If you’re cooking for a larger group
You’ll want to work out in advance how many pancakes you can make and which ingredients you’ll need in addition to the mix. Plain 400 g mixes give you a like-for-like starting point.
Who should consider which factors?
If you want to get ready quickly
You may want to gather fewer ingredients or mix the batter in the pack just before your guests arrive. If you choose a complete mix or shaker bottle, check what you still need to add.
If you need to check for allergens
Don’t rely on the product name alone. Check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ statement for the exact product variant.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide how much you want to make and how much preparation suits your drinks party. Then check what you’ll need and read the pack information for the variant you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Quantity for your group | Compare pack sizes and stated yields; check what milk, eggs and cooking fat you need to add. | When I’m cooking for several guests, I want to know how much I can make and what else I’ll need. For around 36% of consumers, quantity comes first. |
| Preparation | Check whether the mix calls for water or milk and whether you can mix the batter in a shaker bottle. | Just before the party, I don’t want to spend ages mixing or gathering ingredients. For around 29% of consumers, convenience is the deciding factor. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variant, including any relevant ‘may contain’ statements. | If a guest needs to avoid an allergen, I don’t want to rely on the words ‘plain’ or ‘gluten-free’ alone. For around 21% of consumers, checking this is the top priority. |
| Serving at your drinks party | Choose the right type of mix and think about which toppings you want to serve. | I want to serve the pancakes sweet or savoury, without the base I choose getting in the way. For around 14% of consumers, this is the most important consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Comparing only the boxes
A plain mix may still require milk, eggs and cooking fat. For example, PLUS recommends 800 ml of milk, 3 eggs and butter or oil for its 400 g plain mix.
Before choosing, read the preparation instructions and check which ingredients you already have at home.
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Assuming ‘plain’ means allergen-free
Jumbo Mix voor Pannenkoeken Naturel contains wheat and oats, among other ingredients, and may also contain barley, egg and milk. Other variants may have a different composition.
If a relevant allergy or coeliac disease is a concern, read the label on the exact pack, including any ‘may contain’ statement.
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Treating dry mix and ready-made pancakes as the same thing
Jumbo lists dry pancake mix and ready-made pancakes as different product types. With a mix, you’ll need to factor in the preparation before you choose.
First decide whether you want to cook the pancakes yourself, then compare products within that product type.
Brands to compare
ALDI / Albona
Albona offers plain pancake baking mixes in 400 g packs.
- An option to consider if you want to compare packs of the same size.
- For your chosen variant, check which ingredients you need to add and what the label says about allergens.
PLUS
PLUS offers a 400 g plain mix in a box and a 200 g plain mix in a shaker bottle.
- The two pack formats make it easy to compare regular mixing with mixing in the bottle.
- The boxed mix requires milk, eggs and cooking fat; PLUS says to add around 400 ml of milk to the shaker bottle mix.
Jumbo
Jumbo Mix voor Pannenkoeken Naturel is a 400 g dry mix.
- A plain mix to consider if you want to make the batter yourself.
- This variant contains wheat and oats, among other ingredients, and may contain barley, egg and milk. Check the label if this is relevant for your guests.
Albert Heijn
The range includes, among other products, a 400 g plain mix and a 400 g complete mix, as well as other types of mix.
- You can choose the type of preparation that suits your drinks party from the range.
- Check the ingredients and preparation instructions for each variant; they’re not the same for all AH mixes.
Koopmans
Koopmans offers original, complete, wholegrain, multigrain and gluten-free pancake mixes, among other varieties.
- According to Koopmans, you only need to add water to its Pannenkoeken Compleet mix.
- This complete mix contains wheat flour, whey powder and whole egg powder. If you choose another pack, check its ingredients and preparation instructions again.
Pancake mixes on Joybuy
These Koopmans products come in different pack sizes and mix formats, for anyone who wants to cook pancakes for a drinks party. Choose according to the quantity you need and how you want to prepare them, and check the instructions for your chosen variant.
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Koopmans Wholegrains Pancake Mix 400 g
A 400 g pack to consider for your drinks party. Before cooking for guests, check the preparation instructions and allergen information on the pack.
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Koopmans Original Pancake Mix 400 g
A 400 g original pancake mix to use as a base for your drinks party. Before cooking, check what you need to add and which allergens are listed on the pack.
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Koopmans Shaker Pancakes 175 g
For anyone who’d rather prepare the batter for a drinks party in a shaker pack. Check what you need to add and whether the pack contains enough for your guests.
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Koopmans Pancakes Complete 210 g
A smaller pack of complete mix to consider. Check how much you need to add for this variant, and read the ingredients if you need to take allergens into account.
Frequently asked questions
What else should I have at home besides pancake mix?
It depends on the variant. PLUS says its 400 g plain mix needs milk, eggs and butter or oil; according to Koopmans, you only need to add water to Pannenkoeken Compleet. Follow the preparation instructions on the pack you choose.
When is a shaker bottle useful for a drinks party?
A shaker bottle is handy if you want to mix the batter in the pack. You may still need to add something: PLUS says to add around 400 ml of milk to its plain shaker mix. Also check whether there’s enough in the pack for your guests.
Is plain mix gluten-free or allergen-free?
No. The word ‘plain’ doesn’t mean that. Jumbo Mix voor Pannenkoeken Naturel contains wheat and oats, among other ingredients, and may contain barley, egg and milk. If a guest has a relevant allergy or coeliac disease, check the information on the exact pack.
Can you taste pancake batter raw?
Follow the preparation instructions for your chosen mix, and don’t taste the batter raw if the pack advises against it. For Koopmans Pannenkoekenmix Glutenvrij, PLUS explicitly states that the batter isn’t intended to be eaten raw and must be heated thoroughly.