For a larger batch, start by choosing between a standard mix, a mix made with water and an option suited to your guests’ dietary needs. Then use the yield per pack to work out how many packs and additional ingredients you’ll need. A gluten-free label doesn’t replace the need to check for other allergens.
You want to work out in advance how many packs you’ll need, and can buy milk, eggs and cooking fat at the same time. Koopmans states that its Origineel mix makes 11–13 pancakes per pack; Albert Heijn gives a yield of around 12 for AH Naturel.
If several people are helping with the cooking, a mix made with water can reduce the number of separate ingredients you need. Be sure to check the preparation instructions and allergen information: the Complete mixes described by Koopmans and PLUS contain milk and egg.
You’re looking for a separate mix for a guest who needs to eat gluten-free. Check the other allergens and the ingredients needed to prepare it too: PLUS states that its gluten-free Koopmans mix may contain traces of egg and milk.
First, decide which preparation method and dietary requirements apply to your group. Then work out how many pancakes you can make with each pack you’re considering, and what other ingredients you’ll need.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Compare the pack weight and stated yield of your chosen mix with the number of pancakes you want to make. | When I’m cooking for a large group, I don’t want to run out of batter halfway through. Around 36% of consumers prioritise planning for a sufficient yield. |
| Preparation | Check which ingredients you need to add and whether you’ll also need cooking fat. For example, PLUS says its 400 g Complete mix requires 700 ml of water and butter for frying or oil. | When several people are helping with the cooking, I want to keep the number of separate ingredients to a minimum; this is the main concern for around 29% of consumers. |
| Diet and allergens | Check the current ingredient and allergen information on every pack, including gluten-free and Complete mixes. | If a guest has a specific dietary requirement, I want to know whether both the mix and its preparation are suitable. Around 21% of consumers make this check their priority. |
| Commercial use | If you’re selling pancakes or providing catering, check which registration and food safety requirements apply to your business. The NVWA covers food business registration, while the Chamber of Commerce explains that home catering businesses must work with an HACCP plan or hygiene code. | If I’m going to sell pancakes, I need to sort out my business operations as well as buying the ingredients; this commercial context is the starting point for around 14% of consumers. |
Most of the mixes described come in 400 g packs. For an event, the number of packs alone doesn’t tell you how many pancakes you’ll be able to make.
Use the yield of your chosen mix as a guide, then make a shopping list of the extra ingredients you’ll need.
Koopmans Origineel and AH Naturel also require milk, eggs and cooking fat. A Complete mix made with water is prepared differently.
Read the instructions for all the mixes you’ve chosen before completing your larger shop.
The gluten-free Koopmans mix described by PLUS may contain egg and milk. So a gluten-free product label doesn’t answer every question about allergens.
Ask which ingredients matter to your guests and check the current label on both the mix and any additional ingredients.
Anyone preparing or selling pancakes as a food business has different responsibilities from someone cooking for family or guests. The NVWA explains registration for food businesses, while the Chamber of Commerce refers to an HACCP plan or hygiene code for home catering.
Before selling pancakes commercially, check which requirements apply to your business and location.
Offers separate standard, Complete and gluten-free pancake mixes, making it easy to compare preparation methods and dietary options.
Albert Heijn’s own brand, with a plain mix for anyone planning a standard preparation.
An own-brand range with a plain mix and a separate Complete mix, for comparing preparation methods.
ALDI’s own brand, with a plain option and a separate multigrain mix.
Lidl’s own brand, with a standard pancake mix available to buy in store.
These packs offer options for planning several standard mixes, as well as smaller batches using a Complete mix or shaker. Work out how many packs you’ll need for your group for each option.
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For anyone planning a larger batch using a standard mix, pack by pack. Koopmans states that the Origineel mix makes 11–13 pancakes per pack. Remember to allow for milk, eggs and cooking fat, and check the instructions on this pack.
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A multigrain option for anyone planning to use several packs of the same mix. Use the yield and preparation instructions on this pack to work out how many you’ll need and which additional ingredients to buy.
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A Complete mix for anyone looking to make a smaller batch. This pack contains 210 g; read the preparation instructions and, for a larger group, calculate the quantity using the yield of this particular mix, not that of another Compleet pack.
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A shaker pack for a smaller batch. For a larger group, calculate how many packs you’ll need based on the yield of this mix, and check the label to see which ingredients you need to add.
Divide the number of pancakes you want to make by the stated yield of your chosen mix, then round up to the next whole pack. Koopmans says Origineel makes 11–13 pancakes per pack, while Albert Heijn gives a yield of around 12 for AH Naturel. Don’t use these figures for other mixes.
A Complete mix is useful when you want to measure out fewer separate ingredients: the Complete mixes described by Koopmans and PLUS are made with water. PLUS also recommends butter for frying or oil; check the label, as the Complete mixes described contain milk and egg.
No, the gluten-free label doesn’t mean that. PLUS states that the gluten-free Koopmans mix described may contain egg and milk. Check the current packaging and ask which ingredients matter to your guest.
Before you start selling, check the registration and food safety requirements for your business. The NVWA explains food business registration, while the Chamber of Commerce says home catering businesses must work with an HACCP food safety plan or hygiene code. These business rules don’t automatically apply to a private party.
