A 5 kg bag of pancake mix is a good choice for a planned lunch for a large group, while a pack of around 400 g is usually more convenient for a small working-from-home lunch. Choose a complete mix if you’d rather just add water to make the batter, but check the ingredients required, yield and allergens for each variety.
For an event, sports team or large family, you’ll want to be able to plan the yield in advance. Kantinewinkel says a 5 kg bag of Koopmans complete mix makes around 50 to 60 pancakes; check the yield for the variety you choose.
A smaller pack is easier to match to a lunch for just a few people. Albert Heijn says to add water to 400 g of Koopmans Complete to make around ten pancakes; other ingredients may be needed for a plain mix.
Wholegrain cereals, plant-based preparation and allergens are all different things to consider. Read the ingredients and preparation instructions for your chosen variety, especially if you’re cooking for others.
First, decide how many pancakes you want to make and how often you’ll use the mix. Then choose between a large bag and smaller packs; the ingredients and additions required vary by variety.
Suitable for: a planned lunch for a large group or several cooking sessions.
Bear in mind: you’ll need space to store the opened mix in a cool, dry place in a well-sealed container.
Suitable for: a smaller lunch or an occasional cooking session.
Bear in mind: you’ll need several packs if you’re cooking for a large group.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and yield | Compare the pack weight and stated yield with the size of pan you use. | For an event or a large family, I want to be able to plan enough batter without having to keep opening new packs while cooking. An estimated 46% of consumers planning a working-from-home lunch or group lunch put quantity first. |
| Ease of preparation | Check which liquid, eggs and other ingredients the mix you’ve chosen requires. | During a short working-from-home lunch, I want to measure out as few ingredients as possible. For around 27% of these consumers, quick preparation comes first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the grains, allergen information and preparation instructions on the current packaging. | If I’m cooking for myself or guests, I want to know which ingredients are in the mix and the finished batter. For an estimated 27% of these consumers, checking this is their main concern. |
A bag this size is intended for a quantity you can plan in advance. Voedingscentrum recommends storing opened pancake mix in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container.
Choose a large bag if you’ve planned several cooking sessions or are catering for a large group; otherwise, opt for a smaller pack.
These terms don’t tell you which allergens a particular mix contains. For example, PLUS lists wheat and oats in its vegan-labelled plain mix.
Before buying and serving, read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety you’ve chosen.
The mix isn’t the whole cooking plan: depending on the variety, you may also need water, milk or eggs, for example. Yield also varies by product and preparation method.
Check the pack to see what you need to add, and allow enough time and use enough pans for your group.
Voedingscentrum says raw flour may contain harmful bacteria.
Don’t taste the batter raw, and make sure the pancakes are thoroughly cooked.
Professional pancake mixes, including 5 kg varieties.
Pancake mixes for smaller batches, including complete and wholegrain varieties.
Own-label brand with a 400 g plain mix for a smaller batch.
Own-label brand with, among other options, a 400 g plain mix and a smaller complete shaker bottle.
Own-label plain and complete pancake mixes in 400 g packs.
ALDI own-label brand, with options including a 400 g multigrain mix.
Lidl own-label brand with a 400 g original pancake mix.
These 210 g and 400 g packs are suited to a smaller lunch. Check the yield and preparation instructions on your chosen pack to work out how much you’ll need; a larger format may be more practical for a large group.
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A complete mix for anyone planning a small working-from-home lunch. The pack contains 210 g; check the preparation instructions and allergens before you start cooking.
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A mix for a smaller lunch if you’d like to compare a different grain base with a regular mix. The pack contains 400 g; check which ingredients you need to add and review the allergen information.
Kantinewinkel says a 5 kg bag of Koopmans complete mix makes around 50 to 60 pancakes. For your own plans, use the yield and preparation instructions on the bag you buy.
Yes. Some complete mixes only need water added to make the batter. Albert Heijn says 400 g of Koopmans Complete makes around ten pancakes; check your pack’s instructions for what you’ll need when cooking too.
No. Cool them quickly and store them in a well-sealed container: Voedingscentrum says they’ll keep for up to two days in the fridge or three months in the freezer.
If you offer unpackaged pancakes to consumers, information about any allergens they contain must be available where you offer them, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. Check both the mix and any ingredients you add to the batter.
It’s best not to taste raw batter. Voedingscentrum warns that raw flour may contain harmful bacteria; cook the batter thoroughly.
