Parents preparing several quick meals
If you’re planning salads, wraps or sandwiches during busy weeks, separate tins let you use your cupboard stock without opening the whole pack. Auchan, for example, lists a Saupiquet multipack of 3 × 169 g tins.
Who are these pack sizes suitable for?
Households that prefer to add their own seasoning
Mackerel fillets in natural juices let you tailor the accompaniments and seasoning to each meal. The Petit Navire Nature and Auchan Nature products each list 99% mackerel and salt in their ingredients.
Households looking for a ready-seasoned recipe
A ready-made recipe means you don’t have to choose a sauce for every meal. However, check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety you choose: E.Leclerc’s Eco+ white wine product lists sulphites.
What should you look for before buying?
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Separate tins | Count the tins and check the weight of each one: a 3 × 169 g pack contains three tins, totalling 507 g. | I want to plan meals for the new school year without opening the whole pack; around 40% of consumers prioritise this divided format. |
| Natural recipe | Read the ingredients and compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the product you’re considering. | When tastes vary from meal to meal, I prefer to add my own seasoning; around 30% of consumers prioritise this flexibility. |
| Seasoned recipe | Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety, then look at its salt and fat content per 100 g. | For quick, varied meals, I prefer a recipe that’s ready to serve; around 30% of consumers put this need first. |
What mistakes should you avoid?
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Confusing a multipack with one large tin
You can open several sealed tins for different meals, unlike one large container. For its 3 × 169 g Saupiquet mackerel in natural juices, Auchan advises transferring the contents of an opened tin to a suitable food container, keeping it between 0 and 4 °C and eating it within 48 hours.
Check the number of tins and the weight of each one, then open only what you need for the meal.
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Relying on the recipe name without reading the ingredients
Two recipes in the same category can have different ingredients. E.Leclerc’s Eco+ white wine variety, for example, contains sulphites.
If you need to avoid an ingredient, read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging for the exact variety.
Brands to consider
Saupiquet
The range includes mackerel fillets in natural juices and seasoned recipes, including multipacks listed by Auchan.
- Auchan’s listing for the 3 × 169 g variety in natural juices gives the ingredients as mackerel, water and salt.
- For this product, any remaining contents from an opened tin should be refrigerated between 0 and 4 °C and eaten within 48 hours.
Petit Navire
The brand offers mackerel fillets in natural juices as well as flavoured recipes. Auchan, for example, lists a 2 × 175 g white wine, lemon and rosemary multipack.
- According to the manufacturer’s listing, the 110 g Nature tin contains 99% mackerel fillets and salt.
- This 110 g Nature tin is a different product from the flavoured multipack, so check the weight and ingredients of the product you choose.
Carrefour Extra
Carrefour’s selection includes mackerel fillets in natural juices and escabeche, among other options.
- The mackerel in natural juices listed by Carrefour comes in a 98 g tin, which may suit you if you’re looking for a smaller amount each time you open a tin.
- A single tin won’t replace a stock split across several tins, so check how many containers you’ll need.
Auchan
The range includes 120 g tins of mackerel fillets in natural juices.
- The listing for this product gives the ingredients as 99% mackerel fillets and salt.
- The listing advises refrigerating the product after opening and eating it within two days; this is a single tin.
Eco+ (E.Leclerc)
E.Leclerc lists a 176 g tin of Eco+ mackerel fillets in white wine.
- The listing details the ingredients in this recipe, including the proportion of mackerel fillets, stated as 59%.
- This product contains sulphites; its ingredients should not be assumed to apply to the brand’s other recipes.
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Frequently asked questions
How much mackerel should you buy for several meals at the start of the school year?
Start by working out how many meals you’re planning and how many tins you want to open separately. The 3 × 169 g Saupiquet mackerel in natural juices listed by Auchan totals 507 g across three tins. Then adjust your choice to suit the number of people and the accompaniments.
Should you choose mackerel in natural juices or in sauce?
Choose mackerel fillets in natural juices if you want to vary the seasoning yourself, or a ready-made recipe if you’d rather serve it as it is. The Petit Navire Nature and Auchan Nature products list 99% mackerel and salt. For a seasoned recipe, check the ingredients and allergens on the tin you choose.
How long can you keep an opened tin?
Follow the storage instructions and timings on the tin you buy. For its 3 × 169 g Saupiquet mackerel in natural juices, Auchan advises transferring the opened contents to a suitable food container, refrigerating it between 0 and 4 °C and eating it within 48 hours.
What should you check on a tin of mackerel in white wine?
Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact recipe: E.Leclerc’s Eco+ white wine product lists sulphites. Net weight and nutritional information per 100 g can also help you compare tins intended for the same use.