For a savoury cake, choose tinned or jarred peas based on the drained net weight and the ingredients list, then drain them before adding them to the batter. Choosing a pack close to the amount you need helps avoid leftovers. If you open a larger pack, plan how to use the extra peas and follow the storage instructions for the product you bought.
If you’re making just one cake, compare the amount of peas you need with the drained net weight. Carrefour Classic' and Notre Jardin each list a product with a drained net weight of 280 g, according to their product details.
If you want to decide on the seasoning yourself, check the ingredients for the product you’re buying. Bonduelle and Carrefour product details list sugar and salt, as well as vegetable stock or natural flavouring, depending on the product.
A larger pack may suit you if you’ve planned how to use the remaining peas. Before opening it, check the product’s storage instructions for leftovers.
For a savoury cake, start with the amount of peas you need, then check the ingredients and decide what you’ll do with any leftovers after opening.
| Criteria | What to check | Consumers concerned |
|---|---|---|
| Amount of peas and liquid | Compare the drained net weight with the amount in your recipe, and drain the peas before adding them. | I want to know how many peas I’ll have without pouring the liquid from the tin into the batter. Around 44% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients list for the exact product, paying particular attention to sugar, salt, natural flavouring or stock. | To adjust the seasoning in my cake, I prefer to know what comes with the peas. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Storing leftovers | Check how much you’ll open and the storage instructions after opening. | If I only use some of the tin, I need to be able to use the rest in line with the instructions. This is the top priority for around 23% of consumers. |
A tin also contains liquid. The DGCCRF states that the drained net weight must be shown for products presented in liquid.
Use this weight to work out how much you need for your recipe, then drain the peas before adding them to the batter.
Depending on the product, Bonduelle, Carrefour and Notre Jardin also list sugar, salt, vegetable stock or natural flavouring. A claim such as “no added flavouring” does not, by itself, tell you everything that’s in the product.
Read the ingredients list on the product you buy before adjusting the seasoning in your cake.
Storage instructions change once the tin has been opened. For its extra-fine peas, Auchan advises putting leftovers in a suitable airtight container in the fridge and eating them within 2 days.
Choose an amount that suits your cake, or plan another dish and follow the instructions on the packaging.
The ALL SEASONS extra-fine peas sold by ALDI are frozen. They need to be kept in a freezer, so they’re not suitable if you’re looking for something to store in the cupboard.
If you need a product that can be stored at room temperature before opening, check the storage instructions for your chosen tin or jar.
The brand offers, among other things, a cupboard-friendly product labelled “no added flavouring”.
Carrefour lists extra-fine peas in a tin with a drained net weight of 280 g.
The retailer offers a 280 g tin of extra-fine braised peas.
E.Leclerc offers very fine braised peas with a drained net weight of 280 g.
The ALL SEASONS extra-fine peas sold by ALDI are a 1 kg frozen product.
Yes. Drain them in a colander so the liquid from the tin doesn’t end up in the batter. Bonduelle also recommends rinsing tinned peas when using them in another recipe; after that, follow the needs of your dish.
Compare the drained net weight to find out how many peas you’ll have without the liquid. The DGCCRF states that this information is required for products presented in liquid.
First, check that it is a best-before date, then check that the packaging is intact and read the manufacturer’s instructions. The DGCCRF states that a product past its best-before date may lose some of its flavour, even if the packaging is intact.
Follow the instructions for the product you bought. For its extra-fine braised peas, Auchan advises putting leftovers in a suitable airtight container in the fridge and eating them within 2 days. This timeframe applies to that specific product.
No. It describes just one aspect of the product’s recipe. The product details for Bonduelle peas carrying this claim also list vegetable stock, sugar and salt, so check the full ingredients list before choosing the seasoning for your cake.