Anyone cooking for a crowd
You want to know how many packs you’ll need before Easter lunch, and whether it’s worth having a spare. Yields vary by variety: Koopmans lists 11–13 pancakes for Origineel and 8–10 for Compleet.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Anyone looking to keep preparation simple
You’d like to prepare fewer separate ingredients. According to the manufacturer, Koopmans Compleet is made with water, while Origineel also requires milk and eggs. You’ll still need to think about cooking fat.
Anyone keeping an eye on ingredients
If your guests need to avoid gluten, milk or eggs, check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact mix you’re buying, as well as anything you add to the batter.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how many pancakes you want to make, then compare the yield, preparation method and ingredients of the packs you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough portions | Check the yield for your chosen variety and round the number of packs you need up. | When you’re cooking for a crowd, you don’t want to run out of batter halfway through. Having enough portions is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Easy preparation | Compare how much milk, eggs, water and cooking fat you need for each pack. | If you’d rather not prepare lots of separate ingredients on the day, convenience comes first. This is the main priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the latest label on the mix, as well as the ingredients you’ll be adding yourself. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, you’ll want to know what’s in the finished batter. For around 25% of consumers, checking this comes first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming every 400 g pack has the same yield
Koopmans lists 11–13 pancakes for Origineel, but 8–10 for Compleet. So the same number of packs won’t necessarily make the same number of pancakes.
Decide how many pancakes you want, divide that number by the lowest stated yield for your chosen variety, then round the number of packs up.
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Forgetting the extra ingredients
Koopmans Origineel requires milk, eggs and butter. A complete mix means fewer ingredients for the batter, but you’ll still need cooking fat to fry the pancakes.
Check the preparation instructions for each pack you’ve chosen, and add cooking fat and any toppings to your shopping list too.
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Taking ‘Complete’ or ‘Multigrain’ as a guide to allergens
According to the product information, Koopmans Compleet contains wheat, milk and egg. A variety’s name doesn’t tell you whether it’s suitable for someone who needs to avoid certain ingredients.
Check the latest ingredients and allergen information when you buy. If you need gluten-free food, choose a product that is explicitly labelled as gluten-free.
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Leaving the last of your shopping until Easter Sunday
The opening hours of your local supermarket may be an issue if you still need to buy mix or extra ingredients.
Buy what you need in advance, or check the opening hours of the shop you plan to visit well ahead of time.
Brands to consider
Koopmans
The range includes Origineel, Compleet, Meergranen and a separate gluten-free pancake mix.
- Koopmans lists 11–13 pancakes per pack for Origineel and 8–10 for Compleet. These figures can help you work out how many packs you’ll need.
- Preparation methods and ingredients vary by variety. Origineel requires milk and eggs, while Compleet is made with water and contains milk and egg.
Jumbo
Offers 400 g Naturel and Compleet mixes, as well as a separate gluten-free mix.
- The different product names make it easy to look at standard, complete or explicitly gluten-free varieties.
- Check the preparation method and allergens for each pack: Naturel and Compleet don’t have the same ingredients.
Albert Heijn
Its own-brand range includes naturel, compleet, meergranen and volkoren pancake mixes.
- You can compare different types of mix within the same own-brand range.
- Check the nutrition information and ingredients on the pack you’re actually buying; Albert Heijn notes that product information may change.
Pancake mixes at Joybuy
This Koopmans range includes 400 g packs and smaller 210 g and 175 g packs. For a big Easter lunch, the yield of each individual pack will determine how many you need.
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Koopmans Wholegrains Pancake Mix 400 g
If you’re planning to use several packs of the same mix for a big group, use the yield on this pack to work out how many you’ll need.
Pack size: 400 g. Check the preparation method and ingredients on the label before planning what else to buy.
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Koopmans Original Pancake Mix 400 g
This variety gives you a useful starting point for working out how many packs you’ll need for Easter lunch.
Pack size: 400 g. Koopmans lists 11–13 pancakes per pack for Origineel. You’ll also need milk, eggs and butter to prepare it.
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Koopmans Pancakes Complete 210 g
If you’re considering this smaller pack for a group, use the yield stated on this specific product to calculate how many you’ll need.
Pack size: 210 g. Use the preparation method and ingredients label for this variety as your guide, rather than the information for a 400 g pack of Compleet.
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Koopmans Shaker Pancakes 175 g
For a big lunch, you’ll need to calculate how many of these smaller packs you need too.
Pack size: 175 g. Check the yield, ingredients to add and allergens on the label for this variety.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a catering-size pack for a big Easter lunch?
No, you can use several standard packs instead. Work out how many you need based on the yield of your chosen variety. If you’re considering a larger pack, check its current label and preparation method too, rather than comparing pack weights alone.
How do I work out how many packs of pancake mix I need?
Divide the number of pancakes you want by the lowest yield stated for your chosen pack, then round up. For example, Koopmans lists 11–13 pancakes for Origineel and 8–10 for Compleet. Don’t use these figures for other varieties without checking their packaging.
When should I choose a complete mix instead of a standard one?
Koopmans Compleet 400 g is a good option if you want to make the batter by adding only water. However, according to Koopmans, the mix contains milk and egg, and each pack makes 8–10 pancakes. Origineel requires extra ingredients and has a stated yield of 11–13 pancakes per pack.
Can I wait until Easter Sunday to buy the mix?
That depends on the opening hours of the shop you plan to visit. Check the specific supermarket’s hours in advance, and buy the mix and extra ingredients earlier if you don’t want to rely on a shop being open.