Who is this choice right for?

Lunch cooks looking for wholegrains

For households that make pancakes at home and want to know from the ingredients list which grains are wholegrain. This matters more than simply seeing ‘multigrain’ on the front of the pack.

Lunch planners short on time

For shoppers who want to know before they buy how many pancakes a pack makes and what else they’ll need to prepare the batter and cook them.

Shoppers who check ingredients carefully

For anyone who needs to check for wheat, oats, egg or milk, or is looking for a plant-based way to prepare the mix. The ingredients in the dry mix and the suggested method of preparation need to be checked separately.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether you have time to cook for lunch instead of taking a sandwich with you. Then compare the grains, the additional ingredients you’ll need and how much you want to make.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Wholegrains Look for wholemeal flour in the ingredients list and check which grains are used. ‘Multigrain’ on its own doesn’t confirm that the mix is made with wholemeal flour. If I’m choosing wholegrains for a homemade lunch, I want to be able to find them on the label. This is the top priority for around 33% of shoppers.
Yield and preparation Check the stated yield and find out which ingredients and preparation steps are needed in addition to the dry mix. If lunch needs to be ready at a set time, I want to know whether I have enough time and ingredients to cook. This is the top priority for around 25% of shoppers.
Pack size Compare the pack size and stated yield of the specific mixes you’re considering. Pack weight and number of pancakes aren’t the same thing. If I’m shopping for a small household, I want to avoid buying an amount that doesn’t suit my lunch plans. This matters most to around 25% of shoppers.
Allergens and preparation method Read the current ingredients and allergen information for the dry mix. Check any plant-based preparation suggestion separately. If I need to avoid certain ingredients or want to prepare the mix without animal products, I need to be able to check both. This is the top priority for around 17% of shoppers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘multigrain’ means ‘wholemeal’

    A product labelled ‘multigrain’ doesn’t necessarily tell you whether the flours used are wholemeal. That distinction matters if wholegrains are the reason you’re buying it.

    Read the ingredients list on the pack and look for wholemeal flour to be named explicitly.

  • Assuming a plant-based recipe means the mix is allergen-free

    Albert Heijn suggests a plant-based way to prepare its wholemeal mix, but the dry mix contains wheat and wheat gluten and may contain other allergens.

    Check the current label every time you buy the mix, even if you’re replacing the milk or egg in the recipe.

  • Planning a mix for cooking as a grab-and-go lunch

    Making pancakes from a mix means preparing the batter and cooking them. PLUS gives an approximate preparation time of 30 minutes for Koopmans Pannenkoeken Volkoren.

    Choose a time to cook that fits around your lunch break, and check in advance which ingredients you’ll need to add.

Brands to consider

Koopmans

Koopmans offers a wholemeal pancake mix for making at home.

  • Koopmans lists 60% wholemeal oat flour, 35% wholemeal wheat flour and 3,6% buckwheat flour, and says each pack makes 13 to 15 pancakes.
  • You’ll need milk and eggs, among other ingredients. Check the pack for allergens it contains or may contain.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn describes a 300 g wholemeal mix with an alternative, plant-based preparation method.

  • Albert Heijn says the mix makes around 10 pancakes and suggests preparing it with a plant-based drink and apple purée or an egg substitute.
  • The dry mix contains wheat and wheat gluten and may contain other allergens. The alternative preparation method doesn’t change this.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists the grain composition of its 400 g wholemeal pancake mix.

  • According to Jumbo, the mix contains 75% wholemeal wheat flour, 20% wholemeal oat flour and 4,2% wholemeal buckwheat flour. The product page says it makes around 14 portions.
  • The mix contains gluten, oats and wheat, and may contain barley, egg and milk.

PLUS

PLUS offers a 400 g wholemeal pancake mix for making at home.

  • PLUS lists 75% wholemeal wheat flour and 20% wholemeal oat flour in the mix.
  • The preparation method described requires milk and eggs. Check the current packaging, as product information can change.

Lidl / Belbake

Lidl lists a 120 g Belbake mix for multigrain pancakes.

  • The product name and pack size help you identify this particular multigrain mix.
  • If you specifically want wholemeal flour, check the ingredients list on the pack. ‘Multigrain’ alone isn’t enough to confirm it.

Aldi / Albona

ALDI describes the 400 g Albona pancake mix as a multigrain baking mix.

  • The ‘multigrain’ label makes it easy to identify which product to look for on the packaging.
  • Check the packaging to see whether it contains wholemeal flour before choosing it as a wholemeal mix.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a multigrain pancake mix wholemeal too?

Not necessarily. ‘Multigrain’ in the product name doesn’t confirm that the flour is wholemeal. If this matters for your lunch choice, check whether wholemeal flour is explicitly listed in the ingredients.

Can I prepare wholemeal pancake mix without animal products?

Some mixes come with an alternative preparation method. For its wholemeal mix, Albert Heijn suggests using a plant-based drink with apple purée or an egg substitute. Also check the dry mix separately for ingredients and allergens.

Why should I read the allergen information on pancake mix?

Ingredients and the possibility of cross-contamination vary from one mix to another. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on the labels of pre-packed foods. Use the current packaging to check a specific mix.

What else do I need to cook pancakes from the mix for lunch?

It varies by product. Koopmans, Albert Heijn and PLUS describe preparation methods that require extra ingredients such as milk, eggs and cooking fat. Check the instructions for your chosen mix to find out exactly what you’ll need and in what quantities.