If you’re making pancakes for a group
For a coffee break with guests, the stated yield per pack can help you work out how much mix you’ll need and how many pancakes you want to cook one after another.
Which pack is right for you?
Smaller households
If you only want to make a few pancakes, a shaker may be a better fit for the portion you have in mind than a larger box.
If you need to check labels for everyone eating
If ingredients or allergens are a consideration, check the mix you choose, the ingredients you add yourself and the toppings separately.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide how many pancakes you want to make at once. Then choose between a standard box, a multipack for later or a smaller shaker, and check the preparation instructions and ingredients for your chosen variety.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this most important for? |
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| Yield for guests | Check the stated yield for one prepared pack. Koopmans says its Origineel makes 11 to 13 pancakes, while Albert Heijn says AH Naturel makes around 12. | If I’m making pancakes for several people, I want to know whether one pack will be enough without leaving lots of batter over. Around 31% of consumers put yield for guests first. |
| Ease of preparation | Check which liquid and other ingredients you’ll need, as well as the mixing steps on the pack. | For an impromptu coffee break, I want to make a small batch with as little preparation as possible. For around 31% of consumers, convenience matters most. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label, including any statements about allergens that may be present, and check the ingredients you add and the toppings too. | If not everyone at the table can eat the same ingredients, the mix and toppings need to suit everyone. This is the main concern for around 23% of consumers. |
| Stocking up for later | Check whether a multipack contains separate packs and how many pancakes each one makes. | If I want to make pancakes on different days, I’d rather have separate packs than make a larger amount of batter for today. Around 15% of consumers prioritise this kind of stock-up option. |
Common mistakes
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Treating a 3-pack as one large batch of mix
According to Albert Heijn, the AH 3-pack of Koopmans Origineel contains three separate 400 g packs. The yield for one pack doesn’t tell you how much of the whole multipack to prepare at once.
Plan how many individual packs you need for each occasion, and follow the preparation instructions for each one.
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Assuming gluten-free means free from other allergens
The words ‘gluten-free’ don’t tell you which other allergens may be present in a mix. For example, the product information for the Koopmans Gluten-Free mix sold by PLUS says that it may contain egg and milk.
Read the current label on the pack you choose, and check the ingredients you add and the toppings too.
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Counting on an old seasonal variety being available
An old product listing doesn’t tell you whether a seasonal flavour will be available when you want to make pancakes.
Check current availability before basing the amount you need for your coffee break on that variety.
Brands and ranges to consider
Koopmans
Koopmans offers several varieties of pancake mix, including standard, complete, multigrain and gluten-free options, as well as a shaker. Packaging and preparation instructions vary by variety.
- Koopmans says one pack of Origineel makes 11 to 13 pancakes; the Origineel shaker is designed to make around five.
- Check the ingredients required and the current allergen information for each variety.
AH
Albert Heijn’s own brand offers a 400 g naturel pancake mix. Albert Heijn also sells a 3-pack of Koopmans Origineel, which is not an AH own-brand product.
- Albert Heijn says one pack of AH Naturel makes around 12 pancakes.
- You’ll need milk and eggs, among other things, to make AH Naturel. Check the preparation instructions and allergens on the pack.
PLUS
PLUS offers a complete mix in a 400 g box and a 200 g naturel shaker. Choose between them based on the portion you want and how you’d like to prepare it.
- For the complete mix in a box, PLUS says to add 700 ml of water to make the batter.
- The instructions for the naturel shaker say to use the mixed batter straight away.
Albona
Albona is ALDI’s own brand, which includes a 400 g naturel pancake mix.
- The stated pack weight makes it easy to compare this pack with other 400 g boxes.
- Check the instructions and allergen information on the pack you buy.
Belbake
Belbake is Lidl’s brand of standard pancake mix, sold in a 400 g pack.
- Lidl says this pack makes around 12 pancakes.
- Check the current pack to see which ingredients you’ll need and which allergens are listed.
Jumbo
Jumbo is a retailer, not a pancake mix brand. Its range can be useful if you want to compare different Koopmans varieties.
- Jumbo’s Koopmans range includes Origineel, Compleet, Meergranen and Glutenvrij.
- Check the packaging and current product information for the variety you choose.
Joybuy products for a small portion
These two packs are a good fit for making a small batch of pancakes to enjoy with coffee. Check the yield on the current pack to see whether one is enough for everyone eating.
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Koopmans Shaker Pancakes 175 g
A shaker for making a small batch. The pack contains 175 g of mix. Check the preparation instructions and allergens on the current label.
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Koopmans Pancakes Complete 210 g
A 210 g pack for making a small batch. Follow the instructions for this variety, not those for the larger Compleet box, and check the current label for allergen information.
Frequently asked questions
How much mix do I need when people are coming over?
Use the yield stated on the pack you choose and compare it with the number of people you’re cooking for. Koopmans says Origineel makes 11 to 13 pancakes and 400 g of Compleet makes around 10; Albert Heijn says AH Naturel makes around 12. If you need more pancakes, you can prepare several separate packs.
Is a 3-pack one large pack of mix?
No. According to Albert Heijn, the AH 3-pack of Koopmans Origineel contains three separate 400 g packs. You can decide how many to prepare for each occasion.
Can I make every pancake mix with water alone?
No, the ingredients required vary by variety. According to Albert Heijn, Koopmans Compleet 400 g requires water to make the batter, while AH Naturel also needs milk and eggs. Follow the instructions on the exact pack you’re using.
Where can I check allergens when sharing pancakes?
Check the ingredients and allergens on the current label of the mix, and also consider what you add yourself and use as toppings. According to the European information from Your Europe, pre-packed foods must include an ingredients list and allergen information, among other things. A label such as ‘gluten-free’ does not replace checking for other allergens.