For a savoury breakfast at the campsite, choose peeled tomatoes with clearly identifiable organic certification, then pick a size that suits the number of people you’re cooking for and your options for keeping leftovers chilled. A small tin is worth considering if you’re cooking for one or two and can’t refrigerate leftovers; a 400 g tin works well for a recipe that uses the whole contents. Peeled tomatoes are an ingredient to cook with, while tomato pulp offers a different texture.
If you’re making a small savoury dish and can’t keep an opened tin chilled, look out for products with a net drained weight of 235 to 240 g, including options from Carrefour Bio, Auchan Bio and d’aucy. Choose an amount that suits what you’ll use for the meal.
If you’re making a sauce or sharing a dish that will use a whole tin, consider the 400 g options from Mutti and Bio Village. This size works best if you’ve planned your recipe and have the cooking equipment you need.
If organic certification is your top priority, look for the EU organic logo and any AB mark, then check the product name and ingredients. The Ministry of Agriculture says that the AB mark can be used alongside the EU logo.
For a savoury breakfast at the campsite, first check the organic certification and the recipe you have in mind. Then choose an amount that makes it easy to manage any leftovers. “240 g net drained weight” and “400 g” may not refer to the same measurement, so check the weight shown on each tin before comparing sizes.
| Criteria | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Look for the EU organic logo, any AB mark and the ingredients list for the specific product. | I want to be able to identify the organic certification on my tin without assuming every recipe has the same ingredients. Around 42% of consumers are said to put this check at the top of their list. |
| Size and leftovers | Compare the weight and, where shown, the net drained weight, then read the storage instructions for after opening. | Without reliable refrigeration, I’d rather choose an amount I can finish with my meal. Limiting leftovers is said to be the priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Meal preparation | Choose whole peeled tomatoes if their texture matters to your recipe, and make sure you have the equipment you need to prepare your dish. | For my savoury breakfast, I’m mainly looking for a type of tomato that suits what I can cook at the campsite. Around 25% of consumers are said to prioritise ease of preparation. |
Product information from Mutti, Carrefour Bio and Bio Village lists citric acid. So if you’re looking for a particular ingredient list, organic certification alone isn’t enough: check the ingredients too.
As well as checking the organic certification, look at the product name and ingredients on the tin you’re buying.
An opened tin needs extra care when you don’t have access to refrigeration. For the Auchan Bio and d’aucy products mentioned here, Auchan advises refrigerating after opening and using within two days.
Plan a recipe that uses the whole tin, or choose an amount that suits your meal. Follow the instructions on the product you buy.
Cirio organic tomato pulp is presented as an option for sauces and quick-cooking recipes; it isn’t the same product as whole peeled tomatoes.
If your recipe calls for whole tomatoes or pieces, look specifically for “whole peeled tomatoes”. Choose tomato pulp if its different texture suits your dish.
These products give you examples of sizes and ingredients to compare for your recipe. Their inclusion here doesn’t guarantee they’ll be available at any particular shop.
The Pelati Bio product is a 400 g tin of organic peeled tomatoes to consider for a recipe that uses the whole tin.
This product of organic whole peeled tomatoes has a net drained weight of 240 g, making it worth considering for a smaller dish.
The product shown by E.Leclerc is a 400 g tin of organic whole peeled tomatoes, worth considering for a dish to share.
This product of whole peeled tomatoes in tomato juice has a net drained weight of 240 g.
Look for the EU organic logo on the product and any AB mark. The Ministry of Agriculture says the AB mark can be used alongside the EU logo. Also check the product name and ingredients on the tin you choose.
Don’t plan to keep an opened tin in your tent if its label says it needs to be refrigerated. For the Auchan Bio and d’aucy products mentioned here, Auchan advises refrigerating after opening and using within two days. If you don’t have reliable refrigeration, choose an amount you can use for your meal and follow the instructions on your tin.
They’re ingredients to use in the meal you’ve planned, rather than a complete breakfast ready to serve. Mutti suggests using its product in soups, stews and sauces. If you’re planning to cook a savoury dish at the campsite, make sure you have the equipment you need.