Who should consider this choice?

People who need to choose gluten-free

You’re looking for a pancake mix that’s explicitly labelled gluten-free. You’ll also want to check for warnings about possible cross-contamination and consider the ingredients you’ll add at home.

People with a milk, egg or other allergy

A gluten-free label doesn’t answer all your questions when shopping. The presence of milk, eggs, lupin and other allergens that matter to you can vary from one mix to another.

People looking for a sourdough flavour

You want a pancake mix with a particular flavour or preparation style, but you can only choose once you’ve checked that the ingredients and allergens in that specific product are suitable for you.

What should you look for when choosing?

First check the allergens in the mix and the full recipe. Then consider whether a flavour preference, such as sourdough, should influence your choice.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Gluten and cross-contamination Look for an explicit gluten-free label and read the ingredients and any cross-contamination warnings. If I want to make pancakes while managing coeliac disease, the mix I choose needs to meet my gluten-free requirements. For around 42% of consumers with this shopping need, checking for gluten comes first.
Other allergens and additions Read which allergens the mix contains or may contain, and check what the preparation instructions tell you to add. If I have a milk or egg allergy, I want to know whether those ingredients are already in the mix or are only needed during preparation. For around 42% of these consumers, checking for other allergens is the main priority.
Sourdough as a flavour preference Check that the product is actually a pancake mix and read the full ingredients and allergen information. I’m looking for a sourdough-style flavour, but I don’t want to mistake a flavour description for allergen information. For around 16% of consumers, this flavour preference is the main consideration, alongside the essential allergen check.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming sourdough means allergen-free

    Words such as sourdough and artisan don’t tell you which allergens a pancake mix contains or may contain.

    Check the current ingredients and allergen information for the specific product before considering its flavour or preparation method.

  • Stopping at the gluten-free label

    Gluten-free pancake mixes can contain other allergens. For example, Albert Heijn lists milk, eggs and lupin in Consenza Pancake Mix; PLUS says Koopmans Gluten-free Pancakes may contain eggs and milk.

    Check all the allergens that matter to you, including warnings about possible cross-contamination.

  • Forgetting the ingredients in the prepared recipe

    Checking the allergens in a dry mix doesn’t tell you everything about pancakes made with ingredients such as milk, eggs or cooking fat.

    Read the preparation instructions before buying and check the ingredients you plan to use at home, too.

Brands to consider

Always compare the specific variant you’re considering: ingredients and allergens can vary across a product range.

Koopmans

Koopmans offers classic and gluten-free pancake mixes, among other options.

  • The Pancakes Gluten-free variant is explicitly labelled gluten-free.
  • Koopmans says Pancakes Original contains wheat and rye; for the gluten-free variant, PLUS says it may contain eggs and milk.

Albert Heijn

Its pancake mix range includes own-brand and other varieties.

  • Albert Heijn lists Consenza Pancake Mix as gluten-free and wheat-free.
  • According to the product information, the same Consenza mix contains milk, eggs and lupin, and may contain soya, nuts and sesame.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers plain, wholemeal, buckwheat and gluten-free pancake mixes, among other varieties.

  • The different varieties give you a starting point for comparing the ingredients in each mix.
  • Jumbo says it cannot rule out cross-contamination in products packed in store; check the information on the packaging of the specific product.

ALDI / Albona

ALDI lists a 400 g pack of Albona multigrain pancake mix.

  • The weight and multigrain variety can help you identify the right product.
  • If you’re choosing a product to suit an allergy, check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging for that variety.

PLUS

PLUS lists both Koopmans Gluten-free Pancakes and its own complete pancake mix.

  • The product information lets you compare these two different types of mix.
  • PLUS says its complete mix contains wheat, milk and eggs; for Koopmans Gluten-free Pancakes, PLUS says eggs and milk may be present.

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Frequently asked questions

Is sourdough pancake mix automatically suitable for people with coeliac disease?

No. Sourdough doesn’t mean gluten-free. For a specific mix, check for an explicit gluten-free label, read the ingredients and look for any cross-contamination warnings.

Where can I find allergen information on Dutch packaging?

For prepacked foods, relevant allergens are clearly highlighted in the ingredients list. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority specifies 14 allergens that must be declared. Also check for any warnings about possible cross-contamination.

Does gluten-free also mean free from milk and eggs?

No. Albert Heijn says Consenza Pancake Mix is gluten-free and wheat-free, but contains milk and eggs; according to PLUS, Koopmans Gluten-free Pancakes may contain eggs and milk. So always check the allergen information for the exact variant.

Is a complete mix suitable if you have a milk or egg allergy?

Not without checking the ingredients: milk and eggs may already be in the dry mix, even if you only need to add water. Albert Heijn lists milk and egg ingredients in Koopmans Complete; PLUS lists milk and eggs in its own complete mix.