Who is this a good choice for?

People who cook with peas regularly

You’re considering a 1 kg bag to use over several meals, provided you have enough room in your freezer.

People who care about pea size

You’re looking for very fine or extra-fine peas for your recipes, and want to check the stated origin where this information is provided for the product you choose.

Households that value convenient preparation

You want to portion out what you need and follow cooking instructions that fit your routine, while keeping the bags cold.

What should you look for?

If you’re buying for several meals, first work out how much you can store and use. Then check the details for each bag and its cooking instructions.

Criteria What to check Who it matters to
Pack size Check the net weight, particularly for 1 kg bags, and make sure you have room in your freezer. I cook peas several times and want to divide a large bag between meals. Around 40% of consumers are said to prioritise a pack size that suits this use.
Grade and product information Read the product description and ingredients, and check the origin if it is stated for that product. For a recipe where the fineness of the peas matters, I want to choose the stated grade rather than judge by the bag size alone. Around 30% of consumers are said to prioritise this.
Cooking and storage Check the cooking and storage instructions, and plan to transport the peas in an insulated bag. When I’m preparing several meals, I want to know how to cook the peas and be able to put my shopping away in the freezer quickly. Around 30% of consumers are said to put this kind of planning first.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Buying more bags than your freezer can hold

    Buying in bulk means being able to transport and store frozen food without leaving it out of the cold for too long. ANSES advises picking up frozen food at the end of your shopping trip and using an insulated bag.

    Check how much room you have before you set off, then put the bags away as soon as you get home, following the storage information on the packaging.

    The Carrefour and Auchan product pages cited state that the peas should be stored at −18 °C and that defrosted products should not be refrozen.

  • Assuming a claim applies to an entire brand

    A grade, origin or special claim applies to the specific product it appears on, not to every type of pea sold by that brand.

    Check this information on the exact bag you plan to buy, along with its pack size.

Brands to know when comparing products

Carrefour Simpl

Carrefour offers sweet frozen peas in a 1 kg bag under this range.

  • The 1 kg pack is suitable for use over several meals, if you have enough freezer space.

Carrefour Classic'

The 1 kg product described by Carrefour contains very fine peas grown in France.

  • The grade and origin are stated for this specific product.
  • These details do not necessarily apply to other products in the range.

Auchan / Pouce

Auchan offers fine Pouce peas and extra-fine Auchan peas in 1 kg bags.

  • The Pouce product instructions say to cook the peas without defrosting them first.
  • Check the cooking instructions for the specific product you choose.

ALL SEASONS® / ALDI

ALDI offers ALL SEASONS® extra-fine frozen peas in a 1 kg pack.

  • The 1 kg pack makes it easy to plan for several meals.
  • Check that this product is available at the store where you plan to shop.

Bonduelle

Bonduelle also offers steam-cooked peas in a 750 g pack, rather than a 1 kg bag.

  • Bonduelle gives a cooking time of 3 minutes for this steam-cooked product.
  • Do not assume that the pack size or instructions apply to other products from the brand.

E.Leclerc / Marque Repère

E.Leclerc DRIVE offers a range of frozen vegetables, including Marque Repère products.

  • If you’re looking for frozen peas, check the product and pack size available locally before comparing it with 1 kg bags.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a 1 kg bag a good choice when buying frozen peas in bulk?

Yes, if you use peas regularly and have enough room in your freezer. Check the net weight of each product: a 750 g bag does not contain the same amount.

Can you cook frozen peas without defrosting them first?

Yes, if the product instructions say you can. Auchan’s fine Pouce peas can be cooked without defrosting them first. Follow the instructions on the bag you’ve bought rather than using the cooking time for a different product.

How should you transport several bags of frozen peas?

Pick them up at the end of your shopping trip and carry them in an insulated bag, as ANSES advises. Put them in the freezer as soon as possible, and follow the temperature and storage instructions on each pack.

Does a claim on Bonduelle peas apply to the whole brand?

No, a claim about one product does not apply to the others. Bonduelle’s “no pesticide residues” claim relates to a specific 750 g product and a quantification limit stated by the brand. Check the name and claims on the bag you choose.