For Christmas breakfast or brunch, a complete pancake mix is a good choice if you only want to add water; a basic mix lets you choose which ingredients to add yourself. Multigrain doesn’t automatically mean a mix contains seeds. If that’s what you’re looking for, check the ingredients list and compare the allergens, preparation instructions and stated yield for each mix.
If you don’t want to get lots of separate ingredients ready, a complete mix could be a good fit. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, you only need to add water to Koopmans Mix voor pannenkoeken compleet.
A basic mix lets you choose the ingredients you add yourself, as well as sweet or savoury toppings. Just remember to pick up the extra ingredients: Koopmans lists milk, eggs and butter for Pannenkoeken Origineel.
If seeds are essential for the texture you want, look for the specific seeds in the ingredients list rather than relying on the term ‘multigrain’. If you need to avoid certain allergens, also read the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ information on the packaging.
First, decide what matters most to you for Christmas breakfast or brunch: minimal preparation, choosing your own ingredients, checking allergens or having actual seeds in the mix.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Convenience and extra ingredients | Check what you need to add and how many pancakes the pack is said to make according to the preparation instructions. | I don’t want to have to get milk and eggs ready as well for Christmas brunch. For around 27% of consumers, adding as little as possible themselves comes first. |
| Making it your own | Compare the ingredients you need to add and the stated yield before choosing your toppings. | I want to choose what I add to the batter and whether I serve sweet or savoury toppings. That freedom of choice is the most important consideration for around 27% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the packaging. | If any of my guests have an allergy, I want to know what’s in the mix before thinking about convenience. Ingredients and allergens come first for around 33% of consumers. |
| Seeds and texture | Look for the seeds you want in the ingredients list; the term ‘multigrain’ isn’t enough to confirm they’re included. | I’m looking for seeds to achieve a particular texture and want to see them listed as ingredients. For around 13% of consumers, wanting seeds is the deciding factor. |
Different grains aren’t the same as seeds. Jumbo lists wheat, buckwheat and wholegrain oat flour, among other ingredients, for Mix voor Pannenkoeken Naturel; its ingredients list doesn’t include seeds.
If you want seeds in your mix, check that the specific seeds you’re looking for are listed as ingredients.
Only needing to add water tells you nothing about the allergens in the dry mix. Albert Heijn’s product information lists whey powder and whole egg powder, among other ingredients, for Koopmans Mix voor pannenkoeken compleet.
Before buying, read the ingredients and the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements, especially if any guests need to avoid an allergen.
A complete mix and a basic mix don’t require the same preparation. Koopmans lists milk, eggs and butter as ingredients to add to Pannenkoeken Origineel, which makes 11 to 13 pancakes.
Check the preparation instructions and yield per pack before finalising your shopping list for Christmas.
For the mix you’re actually going to prepare, the ingredients, allergens and instructions on the packaging you receive are what matter.
Check this information on the packaging before making the batter and serving it to your guests.
Origineel and Compleet offer different ways to prepare your batter.
Albert Heijn lists its own-brand mixes in a range of varieties, including plain, wholegrain and multigrain.
Jumbo lists, among other options, a Naturel mix and an organic pancake mix.
ALDI describes its Albona pancake baking mix as a multigrain mix.
No, ‘multigrain’ doesn’t confirm that seeds are an ingredient. Jumbo lists wheat, buckwheat and wholegrain oat flour for Mix voor Pannenkoeken Naturel, but no seeds in the ingredients list. So check the ingredients of your chosen mix for the seeds you want.
It depends on the variety. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Koopmans Mix voor pannenkoeken compleet requires 700 ml of water to make approximately 10 pancakes; Koopmans says to add milk, eggs and butter to Pannenkoeken Origineel. Read the instructions on the pack you choose before you shop.
Check the ingredients and the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements for the specific mix. Jumbo lists wheat and gluten for its organic pancake mix; Albert Heijn’s product information lists whey powder and whole egg powder, among other ingredients, for Koopmans Mix voor pannenkoeken compleet. Don’t rely on the product category or another variety from the same brand.
No. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the batter from Koopmans Mix voor pannenkoeken compleet isn’t intended to be eaten raw and must be heated thoroughly. Follow the preparation instructions on the packaging.
Yes. According to Ondernemersplein, mandatory label information on food packaging must also be available online. You should also check the packaging of the mix you receive before assessing its ingredients and allergens for your Christmas meal.
