If you expect to sell only a few pancakes per batch, a smaller pack can help you avoid making too much batter. A 400 g pack is better suited to a larger sale that you’ve estimated in advance. Also check which ingredients you need to add: a mix made with water isn’t automatically free from milk or egg. Before selling, check the allergens in the complete recipe and the school’s policy.
If you’re baking for a small school fair or a small household, you won’t want to open a large pack straight away. Jumbo says its 200 g plain mix makes around six portions; Albert Heijn listed five to six pancakes for a 200 g pack of Koopmans.
When selling unpackaged pancakes, you need to be clear about the allergens in the mix, as well as in any added ingredients and toppings. Preparing a mix with water doesn’t remove the need to check.
If volunteers are baking on site, it makes a difference whether a mix needs only water or whether you also need to bring and measure out milk and eggs. Check the instructions on the pack you’ve chosen before planning your baking session.
Estimate how many pancakes you expect to make per batch. Then compare the preparation method and the allergen information for the complete recipe.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity per batch | Compare the pack weight with the stated yield; the actual number also depends on the size of the pancakes. | If attendance is uncertain, I’d rather make a smaller amount at a time. Avoiding leftover batter would be the main concern for around 33% of consumers. |
| Allergen information | Check the current packaging and record the allergens in any added ingredients and toppings too. | If I’m selling pancakes, I want to be able to clearly explain what’s in them before buying. This information would be a priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and planning | Check whether water is enough or whether you need to bring milk, eggs and cooking fat; choose a pack size that suits your planned sales. | When several volunteers are baking, I want to know in advance what we’ll need on site. Around 27% of consumers would mainly plan the ingredients and the size of the batch. |
| Ease of preparation | Read how to prepare the mix and whether the batter needs to be used straight away. | During a busy sales period, I want to measure out as little as possible without making more batter than we can cook straight away. This convenience would be the main concern for around 13% of consumers. |
Water is just the ingredient you add. According to their product information, the complete mixes described by Albert Heijn and PLUS contain, among other things, wheat, egg and milk ingredients.
Read the current packaging and include cooking fat and toppings in the recipe’s allergen information too.
A larger quantity of mix can make more batter than you can use during a short sales period. Koopmans says its 400 g Original mix makes 11 to 13 pancakes.
Estimate the number of pancakes you’ll need per batch before choosing a pack. Follow the pack instructions for prepared batter.
Two mixes of a similar weight may require different added ingredients. This affects what the fair team needs to bring and prepare.
For each recipe you’re considering, check the required liquid, eggs and cooking fat before planning the batch.
Koopmans makes a 400 g Original mix; according to Albert Heijn’s product information, it makes 11 to 13 pancakes.
According to Albert Heijn, its 400 g complete own-brand mix is prepared with 700 ml of water and cooking fat, and makes around 11 pancakes.
Jumbo describes a 200 g plain mix that makes around six portions, and also offers a complete mix in a 200 g pack.
PLUS describes a 200 g plain shaker bottle mix prepared with milk, and a 400 g complete mix that requires 700 ml of water.
ALDI describes Albona pancake mixes weighing around 400 g, including plain and multigrain varieties.
Lidl describes a 400 g Belbake Original pancake mix that makes around 12 pancakes.
These pancake mixes come in different pack sizes. Choose a smaller pack if you want to make a little batter at a time, or compare the 400 g pack if you’re expecting a larger batch. Check the preparation instructions and allergens for every recipe.
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The 210 g pack is an option for a smaller batch. Check how many pancakes it makes, which ingredients you need to add and which allergens are listed on the current packaging.
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With 175 g of dry mix, this is a size worth considering for a small batch. Check the pack to see which liquid you need and which allergens will be present in the cooked pancakes.
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The pack contains 100 g of dry mix. Before planning the fair, check how many pancakes it makes, what you need to add and which allergens are listed on the packaging.
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The 400 g pack is better suited to a planned larger batch than to making just a few pancakes. Check the yield and the ingredients you need to add on the exact pack before finalising quantities and allergen information.
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The 200 g pack may suit a smaller batch. The allergen claim and ingredients list in the product description contradict each other; for the sale, rely solely on the information on the current packaging, and check the preparation instructions and yield too.
Yes. If the organiser is offering unpackaged pancakes to consumers, information about any allergens present must be available before purchase. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out requirements for written and verbal information; for cereals containing gluten, you must name the specific cereal. Also check the school’s policy.
No, you can’t tell from the preparation method alone. The complete mixes described by Albert Heijn and PLUS require water, but their product information also lists egg and milk ingredients. Check the current packaging of the mix you choose.
Follow the instructions for the exact mix you’re using. Jumbo says that batter made from its 200 g complete mix must be used straight away, so if you’re using that variant, make the batter just before you start cooking.
Yes, cook pancakes until done, following the instructions on the pack. Koopmans says its Original mix batter must not be eaten raw and needs to be heated all the way through.
No, a gluten-free label doesn’t mean a mix is free from other allergens. Check the current packaging, all added ingredients and the preparation method, and agree a separate option with the school in line with its allergy policy.
