Which option is right for you?

For those looking for organic and wholemeal

You want an organic mix, but don’t assume that multigrain means fully wholemeal. Compare the organic label with the ingredients list and the stated proportion of wholemeal flour.

For family baking

You’re looking for a familiar base for sweet or savoury pancakes. Check which grains the mix contains and whether you need to add milk, eggs or cooking fat before choosing a pack.

For specific ingredient requirements

If gluten-free, buckwheat or plant-based preparation is important to you, check the exact variety. The ingredients, allergen warnings and products you need to add determine whether it meets your requirements.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with your main requirement, then compare the other features. A wheat-flour mix, a multigrain mix and a special gluten-free variety don’t answer the same buying question.

What to look for What to check when buying Who is this most important for?
Organic label Check the EU organic logo, inspection code and origin statement for the agricultural ingredients on the packaging. According to the European Commission, the logo may only appear on certified organic products. If organic is a must for me, I want to check for that label on the pack I choose before looking at the type of flour. This would be the top priority for around 31% of consumers.
White or wholemeal base Read which types of flour are in the mix and check whether a wholemeal flour proportion is stated; multigrain doesn’t mean fully wholemeal. I want to know whether I’m buying a mix made mostly with white flour or a variety with a stated wholemeal content, even if both are organic. The grain composition would come first for roughly 39% of consumers.
Gluten and other allergens Check the allergen information and any warnings on the current packaging. Don’t assume a product is suitable just because its name says buckwheat or gluten-free. If I need to avoid a particular ingredient, information about the exact variety is more useful than the general product category. This would be the deciding requirement for an estimated 15% of consumers.
Preparation and additions Check which liquid, eggs and cooking fat the recipe calls for; if you’re preparing it plant-based, check the alternatives you’ve chosen, too. I want to know in advance what I still need to add, especially if I want to make the pancakes plant-based. Preparation method would be the most important factor for around 15% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming multigrain means fully wholemeal

    A mix can contain several types of grain and still be made partly with white flour. For example, AH Biologisch Meergranen lists 49% wholemeal spelt flour, alongside rye flour and wheat flour.

    Read the ingredients list and compare the stated wholemeal flour content if that’s your main buying criterion.

  • Relying on the organic label alone

    Organic certification doesn’t automatically tell you whether a pancake mix is wholemeal or gluten-free, or which allergens it contains.

    After checking the organic label, look at the types of flour, allergen information and preparation instructions for the specific product.

  • Assuming the dry mix is the same as the prepared pancakes

    Milk, eggs and cooking fat that you add yourself are all part of the finished dish. So a plant-based dry mix won’t automatically make the prepared pancakes plant-based.

    Read the recipe before buying and only choose alternatives that suit the way you want to prepare them.

  • Assuming buckwheat or gluten-free means allergen-free

    Smaakt Bio Boekweit Pannenkoekenmix warns that it may contain, among other things, nuts and peanuts. Joannusmolen’s gluten-free mix mentioned here lists lupin, mustard and soya as possible allergens.

    Choose based on the allergen that’s relevant to you, and check the current packaging, including any warnings about possible traces.

Brands and product ranges compared

The product ranges mentioned here focus on different things: from a wheat-flour base to multigrain, buckwheat or a gluten-free variety. Always assess the exact mix, not just the brand.

Koopmans

The organic multigrain mix is an option if you want to combine organic ingredients with wholemeal flour. Koopmans states that this mix carries the EKO quality mark and contains finely milled wholemeal flour.

  • Koopmans says each pack makes 13 to 15 pancakes.
  • Check the gluten-containing grains and the ingredients you need to add. The plant-based preparation method described by Koopmans doesn’t automatically apply to other mixes or recipes.

AH Biologisch

According to Albert Heijn, the multigrain mix combines 49% wholemeal spelt flour with rye flour and wheat flour.

  • The stated wholemeal flour content makes it easy to compare the composition of this variety.
  • The mix contains spelt, rye and wheat. Check the current label for other allergens and possible traces.

Jumbo

Jumbo Biologisch Pannenkoekenmix is made with organic wheat flour and is a good basic option if you’re not specifically looking for a wholemeal mix.

  • Jumbo also lists raising agent, food acid and sea salt in the ingredients.
  • The classic preparation described calls for milk, eggs and cooking fat; the product information gives no reason to consider this variety wholemeal.

Joannusmolen

The range includes an organic basic mix and a separate organic gluten-free variety.

  • The gluten-free variety contains, among other things, wholegrain rice flour and wholemeal buckwheat flour.
  • The regular mix calls for milk and eggs. For the gluten-free variety, also check the listed possibility of lupin, mustard and soya.

Smaakt

Smaakt Bio Boekweit Pannenkoekenmix is aimed at shoppers looking for buckwheat flour as the main ingredient.

  • The product information lists 90% organic buckwheat flour, alongside tapioca flour.
  • The mix may contain nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds and soya. A buckwheat base alone doesn’t prove that it’s suitable if you have a specific allergy.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I recognise a certified organic pancake mix?

Look for the EU organic logo, inspection code and origin statement for the agricultural ingredients on the packaging. According to the European Commission, the logo may only be used on certified organic products. Check these details on the exact mix you’re buying.

Is an organic multigrain mix also fully wholemeal?

Not necessarily: multigrain doesn’t tell you what proportion of the flour is wholemeal. Albert Heijn states that its organic multigrain mix contains 49% wholemeal spelt flour, as well as rye flour and wheat flour. So compare the ingredients and any stated percentages if wholemeal content is important to you.

What should I check if I need to avoid an allergen?

Check the allergen information and any warnings on the current packaging for the specific mix. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products. A buckwheat base or gluten-free label won’t tell you whether other allergens that matter to you may also be present.

Can I make plant-based pancakes with an organic mix?

It depends on the ingredients in the mix and what you add while cooking. For its Bio Meergranenmix, Koopmans describes a plant-based preparation using a plant-based drink and apple purée. For another mix, check the ingredients list and preparation instructions separately.