Who are these pack sizes for?

Families who cook in large quantities

You make side dishes, stir-fries or mash for several people and can use a 1 kg bag regularly. Carrefour Simpl, ALDI ALL SEASONS and Auchan each offer a product in this size.

Households looking for quick meals

You want cooking instructions that work for busy evenings. For a 150 g portion of its ready-cooked peas, Auchan recommends 3 to 4 minutes in a 900 W microwave, or 5 to 6 minutes in a frying pan, without defrosting first.

Shoppers who check production details

You want to check the origin and scope of a claim before choosing. For its 750 g product, Bonduelle says its peas are harvested in France and guarantees « no pesticide residue » only for the molecules tested and at the threshold specified by the brand.

What should you look for?

When shopping for a large family, start with the amount you’ll genuinely use, then check the cooking instructions and the details specific to each product.

What to consider What to check Who is it for?
Amount you can use The net weight and whether you can use a 1 kg bag gradually, following the storage instructions. I cook peas for several meals and want to finish the bag without waste; around 50% of shoppers in this group put the amount they can use first.
Quick preparation The « ready-cooked » label and instructions for the amount you’re preparing and the appliance you’re using. In the evening, I want to prepare just the amount I need without defrosting it first; around 30% of shoppers in this group are said to prioritise this convenience.
Origin and claims The stated origin, ingredients and exact scope of any claims made for the product you choose. I want to understand a specific origin or claim before choosing; around 20% of shoppers in this group are said to make this their main criterion.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Putting frozen food in your trolley at the start of your shop

    A long journey in your trolley or car makes it harder to keep food frozen.

    The DGCCRF recommends using an insulated bag. If you don’t have one, pick up frozen food at the last minute, just before you pay. Put it in the freezer as soon as you get home.

  • Assuming a claim applies to all peas

    Bonduelle’s « no pesticide residue » guarantee applies to its 750 g product. The brand defines this as a quantification limit below 0,01 ppm for more than 500 molecules tested; it doesn’t describe other products.

    Read the claim on the bag you’re considering, and check its weight and ingredients before choosing.

Frozen pea brands to consider

Carrefour Simpl

Its frozen sweet peas come in a 1 kg bag, a size worth considering if your household cooks peas regularly.

  • The net weight helps you work out how much you’ll have for several meals.
  • Check that your household can use the bag in line with its storage instructions.

ALDI ALL SEASONS

The range includes frozen extra-fine peas in a 1 kg bag.

  • This size makes it easy to compare quantities with other 1 kg bags.
  • The « extra-fine » description doesn’t tell you on its own how best to cook the peas for your meal, so check the pack instructions.

Auchan

Auchan offers 1 kg bags of extra-fine peas, as well as 750 g bags of ready-cooked sweet peas.

  • The 1 kg product is listed as five portions, while the 750 g product includes cooking instructions that don’t require defrosting first.
  • The cooking times for the ready-cooked product are for 150 g and, for microwave cooking, a power setting of 900 W.

Bonduelle

For its 750 g product of sweet, tender peas, Bonduelle says they’re harvested in France and steam-pre-cooked.

  • The brand specifies the scope of its « no pesticide residue » claim: less than 0,01 ppm for more than 500 molecules tested.
  • This statement applies to the product in question and isn’t a comparison with other bags.

Joybuy products

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

When should you pick up frozen peas during your shop?

Pick them up at the end of your shop. The DGCCRF recommends using an insulated bag for frozen and deep-frozen foods. If you don’t have one, it advises picking them up at the last minute, just before you pay.

Can you refreeze defrosted peas?

Don’t refreeze Auchan’s ready-cooked product after defrosting: its product information expressly says not to. Follow the storage instructions on the bag you buy.

Do you need to defrost Auchan’s ready-cooked peas before cooking them?

No. Auchan’s instructions for this 750 g product say to cook it without defrosting first. For 150 g, they recommend 3 to 4 minutes in a 900 W microwave or 5 to 6 minutes in a frying pan.