If you want a pancake mix with seeds, check that the seeds you’re looking for actually appear in the ingredients list: the word ‘multigrain’ doesn’t confirm this. If you’re cooking for a large family, also compare the stated number of pancakes per pack and what you need to add to the batter. Choose a mix explicitly labelled wholemeal if using the whole grain is your priority, but don’t assume that wholemeal means it contains seeds.
If you want to know which flour a mix contains, look beyond the word ‘multigrain’ on the pack. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholemeal flour is made from the whole grain; a mix containing several types of grain is therefore not automatically wholemeal. Check separately for seeds if they matter to you.
For a family meal, the stated number of pancakes per pack is more useful than the pack weight alone. Koopmans says its Multigrain Mix makes 11 to 13 pancakes per pack. Also check which ingredients you need to add before deciding how many packs to buy.
If you’d rather not get milk and eggs ready for the batter, a complete mix could be a good option. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, you only need to add 700 ml of water to Koopmans Complete. Still, check the pack for ingredients and allergen information.
First decide whether seeds or wholemeal flour are essential. Then compare the yield and the ingredients you’ll need to add for the meal you’re planning.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Types of flour and seeds | Check whether wholemeal flour and the seeds you want are listed separately in the ingredients. Don’t rely on ‘multigrain’ on the front of the pack alone. | I want to be able to see whether the mix suits my preference for wholemeal flour or seeds. For around 42% of consumers, this clarity is a priority. |
| Yield per pack | Compare the stated number of pancakes per pack and what you need to add to the batter. | When I’m cooking for a crowd, I want to know in advance how many packs and extra ingredients I’ll need. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this kind of planning. |
| Easy preparation | Check whether you only need to add water or whether other ingredients are required too; check the allergen information at the same time. | On a busy day, I want to make batter using as few separate ingredients as possible. This is the main priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Having several types of grain in a mix doesn’t mean that all the flour is wholemeal or that the mix contains seeds. In the ingredients listed by Jumbo for Koopmans Multigrain Mix, wheat flour is the first ingredient.
If you’re looking for wholemeal, look for the word ‘wholemeal’ and check the ingredients. If you want seeds, look for the specific seeds in the same list.
A pack of mix isn’t always all you need to make the batter. The ingredients you need to add vary from one product to another.
Read the preparation instructions before you shop and check that you have the ingredients you need.
Milk, eggs or cooking fat can mean extra preparation; Albert Heijn says that you only need to add water to Koopmans Complete.
Pancake mixes may contain cereals containing gluten and other allergens. A warning that a product may contain an allergen could also be important for someone in your family.
Before buying and preparing the mix, read the current label and check both the ingredients and any warnings.
The Belbake Multigrain Mix listed by Lidl comes in a 120 g pack. The pack weight alone doesn’t tell you how many pancakes you can make for your meal.
Check the stated yield and work out how many packs you need based on the number of people you’re feeding.
These brands offer different types of pancake mix. Check the ingredients, pack size and preparation instructions for each specific product; a brand name alone doesn’t confirm that a mix contains seeds or is wholemeal.
Koopmans offers Multigrain, Wholemeal and Complete pancake mixes, among others.
Its own-label range includes separate Wholemeal and Multigrain mixes.
Jumbo has its own Wholemeal Mix and also stocks products such as Koopmans Multigrain Mix.
PLUS has its own Wholemeal Mix and also stocks Koopmans Wholemeal.
Belbake is the brand of the multigrain pancake mix listed by Lidl.
ALDI describes an Albona baking mix for multigrain pancakes.
No. ‘Multigrain’ means that several types of grain are used, but it doesn’t confirm that all the flour is wholemeal. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholemeal flour is made from the whole grain. So check for the word ‘wholemeal’ as well as the ingredients list on the mix you choose.
No. Grains and seeds aren’t interchangeable terms on a pack. Check that the seeds you want are listed separately in the current ingredients list, even if the front of the pack says ‘multigrain’.
Use the stated yield per pack as a starting point and work out how many pancakes you want to make for the meal. Koopmans says its Multigrain Mix makes 11 to 13 pancakes per pack; Albert Heijn says its Wholemeal Mix makes around 10. Also check what you need to add to the batter for each pack.
Yes. Check the current label every time if someone in your family needs to avoid an allergen. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains which allergens must be listed on food labels. Check both the ingredients and any warnings on your chosen mix.
Follow the preparation instructions for your chosen mix, and don’t taste the batter raw if the pack advises against it. Albert Heijn says that Koopmans Multigrain batter isn’t intended to be eaten raw and must be cooked thoroughly.
