For an Easter meal shared with others, choose the quantity according to how you plan to serve it rather than relying on the term ‘family size’: the two Saupiquet products described this way at Auchan are single tins weighing 226 g and 235 g, not multipacks. One large tin means you don’t have to open several; smaller tins make it easier to adjust the quantity. Then check the recipe and ingredients to suit your guests, along with the guidance for storing any leftovers.
If you’re making toast toppings, a starter or a sharing dish, start with the number of guests and how the mackerel fits into the menu. The 226 g and 235 g Saupiquet tins listed at Auchan give you weights to compare, but they don’t tell you on their own how many portions you’ll get.
If you’re stocking up for different meals, compare the net weight and number of tins, then check that the recipes you choose suit how you plan to use them. One large tin and several small ones won’t divide up in the same way across your meals.
If some ingredients need to be avoided or guests have different tastes, check each recipe. Petit Navire’s plain version lists mackerel fillets and salt; recipes with white wine, mustard or sauce have different ingredients depending on the product.
First decide how much you’ll serve and which recipe will suit your guests. Then choose how to divide the tins between the meals you have planned.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity to serve | Net weight in g and number of tins in the pack; how much you plan to serve as a nibble, starter or main course. | If I’m serving mackerel to several people, I want to make sure there’s enough without mistaking ‘family size’ for a multipack. Around 31% of consumers would make the quantity to share their main concern. |
| Recipe and ingredients | Ingredients list, declared allergens and the ingredients in the recipe you’ve chosen. | If guests have different tastes or dietary requirements, I’d rather know what’s in each tin before choosing a recipe. Ingredients would be the priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| How to split your purchase | Number of tins and the weight of each one, according to the meals they’re intended for. | If I’m planning mackerel for several meals, I want to be able to open the right amount for each occasion. Around 23% of consumers would prioritise how the tins are divided up. |
| Storage | Date and condition of the packaging before opening; instructions for the product once opened. | If we might not finish a tin at the meal, I need to be able to use the leftovers in line with the instructions on the label. Around 15% of consumers would put managing leftovers first. |
At Auchan, the two Saupiquet products described this way are single tins weighing 226 g and 235 g. The term doesn’t tell you how many tins you’ll receive.
Check the net weight and the number of tins stated on the packaging separately, then compare them with how you plan to serve the mackerel.
Plain mackerel and recipes with white wine, escabèche or mustard don’t contain the same ingredients. This is particularly important if any guests need to avoid a particular ingredient.
Read the ingredients list and declared allergens for the specific product you plan to serve.
A larger tin may leave you with mackerel after the meal. For the plain grilled fillets product it lists, Saupiquet advises keeping it in the fridge and eating it within two days of opening.
If you’re not sure how much you’ll need, consider several smaller tins. In every case, follow the instructions on the tin you open.
The range includes plain, grilled and seasoned mackerel fillets. Auchan lists, among other options, a 226 g tin of escabèche and a 235 g tin with white wine and herbs, both described as ‘family size’.
Petit Navire offers plain mackerel fillets as well as seasoned recipes. Its 110 g plain version lists 99% mackerel fillets and salt.
The Carrefour Extra mackerel products listed by Carrefour cover several recipes, including plain, mustard and tomato.
This E.Leclerc brand includes, among other options, 235 g tins of mackerel fillets with white wine and herbs, as well as other recipes.
These two tins show different ways to plan mackerel for Easter meals: a 425 g tin in tomato sauce and mackerel fillets in olive oil labelled 115/80 g. Check the pack size and the quantity you’ll actually serve before deciding how many tins to buy.
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Worth considering if you’re planning to serve a tomato-based recipe as part of a shared meal. The title states 425 g; check the number of tins, the ingredients and the after-opening instructions to plan how to serve it and use any leftovers.
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Worth a look if you’d rather open a small tin for part of the meal than a larger one. Check the 115/80 g indication on the packaging to understand the two weights and work out how much to serve. Also check the number of tins and the ingredients.
Not necessarily: the two Saupiquet products described this way at Auchan are each single tins, weighing 226 g or 235 g. Check both the net weight and the number of tins in the pack before planning your meal.
Check the ingredients list and declared allergens, then look at the net quantity, nutritional information and date. The DGCCRF highlights the importance of this information on prepacked foods. If a guest needs to avoid an ingredient, check the exact tin you’ll be serving.
Follow the storage conditions and time limit shown on the tin you’ve bought. As guidance for one specific product, Saupiquet advises refrigerating its plain grilled mackerel fillets after opening and eating them within two days. Don’t automatically apply this advice to another recipe.
No, not automatically: the DGCCRF distinguishes between a best-before date, which may pass if the packaging is intact, and a use-by date, which must not be exceeded. Check the date wording on the product, the condition of the tin and whether it has been stored as instructed.