Organisers baking for a group
You’ll want to work out in advance how many packs and batches you’ll need. Check the stated yield per pack, as it varies between products such as Koopmans Origineel and the smaller shaker bottle.
Who are these options for?
Bakers catering for dietary requirements
You’ll need to distinguish between gluten-free and vegan options. Check both the label on your chosen mix and the ingredients you add to the batter.
Snack-makers looking to serve thick slices
You want a result that you can cut into slices. First, look for a suitable recipe or an explicit product description that confirms this. The instructions for PLUS Naturel and PLUS Complete are based on a thin layer of batter.
What should you look for when buying?
First, work out how many pancakes you need and whether a dietary requirement limits your choice. Then check which additions and preparation method will suit your baking plans for the parade.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Portions for a group | Compare the stated yield per pack with the number of people you’re feeding. Koopmans says Origineel makes 11 to 13 pancakes; PLUS says the Koopmans shaker bottle makes 4 to 6. | When I’m baking for a group, I want to know in advance how many pancakes one pack will make. The number of portions is the main priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Fewer extra ingredients | Check what you need to add to the batter and whether you’ll need cooking fat. According to their product information, Koopmans Compleet and PLUS Complete each require 700 ml of water per pack. | I want to make batter quickly without having to bring milk and eggs separately. Easy preparation is the main consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
| Dietary requirements and allergens | Read the current label and check what you add yourself. According to Albert Heijn, the gluten-free Koopmans mix requires 550 ml of milk and 3 eggs. | When I’m baking for someone with a dietary restriction, both the mix and the way it’s prepared need to meet that specific requirement. Suitability for dietary needs matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
| Thick slices that can be cut | Look for a recipe or product description that explicitly promises a thick result you can cut into slices. The instructions for PLUS Naturel and PLUS Complete specify a thin layer of batter. | When serving snacks, I want to be able to cut them into slices rather than just make regular thin pancakes. A thick, sliceable result is the top priority for around 10% of consumers. |
Common mistakes when choosing
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Assuming every mix makes thick snack slices
PLUS’s instructions for Naturel and Complete specify a thin layer of batter. They don’t confirm that the mix will make thick slices you can cut up.
Before you buy, look for a recipe or product description that explicitly supports the result you want.
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Confusing ‘complete’ with allergen-free
PLUS Complete only requires water to make the batter, but according to PLUS, the mix contains wheat, milk and egg.
As well as checking the preparation instructions, read the allergen information on the pack.
You’ll also need butter or oil for the pan when making PLUS Complete.
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Treating gluten-free and vegan as the same thing
According to Albert Heijn, the gluten-free Koopmans mix requires milk and eggs. For the vegan Koopmans version, Jumbo specifies a plant-based drink as an addition.
Decide which ingredients need to be avoided, then check the mix you’ve chosen, the additions and, if necessary, the utensils you’ll use.
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Tasting raw batter while you’re baking
Voedingscentrum warns that flour can also contain harmful bacteria, including E. coli.
Don’t let children taste uncooked batter, and only serve the pancakes once they’re fully cooked.
Brands to consider
Koopmans
Koopmans offers several pancake options, including Origineel, Compleet, a gluten-free version, a vegan version and a shaker bottle.
- According to Koopmans, Origineel makes 11 to 13 pancakes per pack; PLUS says the shaker bottle makes 4 to 6 pancakes.
- According to Albert Heijn, the gluten-free version requires milk and eggs. If you have a dietary requirement, don’t choose based on the brand name alone: check the exact version.
PLUS
PLUS offers a plain pancake mix and a complete pancake mix, both in 400 g packs.
- The preparation information for PLUS Complete specifies 700 ml of water per pack; Naturel requires milk and eggs.
- The instructions for both versions describe a thin layer of batter. Don’t take this as confirmation that they’ll make a thick result you can cut into slices.
Albona
ALDI lists a 400 g multigrain mix and a 395 g plain pancake mix under the Albona name.
- According to ALDI, the plain version is prepared with milk and eggs.
- Check the label on the pack you choose for allergen information and dietary requirements.
Pancake mixes on Joybuy
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Frequently asked questions
Can I make thick slices with regular pancake mix?
Don’t assume you can without a suitable recipe. PLUS describes a thin layer of batter that spreads across the base of the pan for Naturel and Complete. If you want slices you can cut up, look for a recipe or product description that explicitly promises this result.
Which mix needs fewer extra ingredients?
A complete mix limits the additions needed for the batter: according to their product information, Koopmans Compleet and PLUS Complete each require 700 ml of water per pack. You’ll also need butter or oil for the pan, and should compare the stated yield with the number of people you’re feeding.
Is gluten-free pancake mix also free from milk and eggs?
Not necessarily: according to Albert Heijn, the gluten-free Koopmans mix requires 550 ml of milk and 3 eggs. For any dietary requirement, check both the label and all the ingredients you add yourself.
Can you taste pancake batter before it’s cooked?
Don’t taste uncooked batter. Voedingscentrum warns that flour can contain harmful bacteria such as E. coli. Cook the pancakes thoroughly before serving them.