If you can’t reliably keep food cold, choose organic peas in a jar or tin labelled for storage at room temperature before opening. Frozen peas are only suitable if you can maintain the cold chain until you’re ready to use them. In every case, compare the ingredients, the net drained weight where shown and the storage instructions after opening.
If you need food that can be stored without refrigeration before opening, look for a tin or jar of organic peas labelled for storage at room temperature. A bag of frozen peas won’t meet this need if you can’t keep it cold.
If the recipe matters as much as organic production, compare the ingredients list, any added sugars and the nutritional information for the product you choose. Also check the label for any allergens or traces.
Organic frozen peas are an option if you can maintain the cold chain during transport and throughout your stay, right up until you use them. Anses recommends carrying them in an insulated bag and keeping the journey as short as possible.
When taking organic peas camping, first work out whether you can keep them cold. Then compare the recipe and choose a quantity that suits your meal.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Storage before opening | Check the storage instructions on the jar or tin. For frozen peas, make sure you can maintain the cold chain until you use them. | Without reliable refrigeration, I want to keep my peas until mealtime without relying on a cool box; around 42% of consumers put this independence first. |
| Ingredients | Look for the organic farming label, then check the ingredients, any added sugars and the salt in the nutritional information. | If I’m looking for a particular recipe, the word ‘organic’ isn’t enough to choose between two jars: around 33% of consumers put ingredients ahead of other criteria. |
| Quantity and leftovers | Compare the net drained weight where shown and check the storage instructions after opening. | For a single meal, I look for a quantity my group can finish if we can’t keep leftovers chilled; around 25% of consumers prioritise a suitable size. |
A bag of frozen peas and an unopened tin have different transport requirements. Anses recommends keeping transport time for frozen foods to a minimum and using an insulated bag.
If you can’t keep food cold during the journey and your stay, choose a jar or tin labelled for storage at room temperature before opening.
Ingredients can vary. Carrefour lists organic peas, water and sea salt in its jar, while the Bonduelle organic tin featured by the brand also contains organic cane sugar.
Check the ingredients list and nutritional information for the exact format rather than relying on the word ‘organic’ alone.
The total weight of a jar or tin includes the liquid it’s packed in, so it doesn’t tell you how many peas you’ll have for your meal.
Use the net drained weight, where shown on the label, to compare the quantity in two formats.
For its jars of extra-fine organic peas, Jardin Bio étic advises keeping them chilled after opening and using them quickly. That can be tricky when you’re camping.
Choose a quantity that suits your meal, or make sure you can store any leftovers according to the product instructions.
Bonduelle offers a 500 g bag of organic frozen peas and a 530 g tin, with 360 g drained weight.
Carrefour offers a jar of organic peas with a net drained weight of 420 g.
Auchan offers jars of Jardin Bio étic extra-fine organic peas. Compare the size and label of each product.
Bio Village is E.Leclerc’s organic range, worth considering if you’re planning your camping shop online for collection.
ALDI offers a product of very fine organic peas under the SIMPLEMENT BON & BIO brand.
Look for the EU organic logo and a reference to organic farming on the product. The Ministry of Agriculture explains that this method of production is governed by European regulations. Check the ingredients too, as the organic label doesn’t tell you everything about the recipe.
Yes, as long as you can maintain the cold chain during transport and until you use them. Anses recommends buying frozen food towards the end of your shop, carrying it in an insulated bag and keeping transport time to a minimum.
Follow the instructions on the opened container. For the Jardin Bio étic jar featured by Auchan, these advise keeping it chilled and using it quickly. If you can’t keep leftovers cold, choose a size you can finish.
No. A best-before date relates to how long the product will retain its qualities, while a use-by date is a deadline that must be followed. The Ministry of the Economy also advises following the manufacturer’s storage instructions, especially after opening.