Who is this choice for?

Parents looking to reduce food waste

You regularly use frozen vegetables and want to choose a pack that lets you take out just the amount you need for several meals.

Parents of a child who is reluctant to eat vegetables

You want to offer a few peas without any pressure, then adjust their texture or place in the family meal depending on your child’s reaction. Manger Bouger advises offering a very small amount without forcing them to eat it.

Households looking for a quick side dish

You want something that fits the time you have available, without overlooking the cooking and storage instructions on the pack.

What should you look for?

When preparing a meal for a child who is reluctant to eat vegetables, consider how much you’ll use, which texture to try and how long preparation will take.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Usable quantity Check the net weight and whether you can take out a small portion without defrosting the rest. When I’m preparing several meals from the same pack, I want to use only the amount I need each time. Around 42% of consumers would prioritise this flexibility when portioning.
Texture and trying them Compare descriptions such as ‘fine’ and ‘extra-fine’, then offer a very small amount without forcing your child to eat it. If my child is unsure about peas, I’d rather be able to try a different texture without asking them to finish their plate. Around 33% of consumers would make this a priority.
Preparation and storage Check the cooking method on the pack and follow its storage instructions. On evenings when I’m short on time, I need to know how to prepare the peas before choosing a pack. Around 25% of consumers would put ease of preparation first.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Choosing a large pack without planning how to use it

    A 1 kg pack will only help reduce waste if you can take out successive portions and store the rest correctly.

    Before choosing, estimate how much you’ll prepare for each meal and check the instructions on the pack.

  • Expecting a texture description to make your child accept the dish

    Descriptions such as ‘fine’, ‘extra-fine’ or ‘tender’ tell you about the product, but can’t predict how your child will react. Insisting that they finish their meal can turn mealtimes into a battle.

    Offer a very small amount without pressure. Manger Bouger recommends not forcing a child who refuses to eat.

  • Refreezing peas after they have defrosted

    Freezing doesn’t destroy most micro-organisms, ANSES points out, so it’s important to maintain the cold chain between buying and preparing the peas.

    Pick up frozen food at the end of your shop, put it in the freezer as soon as you get home and don’t refreeze a product that has defrosted.

  • Assuming all products carry the same information

    Ingredients, allergen information and cooking instructions can vary. The pre-cooked Bonduelle product featured here, for example, warns that it may contain traces of celery.

    Read the information on the exact pack you choose, especially if you need to avoid an allergen.

Pea brands to know

Carrefour Simpl

Carrefour France offers sweet frozen peas in a 1 kg bag.

  • This size could work well for preparing portions over several meals, as long as you follow the storage instructions.
  • The description ‘sweet’ doesn’t, by itself, tell you whether your child will like the product.

POUCE

This Auchan range includes fine frozen peas in a 1 kg bag.

  • Auchan’s product information lists fine peas as the ingredient and says to cook them without defrosting first.
  • The description ‘fine’ doesn’t guarantee that your child will like the texture.

AUCHAN

Auchan offers extra-fine frozen peas in a 1 kg bag.

  • Its product information includes nutrition details per 100 g, including 4.3 g of fibre.
  • The description ‘extra-fine’ doesn’t tell you whether your child will like them.

Bonduelle

Bonduelle offers sweet, tender, steam-pre-cooked peas in a 750 g bag.

  • Bonduelle gives a cooking time of 3 minutes for a 150 g portion, depending on the method you choose.
  • The product information warns that the peas may contain traces of celery. Check the packaging if this allergen is a concern.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I offer peas to a child who refuses to eat them?

Offer a very small amount without expecting them to finish it. Manger Bouger advises not forcing your child; refusing a food at one meal doesn’t mean they’ll always refuse it.

Do you need to defrost peas before cooking them?

Not necessarily: Auchan’s product information for POUCE fine peas says to cook them without defrosting first. However, check the instructions on the pack you’ve chosen, as preparation methods vary by product.

Can you refreeze peas once they’ve defrosted?

No. ANSES advises eating defrosted food promptly and not refreezing it. Take out the amount you plan to cook before defrosting the rest of the pack.