If you need a strictly gluten-free pancake mix because you have coeliac disease, only choose a mix whose current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’: organic does not automatically mean gluten-free. If you want both qualities, check the organic designation separately too. The dry mixes discussed here are either organic or gluten-free; the product carrying both designations consists of ready-made American pancakes, not a dry mix.
If you’re looking for a dry mix because of coeliac disease or another reason for avoiding gluten, an organic designation alone isn’t enough. The gluten-free claim on the packaging you choose is what matters.
If you don’t need to avoid gluten, you could consider an organic dry mix. The Jumbo and Koopmans organic mixes discussed here contain wheat according to their product information; Koopmans Bio Meergranen also contains oats.
If you want both organic and gluten-free but don’t necessarily need to make the batter yourself, you could look at a ready-made product with both designations. Just be aware that it’s different from a dry pancake mix.
Choose this when: You want to make pancakes yourself and need a mix that is explicitly labelled gluten-free.
Consider: This designation doesn’t confirm that the mix is also organic; check separately for any other allergens.
Choose this when: You want to bake from scratch, organic certification is your priority and you don’t need to avoid gluten.
Consider: According to Jumbo, Jumbo Biologisch contains wheat flour and gluten; according to PLUS, Koopmans Bio Meergranen contains wheat and oats. These mixes are not a substitute for a gluten-free mix.
Choose this when: You want both designations and are happy with a ready-made product.
Consider: According to Albert Heijn, AH Glutenvrij Biologisch American pancakes are ready-made pancakes, not a dry mix; if you have other dietary restrictions, check the allergens too.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free and allergens | Look for an explicit gluten-free claim and read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging you choose. | If I need to avoid gluten, I don’t want to rely on the word ‘organic’. Around 46% of consumers prioritise this assurance that a product is gluten-free. |
| Organic and gluten-free | Check both designations separately; for a pre-packed organic product, also look for the EU organic logo and inspection code. | I only want to choose a product if both qualities are confirmed on the same item. For around 36% of consumers, this combination is the main priority. |
| Preparation and product type | Check what you need to add to a dry mix and compare it with a ready-made product if making them yourself isn’t essential. | If I’m making them myself, the ingredients I need must suit my household; otherwise, I’ll consider a ready-made option. Around 18% of consumers prioritise this practical choice. |
An organic dry mix may contain wheat. Jumbo lists wheat flour and gluten in its organic pancake mix; PLUS lists wheat and oats in Koopmans Bio Meergranen.
Check the organic designation and gluten-free claim separately on the packaging you choose, and read the ingredients list.
The preparation instructions tell you which ingredients you’ll need to add. This matters if milk or eggs don’t suit your preferences or dietary restrictions.
Read the full preparation instructions before buying and check whether any suggested alternatives are suitable for the mix you’ve chosen.
Jumbo says that its Lekker Vrij van Gluten Pannenkoeken Mix is no longer part of its online range. Albert Heijn says that Peak's Pannenkoekenmix gv has been discontinued.
Check whether the specific product is currently available before basing your choice on it.
Koopmans offers separate dry mixes for a gluten-free option and an organic multigrain option.
Jumbo lists an organic pancake mix and a separate Lekker Vrij van Gluten mix.
Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Biologisch American pancakes for anyone looking for both designations in a ready-made product.
Peak's Pannenkoekenmix gv is a separate mix option that Albert Heijn describes as gluten-free and vegan.
No. Jumbo lists wheat flour and gluten in its organic pancake mix, while Koopmans Bio Meergranen contains wheat and oats according to PLUS. If you need to choose a strictly gluten-free option, look for an explicit gluten-free claim on the current packaging.
For a pre-packed organic product, look for the EU organic logo, the inspection code and the origin label. 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. Also check separately whether the mix is gluten-free if that matters to your choice.
That depends on the mix you choose and its preparation instructions. The product information for Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten lists plant-based drink and egg replacer as options; for Koopmans Glutenvrij, Albert Heijn lists milk and eggs for preparation. Check the allergen information too if you need to avoid milk or eggs.
No. Jumbo displays the symbol for its Lekker Vrij van Gluten Pannenkoeken Mix but also says that the mix is no longer part of its online range. Check current availability before relying on that specific product.
