Choose an organic pancake mix by checking for the EU organic logo, the ingredients and the allergens on the label. If you specifically want sourdough, check that sourdough is explicitly mentioned for the exact mix: organic, multigrain and buckwheat don’t tell you how it was made.
You don’t want to rely on a natural or artisan look alone. Check the EU organic logo and the mix’s ingredients list. According to the Netherlands Enterprise Agency and Skal Biocontrole, the logo shows that a product complies with European rules for organic products.
You’re looking for a mix and a method that suit the way you eat. Koopmans says its Bio Meergranen mix is plant-based, and also shares a recipe using plant-based milk and apple sauce instead of egg. Remember to check the label for allergens too.
You’re not simply looking for an organic mix with several grains, but a product that explicitly mentions sourdough. Check that it’s listed for the exact mix before considering multigrain or buckwheat as alternatives.
Start with the feature you won’t compromise on: organic credentials, explicitly stated sourdough, or ingredients and preparation that suit the way you eat. Then check the label of the exact mix.
| What to check | What to look for when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic credentials | Look for the EU organic logo on the packaging and check which ingredients are labelled organic. | If organic credentials are my starting point, I want to be able to identify them on the pack rather than rely on appearances. For around 42% of consumers, this reassurance comes first. |
| Sourdough | Check that sourdough is explicitly mentioned for the exact mix; a multigrain or buckwheat base doesn’t prove it. | I’ll only choose a mix if it’s clear that sourdough is part of that product. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this explicit confirmation. |
| Allergens and preparation | Read the allergen information, including ‘may contain’ statements, and check what other ingredients the recipe requires. | If I avoid certain ingredients or want to make plant-based pancakes, both the mix and the preparation need to suit me. For around 25% of consumers, this is the top priority. |
These words describe where ingredients come from or the grains used, not necessarily a sourdough process. You could end up choosing an ordinary baking mix when sourdough is actually your main requirement.
Look for sourdough to be explicitly mentioned for the exact product. If it isn’t, only choose the mix if an organic mix without confirmed sourdough still meets your needs.
Albert Heijn and Koopmans’ organic multigrain mixes contain grains that include gluten. Organic credentials don’t remove allergens or the possibility of cross-contamination.
Before buying, check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging, even if you’ve bought the product before.
A plant-based mix won’t necessarily make a plant-based batter. For example, the standard recipe for Jumbo Biologisch Pannenkoekenmix uses milk and eggs, while Koopmans provides a separate vegan recipe for Bio Meergranen.
Check what extra ingredients the method calls for with your chosen mix, and assess the mix and recipe together.
You may need additional ingredients for a different method, such as plant-based milk or an egg replacement.
Albert Heijn describes a 400 g organic multigrain mix made with spelt, rye and wheat.
Jumbo Biologisch Pannenkoekenmix is a 400 g mix made primarily with organic wheat flour.
Koopmans describes Bio Meergranen as an organic mix containing wheat, oats, maize and buckwheat, among other ingredients.
The 400 g Smaakt Bio Boekweit Pannenkoekenmix is listed in Jumbo’s range.
Check for the EU organic logo on the packaging and read the ingredients list. According to the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, the logo indicates that the product complies with European rules for organic products; Skal Biocontrole says it’s compulsory on pre-packaged organic consumer products in the EU.
No. Organic credentials or the use of several grains don’t mean that a mix is gluten-free. The Albert Heijn multigrain mix described here contains spelt, rye and wheat; the Koopmans version contains wheat and oats. Check the allergen information on the exact pack, including any ‘may contain’ statements.
Yes, if there’s a suitable plant-based method for the mix and its ingredients fit your needs. Albert Heijn lists a plant-based option for its organic multigrain mix; for Bio Meergranen, Koopmans shares a recipe using plant-based milk and apple sauce instead of egg.
Not unless sourdough is explicitly mentioned for the exact product. Buckwheat and multigrain describe the ingredients, while sourdough is a separate product feature. So if sourdough is essential to you, check the packaging or product description.
