If you want to choose which seeds to add, start with a plain or wholemeal mix and check the ingredients on both packs. Choose a multigrain mix if the grain base is your priority, but don’t assume it contains seeds. If you want to keep preparation to a minimum, a complete mix or shaker bottle could be a good fit; just check that it makes enough for everyone.
You want to decide which seeds to use and how much to add. A plain base and separately bought seeds give you that choice; just check the ingredients and allergen information for both. Albert Heijn sells seeds and kernels as a separate product category.
You’re looking for a wholemeal or multigrain mix to make a stack of pancakes. If seeds matter to you, check the ingredients: Koopmans describes its organic multigrain mix in terms of wholemeal flours, not as a seed mix.
You want to make batter quickly for a small group. A complete shaker bottle could work if it makes enough. According to the product information on Albert Heijn’s website, Koopmans’ complete shaker bottle only needs water.
Before your King’s Day celebration, decide what matters most: adding your own seeds, choosing a particular grain base, keeping preparation simple or making enough pancakes for several people.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Adding your own seeds | Read the ingredients and allergen information for both the mix and your chosen seeds. Don’t confuse multigrain with seeds. | I want to choose which seeds go into my pancakes and how much crunch they add. An estimated 40% of consumers put this freedom of choice first. |
| Wholemeal or multigrain | Compare the grains listed, the ingredients you need to add and the number of pancakes each pack makes. | When I’m cooking for several people, I mainly want to know which grain base I’m using. This is the most important consideration for an estimated 30% of consumers. |
| Minimal preparation | Check whether you need to add water, milk or eggs, and how many pancakes the pack makes. | For a small pancake-making session, I want to make batter without having to get lots of ingredients ready. An estimated 20% of consumers prioritise this. |
| A bigger stack | Compare how many pancakes each pack makes and what else you’ll need to prepare the batter. | When more people are joining me, I want to be able to make enough pancakes from a simple base. This is the main consideration for an estimated 10% of consumers. |
Koopmans describes its organic multigrain mix as a blend of finely milled wholemeal flours. The name alone doesn’t tell you whether it contains sesame, linseed or other seeds.
Read the ingredients list if you specifically want seeds. You can also choose seeds separately to add to a base of your choice.
According to Albert Heijn, Koopmans Multigrain Pancake Mix needs milk and eggs, while Koopmans’ complete shaker bottle is made with water.
Check the preparation instructions before you shop, especially if you’re making pancakes for a group.
If you add seeds, you also need to check their allergen information. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists sesame seeds among the allergens consumers must be informed about.
Ask about allergies in advance, check both packs and keep the ingredient information handy when you serve the pancakes.
Compare the specific variety you want to buy, not just the brand: ingredients and the items you need to add can vary from one mix to another.
Koopmans offers original, wholemeal and multigrain mixes, as well as complete shaker bottles.
Albert Heijn’s own-brand range includes plain and wholemeal pancake mixes, as well as separate seeds and kernels.
Jumbo lists a plain mix under its own name, as well as other pancake mixes in its range.
PLUS lists plain, wholemeal and complete pancake mixes, as well as a plain bottle mix.
ALDI lists plain and multigrain pancake mixes under the Albona brand.
Lidl lists an original pancake mix from Belbake.
These three mixes suit different King’s Day plans: an original base, a variety made with several types of grain or a complete mix for a smaller pancake-making session. Check the pack if you specifically want to use seeds.
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An original 400 g base if you want to choose the ingredients for your King’s Day pancakes yourself.
Check the preparation instructions and the ingredients and allergen information for the mix and any seeds you plan to add.
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A 400 g mix to consider if the grain base matters more to you than a ready-made seed mix.
Check the pack to see which grains and any seeds it contains, what else you need to add and which allergens are listed.
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A 210 g complete mix to consider if you want to keep preparation to a minimum for a small group.
Check the preparation instructions and yield before making pancakes for several people. If you want to use seeds, read the ingredients and allergen information too.
No, the name multigrain doesn’t confirm that. Koopmans describes its organic multigrain mix in terms of finely milled wholemeal flours; check the ingredients list if you’re looking for specific seeds.
A complete mix could be a good fit if you want to get fewer ingredients ready. According to Albert Heijn, you only need to add 350 ml of water to Koopmans’ complete shaker bottle; it makes 4 to 6 pancakes. Check that’s enough for everyone.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for both the mix and the seeds. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists sesame seeds among the allergens consumers must be informed about. Ask about any allergies before you start cooking.
No. According to the Dutch government, King’s Day on 27 April is an official public holiday in the Netherlands, but not everyone automatically gets the day off work. Choose a recipe that suits the time you actually have.
Don’t taste the batter raw. Follow the preparation instructions on the pack and cook the pancakes all the way through before serving.
