A wholegrain mix is a good choice for a savoury breakfast if you’re looking for wholemeal flour and a fuller flavour with a little bite. An original mix gives you a base you can adapt with savoury ingredients, while a complete mix is handy if you want to add as little as possible to the batter. Whatever you choose, check the preparation instructions, ingredients and allergens: multigrain doesn’t automatically mean wholegrain.
You’re looking for a pancake mix containing wholegrains and want to compare the ingredients and fibre content of the exact product. Koopmans says its Wholegrain variety has a full flavour with a little bite; consider whether that suits your savoury breakfast.
You want to tailor savoury toppings to suit different tastes around the table. An original mix is one option; decide in advance whether everyone would also enjoy a fuller-flavoured wholegrain variety.
You want to make the batter with as few separate ingredients as possible. For the Koopmans Complete mix we looked at, Albert Heijn says you only need to add water to the batter. Still, check the ingredients and allergens.
First decide whether wholemeal flour, an adaptable savoury base or simple preparation matters most to you. If you need to avoid gluten, check separately whether the specific product is suitable.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Wholegrain and fibre | Check which types of flour the mix contains and compare fibre content on the same basis, for example per 100 g of prepared product. | I want to choose wholemeal flour for my savoury breakfast and understand how the nutritional values compare; for around 40% of consumers, choosing wholegrain comes first. |
| An adaptable savoury base | Choose a mix that goes well with your toppings and consider whether everyone would enjoy a fuller flavour with a bit of bite. | When people around the table have different preferences, I want a base I can adapt with savoury ingredients; for around 30% of consumers, this flexibility matters most. |
| Fewer separate ingredients | Read what you need to add to the batter yourself, and also check what’s needed for cooking. | On a busy morning, I don’t want to have to gather several ingredients for the batter first; around 20% of consumers prioritise simple preparation. |
| Gluten and other allergens | Check the ingredients and allergens on the specific pack, including any warnings about cross-contamination. | If I need to avoid gluten, I need to be able to choose a suitable mix without overlooking other allergens; for around 10% of consumers, this check is the top priority. |
A mix containing several grains doesn’t necessarily mean that most of the flour is wholemeal. Jumbo lists, among other ingredients, 78% wheat flour and 16% oat flour for Koopmans Bio Multigrain.
If wholegrain and fibre are important to you, compare the types of flour and nutritional information for the exact variety.
Preparation varies from one mix to another. Albert Heijn says Koopmans Original requires milk and eggs, while you only need to add water to the batter for Koopmans Complete. That doesn’t mean the latter contains no milk or egg as ingredients.
Before buying, read both the preparation instructions and the ingredients and allergen information.
A mix that requires you to add your own milk, eggs and cooking fat also means extra preparation beyond what’s in the pack.
A gluten-free label refers to gluten, not all other ingredients. If you’re choosing a product based on allergens, the information on the packaging matters too.
Check the current pack for ingredients, allergens and any warnings about cross-contamination.
Koopmans offers several separate pancake mixes to suit this choice, including Original, Complete and Wholegrain.
Albert Heijn’s category overview includes its own-brand Complete, Organic Multigrain and Wholegrain varieties.
Jumbo lists a 400 g own-brand Wholegrain pancake mix.
These mixes give you a few options for a savoury breakfast, whether you’re looking for a complete mix, an original base or a different grain blend. Check each pack to see what you need to add and whether the ingredients suit your preferences.
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Consider this Complete variety if you want to use fewer separate ingredients for a savoury breakfast. Check the pack to see how much water this size requires and which allergens it contains.
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This Shaker variety is an option if you want to make batter for pancakes with savoury toppings. Before buying, check which liquid you need to add and look at the label for allergen information.
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If you want to tailor savoury toppings to suit different tastes, consider this Original variety. Check how much milk, egg and cooking fat you’ll need for this pack.
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For this Wholegrains variety, the ingredients matter if you’re deliberately choosing wholemeal flour for a savoury breakfast. Compare the types of flour and fibre content on the current label; don’t judge the nutritional profile by the product name alone.
No, it depends on what matters to you. Choose wholegrain if you’re looking for wholemeal flour and like the fuller flavour with a little bite of the Wholegrain variety described by Koopmans. If nutritional values are the deciding factor, compare the ingredients and fibre content of the exact product.
Yes, Albert Heijn describes Koopmans Original as suitable for both savoury and sweet pancakes. You can tailor the toppings to suit everyone, but also check which ingredients you need to add for the batter and cooking.
Not necessarily. For the Koopmans Complete mix we looked at, Albert Heijn says you only need to add water to the batter; check the pack too for what you’ll need for cooking. Complete also doesn’t mean the mix is free from allergens.
No, the names don’t tell you the same thing about the types of flour used. For example, Jumbo lists mainly wheat flour for Koopmans Bio Multigrain. If you’re specifically looking for wholemeal flour or a particular fibre content, read the ingredients and nutritional information on the pack.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re using, even if the mix is labelled gluten-free. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens must be listed on the label of pre-packed foods; also read any warnings about cross-contamination.
