Choose several 400 g packs if you’ll be cooking in batches during the summer holidays or aren’t yet sure how many people will be joining you. A 1 kg or 5 kg bag is better suited to making a larger batch in one go, provided you have enough mixing space and storage. Before buying for a group, compare the stated yield, additional ingredients and allergens for each mix.
If you’re cooking for lots of guests at once, the number of packs isn’t the only thing to consider. Check that your kitchen, mixing equipment and any pancake machine can handle the amount of batter you want to make in one go.
With 400 g packs, you can decide how much mix to open for each batch. Albert Heijn states that one pack of Koopmans Pannenkoeken Compleet makes around 10 pancakes, while Koopmans says that one pack of Pannenkoeken Origineel makes 11 to 13. Bear in mind which variety you’ve chosen when planning.
Check the exact mix and all the ingredients you’ll be adding yourself. A specialist variety and a standard egg pancake mix from the same professional range are not interchangeable.
Decide how much you want to cook at once, then choose a pack size. Next, check what else you’ll need and read the label for the specific variety.
When: If you’re cooking in small batches or the number of people eating may change.
Trade-off: You can open one pack per batch, but you’ll need several packs for a larger group.
When: If making one larger batch of batter is more convenient than using several small packs.
Trade-off: Check that the preparation method suits your kitchen; Van de Meester says its 1 kg mix is made with water.
When: If you’re making a large amount of batter in one place for an event. Makro Nederland describes the 5 kg Soubry mix as suitable for pancake machines.
Trade-off: You’ll need enough storage and mixing capacity. Also check that the specific variety is suitable for your guests.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Servings and storage | Compare the yield on the pack with the number of pancakes you plan to make, and check you have room for unopened packs or any leftover mix. | If the number of guests might change, I want enough mix without having to open too much; around 31% of consumers prioritise planning portions. |
| Additional ingredients | Check whether you need water, or milk and eggs as well, and don’t forget the cooking fat. According to PLUS, its 400 g complete mix needs water, while its 400 g plain mix needs milk and eggs. | When staying in a holiday home, I want to know what else to bring so I can start cooking straight away; around 25% of consumers give top priority to easy preparation. |
| Allergens | Check the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings about traces. Also consider what you’ll add to the batter. | If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be sure which mix and preparation method are suitable for them; around 19% of consumers prioritise this check. |
| Recipe flexibility | Check whether the mix is complete or which ingredients you’ll need to add yourself, and what types of flour it contains. | If I want to follow my own batter recipe, I’m happy to do more preparation and add the ingredients myself; around 25% of consumers prioritise this flexibility. |
Yield varies by variety. Albert Heijn says Koopmans Compleet makes around 10 pancakes, while Koopmans says Origineel makes 11 to 13.
First work out how many pancakes you want to make, then compare that number with the yield on the pack before deciding how many to buy.
Even the complete mixes we looked at need water and cooking fat. A plain mix may also need milk and eggs.
Read the instructions for the exact mix and check that you have all the ingredients and equipment you need before you set off.
The 5 kg Soubry Eierpannenkoekmix described by Makro Nederland contains wheat, milk and egg, and may contain traces of sesame and soya. Pack size doesn’t tell you whether a mix is suitable for a guest with an allergy.
Read the current label, assess suitable alternatives separately and, where needed, prevent ingredients and cooking equipment from coming into contact with each other. If you’re serving food unpackaged, make sure guests can get information about the allergens it contains, as advised by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority.
Koopmans’ professional range includes 1 kg and 5 kg egg pancake mixes, as well as separate vegan varieties.
Makro Nederland describes a 5 kg Soubry Eierpannenkoekmix for use with pancake machines.
Van de Meester describes a 1 kg Oud Hollandse pannenkoekenmix made with water, either in a pan or on a pancake carousel.
PLUS sells 400 g consumer packs in both complete and plain varieties.
These 400 g packs suit anyone who wants to cook in batches for a large family or a smaller gathering. Compare the preparation instructions and plan how many packs you’ll need to open for your group.
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A pack for anyone who wants to prepare the batter for each cooking batch. Check the preparation instructions and allergens on the pack before buying.
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A pack for anyone planning to cook in several small batches. Koopmans says Pannenkoeken Origineel makes 11 to 13 pancakes per pack; check the preparation instructions and allergens on the pack you buy.
Several small packs give you the flexibility to cook in batches if you’re unsure how many guests will come. A 1 kg or 5 kg bag is better suited to making a lot of batter in one central kitchen. Compare the yield for each variety with your plans, and check that you have enough storage and mixing equipment.
It depends on the variety. According to PLUS, its 400 g complete mix needs water and cooking fat, while its 400 g plain mix needs semi-skimmed milk, eggs and cooking fat. Read the instructions on the pack before shopping for your group.
Make sure guests can get information about the allergens in the pancakes you serve. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information for unpackaged foods must be available in a way other than on packaging. Include both the mix and any ingredients you’ve added yourself.
Not without checking the exact mix and how it’s prepared. The 5 kg Soubry mix described by Makro Nederland contains wheat, milk and egg; other varieties may have different ingredients. Read the current label, check for any warnings about traces and consider the ingredients you’re adding as well.
