For a noodle dish to share at Easter lunch, a 1 kg pack of dried noodles gives you one pack to cook and season. Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Auchan each list noodles in this size. If your recipe calls for udon, rice noodles or instant portions, choose the type of product first, then check the total weight you need and the ingredients on the pack you buy.
If you’re planning to cook and season noodles for everyone at the table, a 1 kg pack of dried noodles is worth considering. Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Auchan each list an option in this size. Adjust the amount you prepare to suit your recipe and the number of guests.
If a guest needs to avoid an ingredient or allergen, check the packaging on the pack you actually buy. Carrefour notes that its Classic’ product may contain traces of egg, while Auchan warns that the ingredients may vary depending on the Drive service and purchase date.
A recipe using udon or rice noodles, or a meal served in individual portions, may call for several smaller packs rather than one large bag. If so, check the type of noodles and the combined net weight.
Choose these if: you’re making one dish for everyone from a single pack; Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Auchan list this size.
Bear in mind: this weight doesn’t guarantee that the type of noodles suits your recipe or that the ingredients are the same in every pack.
Choose these if: your dish calls for udon or rice noodles, for example. Auchan stocks these categories in smaller pack sizes.
Bear in mind: you may need several packs to make the amount planned for the table.
Choose these if: each guest needs an individual portion; Lidl, for example, lists a multipack of instant noodles.
Bear in mind: pre-flavoured portions may not be a suitable substitute for dried noodles that you season together.
| What to consider | What to check | Who might prioritise this? |
|---|---|---|
| Amount needed for a shared dish | The total net weight and how many packs the recipe requires. | If I’m cooking one dish for everyone, I’d rather choose the quantity first than buy several small packs. Around 36% of consumers might prioritise this need for a larger quantity. |
| Ingredients and allergens | The ingredients list and allergens shown on the packaging of the product you buy. | If a guest needs to avoid an ingredient, I want to check exactly what I’ll be serving. This would be the main consideration for around 29% of consumers. |
| Type of noodles | The type specified in the recipe and, for a pre-cooked or instant product, how to prepare it. | If my dish calls for udon or rice noodles, getting the right weight isn’t enough: I need the type specified in the recipe. Around 21% of consumers would prioritise finding the right match. |
| Leftovers after the meal | How much to cook and how to store the prepared dish. | If I might not serve everything, I think about how much I’ll need to store when I’m shopping. Around 14% of consumers would put managing leftovers first. |
Several portions of instant noodles won’t necessarily match the weight or cooking uses of a 1 kg pack of dried noodles.
Decide whether you’re making one shared dish or individual portions, then compare the type of noodles and the total net weight.
Auchan says that the ingredients in its noodles may vary depending on the Drive service and purchase date. This matters particularly if a guest needs to avoid an allergen.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you receive before preparing the meal.
Knowing how to store cooked noodles and their accompaniments is part of planning a meal for a group.
Anses advises not leaving food at room temperature for more than two hours before refrigerating it. Also follow any storage instructions for the ingredients you add.
Carrefour lists its Classic’ noodle pasta in a 1 kg pack, for cooking as one shared dish.
E.Leclerc lists Turini noodles under its Marque Repère own-label range in a 1 kg pack.
Auchan lists 1 kg packs of noodles, as well as distinct varieties such as udon and rice noodles.
Lidl lists a multipack of instant noodles, which is different from a pack of dried noodles intended for a shared dish.
Aldi lists Asian noodles in pack sizes of 200 g and 250 g, among other options.
These 1 kg packs are for preparing a dish to share. The shape and type of noodles vary, so start with your recipe. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, check the packaging.
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A pack of dried noodles to consider for a shared dish. Check that this noodle shape suits your recipe and read the ingredients on the packaging.
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This pack is worth considering if your recipe calls for flat sweet potato noodles rather than classic wheat noodles. Check the ingredients on the product you receive before serving it to anyone with an allergy.
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A 1 kg pack to consider for a shared dish if your recipe calls for ribbon noodles. High-Gluten is part of the product name; check the ingredients list and allergens on the pack.
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This pack is worth considering if your dish calls for buckwheat noodles. The product name alone doesn’t give you the full ingredient list, so read the ingredients and allergens on the packaging before choosing.
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A large pack to consider for a shared dish if this type of noodle suits your recipe. Check the cooking instructions and ingredients list on the packaging you buy.
Read the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack before preparing the dish. In France, the DGCCRF requires allergens to be listed and highlighted on the labels of pre-packed food. For example, Carrefour notes that its Classic’ noodles may contain traces of egg.
Yes. Confirm availability with the retailer and check the product you buy. E.Leclerc says its 1 kg Turini noodles aren’t sold on its website, while Auchan warns that the ingredients may vary depending on the Drive service and purchase date.
Not necessarily. A multipack of individual portions won’t automatically provide the same weight or type of noodles as a pack of dried noodles intended for a shared dish. Compare the total net weight, flavours and preparation method required by your recipe.
Refrigerate leftovers without leaving them at room temperature for more than two hours, in line with Anses advice for prepared food. Also follow the storage instructions for any accompaniments added to the dish.