Families and guests
If you’re making pancakes for several people, the stated yield can help you work out how many packs you need. According to Albert Heijn, 400 g of Koopmans Compleet makes around ten pancakes. Check whether that suits your plans.
Which quantity is right for you?
Smaller households planning a quick baking session
A smaller shaker bottle may be a good choice if you want to make batter straight away without opening a larger box. The PLUS bottle contains 200 g of mix, which PLUS says you can mix with milk in the bottle.
Shoppers checking ingredients and allergens
Don’t just compare the wording on the front of the pack: check the recipe and the label too. PLUS’s product information for Koopmans Glutenvrij says the mix may contain egg and milk, and that you’ll need milk and eggs to prepare it.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide how many pancakes you want to make, then check the instructions and the label. Complete your online order with a retailer that offers your chosen mix for delivery to your address.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
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| Portions for sharing | Compare the stated yield per pack with the number of people eating. If you’re buying a multipack, check whether it contains individual packs. | If you’re having guests over, you’ll want to know in advance whether one pack will make enough batter. Planning portions is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you receive, including any statements about what the product may contain. Also check what you need to add yourself. | If you need to choose a mix based on specific ingredients or allergens, the product name alone isn’t enough. Around 27% of consumers say this is their top priority. |
| Ease of preparation | Check whether you need water, milk or eggs, and how to mix the batter. For a shaker bottle, follow the instructions for prepared batter. | If you’re planning an impromptu, small baking session, you’ll want to know whether you have everything you need. Convenience matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
| Ordering online | Check whether your chosen variant is available to order from your supermarket for delivery to your preferred address. A retailer listing doesn’t necessarily mean delivery is available. | If you need home delivery, you’ll need to be able to add the specific pack you want to your online order. For around 20% of consumers, finding the right place to order is their main concern. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a multipack is one large pack
According to Albert Heijn, the Koopmans Origineel 3-pack is delivered as individual items. It gives you enough mix for several occasions, not one pack with a higher yield per batch.
Choose the number of individual packs to suit your planned baking sessions, and store unopened mix according to the instructions on the packaging.
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Looking only at the weight of the mix
Complete, plain and gluten-free mixes may call for different additions. For example, PLUS says to add water to its Complete mix, while the product information for Koopmans Glutenvrij lists milk and eggs.
Check the recipe before ordering so you have all the ingredients you need for your baking session.
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Choosing a shaker bottle to store prepared batter
The instructions for the PLUS shaker bottle say that once the batter has been mixed with milk, it must be used straight away and can’t be stored.
Choose this bottle when you want to make pancakes straight away. For several planned sessions, it’s better to choose packs you can leave unopened.
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Relying only on out-of-date online allergen information
When you order online, you’ll see the product information before you have the pack in your hands. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens should be clearly stated on the label.
Before use, check the label on the pack you receive, including the ingredients and any statements about what the product may contain.
Brands to consider
Koopmans
Koopmans offers a range of pancake mixes, including complete, original and gluten-free varieties. Preparation instructions vary by product.
- According to Albert Heijn, 400 g of Koopmans Compleet makes around ten pancakes, and you only need to add water to the mix.
- According to PLUS’s product information, the gluten-free mix requires milk and eggs and may contain egg and milk.
AH
Albert Heijn’s own brand offers a range of 400 g pancake mixes online, including complete and plain varieties.
- You can compare the different varieties side by side in Albert Heijn’s range.
- Check the preparation instructions and allergen information for your chosen variety on the product page and the pack you receive.
PLUS
PLUS offers a 400 g box of Complete mix and a 200 g bottle of plain mix.
- PLUS says to add water to the Complete mix, while the smaller bottle offers a different way to mix the batter.
- The PLUS bottle requires milk, and the prepared batter must be used straight away according to the product instructions.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists separate 400 g plain and complete mixes online under its own brand.
- Jumbo gives you a choice of these two types of mix.
- Check the current preparation instructions, ingredients and stated yield for the pack you choose.
Albona
Albona is ALDI’s own brand, which includes pancake mix.
- ALDI describes its plain variety as being made with milk and eggs.
- The product page directs shoppers to buy in an ALDI store. If you need home delivery, first check whether the mix is available through your chosen ordering channel.
Pancake mixes at Joybuy
These products include pack sizes for both a smaller baking session and a planned get-together. Compare the weight with the yield and preparation instructions for your chosen variety. A larger pack doesn’t necessarily make a set number of pancakes.
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Koopmans Shaker Pancakes 175 g
This shaker bottle may suit a smaller baking session. Check how much it makes and what the packaging says to add.
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Koopmans Pancakes Complete 210 g
This smaller size is a good option if you don’t want to open a 400 g box. Before you start cooking, check the yield, what you need to add and the label for this variety.
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Koopmans Wholegrains pancake mix 400 g
A 400 g pack is worth considering for a planned get-together. Use the yield stated on the packaging to work out how many packs you need, and check the recipe and ingredients.
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Koopmans Original pancake mix 400 g
This size may suit you if you’re making pancakes for several people. Compare the stated yield with the number of pancakes you want, and check which ingredients you need to add yourself.
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Xiaoyeqingzhu High-Calcium pancake mix with milk flavour 100 g
The 100 g pack may be a good option for a small baking session. Before buying, check how many pancakes it makes and read the preparation and allergen information on the packaging.
Frequently asked questions
How many pancakes can you make with 400 g of complete mix?
It depends on the mix and the recipe. According to Albert Heijn, 400 g of Koopmans Compleet makes around ten pancakes. For another variety, use the yield stated on its product page or packaging to work out how many packs you need.
Is gluten-free pancake mix also free from egg and milk?
No, the gluten-free label doesn’t guarantee that. PLUS’s product information for Koopmans Glutenvrij says the mix may contain egg and milk. You’ll also need milk and eggs to prepare it. If these ingredients matter to you, read the label on the pack you choose.
How should you store an opened pack of dry pancake mix?
Store dry pancake mix in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also check the storage instructions and best-before date on your pack.
Where can you check allergens in a mix ordered online?
Check the online product information when choosing your mix, then read the label on the pack you receive before using it. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be listed in the ingredients on the label.