For your coffee break, first choose a mix labelled wholemeal. Then compare the fibre per 100 g of prepared product, the ingredients and what you need to add yourself. Also consider how many pancakes you want to make, and always check the current packaging if you need to avoid certain allergens.
You’re making pancakes to enjoy with a coffee and want to choose a wholemeal base. Only compare fibre figures when they’re given for the same amount of prepared product. According to the Voedingscentrum, wholegrain products contain more fibre than white grain products.
You want to know how many pancakes a pack makes and how much milk and how many eggs you’ll need. Koopmans says its wholemeal mix makes 13 to 15 pancakes per pack; if you’re catering for a smaller group, the pack size may also be worth considering.
You’re checking which grains are used and whether egg or milk is listed, both in the mix and in the preparation instructions. Koopmans and PLUS product information lists wheat and oats; before buying, also check the current ingredients list and information about the possible presence of other allergens.
Start with the ingredients and nutritional information for the prepared pancake. Then check whether the required additions, pack size and preparation method suit your coffee break.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Check which types of flour are listed in the ingredients. Compare fibre per 100 g of prepared product, not with a figure per 100 g of dry mix. | I want to choose a wholemeal mix to enjoy with my coffee and compare fibre figures fairly. Around 33% of shoppers put this first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current ingredients list and any warnings about possible traces; also check what you add to the batter yourself. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what will go into the mix and batter before I start cooking. Around 27% of shoppers put this check first. |
| Yield and preparation | Check the stated number of pancakes and the preparation instructions, including how much milk and how many eggs you’ll need. | When I’m making pancakes for several people to enjoy with coffee, I want to make enough within the time I have. This is the first consideration for around 20% of shoppers. |
| Pack size | Compare the pack weight with the amount of batter you want to make. AH lists a 300 g pack, while Koopmans and PLUS list 400 g packs for the wholemeal mixes covered here. | If I’m making pancakes for a small group, I want to choose a pack that suits the quantity I need. Around 20% of shoppers prioritise pack size. |
A product name containing ‘multigrain’ doesn’t tell you how much wholemeal flour the mix contains or how much fibre the prepared pancake provides. Belbake and Albona offer multigrain mixes; don’t judge them as alternatives to wholemeal mixes on the name alone.
Check the ingredients list and compare fibre figures only when they’re based on the same preparation method.
‘Wholemeal’ doesn’t mean a mix is free from gluten-containing grains, egg or milk. The product information for the Koopmans and PLUS mixes covered here lists wheat and oats, and also mentions the possible presence of other allergens.
Check the label every time you buy, including information about possible traces, and check which ingredients you’ll be adding yourself.
Milk, eggs and cooking fat are all part of the preparation. That means a figure for dry mix isn’t directly comparable with one for the prepared product.
Always check the unit and the preparation basis. Keep any toppings separate when looking at the nutritional value of the finished dish.
Koopmans Pannenkoeken Volkoren is a dry mix for anyone who wants to make a larger stack from scratch.
AH Mix voor pannenkoeken volkoren comes in a 300 g pack.
Jumbo offers its own-brand Mix voor Pannenkoeken Volkoren 400 g.
PLUS offers its own-brand wholemeal pancake mix alongside Koopmans Pannenkoeken Volkoren.
Lidl lists Belbake Mix voor pannenkoeken meergranen in a 120 g pack.
ALDI lists Albona Bakmix voor pannenkoeken as a 400 g multigrain variety.
No, the terms aren’t interchangeable. A multigrain mix may contain different types of grain. Check the ingredients to see which flours are used, and compare fibre figures on the same preparation basis.
The Koopmans and PLUS wholemeal mixes covered here contain wheat and oats, so they aren’t gluten-free. If you’re considering another mix, check the current allergen information on the pack rather than relying on the ‘wholemeal’ label.
It depends on the product. The Koopmans and PLUS mixes covered here call for milk, eggs and cooking fat; PLUS specifies 1,000 ml of milk and 4 eggs. Follow the quantities on the pack of the mix you’re using.
Compare fibre for the same quantity and on the same preparation basis, for example per 100 g of prepared product. The product information covered here for Koopmans, AH and PLUS gives figures on that basis; you can’t directly compare them with a figure for dry mix.
No. Koopmans product information says not to eat the batter raw and to cook the pancakes thoroughly. For other mixes, follow the preparation instructions on the pack too.
