Choose a 5 kg bag of pancake mix if you’re cooking for a large number of people in one or a few baking sessions, and can store the mix according to the instructions. For individual family meals, 400 g packs let you plan the amount you need for each session. Compare the stated yield, and check which ingredients you need to add and which allergens are listed on the label.
For a party, club or large family, a big bag can reduce the number of packs you need. Koopmans Professioneel lists several 5 kg mixes. Before buying, work out how many pancakes you’ll need and compare this with the yield of your chosen mix.
If you’re serving pancakes on different days, you can use 400 g packs for each baking session instead of opening a catering-sized bag straight away. Albert Heijn lists around 10 pancakes per pack for a Koopmans Complete mix; Jumbo gives around 12 servings per pack for its plain mix. These figures don’t necessarily refer to the same serving size.
Check both the variant you’ve chosen and anything you add to the batter yourself. According to PLUS product information, the 400 g gluten-free Koopmans mix requires milk and eggs, and may contain egg and milk. So always read the current label, even if the product name seems to match your search.
First, work out how much you want to make for each baking session as you plan your weekly shop. Then compare the preparation instructions and ingredients for the specific mix.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Yield and pack size | Compare the number of pancakes you plan to make with the stated yield, and check how to store an opened pack. | If I’m cooking for a party or a large family, I want to buy enough mix without opening lots of individual packs. For around 42% of consumers, yield and pack size come first. |
| Preparation and extra ingredients | Check whether you only need water for the batter, or whether you also need milk and eggs; look at the preparation instructions too. | When I’m making pancakes during a busy session, I want to know in advance what I need to add to my shopping list besides the mix. Around 33% of consumers put this preparation first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label, including the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ statement, and check what you’re adding yourself. | If I need to account for a food allergy, I can’t rely on ‘gluten-free’ or ‘complete’ alone. For around 25% of consumers, this is their main concern. |
A bulk bag may suit an event, but it could contain more mix than you want to open for a single family meal. The yield also depends on the recipe and the size of the pancakes.
Start with the number of people you’re planning to feed and compare it with the yield on the pack. Also check the storage instructions for an opened bag.
For the complete mixes described by Bidfood and Albert Heijn, you add water to make the batter. Other mixes may require milk and eggs.
Read the preparation instructions for your chosen mix and add everything you need for both the batter and cooking to your weekly shopping list.
Even if you only need to add water to the batter, you’ll still need butter or oil to cook the pancakes.
A gluten-free mix isn’t automatically free from egg and milk. According to PLUS, the 400 g gluten-free Koopmans mix may contain egg and milk, and these ingredients are also required for the preparation method described.
Check the current label, information about possible traces and anything you add yourself.
A 175 g shaker bottle or a 400 g pack is a different size from a 5 kg bag. If you’re feeding a large group, you may need to plan for several packs and batches of batter.
Check the weight and stated yield of the exact product before working out how many packs you’ll need.
The professional range includes several 5 kg pancake mixes, including a complete egg mix and a Speciaal mix.
The consumer range includes 400 g packs, including a Complete mix and a gluten-free mix.
PLUS also offers its own 400 g Complete mix for individual baking sessions.
Jumbo also offers a 400 g plain mix for household portions.
These 175 g to 400 g packs are suited to planning individual baking sessions. If you’re cooking for a crowd, compare the yield per pack with the amount you need; a small pack isn’t the same as a 5 kg catering bag.
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A small pack for a single baking session, rather than one to base the amount for a large group on. Check the stated yield and preparation instructions for this variant.
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You can add a 400 g pack to your weekly shop for a planned family meal. For this Wholegrains variant, check how many pancakes the recipe makes and which ingredients you need to add.
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This 400 g Original variant is an option if you want to plan your mix for each family meal. Before buying, check the yield, what you need to add to the batter and the allergen information on the exact pack.
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This shaker bottle is designed for a small baking session; don’t assume one bottle will be enough for a large group. Check the stated yield and which liquid the pack says to add.
A 5 kg bag can be useful if you’re cooking for a crowd in one or a few baking sessions and can store the mix according to the instructions. Compare the yield of the specific recipe with the number of pancakes you plan to make; the size of the pancakes matters too.
For the batter made with the complete mixes described by Bidfood and Albert Heijn, you only need to add water. You’ll still need butter or oil for cooking. Check the instructions on your own pack, as other mixes may require milk and eggs, for example.
No. ‘Gluten-free’ doesn’t tell you whether a product contains milk or egg. According to PLUS, the 400 g gluten-free Koopmans mix may contain egg and milk; the preparation method described also requires milk and eggs. Check the current label and any ingredients you add yourself.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current label of the pack you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens subject to mandatory labelling must be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list. Also read any statements about possible traces and check the ingredients you add yourself.
