Choose a sourdough option only if the current product information or packaging explicitly lists sourdough or sourdough starter. If you want to make pancakes just before your coffee morning, a complete mix or shaker bottle can cut down on preparation. For a larger group, the stated yield and required ingredients matter more when planning.
You want to serve pancakes at your coffee morning that explicitly list sourdough as an ingredient. A grain-rich mix or an artisan look isn’t enough: check the current ingredients and allergen information before choosing.
You want to make the batter shortly before serving, without lots of separate ingredients or washing up. A complete mix or shaker bottle could be a good fit, but check which liquid you need and when to use the prepared batter.
You want to know in advance how many pancakes you can make for several guests. Compare the yield per pack with the size you plan to serve, and factor in any extra ingredients.
A good fit if: the presence of a confirmed sourdough ingredient is the reason you’re making these pancakes.
The trade-off: checking the current product details and possibly allowing extra preparation take priority over the convenience of a standard mix.
A good fit if: you want to plan the yield for several coffee morning guests and can add the ingredients yourself.
The trade-off: a regular packet mix isn’t a sourdough option unless it explicitly says so.
A good fit if: you want to mix the batter around coffee time.
The trade-off: the liquid required, instructions and yield vary by product. Convenience doesn’t tell you whether it contains sourdough.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Confirmed sourdough | Look for an explicit mention of sourdough or sourdough starter in the current ingredients or product information. | I want to serve pancakes with a confirmed sourdough ingredient at coffee time, not just a mix with an artisan look. For around 29% of consumers, this sourdough character comes first. |
| Quick preparation | Compare which liquid and equipment you’ll need, and when to use the prepared batter. | If my guests are nearly here, I want to be able to make the batter in just a few steps. Around 36% of consumers prioritise quick preparation. |
| Yield for guests | Compare the stated number of pancakes per pack with the size you want to make. | For a larger coffee morning, I want to plan how many pancakes I can serve. For around 21% of consumers, yield per pack comes first. |
| Grains and allergens | Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens, even if the mix is described as wholemeal or sourdough. | When I’m making pancakes for guests with different dietary requirements, I want to check the grains and allergens in advance. Around 14% of consumers prioritise checking the ingredients. |
A mix can contain wheat, oats or buckwheat without containing sourdough. So it may not be the product you were looking for to serve at your coffee morning.
Choose a product as a sourdough option only when the current ingredients or product information explicitly mention sourdough or sourdough starter.
Koopmans states that Pannenkoeken Origineel makes 11 to 13 pancakes per pack, while Pannenkoeken Compleet makes 8 to 10. The number you make yourself will also depend on their size and thickness.
Decide in advance how many pancakes you want to serve each guest, then buy enough packs to match.
Jumbo says that batter made with its Mix voor Pannenkoeken Compleet should be used straight away. Mixing it well in advance doesn’t follow those instructions.
Get your pan and other equipment ready, but follow the instructions on your pack for when to mix the batter.
Ingredient information can change. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for pre-packed food is provided on the label.
Check the packaging you buy and keep it available when serving, in case your guests have any questions.
Koopmans offers classic, complete and wholemeal pancake mixes for home baking, among other options.
Albert Heijn’s range overview lists own-brand mixes in plain, multigrain and wholemeal varieties.
Jumbo offers a plain own-brand mix and a complete pancake mix.
Lidl lists Belbake Pannenkoekenmix origineel in its range.
ALDI lists plain and multigrain pancake mixes under the Albona brand.
PLUS lists a plain shaker bottle, as well as plain, wholemeal and complete pancake mixes.
These two pancake mixes are suitable if you’re considering a shaker bottle for coffee time. If you specifically want to serve sourdough pancakes, check that the current packaging lists sourdough as an ingredient before buying.
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For anyone who wants to make pancakes with a complete mix shortly before coffee time.
Check the packaging to see which liquid you need, how many pancakes you can make, and which ingredients and allergens it contains. Don’t assume it contains sourdough unless this is explicitly stated.
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For anyone who wants to make the batter in a shaker bottle just before guests sit down.
Check in advance how much liquid you need and whether the stated yield is enough for your group. Also check the current ingredients and allergens; the name Shaker doesn’t confirm that it contains sourdough.
No. The types of grain don’t tell you whether a mix contains sourdough. For example, Albert Heijn lists oat flour, wheat flour and buckwheat flour in Koopmans Mix voor Pannenkoeken Volkoren. If you’re looking for a sourdough option, also check for an explicit mention on the current packaging.
Follow the instructions for the mix you’re using. Jumbo says that batter made with its Mix voor Pannenkoeken Compleet should be used straight away, so only mix it when you’re ready to cook.
Read the allergen information on the packaging of the mix you buy, and keep the packaging available when serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority notes that allergen information is provided on the label of pre-packed food.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s Storage Guide, cooked pancakes keep for two days in the fridge and three months in the freezer. For your coffee morning, plan which pancakes you’ll serve straight away and which you want to store.
Check the label on the packaging you buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says manufacturers must clearly list the contents of pre-packed food on the label. Check the ingredients and allergens for the specific variety.
