If you want to make several savoury pancakes, check the yield and which ingredients you need to add to a standard mix. A complete mix requires fewer extra ingredients; with wholemeal or gluten-free options, the ingredients in the specific variety matter more. The available preparation instructions do not confirm that any of these mixes will automatically make extra-thick pancakes.
You want enough pancakes to share as a meal, and to add your own toppings, such as cheese or vegetables. You’ll need to judge the thickness separately; the stated yield doesn’t tell you how thick they’ll be.
You’re looking for a simple way to prepare them, so you’re comparing a complete mix with a shaker bottle. Check which liquid you need to add and how many pancakes the pack makes.
Choose a specific variety only after reading the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the packaging. Remember to check what you’ll be adding to the batter yourself, too.
First, decide how much you need and how you want to prepare it. Then check whether the ingredients in that particular mix suit your needs.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Savoury toppings and cooking result | Check the preparation instructions and choose toppings to suit the pancake you want to make. A stated yield doesn’t confirm that the pancakes will be extra thick. | If I want to add plenty of savoury toppings, I want to judge for myself how the pancake turns out in the pan; this is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Few extra ingredients | Compare what you need to add: according to PLUS, PLUS Complete requires water and cooking fat, while the PLUS Naturel shaker bottle we looked at requires milk. | On a busy evening, I don’t want to have to gather all the basic ingredients first. Around 29% of consumers put ease of preparation first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the label on the variety you choose and check the ingredients you’ll be adding yourself, too. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, the contents matter more than convenience; this is the main concern for around 21% of consumers. |
| How much you need for your group | Compare the stated yield per pack with the number of people eating, and allow for the preparation method given in the recipe. | When I’m making a meal for several people, I want to know whether one pack will be enough. This is the deciding factor for around 14% of consumers. |
The preparation instructions for AH Naturel and PLUS Complete describe batter that spreads across the bottom of the pan or is poured in a thin layer. So the name of a mix alone won’t tell you how thick your pancake will be.
Judge the thickness as you cook and follow the instructions on the packaging.
A shaker bottle may suit a small meal, but it might not contain enough mix for a larger group.
Compare the stated number of pancakes per pack with the number of people eating.
AH describes its wholemeal mix as vegan and lactose-free, but the standard preparation requires milk and eggs. The mix also contains gluten-containing cereals and wheat. According to the product information, a Koopmans mix labelled gluten-free may contain egg and milk.
Read the current label for the variety you choose and take account of anything you add yourself.
Koopmans Pannenkoeken glutenvrij states that its batter is not intended to be eaten raw and must be thoroughly heated.
Follow the preparation instructions on the packaging and cook the pancakes all the way through.
The range includes Original, Complete, Multigrain, Wholemeal, a gluten-free variety and shaker bottles.
The own-brand range includes Naturel and Wholemeal bag mixes.
The own-brand range includes a complete boxed mix and a Naturel shaker bottle.
Lidl lists a 400 g Belbake Original Pancake Mix.
These mixes offer different pack sizes and preparation methods for a pancake meal. Choose according to the variety and the number of people eating, rather than assuming they’ll make extra-thick pancakes.
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An option if you want to use this grain variety for a pancake meal with your own toppings. Check the ingredients, preparation method and yield on the packaging.
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For anyone looking for a standard mix to top with savoury ingredients. Compare the stated yield and the ingredients you need to add during preparation.
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A complete variety for anyone who wants to gather fewer extra ingredients. Before buying, check the preparation instructions and stated yield to see if it’ll be enough for your meal.
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A shaker pack to compare if you want to make a smaller quantity. Check which liquid you need to add and how many pancakes the pack makes.
You can’t tell that from the mixes described here. The instructions for AH Naturel and PLUS Complete describe batter that spreads across the bottom of the pan or is poured in a thin layer. Judge the thickness you want as you cook and follow the instructions on the packaging.
A complete mix is a practical option: according to PLUS, PLUS Complete requires 700 ml of water and cooking butter or oil. The PLUS Naturel shaker bottle we looked at requires milk instead, so check which preparation method you’re choosing.
No, these claims don’t mean the same thing. AH describes its wholemeal mix as vegan and lactose-free for the dry mix, but also lists gluten-containing cereals and wheat. If you avoid gluten, check the claims and allergen information on the specific pack.
Read the allergen information on the packaging of the mix you choose, including any warnings about possible traces. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products; also check the ingredients you add yourself.
Don’t do this with Koopmans Pannenkoeken glutenvrij: the product information says the batter isn’t intended to be eaten raw and must be thoroughly heated. Follow the preparation instructions on the packaging for whichever mix you choose.
