Choose a 1 kg bag of pancake mix if you regularly bake for several people and can store it properly after opening. If you only bake occasionally, a 400 g pack may better suit your needs. Also check the preparation instructions: some mixes need only water, while others require milk and eggs. You’ll need to check the allergens in the mix separately.
If you often bake for family, guests or several meals, a 1 kg bag can save you from having to buy a new pack each time. Just think about how much batter you make at once, what liquid the mix calls for and how you’ll store the opened bag.
A mix that needs only water means you don’t have to add milk and eggs to the batter. That doesn’t tell you what’s already in the mix, though: according to Van de Meester’s product information, for example, its water mix contains gluten, milk and egg.
If you need a particular composition, choose based on the labelling and allergen information for the exact product, not its preparation method or bag size. Also check for warnings about possible traces and follow the product instructions when preparing it.
For home use, start by thinking about how much mix you’ll actually use. Then compare the preparation instructions and ingredients of the packs that suit your needs.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and stock | Compare the bag size with how much you use each time you bake, and read the storage instructions for an opened pack. | If I regularly bake for several people, I want to have enough mix at home without having to buy a new pack each time. Around 36% of consumers prioritise having enough in stock. |
| Preparation | Check whether you need to add water, milk or eggs, and how much is needed for your amount of mix. | When I want to bake on the spur of the moment, I don’t want to need milk and eggs for the batter first. For around 29% of consumers, ease of preparation is the most important factor. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Check the ingredients, allergens, possible traces and labelling on the exact pack. | If I’m baking for someone with a specific dietary requirement, the mix I choose needs to be suitable. This is a top priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Smaller pack | Consider whether you’ll use a 1 kg bag, or whether a 400 g pack better suits how often you bake. | If I only bake occasionally or want to try a variety, I don’t want to be left with a large opened bag. That’s why around 14% of consumers prioritise a smaller pack. |
The preparation instructions tell you what to add yourself, not everything that’s already in the powder. Van de Meester lists gluten, milk and egg in its 1 kg Oud Hollandse mix.
If you need to avoid any of these ingredients, read the ingredients and allergen information for the pack you’re choosing before you buy.
A larger bag doesn’t automatically make preparation easier. According to Baktotaal’s product information, Molen de Hoop’s mix calls for milk and eggs per 250 g of mix, while Van de Meester’s mix calls for water.
Check the recipe for the amount you want to make, and plan for the ingredients you’ll need.
Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI product and range pages show examples of pancake mix in 400 g packs. That’s less mix per pack than you get in a 1 kg bag.
Choose your pack size based on how often you bake and how much mix you use each time.
As well as labelling the mix as gluten-free, Koopmans Professional’s product information advises using separate equipment and a clean preparation area.
Check the current pack and preparation instructions. Keep ingredients and kitchen utensils separate during preparation wherever necessary.
The standard range includes 400 g pancake mixes, as well as a separate 1 kg Professional variety with specific dietary labels.
The Oud Hollandse pancake mix comes in a 1 kg bag and is made with water.
The 1 kg mix suits anyone who wants to make batter using a recipe with milk and eggs.
Sligro sells this pancake mix in a 1 kg bag, with water as the ingredient to add to the batter.
ALDI’s own brand includes a 400 g multigrain pancake mix.
A 1 kg bag is a good choice if you bake regularly and will use the mix after opening, storing it according to the instructions on the pack. If you only bake occasionally or want to try a variety, a 400 g pack may be more practical.
It depends on the exact product. Van de Meester specifies 1.7 litres of water per kilo of mix; according to Baktotaal, Koopmans Professional calls for 1.8 litres of water per kilo. For Molen de Hoop, Baktotaal gives a recipe using milk and eggs for 250 g of mix. Follow the ratio on the pack you’ve chosen, especially if you’re not using the whole bag at once.
No, you can’t tell from the preparation method alone. Van de Meester lists milk and egg in its water mix; according to the product information, Maison Niels de Veye’s water mix also contains milk and egg yolk powder. So always check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product.
Check the current pack’s ingredients list and any warnings about traces. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that the mandatory declaration covers 14 allergens, which must be clearly listed among the ingredients.
