Choose a mix for a coffee get-together with older people based on how you want to prepare it, its nutritional information and how many pancakes you plan to make. A classic mix needs milk and eggs, while a complete mix may only need water. If you’re considering a wholemeal mix, compare the fibre and protein per 100 g of prepared product. Check the allergen information for every option, and make sure the pancakes are cooked through.
If you’re serving a treat with coffee, you’ll want to know what the mix and any ingredients you add contribute to the pancakes. Compare fibre and protein on the same basis, for example per 100 g of prepared product. The Voedingscentrum highlights getting enough nutrients, including protein, as an important consideration in the diets of older people.
If you’re making pancakes for guests, a complete mix or shaker bottle can be handy as you’ll need to get fewer ingredients ready. Even with this kind of mix, it’s important to cook the pancakes through.
For a small gathering, it’s worth checking how many pancakes you’ll get from a pack. A classic mix also lets you choose the sweet or savoury topping you want to serve.
First, decide how many pancakes you want to make and which ingredients you want to add yourself. Then compare the nutritional information and the current label for the options that suit your gathering.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Nutritional information | Compare fibre and protein per 100 g of prepared product, and consider what you’ll add yourself, such as milk, eggs or toppings. | If I’m thinking about the nutritional content of the treat, I want to be able to compare mixes on the same basis. This is the top priority for around 33% of shoppers. |
| Preparation | Check which ingredients you need to add and read the allergen information. Cook the pancakes through on both sides. | When I’m cooking for guests, I don’t want to measure out several ingredients. Easy preparation is the top priority for around 42% of shoppers. |
| Quantity and presentation | Check how many pancakes you’ll get from each pack and decide which topping you want to serve. | For a small gathering, I want to make enough pancakes without having lots left over. The right quantity and a familiar presentation are the main considerations for around 25% of shoppers. |
‘Just add water’ describes how to prepare the mix, not what’s in it. According to the product information, Koopmans Compleet contains wheat, milk and egg, among other ingredients.
If you have an allergy or coeliac disease, check the current allergen information on the specific pack. Don’t rely on the name of the mix alone.
The Voedingscentrum advises older people against eating dishes containing raw egg. This also applies to tasting batter containing egg while cooking.
Don’t serve uncooked batter, and make sure the pancakes are cooked through on both sides.
This label doesn’t tell you how many pancakes you can make or which other ingredients you’ll need. What you serve depends on both the mix and the topping you choose.
Compare the yield, preparation method, nutritional information and allergens against what matters to your gathering.
A Joybuy listing for G'woon Pannenkoekenmix Compleet names wheat, milk and egg in the ingredients, but contradicts this information elsewhere on the same page.
Use the current packaging label to make decisions about allergens, or ask the manufacturer for clarification.
The range includes Original, Complete and wholemeal pancake mixes, as well as a shaker bottle.
The own-brand products reviewed include a wholemeal mix and a multigrain mix.
G'woon sells a complete pancake mix in a 200 g pack.
These mixes offer different preparation methods and pack sizes for a coffee get-together. Choose based on the ingredients you want to add, the quantity you need and the label on the specific product.
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An option if you’re looking for a grain mix and want to add milk and eggs yourself.
Check the preparation instructions and allergen information on the pack. Only compare nutritional values with other mixes if they’re given on the same preparation basis.
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A classic base if you want to choose your own toppings and add milk and eggs.
According to the product information, you’ll need to add 850 ml of milk and 2 eggs. When planning your coffee get-together, allow for a yield of around 11–13 pancakes.
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The shaker bottle is a good fit for a smaller coffee get-together when you want to keep measuring to a minimum.
According to the product information, you’ll need to add 350 ml of water to make 4–6 pancakes. ‘Complete’ doesn’t mean allergen-free, so check the current label and make sure the pancakes are cooked through.
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A small pack to consider if you want to check the ingredients you’ll need and the yield in advance.
You’ll need to add an egg, among other ingredients. Check the label for gluten, and don’t compare nutritional information per 100 g of mix directly with values per 100 g of prepared pancakes.
A complete mix is handy if you only want to add water. According to the product information, Koopmans Compleet needs 700 ml of water. For a smaller gathering, the Koopmans Schudfles Compleet needs 350 ml of water and makes 4–6 pancakes. Remember to check the allergens in complete mixes too.
Not necessarily. Compare the nutritional information, but also take taste preferences, allergens and any ingredients you’ll add yourself into account. The Voedingscentrum emphasises that older people’s nutritional needs can vary; a wholemeal mix is no substitute for personal dietary advice.
Don’t let anyone taste batter containing raw egg. The Voedingscentrum advises older people against dishes in which egg remains raw, so make sure the pancakes are cooked through before serving.
