Who are these criteria for?

Vegans looking to limit their salt intake

You want to check the salt content on the label, rather than trying to work it out from claims such as ‘organic’ or ‘no added flavourings’.

Shoppers who check the whole recipe

You check the other ingredients as carefully as the peas. Prosain’s published ingredients list for its no-added-salt product is plant-based, but that does not mean the product is certified vegan.

Shoppers planning meals with tinned food

You want to keep peas handy for vegan meals and choose a pack size that suits how much you’ll use once opened.

What should you check before buying?

To choose tinned peas for vegan meals, compare the salt per 100 g, read the full ingredients list, then pick a pack size that suits how you’ll use them.

Criterion What to check Who it matters to
Salt content Look for ‘no added salt’, then compare the salt per 100 g. Prosain states that its no-added-salt product contains less than 0.1 g; Auchan’s listing for Bonduelle peas with no added flavourings states that they contain 0.55 g. I want to limit the salt in my tin without relying on a claim that says nothing about its salt content. This could be a priority for around 50% of shoppers making this choice.
Ingredients and vegan criteria Read the full ingredients list for the exact product. If you require vegan certification, check that it appears on the packaging rather than assuming it from a plant-based ingredients list. If a recipe contains ingredients other than peas, I want to know exactly what’s in it before adding it to my shop. This check could be a priority for around 30% of shoppers concerned.
Pack size and availability Compare the weight with the amount you’ll use, and read the storage instructions for after opening. Check the exact product with your chosen shop or online grocery service. I want a pack size that works for my meals without leaving too many leftovers once opened. Convenience could come first for around 20% of shoppers concerned.

Common misconceptions to avoid

  • Assuming ‘no added flavourings’ means ‘no added salt’

    The Bonduelle peas with no added flavourings listed by Auchan contain salt and have 0.55 g of salt per 100 g.

    When comparing tins, check the salt claim and the salt per 100 g for each product.

  • Assuming organic tinned peas are low in salt

    Prosain states that its standard Organic Extra Fine Peas contain 0.49 g of salt per 100 g, compared with less than 0.1 g for its Organic version with No Added Salt. These are two different recipes.

    Check the full product name and compare the nutritional information, even when you’re looking at products from the same brand.

  • Confusing plant-based ingredients with vegan certification

    The ingredients list published for Prosain’s no-added-salt peas is plant-based, but that alone does not amount to vegan certification.

    If certification is one of your criteria, check the packaging of the product you buy or contact the manufacturer.

  • Assuming the product will be available in every shop

    A range of peas shown by a retailer doesn’t guarantee that the no-added-salt product you’re looking for will be available in your local shop or for collection.

    Check the full product name and availability before setting off.

Brands to consider

Prosain

Its range lets you distinguish between a standard organic recipe and one specifically labelled as having no added salt.

  • For its 345 g jar of Organic Extra Fine Peas with No Added Salt, Prosain states that the product contains less than 0.1 g of salt per 100 g, with a maximum sodium content of 40 mg per 100 g.
  • This recipe also contains carrot, onion, cane sugar and flavourings made with onion and shallot, so it won’t suit you if you’re looking for plain peas.

Bonduelle

A brand whose tinned and frozen products are best compared within their respective formats.

  • Bonduelle’s listing for its frozen Organic 100% French Peas states that they contain 0.01 g of salt per 100 g.
  • The tinned peas with no added flavourings listed by Auchan contain salt and have 0.55 g per 100 g. The frozen product is therefore not a substitute for comparing tinned varieties.

Carrefour Classic'

A range of tinned peas to check product by product for pack size and ingredients.

  • Carrefour offers, among other options, 280 g tins of extra fine peas and 560 g tins by drained weight.
  • These pack sizes don’t tell you whether the product is low in salt: check the salt per 100 g and the ingredients on the tin you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘no added flavourings’ mean ‘no added salt’?

No. The Bonduelle peas with no added flavourings listed by Auchan contain salt and have 0.55 g of salt per 100 g. To find out how much salt a product contains, check the corresponding line in the nutrition table.

What does the ‘salt’ line on the label mean?

It shows the salt equivalent. The DGCCRF explains that this value is calculated from the sodium using the formula ‘salt = sodium × 2.5’. To compare two products, use figures given on the same basis, such as per 100 g.

Are Prosain’s no-added-salt peas suitable for a vegan shop?

The ingredients list published by Prosain for this product contains only plant-based ingredients, including peas, carrot, onion and cane sugar. If you require vegan certification, check for it separately on the packaging or with the manufacturer.

How should you store a Prosain jar after opening?

Prosain recommends storing its jar in a cool place after opening and using it soon afterwards. Follow the instructions on the jar you buy, rather than automatically applying them to a different product.