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Who are these options for?

Parents planning several recipes

A bag of plain peas can be used to make purée, bites or a savoury side dish at different times. Choose an amount you can store and use in line with the instructions on the packaging.

Adults cooking with young children

Children can help with age-appropriate tasks, while an adult handles cooking and hot appliances. Lidl recipes include mini quiches and bites made with frozen peas.

Families checking pea size and labels

Descriptions such as ‘fine’ or ‘extra-fine’ can help you choose a size for a purée or side dish. Check the ingredients list, allergen information and any country-of-origin details on the product you buy.

What should you look for?

First decide how many dishes you’re planning to make, then choose the pea size and cooking method that suit your recipe. If you’re cooking with children, plan separately for the tasks that need an adult.

Criterion	What to check	Consumers concerned
Quantity	Net weight of the bag and the amount needed for the recipes you have planned.	For several mini quiches or purées, I want to take out the amount I need each time without leaving a bag unused; around 34% of consumers would put this need first.
Preparation	Cooking instructions for the product you choose and any hot tasks that should be left to an adult.	When I cook with young children, I prefer to plan a short, supervised cooking step; around 33% of consumers would share this priority.
Pea size	Whether the label says ‘fine’ or ‘extra-fine’, and whether the texture will suit the recipe once cooked.	For a purée or side dish, I look for smaller peas that will blend into the dish; around 22% of consumers would make this their top criterion.
Label	Ingredients, allergen information and the origin stated on the bag you buy.	If an allergy or preference about where food comes from matters to my household, I need to read the label on the product I use; this would be the main priority for around 11% of consumers.

Mistakes to avoid

Choosing a bag without planning how you’ll use it

A 1 kg pack is handy for making several dishes, but you’ll need to store any leftovers properly.

Estimate how much you need for your recipes and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Assuming all labels are the same

Product details vary: E.Leclerc Eco+ lists several possible countries of origin depending on supply, while the 750 g Bonduelle bag warns that it may contain celery.

Read the label on the product you actually buy, especially if an ingredient or allergen matters to your household.
Leaving frozen food until the end of your shopping trip

The DGCCRF recommends picking up frozen products last or using an insulated bag to maintain the cold chain.

Plan how you’ll transport them and ask an adult to put them in the freezer promptly.
Assuming ‘extra-fine’ guarantees a particular result

This describes the size of the peas in a product, not what children will prefer or the final texture of every recipe.

Choose a size to suit the dish you’re making and try the texture with a small cooked amount first.

Brands and products to consider

Carrefour Simpl'

Carrefour offers a 1 kg bag of frozen sweet peas under this brand.

The 1 kg pack can be divided between several recipes.
Check the details of the product available in your store before buying.

E.Leclerc Eco+

E.Leclerc lists a 1 kg bag of frozen extra-fine sweet peas.

The pea size and pack weight are specified for this product.
Depending on supply, the countries of origin listed are Belgium, France and/or the Netherlands, so check the bag you buy.

Auchan

Auchan offers frozen extra-fine peas in a 1 kg bag, described as containing five portions.

The pea size and net weight help you compare this product with other options.
The ‘five portions’ description doesn’t replace checking how much your recipe needs.

ALL SEASONS® (Aldi)

Aldi offers frozen extra-fine peas under this brand in a 1 kg bag.

The net weight and pea size are specified for this product.
Check the instructions and label on the bag you choose before using it in a recipe.

Bonduelle

The Bonduelle sweet peas product reviewed comes in a 750 g bag, with cooking instructions specific to this product.

For this product, Bonduelle gives a cooking time of 3 minutes for 150 g, depending on the cooking method used.
The label states that it may contain celery; this information may not apply to other Bonduelle products.

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Frequently asked questions

Which frozen peas should I use for savoury recipes with children?

Plain peas work well in savoury dishes such as the mini quiches and bites featured in Lidl recipes. If you’re making several dishes, check the bag size; if pea size matters for your recipe, look for ‘extra-fine’ on the label.

Do I need to defrost peas before cooking them?

Follow the recipe and the instructions on the bag: it depends on the dish and the product. For its 750 g sweet peas product, Bonduelle gives a direct cooking time of 3 minutes for 150 g, depending on the cooking methods specified by the brand.

How should I transport and store a bag of frozen peas?

Pick it up last during your shop or put it in an insulated bag, as recommended by the DGCCRF, then put it away promptly. At home, follow the storage temperature and other instructions shown on the bag you buy.

Are the ingredients and country of origin the same for every product?

No. Check each label rather than assuming all products from one brand are the same. The E.Leclerc Eco+ product listing gives varying countries of origin depending on supply; the 750 g Bonduelle product is described as sweet peas and may contain celery.