Who are these criteria for?

People who strictly avoid gluten

The ‘gluten-free’ label on the specific product you buy matters more than its size or packaging. A recipe that appears to contain no wheat is not an equivalent check.

Households stocking up

A multipack or larger container can mean fewer shopping trips, provided you check every recipe and can finish the product within the stated time after opening.

People keeping an eye on other ingredients

A soup labelled ‘gluten-free’ may contain other allergens. Check the ingredients list and salt content of the specific product you choose.

What should you check before stocking up?

First, check that each product is labelled ‘gluten-free’, then choose a size that suits how much your household can use. Finally, compare the ingredients and nutritional information for the recipes that meet your needs.

Criterion What to check Who it matters to
Gluten-free labelling The ‘gluten-free’ label on the packaging of the recipe and format you’re buying; check every variety in an assortment. If I need to avoid gluten strictly, I want to be able to identify every soup in my basket without relying on its name alone. Around 42% of consumers make this claim their top priority.
Size and storage The size of each container and the instructions for use after opening. Auchan product listings for Conserverie Au Bec Fin soups in 800 g tins and Liebig PurSoup’ in a 2 × 1 L multipack say to refrigerate after opening and use within 48 hours. To stock up without leaving a large soup open for too long, I choose an amount that suits my household’s meals. A usable size is the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Recipe and salt Allergens in the product you choose and salt per 100 g, taking the portion you’ll eat into account. Even when a soup is labelled ‘gluten-free’, I need to check for other ingredients that matter to my household. The recipe, allergens or salt come first for around 25% of consumers.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming a recipe with no obvious wheat is gluten-free

    An ingredients list that doesn’t mention wheat isn’t enough to establish that the finished product meets the requirements for a ‘gluten-free’ claim. In the European Union, Regulation 828/2014, published by the Publications Office of the European Union, reserves this claim for foods containing no more than 20 mg of gluten per kilogram.

    If you need to avoid gluten strictly, look for the claim on the packaging of the product you’re buying rather than relying on the recipe description.

  • Checking the multipack without looking at every soup

    An assortment may contain different recipes, including soups with vermicelli. The name of the multipack or the fact that a retailer has a gluten-free range doesn’t mean that every soup in it is gluten-free.

    Read the ingredients and claims for every variety before adding the assortment to your cupboard.

  • Forgetting about other allergens and salt

    According to the Auchan product listing, Conserverie Au Bec Fin’s 800 g rockfish soup is labelled ‘gluten-free’, but contains fish, crustaceans and sulphites. It contains 1 g of salt per 100 g.

    Check for allergens that matter to your household and compare the nutritional values per 100 g, as well as the portion you plan to serve.

  • Choosing a container that’s too large for your planned meals

    Auchan’s product listings for Conserverie Au Bec Fin soup in an 800 g tin and Liebig PurSoup’ in a 2 × 1 L multipack say to refrigerate the soup after opening and use it within 48 hours.

    Before buying a larger format, make sure your household can finish each opened container within the time stated for that specific product.

Brands and products to consider

Conserverie Au Bec Fin

Auchan’s product listing for its 800 g rockfish soup says ‘gluten-free’. It’s one specific product to consider for your cupboard, not a claim that applies to the whole brand.

  • An 800 g tin with a ‘gluten-free’ claim on the listing for this specific product.
  • Contains fish, crustaceans and sulphites. The listing states 1 g of salt per 100 g and says to use within 48 hours of opening.

Liebig

The PurSoup’ 10 Vegetables 2 × 1 L multipack is an example of a cupboard-friendly format in cartons, rather than a metal tin.

  • With two 1 L cartons, you can open one at a time.
  • If you need to avoid gluten strictly, check the claim on the exact multipack before buying. Auchan’s listing mentions celery and milk, and says to use within 48 hours of opening.

Carrefour

Carrefour’s soup range includes 1 L and 2 × 30 cl formats, as well as recipes with vermicelli.

  • The range of sizes makes it easier to compare portions and choose what suits your household.
  • Carrefour No Gluten is a separate range, so it doesn’t automatically mean a Carrefour soup is gluten-free. Check each product.

E.Leclerc / Regal Soupe

E.Leclerc sells Regal Soupe dried soups and, in other categories, a separate Chaque Jour Sans Gluten range.

  • Checking the ingredients lets you rule out a recipe that isn’t suitable.
  • According to E.Leclerc’s product listing, the 66 g Regal Soupe dried porcini soup contains wheat flour and flavourings containing wheat.

Royco

Royco offers, among other products, maxi-size soups and Vermicelles and Gratiné ranges.

  • These ranges make it easier to identify the type of recipe and format you’re looking for.
  • For a gluten-free basket, check the ingredients and claim for the specific product rather than relying on the range name alone.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if a soup is labelled ‘gluten-free’?

Look for the claim on the packaging of the exact product. In the European Union, Regulation 828/2014, published by the Publications Office of the European Union, allows the claim ‘gluten-free’ when the finished food contains no more than 20 mg of gluten per kilogram. The recipe name is no substitute for checking.

Is it enough for a soup’s ingredients list not to include wheat flour?

No. The absence of wheat flour from a description isn’t enough to confirm that the finished product is ‘gluten-free’. If you need to avoid gluten strictly, check the claim on the product you’re buying or ask the manufacturer to confirm it applies to that specific product.

Can I buy packet soups for a gluten-free cupboard?

Yes, as long as the specific product carries a ‘gluten-free’ claim that meets your needs. The fact that it comes in a packet doesn’t guarantee that it’s gluten-free. According to E.Leclerc, its 66 g Regal Soupe dried porcini soup contains wheat flour and flavourings containing wheat.

How long can I keep a large soup after opening?

Follow the instructions for the product you’ve bought. Auchan’s product listings for Conserverie Au Bec Fin’s 800 g rockfish soup and Liebig PurSoup’ in a 2 × 1 L multipack say to refrigerate after opening and use within 48 hours. This time limit doesn’t apply to every soup.