For a summer barbecue, first check that the pancake mix is certified organic, then choose based on the ingredients and the number of guests. A multigrain mix could suit a large gathering with sweet and savoury toppings: according to PLUS, a pack of Koopmans Bio Multigrain makes 12–14 pancakes. A buckwheat mix offers a different ingredient base, but the allergen information and anything you add yourself are still important.
You want to make pancakes for several guests using a mix that is demonstrably organic. Don’t just look at the claim on the pack: check how many pancakes it makes and whether you’ll also need milk, eggs and cooking fat.
You compare grains, ingredients and allergens before choosing a mix. Buckwheat as the main ingredient doesn’t automatically make a product suitable for everyone, so check for any may-contain warnings too.
You want to pick up an organic mix with your usual groceries. Check the claims on the specific product rather than assuming that every pancake mix from a particular brand or shop is organic.
Start by checking the organic claims on the packaging. Then compare the ingredients and allergens, and use the yield and preparation instructions to plan your shopping for the group.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Check the EU organic logo, control code and origin information for the agricultural ingredients on the pack. According to the European Commission, the organic logo may only be used on certified products. | I want to check the mix’s organic status before buying ingredients for my guests. For around 37% of consumers, verifiable certification is the top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the information about the grains, allergens and any may-contain warnings. Also consider the milk and eggs you’ll add yourself. | When people at the table have different dietary requirements, I want to know what’s in the mix and the finished batter. For around 36% of consumers, ingredients and allergens come first. |
| Preparing for a group | Compare the yield per pack with the number of portions you need, and make a note of any additional ingredients. | When I’m cooking for several guests, I want to have enough batter and fresh ingredients. For around 27% of consumers, this preparation is the top priority. |
These words alone don’t tell you whether a pancake mix is certified organic.
Check the EU organic logo, control code and origin information on the pack rather than relying on the product name alone.
According to PLUS, Koopmans Bio Multigrain contains wheat and oats. PLUS also lists possible traces of peanuts, soya, nuts and sesame in the Smaakt buckwheat mix.
Check the latest allergen information and may-contain warnings on the packaging when you buy, especially if you’re cooking for guests with an allergy.
The Koopmans and Smaakt mixes featured in this article also need fresh ingredients. So the number of packs alone won’t tell you everything you need to buy for the recipe.
Use the yield stated on the pack and make a note of the milk, eggs and cooking fat you’ll need too.
The packaging of the product you buy is the definitive source of up-to-date ingredient and allergen information.
Check the label again when you buy the mix, particularly if allergies or your choice of organic ingredients are a consideration.
The organic multigrain mix is an option if you’re making both sweet and savoury pancakes for a group.
An organic own-brand mix for anyone looking for a multigrain option while doing their supermarket shop.
An organic pancake mix from Jumbo’s own brand for anyone who wants to pick up a mix with their regular supermarket shop.
An organic buckwheat mix for anyone who wants buckwheat to be the main ingredient.
For a mix sold as organic, check the EU organic logo, the accompanying control code and the origin information on the packaging. According to the European Commission, the organic logo may only be used on products certified as organic by an approved control authority or control body.
No. The organic claim tells you nothing about whether a product is free from allergens. According to PLUS, Koopmans Bio Multigrain contains wheat and oats, while the Smaakt buckwheat mix lists possible traces of peanuts, soya, nuts and sesame. Always read the latest packaging for the mix you buy.
The organic claim on the mix’s packaging applies to the mix itself, not automatically to the ingredients you add. If you want to use only organic ingredients in the whole dish, choose organic milk, eggs and cooking fat too.
Use the yield per pack as a starting point, then work out how many packs you need for the portions you plan to serve. According to PLUS, a pack of Koopmans Bio Multigrain makes 12–14 pancakes and requires 900 ml milk and 4 eggs. Remember to factor in the other dishes you’ll be serving at the barbecue.
