Who are these options for?

People avoiding added sugar

You’re looking for a recipe with no sugar in the ingredients list, while bearing in mind that the “of which sugars” figure may include sugars that occur naturally in peas.

Click-and-collect shoppers who prefer cupboard storage

You want to store peas at room temperature, so you check the ingredients for the product offered by your store before placing your order.

Households with a freezer

You prefer a short ingredients list and can transport, store and cook frozen peas while maintaining the cold chain.

What should you check before ordering?

When choosing peas through click and collect, check the ingredients and nutritional information for the specific product before deciding between tinned and frozen options based on how you can store them.

What to check Check this Who it’s for
Added sugar and sugars Read the ingredients, then check the “of which sugars” figure per 100 g. Don’t confuse “no added flavourings” with “no added sugars”. I want to avoid added sugar without assuming that peas contain no sugars at all; around 40% of consumers would put this need first.
Salt Among the recipes that meet your added-sugar requirements, compare the salt per 100 g and check whether salt is listed in the ingredients. I also want to consider salt when choosing a recipe with no added sugar; around 30% of consumers would prioritise both criteria.
Click-and-collect product Once you’ve selected your store, check the product details for the item in your basket and, for a jar or tin, its net drained weight. If I prepare my order in advance, I want to receive the expected recipe and pack size at collection; around 20% of consumers would put this match first.
Storage For frozen peas, plan to keep them cold during transport and make room in your freezer; for tinned peas, check the ingredients for the recipe you’ve chosen. I choose between cupboard and freezer storage based on how I can keep and use the peas; around 10% of consumers would put this need first.

Common pitfalls to avoid

  • Confusing “no added sugars”, “sugar-free” and “reduced in sugars”

    An Auchan Bio tin labelled “no added sugars” contains 2 g of sugars per 100 g. According to guidance published by the DGCCRF on the European regulation on nutrition claims, “reduced in sugars” requires a reduction of at least 30% compared with a similar product.

    Read the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g; don’t assume a product has reduced sugars just because no sugar has been added.

  • Mistaking “no added flavourings” for “no added sugar”

    The ingredients list for Bonduelle peas labelled “no added flavourings” includes sugar. These two claims relate to different ingredients.

    If added sugar is your priority, look for the word “sugar” in the ingredients list for the product you’ve chosen.

  • Assuming every product from a brand has the same recipe

    A standard Notre Jardin tin lists sugar, while another product is labelled “no added sugars or salt”. Auchan also notes that some ingredients may vary depending on the store and the date of purchase.

    Once you’ve selected your store, check the name, pack size and product details for the item actually added to your basket.

  • Choosing frozen peas without planning how to transport them

    A bag of frozen peas needs to be kept cold. Carrefour’s instructions for its Bio product say not to refreeze it once thawed.

    Plan your journey from collection, take an insulated bag and make sure you have enough room in the freezer.

Brands and products to compare

Compare individual products and their ingredients rather than assuming what’s in a tin of peas based on the brand name alone.

Auchan

The retailer offers standard tinned peas, as well as an Auchan Bio tin labelled “no added sugars”.

  • The Auchan Bio product details list peas, water and salt, and show 2 g of sugars per 100 g.
  • A standard Auchan tin lists sugar; the retailer also warns that some ingredients may vary depending on the store and the date of purchase.

Carrefour Bio

Jarred and frozen products give you a choice of storage options.

  • The jar mentioned by Carrefour contains peas, water and salt; its frozen Bio bag is listed as 100% organic peas.
  • The frozen bag needs to be kept cold, and you’ll need room in your freezer.

Bonduelle

The products mentioned have different recipes for tinned and frozen Bio peas.

  • The product details for the frozen Bio peas mentioned by Carrefour list peas from organic farming.
  • Bonduelle’s tin labelled “no added flavourings” lists sugar in its ingredients: this wording does not meet the “no added sugars” criterion.

Notre Jardin / E.Leclerc

The range includes a product labelled “no added sugars or salt”, as well as a separate standard tin.

  • E.Leclerc lists a 280 g product called “Extra Fine Peas with No Added Sugar or Salt”.
  • The standard 560 g Notre Jardin product lists sugar and salt, so check the details for the pack size you’ve chosen.

ALL SEASONS / Aldi

Aldi sells ALL SEASONS extra-fine peas in its frozen range.

  • This option could suit you if you have a freezer and can maintain the cold chain.
  • If you’re buying because you want to avoid added sugar, read the ingredients list for the product on offer before choosing it.

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Frequently asked questions

Does “no added sugars” mean that peas contain no sugar at all?

No: the Auchan Bio tin with this label contains 2 g of sugars per 100 g. There’s a difference between no added sugar in the recipe and the amount shown under “of which sugars”.

Can these peas be described as “reduced in sugars”?

Not just because they’re labelled “no added sugars”. According to DGCCRF guidance on the European regulation on nutrition claims, the reduction must be at least 30% compared with a similar product. You’ll need figures to compare before using this wording.

Tinned or frozen: which option should you choose for a short ingredients list?

Frozen peas with just one ingredient are a good choice if you can transport and store them cold: Carrefour lists 100% organic peas in the bag mentioned here. Tinned peas can be stored in the cupboard, but the recipe may include water, salt or sugar, depending on the product.

What should you check before placing your click-and-collect order?

Check the product details for the option offered by your store: ingredients, nutritional information per 100 g, pack size and net drained weight if it’s a tin or jar. Auchan notes that some ingredients may vary depending on the store and the date of purchase.

How should you transport frozen peas after collection?

Keep them cold between collection and putting them in the freezer, using an insulated bag and planning your journey accordingly. Carrefour states that its Bio product must not be refrozen once thawed.