Party organiser short on time
You want to make batter for your guests without having to buy milk and eggs as well. According to product information from Albert Heijn and PLUS, the complete mixes mentioned require water and fat for frying.
Who are these choices relevant to?
Menu planner serving sweet and savoury toppings
You want to serve pancakes with a range of toppings and don’t mind adding milk, eggs and fat for frying to the mix yourself.
Shopper who needs to check ingredients
If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging before buying. Don’t assume a mix is gluten-free just because it’s labelled ‘wholemeal’ or ‘multigrain’.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out whether ‘thick cut’ refers to the pancakes themselves or to the toppings. Then choose a mix based on how it’s prepared, your guests’ dietary requirements and how much you want to make.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer extra ingredients | Check how much water is needed and what fat you’ll need to add for frying. | If I’m shopping shortly before dinner, I don’t want to have to buy milk and eggs for the batter. Around 37% of consumers prioritise keeping preparation to a minimum. |
| Make the batter and toppings your own | Check what milk, eggs and fat the mix you choose requires. | If I’m serving both sweet and savoury toppings, I like to make the batter myself, even if that means buying extra ingredients. Around 27% of consumers put this freedom to plan their menu first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the latest label; if you need a gluten-free option, look for a clear gluten-free statement. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in the mix before I buy it. Checking the ingredients is the top priority for around 18% of consumers. |
| How much you need for your guests | Compare pack sizes and, if stated, the number of servings per pack. | When I’m hosting several guests, I want to make enough batter without having lots left over. Around 18% of consumers put the quantity they need first. |
Common misconceptions
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Assuming ‘complete’ means you don’t need fat for frying
For the complete mixes mentioned, Albert Heijn and PLUS list water as an addition to the batter, as well as butter or oil for frying.
Check the preparation instructions before you finalise your shopping list, and remember to buy your chosen toppings separately.
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Assuming wholemeal or multigrain means gluten-free
These terms alone don’t mean a mix is gluten-free. Jumbo lists wheat and oats, among other allergens, in its plain mix.
If you need to eat gluten-free, choose a mix with a clear gluten-free statement, check the label and take care to avoid cross-contamination when preparing it.
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Treating ‘thick cut’ as a feature of the mix
The term doesn’t tell you whether you want to make thicker pancakes or serve toppings cut into thick slices. So you can’t use it to choose a mix without further explanation.
First decide what you want to serve, then check that the product and preparation instructions are suitable.
Brands to consider
Koopmans
Koopmans offers an Original mix and a complete pancake mix, among other options.
- According to Albert Heijn, Koopmans Complete requires water for the batter; Koopmans Original requires milk and eggs, according to Koopmans.
- Even with a complete mix, check what fat you’ll need for frying and the latest ingredients listed on the packaging.
AH
Albert Heijn’s own-label range includes a wholemeal pancake mix.
- According to Albert Heijn, this wholemeal mix requires 700 ml semi-skimmed milk and 2 eggs.
- This isn’t a mix where you only need to add water to the batter; check the latest label for ingredients and allergens.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers a 400 g pack of plain pancake mix.
- Jumbo’s product information lists wheat, buckwheat and wholegrain oats as ingredients in this variety.
- Jumbo lists gluten, oats and wheat as allergens; barley, egg and milk may also be present.
PLUS
PLUS offers a Complete mix, a plain mix in a pack and a plain shaker bottle, among other options.
- According to PLUS, its Complete mix requires water and fat for frying; the plain mix in a pack requires milk, eggs and fat for frying.
- PLUS says that batter from its plain shaker bottle should be used straight after mixing with milk.
Albona
ALDI lists a 400 g pack of Albona multigrain pancake mix.
- The product listing makes clear that this is a multigrain variety.
- Check the packaging before deciding whether the ingredients and allergens are suitable for your guests.
Belbake
Lidl lists a Belbake Original Pancake Mix.
- The product name identifies this as an original pancake mix.
- Check the packaging for the ingredients and allergens in this mix.
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Frequently asked questions
Which mix should I choose if I don’t want to buy milk and eggs for the batter?
Look for a complete pancake mix and read the preparation instructions for the variety you choose. According to Albert Heijn and PLUS, the complete mixes mentioned require 700 ml of water for the batter, plus butter or oil for frying.
Is a wholemeal or multigrain mix automatically gluten-free?
No, those names don’t confirm that a mix is gluten-free. If a guest needs to eat gluten-free, look for a clear gluten-free statement and check the latest label.
Should I check the allergens on the packaging if I’ve already seen the product information online?
Yes, use the packaging of the product you buy to check its ingredients and allergens. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on the labels of prepacked foods.
Can I make batter in a shaker bottle in advance and keep it?
Follow the instructions for the specific shaker bottle. PLUS says that batter from its plain shaker bottle should be used straight after mixing with milk and not stored.