Smaller households
If you’re making savoury pancakes for one or two people, it helps to compare the pack size with the stated yield. A 200 g pack or a 210 g shaker bottle may be a better fit for one breakfast than a 400 g pack.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Breakfast cooks short on time
If you don’t want to get milk and eggs ready separately, look for a complete mix. Koopmans says that its Pannenkoeken Compleet mix needs only water; also check how many pancakes the pack you choose makes.
Shoppers who check ingredients carefully
If you’re specifically looking for wholegrain or need to avoid certain allergens, read the current ingredients list and allergen information. For example, the wholegrain mix described by Albert Heijn contains wheat and wheat gluten, so wholegrain does not mean gluten-free.
What should you look for when choosing?
Work out how many pancakes you need for breakfast. Then compare the ingredients you need to add and, where relevant, read the ingredients label.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it most relevant to? |
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| Portions and leftovers | Compare the net weight with the stated yield and consider whether you want to keep any pancakes you make. | If I’m cooking for one or two people, I don’t want to make more batter than I can use. For around 44% of consumers, portion size is the most important factor. |
| Preparation | Check whether you need to add just water or also milk, eggs and fat. | On a busy morning, I want to use as few ingredients and take as few steps as possible before cooking. For around 33% of consumers, convenience comes first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients list, allergen information and any gluten-free claim on the pack you choose. | If an ingredient or allergen determines my choice, I want to be able to see what I’m buying on the label. For around 23% of consumers, checking the label takes priority. |
Common mistakes
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Using half a loaf as a measure for pancake mix
The term doesn’t tell you how much mix you need or how many pancakes it will make for breakfast.
Check the weight in grams, the stated yield and how many people you’re cooking for.
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Looking only at the size of the pack
A small pack limits how much mix you bring home, but it doesn’t tell you how many pancakes you’ll be able to make.
Compare both the pack size and the preparation instructions with your breakfast plans.
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Confusing wholegrain with gluten-free
The wholegrain pancake mix described by Albert Heijn contains wheat and wheat gluten. A wholegrain claim does not mean a product is gluten-free.
Check the ingredients, allergens and any cross-contamination warnings on the pack you buy.
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Choosing a large pack without a plan for leftovers
Koopmans says its Pannenkoeken Origineel mix makes 11 to 13 pancakes. That may be more than you want to make for one small breakfast.
Make an amount that suits you or plan what to do with any pancakes you make. The Voedingscentrum advises cooling leftovers quickly and storing them in a sealed container for up to two days in the fridge or three months in the freezer.
Brands to consider
Koopmans
Koopmans offers original, complete and gluten-free pancake mixes. Compare the yield and preparation instructions for each variety.
- According to Koopmans, Pannenkoeken Origineel makes 11 to 13 pancakes, while the brand says Pannenkoeken Compleet makes 8 to 10 pancakes and needs only water.
- The original mix needs milk, eggs and butter or oil. Check the current pack and allergen information for the gluten-free variety.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists plain and complete pancake mixes in both 200 g and 400 g packs, so you can choose a size to suit your cooking plans.
- These mix types are available in both smaller and larger packs.
- Check how many pancakes each variety makes and which ingredients you need to add.
AH
AH’s wholegrain pancake mix is an option if you’re specifically looking for a wholegrain variety.
- Albert Heijn states that this mix comes in a 300 g pack and makes around 10 pancakes.
- The variety described contains wheat and wheat gluten; the standard preparation also needs milk and eggs.
Albona
Albona is ALDI’s own brand, which offers a 400 g multigrain pancake mix.
- The 400 g pack is worth considering if you want to make more pancakes.
- Choose an amount to suit the number of people you’re cooking for; check the preparation instructions and ingredients on the pack before buying.
Belbake
Belbake offers a 400 g original pancake mix as another standard-size option.
- Lidl says this pack makes around 12 pancakes.
- Lidl lists this variety as a store item; check the pack for preparation instructions and allergen information.
Pancake mixes at Joybuy
These mixes offer two options for a savoury breakfast: a smaller complete pack for making a limited number of pancakes, and 400 g packs if you want to make more or plan to keep leftovers. For each variety, compare the pack size with the preparation instructions.
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Koopmans Pancakes Complete 210 g
A smaller complete pack to consider if you’re cooking for one or two people. Koopmans says its 210 g shaker bottle makes 4 to 6 pancakes; check the preparation instructions and allergens on the pack.
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Koopmans Wholegrains Pancake Mix 400 g
A wholegrain variety in a 400 g pack to consider if you want to use more mix. Compare the stated yield and required additions with your breakfast plans; also check the ingredients and allergens on the current label.
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Koopmans Original Pancake Mix 400 g
An original mix for cooking for more people or making pancakes to keep. Koopmans says Pannenkoeken Origineel makes 11 to 13 pancakes; you’ll need milk, eggs and butter or oil to prepare it. Check the current allergen information and cook the batter thoroughly.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 200 g pack always a good choice for a smaller household?
Not always: check the stated yield too, and think about what you’ll do with any leftovers. If you cook regularly or for more people, a larger pack may suit the way you use it.
Which mix needs little preparation for a savoury breakfast?
A complete mix that needs only water requires fewer separate ingredients. Koopmans says its Pannenkoeken Compleet makes 8 to 10 pancakes; for the 210 g shaker bottle, the brand states 4 to 6. Check how many you need.
Is wholegrain pancake mix also gluten-free?
No, wholegrain doesn’t mean gluten-free. The wholegrain mix described by Albert Heijn contains wheat and wheat gluten. If you need a gluten-free mix, check the gluten-free claim, ingredients and any cross-contamination warnings on the pack you choose.
Where can I find allergen information for pancake mix?
Check the label on the pack you buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that 14 specified allergens must be declared on the label; check the ingredients list and any warnings relevant to your choice.
Can I taste pancake batter raw?
Don’t taste Koopmans Origineel batter raw. Koopmans states that this product’s batter isn’t intended to be eaten raw and must be cooked thoroughly.