If you want a mix containing different grains, check the ingredients in multigrain and wholemeal varieties, but don’t assume they contain seeds. If you want to bake with as few extra ingredients as possible, a complete mix that only needs water is another option. Check its allergens and stated yield, too.
Looking for a mix with different grains for a savoury or sweet snack night? Check the ingredients list. Koopmans Meergranen and PLUS Volkoren name grains and flours, but their listed ingredients don’t confirm that they contain seeds.
If you’d rather not have to get milk and eggs first, a complete mix could be a good fit. Koopmans says you only need to add water to Pannenkoeken Compleet. Just check how many pancakes the pack you choose makes.
If you need to avoid gluten, egg or milk, the current packaging is what matters. Check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings, as well as the instructions for anything you need to add to the batter.
For a single snack night, start by deciding what matters most to you. If you have an allergy, begin with the label; then compare the ingredients, preparation and yield of the mixes that meet your needs.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Grains and seeds | Check which grains and any seeds are listed as ingredients; the words ‘multigrain’ and ‘wholemeal’ alone don’t confirm that seeds are included. | If I specifically want seeds in my pancakes, I want to see them on the label. An estimated 33% of consumers prioritise grain content and texture. |
| Ease of preparation | Compare the preparation instructions: do you only need water, or do you also need milk, eggs and cooking fat? | I want to bake tonight without having to gather several ingredients first. For around 33% of consumers, easy preparation is the top priority. |
| Quantity | Compare the stated yield with the number of people eating; a shaker bottle and a standard pack won’t necessarily make the same number of pancakes. | I don’t want lots of batter left over when cooking for a small group, but I want to make enough for more people. Around 25% of consumers prioritise the quantity they need. |
| Allergens | Check the ingredients, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the current packaging. | If I need to avoid gluten, egg or milk, the ingredients determine which mix I can use. An estimated 9% of consumers put this requirement first. |
The ingredients listed by Koopmans for Meergranen and by PLUS for Volkoren are grains and flours; the product names don’t confirm that seeds have been added.
If seeds are a must-have, only choose a product once you’ve found them on the current ingredients list.
According to the product information, Koopmans Meergranen needs milk, eggs and butter or oil. Koopmans Pannenkoeken Compleet only needs water, but the mix itself still needs to suit your requirements.
Before you shop, check both the preparation instructions and the ingredients list.
‘Multigrain’, ‘wholemeal’ and ‘complete’ don’t tell you which allergens a particular mix contains or what you need to add when making it.
Check the current packaging for ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings. If necessary for your dietary requirements, avoid cross-contamination when baking.
Jumbo says Koopmans Meergranen makes 11 to 13 pancakes, while according to Joybuy, the Koopmans Schudfles Pannenkoeken Compleet makes 4 to 6. The number you need will affect which pack is right for you.
Check the yield of the variety you’ve chosen before deciding how many packs to buy.
Always compare specific varieties within a brand: a plain, complete, wholemeal or gluten-free mix may have different ingredients and preparation instructions.
Offers, among other products, multigrain, complete and gluten-free pancake mixes.
Offers a wholemeal pancake mix as one of its own-brand options.
Offers its own wholemeal mix and also stocks Koopmans Meergranen.
The ALDI brand offers a 400 g multigrain pancake baking mix.
The Lidl brand offers a 400 g original pancake mix.
Offers plain, complete and wholemeal pancake mixes under its own brand.
This mix is a good match if you’re looking for grains in your batter for snack night. If you’re specifically looking for seeds, check the ingredients on the pack you’ve chosen before buying.
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Worth a look if you’re after a mix with wholegrain cereals for snack night. Check the packaging to see which grains and any seeds it contains, and what you need to add during preparation.
No. The ingredients listed by Koopmans for Meergranen and by PLUS for Volkoren don’t confirm that they contain seeds. If you want seeds in your mix, look for them explicitly on the current ingredients list for the product you choose.
It depends on the variety. For Koopmans Meergranen, Jumbo lists 900 ml milk, 2 eggs and butter or oil; according to Koopmans, Pannenkoeken Compleet only needs water. Joybuy says the Koopmans Schudfles Pannenkoeken Compleet needs 350 ml water and makes 4 to 6 pancakes.
Check the current packaging for the specific mix. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods. Also check the ingredients you add yourself and any ‘may contain’ warnings.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and check the best-before date. Albert Heijn and PLUS say to store their listed mixes in a cool, dry place; follow the instructions on your pack for the variety you’ve chosen.
