Whether you’re catering for a large Christmas gathering or stocking the cupboard, start by working out how many peas you’ll need, then compare the total drained weight rather than simply counting the tins. A multipack of smaller tins lets you open only what you need for each meal; larger tins are a good option if you can use the contents in line with the storage instructions after opening. Check the ingredients for each product too.
If peas are going to accompany several dishes or meals, work out the total amount you’ll need to serve. Auchan’s listing for the Bonduelle 3 × 560 g multipack gives a drained net weight of 1.68 kg and 12 portions for this product.
For a small group or a single meal, separate tins mean you can open only the amount you need. Carrefour Classic’ offers, for example, a multipack of three tins, each with a drained net weight of 140 g.
If the recipe matters as much as the format, compare the ingredients and nutritional information for the exact product. For example, d’aucy and Cassegrain listings show different ingredients and salt levels.
Worth considering: for a large gathering or several planned meals featuring peas.
Bear in mind: once a tin is open, you’ll need to use its contents in line with the storage instructions.
Worth considering: if you’re not sure how many people will be coming or meals will be spread out over time.
Bear in mind: you may need several tins to serve everyone.
Worth considering: if you want to choose the number of tins to suit a meal with a set number of portions.
Bear in mind: opening a whole tin could leave you with leftovers if you only need a small amount for your dish.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and cupboard stock | Total drained net weight and the number of portions listed for the product you’ve chosen. | If I’m planning several servings, I want enough peas without relying on the number of tins alone. Around 45% of consumers may prioritise getting the right quantity or stocking up. |
| Leftovers after opening | Drained net weight per tin and storage instructions after opening. | For a smaller gathering, I’d rather open tins as I need them. Around 33% of consumers may prioritise being able to portion out what they need. |
| Recipe and product claims | Ingredients and salt per 100 g, using the same basis for comparison; origin information for the exact product. | If my menu calls for peas without any other vegetables, the ingredients matter more than the size of the multipack. Around 22% of consumers may prioritise the recipe and product information. |
Three large tins aren’t the same as three small ones: Auchan lists a drained net weight of 1.68 kg for the Bonduelle 3 × 560 g multipack, while the Carrefour Classic’ multipack of three 140 g tins has a total drained weight of 420 g.
Before choosing a multipack, compare its total drained net weight with the quantities you’ve planned for your menu.
Cassegrain’s tender and tasty peas include pearl onions and natural flavouring. They may not be suitable for a recipe that calls for plain peas.
Read the ingredients on the tin you choose, even if its name sounds similar to another product.
Anses advises against eating food from a tin that is dented or bulging, or that gives off a suspicious smell when opened.
Check the tins before putting them away and again when you open them; don’t rely on the printed date alone.
For comparing a multipack of large tins with formats that let you portion out what you need.
For opening smaller tins as and when you need them.
For looking at individual tins and multipacks of peas in different sizes.
For looking at a tin of extra-fine peas without necessarily buying a multipack.
For a pea recipe where the ingredients are worth checking too.
No. Check the total drained net weight, then adjust it to suit your menu. As a guide, Auchan and Carrefour list a drained net weight of 1.68 kg for a Bonduelle multipack of three large tins and 420 g for a Carrefour Classic’ multipack of three small tins, respectively.
Check the date printed on the tin itself. According to the French Ministry of the Economy, canned foods usually carry a best-before date (DDM). This is different from a use-by date, but the packaging must remain intact.
Follow the instructions for the product you’ve bought. For its tender and tasty peas, Cassegrain advises keeping them at a maximum of 4 °C and using them within 48 hours of opening.
No. Anses advises against eating food from a tin that is bulging or dented, or that gives off a suspicious smell when opened. Check every tin, including those in a multipack you’re planning to store.