If you’re looking for organic peeled tomatoes for your dinner, check for the Euro-leaf logo on the tin, then choose according to your recipe. Whole tomatoes in juice let you decide how chunky to make a homemade sauce. Compare the tin’s weight with its drained weight before working out how much you’ll need. If you might have some left over, check the storage instructions for after opening too.
If organic certification is your top priority, look for the Euro-leaf logo, information about the origin of the agricultural ingredients and the code of the certification body. INAO describes the Euro-leaf as a mark within the official control and certification system.
Whether you’re making pasta, pizza or a slow-cooked dish, whole peeled tomatoes let you choose as you cook whether to crush them or leave them in chunks. Mutti and Cirio mention these uses in their product information.
For a small recipe, compare the amount it calls for with the drained weight. Carrefour Bio and Auchan Bio each list a drained weight of 240 g for the products featured here. If you open a tin and don’t use it all, follow the storage instructions.
For your dinner, first decide whether organic certification is essential. Then choose the type of tomatoes and the quantity to suit your dish.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Look for the Euro-leaf logo, information about the origin of the agricultural ingredients and the code of the certification body. INAO describes the Euro-leaf as a mark of official certification. | I want to be able to identify an organic tin before choosing it, rather than relying on its packaging alone. Around 45% of consumers say this is their top priority. |
| Sauce texture | If you want to crush the tomatoes yourself, choose a product labelled “whole peeled tomatoes”. Also check what’s in the juice. | For my homemade sauce, I prefer to decide while cooking whether to leave the tomatoes in chunks. Around 33% of consumers are thought to prioritise control over the texture. |
| Quantity and leftovers | Compare the tin’s weight and drained weight with the amount your recipe calls for. After opening, follow the storage instructions for the product you’ve bought. | If I’m making a small amount, I look for a size I can use without leaving too many tomatoes open. Around 22% of consumers are thought to prioritise getting the quantity right. |
Packaging or wording that suggests a product is natural is no substitute for a certification mark. INAO links the Euro-leaf to the official system for controlling organic products.
Look for the Euro-leaf logo on the tin, along with information about the origin of the agricultural ingredients and the code of the certification body.
Drained weight and the weight shown for a tin are not the same measure. Carrefour Bio and Auchan Bio list a drained weight of 240 g, while the Mutti and Bio Village products mentioned here come in 400 g tins.
Check which measure is shown on each label before working out how much you need for your recipe.
Product information from Mutti, Carrefour Bio, Auchan Bio and Bio Village lists ingredients including tomatoes, tomato juice and citric acid. Auchan notes that the ingredients may vary depending on the collection point and date of purchase.
Read the ingredients on the tin you’re buying, especially if there’s something you want to avoid.
Auchan’s published instructions for the products mentioned here say to keep them refrigerated and use them within two days of opening. One product’s instructions also specify using a non-metallic container.
Check the instructions on your tin and plan when you’ll use the rest.
Mutti’s Organic Pelati come in a 400 g tin for tomato-based recipes.
Carrefour’s organic whole peeled tomatoes have a listed drained weight of 240 g.
Auchan’s organic whole peeled tomatoes in juice have a listed drained weight of 240 g.
Bio Village’s organic whole peeled tomatoes come in a 400 g tin.
Cirio’s Organic Pelati come in a 400 g tin for sauces and cooked dishes.
Look for the Euro-leaf logo on the packaging: INAO describes it as a mark within the official organic control and certification system. Also check for information about the origin of the agricultural ingredients and the code of the certification body. The AB logo may also appear on the tin.
Check the tomatoes, juice and any other ingredients separately. Mutti and Carrefour Bio list organic tomatoes and tomato juice, as well as citric acid as an acidity regulator. Check the ingredients on the tin you plan to use.
Follow the instructions on the product you’ve bought. The Auchan product information mentioned here says to keep the tomatoes refrigerated and use them within two days of opening. One product’s instructions also specify using a non-metallic container.