the situation.
Some mixes have a plant-based recipe. Albert Heijn describes a plant-based preparation option for its multigrain mix, and Koopmans publishes a plant-based recipe for Bio Meergranen. Follow the recipe for your chosen mix and check the allergen information on the packaging separately.
