Choose a 1 kg bag of pancake mix if you make pancakes regularly, rather than simply because you want a large bag for cake or tart. The pancake mixes described are intended for cooking in a pan; for cake or tart, choose a mix labelled for that bake, unless you’re following a specific recipe that uses pancake mix. If you’re buying a large bag, also compare the extra ingredients you’ll need, the allergens and how to store the mix after opening.
A 1 kg bag could be a good choice if you plan to make pancakes several times. Don’t just look at the pack size: check how much water, milk or egg you’ll need for each batch, and whether you can store the opened bag in a cool, dry, dark place with the packaging tightly sealed, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre for pancake mix.
A mix that only needs water calls for different preparation from a recipe that uses milk and eggs. Check the instructions on the pack you choose; a simple preparation method doesn’t tell you anything about the allergens.
Start with the bake you want to make, not the size of the bag. ALDI Netherlands lists pancake mix and mixes for other bakes, including cakes and tarts, as separate product types. So pancake mix isn’t automatically a suitable substitute in a cake or tart recipe.
If you’re considering a 1 kg bag for regular baking, first choose a mix made for the bake you have in mind. Then consider the packaging, preparation and storage.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| The right type of mix | Read what the mix is intended for and how it should be prepared. For cake or tart, use a suitable mix, unless you’re following a specific recipe that uses pancake mix. | I want to bake a cake or tart in the oven, not accidentally choose a mix for pancakes cooked in a pan. For around 42% of consumers, choosing the right type of mix is the most important factor. |
| Pack size and storage | Check that the pack contains 1 kg and that you can store an opened bag in a cool, dry, dark place with the packaging tightly sealed. | If I make pancakes often, I want a large bag that I can keep using after opening. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this pack size and how to store it. |
| Ingredients to add and allergens | Compare the preparation instructions and read the current ingredients and allergen information, including any statements about possible traces. | I want to know what I’ll need in addition to the mix and which ingredients to check before choosing. This is the most important consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
The pancake mixes described are intended for pancakes. A separate cake or tart mix isn’t just another name for the same product, and you can’t be sure how a substitute will turn out unless you’re following a specific recipe.
First decide what you want to bake, then follow the instructions for a mix or recipe intended for it.
Van de Meester describes a pancake mix made with water, while the Molen de Hoop recipe calls for milk and eggs. The name of the mix alone won’t tell you what else you’ll need.
Before buying, read the preparation instructions for the exact variant you’ve chosen.
You may need to buy milk, eggs or cooking fat as well.
A 1 kg bag is less practical for repeated use if you can’t store the leftover mix properly.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing pancake mix in a cool, dry, dark place with the packaging tightly sealed. Before buying, think about where you’ll keep the opened bag.
The name doesn’t tell you everything about the ingredients or possible traces that may be relevant to you. Recipes and packaging information can also vary between variants.
Read the current label each time you buy, even if you’ve used a mix from the same brand before.
These brands illustrate differences in product type, pack size and preparation; their inclusion says nothing about the range available on Joybuy.
Koopmans offers several pancake mixes. The standard packs described here contain 400 g.
The plain pancake mix from PLUS described here comes in a 400 g box.
ALDI Netherlands lists a 400 g Albona multigrain pancake mix alongside separate mixes for other bakes.
Van de Meester describes an Old Dutch-style pancake mix in a 1 kg bag.
The Molen de Hoop pancake mix described here is sold in a 1 kg pack.
These products are intended for cakes or specific types of tart, not pancakes. The packs listed contain 400 g, 440 g or 465 g. Choose according to what you want to bake, and check which additional ingredients the recipe calls for.
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A marble cake mix for when you want to bake a cake rather than pancakes. Allow for butter, eggs and water in the recipe, and check the current allergen information.
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A good choice if you specifically want to bake a Bundt cake. You’ll need butter, eggs and milk; check the current packaging for preparation instructions and allergen information.
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Made for fine cake, not pancakes. When planning, allow for butter, milk and eggs, and check the current label for allergen information.
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Made for farmhouse cake. The recipe calls for butter and eggs; check the packaging for preparation instructions and the current allergen information.
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Choose this mix if you want to bake an apple pie, not as an all-purpose cake mix. Allow for additional ingredients, including apples, butter and egg, and follow the recipe and allergen information on the packaging.
It isn’t a straightforward substitute for cake or tart mix. The pancake mixes described are intended for pancakes; choose a suitable mix for cake or tart unless you have a specific recipe that uses pancake mix.
It depends on the mix you choose. Van de Meester recommends 1.7 litres of water for 1 kg of mix, while Baktotaal gives a Molen de Hoop recipe using 250 g mix, 550–600 g milk and 2 eggs. Follow the instructions on your own pack for the correct preparation.
Store the mix in a cool, dry, dark place with the packaging tightly sealed, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. This is particularly worth considering if you plan to use a 1 kg bag over several baking sessions.
Check the instructions on the pack you’ve chosen before eating the batter. Albert Heijn explicitly says that Koopmans Pannenkoeken Compleet batter isn’t intended to be eaten raw and must be cooked thoroughly.
