Choose a plain mix if you want savoury toppings to provide most of the flavour, a multigrain or wholemeal mix if the grains listed matter to you, or a complete mix if you want to add fewer ingredients. Multigrain doesn’t automatically mean it contains seeds: check the ingredients list if seeds are important, and compare the preparation instructions with the dish you want to make.
You’re looking for a pancake base for fillings, sauces and toppings, and want to decide for yourself which flavours to add. If you choose a plain mix, check which ingredients you’ll need for the batter too.
You want to choose a multigrain or wholemeal base, or you’re specifically looking for seeds to add texture. These are different things to look for: check the ingredients list to see which grains and any seeds are included.
You’d rather use a mix that doesn’t also require you to get milk and eggs ready. PLUS Complete’s preparation instructions call for water and cooking fat; check what’s needed for the variant you choose.
| What to look for | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Room for toppings to add flavour | Check the ingredients for added flavourings and read what you need to add to the batter yourself. | If I want the filling and sauce to define the flavour of my savoury pancake, I want to know what’s already in the mix. An estimated 40% of consumers say this is their top priority. |
| Grains and seeds | Look for the grains you want, as well as any seeds, explicitly listed in the ingredients. | I’m looking for extra texture, but don’t want to mistake a multigrain mix for one that contains seeds. An estimated 30% of consumers say these ingredients are their top priority. |
| Preparation and ingredients | Compare the additional ingredients required and check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging. | If I want to make batter quickly or need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what I need to add and what’s already in the mix. An estimated 30% of consumers say this is their main concern. |
The ingredients information for Koopmans Multigrain lists several types of grain and flour. The term multigrain alone doesn’t confirm that the mix contains seeds.
Check the current ingredients list for the specific seeds you want.
According to the preparation instructions, PLUS Plain and Complete require different additions: Plain lists milk and eggs, while Complete calls for water. You’ll also need cooking fat for both.
Read the instructions for the specific variant before choosing, and check what you already have at home.
Just because you only need to add water to the batter for a complete mix doesn’t mean the dry mix is free from milk or egg. PLUS Complete lists both ingredients; Koopmans Multigrain contains cereals containing gluten and states that the product may contain egg and milk.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information, including any ‘may contain’ statement on the packaging, if this is relevant to you.
According to the Joybuy product information for Koopmans Original, the batter isn’t intended to be eaten raw.
Follow the preparation instructions and cook the pancake thoroughly before serving.
Koopmans Multigrain is worth considering if you’re looking for a mix containing several types of grain.
PLUS offers plain, complete and wholemeal pancake mixes, each with different ingredients and preparation instructions.
ALDI Netherlands lists plain and multigrain pancake mixes from Albona.
Albert Heijn offers plain, multigrain and wholemeal pancake mixes under its AH own-brand range.
Lidl Netherlands lists Belbake Original Pancake Mix.
No, multigrain doesn’t automatically mean ‘with seeds’. The ingredients information for Koopmans Multigrain lists wheat, rye, maize, oats, barley and buckwheat, among other ingredients. If particular seeds are important for your dish, check the current packaging.
The instructions for PLUS Complete call for water and cooking fat, while PLUS Plain requires milk, eggs and cooking fat. For other brands and variants, check the packaging again: the mix type doesn’t replace the preparation instructions.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging, even if you only add water to the batter. PLUS Complete contains milk and egg; Koopmans Multigrain lists cereals containing gluten and states that the product may contain egg and milk.
According to Joybuy’s product information, Koopmans Original batter isn’t intended to be eaten raw and must be cooked thoroughly. Follow the preparation instructions on the packaging for the mix you’re using.
