Households looking for wholemeal ingredients
You want to make pancakes to go with your split pea soup and choose a mix based on recognisable wholemeal ingredients, not just the term ‘multigrain’.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Households making a larger batch
You want to know how many pancakes a pack makes and what you need to add to the batter, so you can plan the preparation alongside your split pea soup.
Cooks with allergy or plant-based requirements
You want to check the mix’s ingredients and allergens, and see whether the preparation instructions offer alternatives to milk or eggs.
What should you look for?
Wholemeal pancake mix
Choose this if: you want a mix whose wholemeal ingredients and fibre content you can check.
Bear in mind: what you need to add; compare the nutritional values of prepared pancakes only if you take the preparation method into account.
Multigrain mix
Choose this if: you’re mainly looking for a mix with several types of grain.
Bear in mind: ‘multigrain’ doesn’t tell you how much wholemeal flour it contains; Koopmans Multigrain’s main ingredient is wheat flour.
Complete mix
Choose this if: you want to add as few ingredients as possible to the batter.
Bear in mind: Koopmans Complete Pancake Mix only requires water, but it isn’t confirmed as a wholemeal mix.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal ingredients and fibre | Check the types of grain and the proportion of wholemeal flour in the ingredients list. Compare fibre per 100 g of prepared product, taking the preparation instructions into account. | If I want to make pancakes to go with split pea soup using clearly stated wholemeal ingredients, I don’t want to rely on ‘multigrain’ alone. For around 50% of consumers, this wholemeal option is the priority. |
| Allergens and preparation | Read the current label, including the allergen information and any warnings about possible traces. Check which ingredients the preparation instructions call for. | If I want to replace milk or eggs, or need to avoid certain allergens, the mix and the ingredients I add will determine how I can prepare it. This is the main concern for around 30% of consumers. |
| Yield and additions | Check the stated number of pancakes and what else you’ll need for the batter and cooking. | I want to make enough pancakes to go with the split pea soup without finding I’m missing ingredients halfway through cooking. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this practical planning. |
Common mistakes
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Confusing ‘multigrain’ with ‘wholemeal’
Using several types of grain doesn’t tell you how much wholemeal flour a mix contains. According to Jumbo’s product information, Koopmans Multigrain is made up of 78% wheat flour.
If you prefer wholemeal, look for a mix explicitly labelled as wholemeal and check the ingredients list too.
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Looking only at the pack size
According to the product information, Koopmans Wholemeal requires milk and eggs, among other ingredients. Koopmans Complete Pancake Mix only requires water, but it isn’t labelled as a wholemeal mix.
Before you start cooking, check what you need to add and the stated yield, especially if you’re also making split pea soup.
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Relying on out-of-date product information if you have an allergy
The wholemeal mixes reviewed contain gluten-containing grains. Some packs also warn that other allergens may be present.
Always read the current label on the mix and check the ingredients you add yourself too.
Brands to consider
Koopmans
Koopmans offers separate wholemeal, multigrain and complete mixes. The right one for you depends on whether you prefer wholemeal ingredients or fewer additions.
- According to Koopmans, its Pannenkoeken Volkoren contains 60% wholemeal oat flour and 35% wholemeal wheat flour. The product information states that each pack makes 13–15 pancakes.
- According to Jumbo’s product information, wheat flour is the main ingredient in Koopmans Multigrain. Pannenkoeken Compleet only requires water, but isn’t labelled as a wholemeal mix.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn’s wholemeal pancake mix comes in a 300 g pack and includes a preparation suggestion for anyone looking to replace milk or eggs.
- Albert Heijn lists wholemeal wheat flour and says each pack makes around ten pancakes. The product information suggests a variation using a plant-based drink and apple purée, or an egg replacer.
- The standard preparation uses 700 ml semi-skimmed milk and two eggs. For other preparation methods, check the current label and instructions.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers a 400 g wholemeal pancake mix. The listed grains and stated yield can help you plan a larger batch.
- Jumbo lists 75% wholemeal wheat flour, 20% wholemeal oat flour and 4.2% wholemeal buckwheat flour. The product information states that it makes around 14 servings.
- The mix contains wheat and oats; according to Jumbo, it may also contain barley, eggs and milk. If you have an allergy, check the current label.
PLUS
PLUS’s 400 g wholemeal pancake mix is a supermarket own-brand option for anyone who wants to check the wholemeal ingredients.
- PLUS lists 75% wholemeal wheat flour and 20% wholemeal oat flour in the ingredients.
- Check the ingredients, allergens and preparation instructions on the pack you’re using.
Belbake
Lidl’s range includes a 120 g Belbake multigrain pancake mix.
- The product listing explicitly describes the mix as ‘multigrain’ and gives the pack size.
- Check the label to see whether the grains, proportion of wholemeal flour and nutritional information suit your preferences.
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Frequently asked questions
Is multigrain pancake mix the same as wholemeal pancake mix?
No. ‘Multigrain’ doesn’t automatically mean ‘wholemeal’. According to Jumbo’s product information, Koopmans Multigrain is made up of 78% wheat flour and contains 4% each of wholemeal oat flour and wholemeal barley flour. If you prefer wholemeal, check both the label and the ingredients list.
Can I make wholemeal pancakes without milk and eggs?
Some manufacturers suggest an alternative preparation method. For its wholemeal mix, Albert Heijn suggests a variation using a plant-based drink and apple purée, or an egg replacer. Check the instructions for the mix you’ve chosen, and check the ingredients and allergens in the dry mix separately.
Where can I find allergen information for pancake mix?
Read the ingredients list on the current packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that the 14 specified allergens must be listed in the ingredients of prepacked foods. Also check for warnings about possible traces and review the ingredients you add yourself.
How can I plan pancakes to go with split pea soup?
Decide how many pancakes you want to make, then check the yield and required additions on the pack. Koopmans says its wholemeal mix makes 13–15 pancakes and is prepared with milk and eggs. Pannenkoeken Compleet only requires water, but isn’t labelled as a wholemeal mix.