If you want to make pancakes after your split pea soup with minimal preparation, a complete mix that only needs water is a practical choice. For a bigger batch, you could choose a classic mix if you have milk, eggs and cooking fat at home too. If the type of grain or allergens are a priority, check the specific variety and all the ingredients you need to add against the latest label. The word ‘premium’ on its own tells you little about these differences.
Want to make pancakes alongside or after your split pea soup without having to get milk and eggs for the batter? According to Koopmans, you only need to add water to Pannenkoeken Compleet. Bear in mind that you’ll still need cooking fat, and check the allergens on the pack you choose.
If you have milk, eggs and cooking fat at home, check how many pancakes each pack makes. Koopmans says that 400 g of Pannenkoeken Origineel makes 11 to 13 pancakes. Decide whether that’s enough for your group.
If you’re looking for wholemeal, multigrain or specifically gluten-free, don’t choose based on the front of the pack alone. According to Albert Heijn, its wholemeal mix contains wholemeal wheat flour and wheat gluten. Check the ingredients and allergens for each mix, anything you need to add, and the toppings.
First, decide how many pancakes you want to make and which ingredients you already have. Then check that the mix and the rest of the meal meet your requirements for grains and allergens.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Minimal preparation | Check what you need to add to the batter and whether you’ll need cooking fat. According to Koopmans, Pannenkoeken Compleet only needs water for the batter. | If I want to cook quickly after split pea soup, I don’t want to need milk and eggs for the batter as well. For around 31% of consumers, as little preparation as possible is the top priority. |
| Enough pancakes | Compare the stated yield per pack with the number of people you’re serving, and check which additional ingredients you’ll need. | When I’m serving several people, I want to know whether one pack will be enough before I make the batter. Around 31% of consumers say having enough portions is their top priority. |
| Grains and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack. Check additional ingredients and toppings too. Wholemeal and multigrain do not mean gluten-free. | If the type of grain or avoiding an allergen is important to me, the prepared pancakes must meet that requirement too. For around 23% of consumers, this is their main concern. |
| In-store availability | Check whether the variety you’ve chosen is available where you plan to shop. Lidl lists Belbake Origineel as an in-store product. | If I need pancakes for a planned meal, I don’t want to rely on an online listing alone. Availability is the biggest consideration for around 15% of consumers. |
According to Albert Heijn, its wholemeal pancake mix contains wheat and wheat gluten. A mix made with several types of grain isn’t automatically gluten-free either.
If you need to avoid gluten, look for a variety that is explicitly labelled gluten-free. Check the latest pack for other ingredients, anything you need to add and toppings too.
Without the preparation instructions and yield, the weight of a pack tells you little about how many pancakes you can make or what else you’ll need at home.
Compare the stated yield and the full list of additional ingredients needed for the varieties you’re considering.
According to the product information, Koopmans Origineel needs milk, eggs and butter or oil. You’ll still need cooking fat with a complete mix too.
Lidl lists Belbake Pannenkoekenmix Origineel as an in-store product. A listing doesn’t tell you whether the variety is available at your local shop.
Check availability before choosing this mix for a planned meal.
How you store an opened pack matters if you want to use the remaining mix later.
Seal the pack well and store it in a cool, dry, dark place, as advised by the Voedingscentrum.
Koopmans offers classic, complete, multigrain and gluten-free pancake mixes, among others. The right variety for you depends mainly on how you want to prepare it and which ingredients it contains.
Albert Heijn’s own brand offers a wholemeal pancake mix, among other products, for anyone looking specifically for a mix made with wholemeal flour.
Belbake is Lidl’s own brand and offers an original pancake mix, among other products.
Albona is ALDI’s own brand, with plain and multigrain pancake mixes.
These mixes offer different ways to make pancakes to serve alongside or after split pea soup: from a shaker bottle mix that needs water to classic mixes for a bigger batch. Check the additional ingredients needed and the expected yield for each pack. The varieties shown are not interchangeable.
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A shaker bottle for anyone who wants to make the batter with water, without adding milk or eggs. According to the product information, you add 350 ml of water. Check how many pancakes you’ll need for your group, and refer to the current pack for allergen information.
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A classic mix for anyone who wants to make a bigger batch with milk and eggs. Koopmans says that 400 g of Origineel makes 11 to 13 pancakes. You’ll need to add your own milk, eggs and butter or oil. Check the pack for allergen information.
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A variety to consider if you’re choosing a mix based on its grains. The product information lists wheat, oats and barley among the ingredients; this mix is not gluten-free. Before cooking, check which additional ingredients you’ll need and read the latest allergen information.
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A shaker bottle for anyone who wants to make a smaller batch of pancakes and has milk at home. According to the product information, you add 400 ml of milk to this variety, not just water. Check the yield and allergen information before choosing it for your meal.
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A pancake mix for anyone who wants to add water and an egg to the batter. The product information lists wheat, so check the current pack if allergens are a concern. If you’re cooking for several people, check the yield per pack too.
The word doesn’t tell you which preparation method or ingredients will suit your meal. Compare the additional ingredients needed, types of grain, allergens and stated yield for the specific varieties instead.
Yes, you can serve pancakes with savoury toppings alongside or after your soup. Check the ingredients and allergens in both the mix and the toppings. The mix you choose doesn’t determine the qualities of the whole meal.
Read the ingredients, allergen information and preparation instructions for the variety you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says food labels should clearly explain what a product contains and how to use it. Also check which ingredients you need to add yourself.
Store the mix in a well-sealed pack in a cool, dry, dark place. This is the Voedingscentrum’s storage advice for pancake mix.
