People stocking up
You want to keep peeled tomatoes in the cupboard and compare pack sizes on a like-for-like basis, rather than focusing solely on the size of each multipack.
Who is this purchase for?
People who cook regularly
You often make sauces, soups or slow-cooked dishes and want to choose a number of tins that suits your recipes, so you have fewer leftovers after opening.
People who check the label
You also choose based on the ingredients list, organic certification or stated origin. Check these details on the product you buy.
What should you look for?
Start with the recipes you make most often to choose the right tin size, then compare the pack sizes and the information on their labels.
| Criteria | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Comparing pack sizes | Compare weights on a like-for-like basis, including drained net weight, and count how many tins are included in each pack. | If I’m filling my cupboard, I want to compare tins and multipacks of different sizes. Around 33% of consumers make this a priority. |
| Size and leftovers | Choose between a small tin, a larger size or a multipack based on your recipes. Check the instructions for the specific product once opened. | When I’m cooking a small amount, I prefer to open a tin that I can finish within the recommended time. This matters to around 27% of consumers. |
| Ingredients, organic certification and origin | Check the ingredients, any certification and the stated origin on the tin you’re buying. | If I’m looking for a specific origin or organically grown ingredients, I want to be able to confirm this on the label. Around 20% of consumers make it their main criterion. |
| How you’ll use them in recipes | Check that whole peeled tomatoes are suitable for your recipes, particularly if you want a smooth sauce. | When making a range of sauces and slow-cooked dishes, I want tomatoes I can prepare to suit the recipe. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this use. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Comparing pack sizes without checking the weight
You can’t compare a multipack, a single tin and a tin showing drained net weight based on how they look alone.
Check the number of tins and the quantity shown, distinguishing between total weight and drained net weight.
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Opening a large tin without planning how you’ll use it
For the Auchan and Auchan Bio peeled tomatoes described by the retailer, transfer the contents to a suitable airtight container, keep it in the fridge and use within two days of opening.
Before choosing a larger size, plan which recipes will use the contents and follow the instructions on the tin you buy.
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Assuming every tin has the same ingredients
Carrefour France product listings specify tomato juice for Mutti peeled tomatoes, and tomato purée with citric acid for the Cirio product shown. Auchan notes that the ingredients in its product may vary depending on the store and purchase date.
If they matter to your choice, check the ingredients, origin and any certifications on the packaging you receive.
Peeled tomato brands to know
Mutti
Mutti offers its Pelati in 400 g and 800 g tins, as well as in a pack of two 400 g tins.
- Carrefour France’s product listing describes whole peeled tomatoes in tomato juice.
- If you’re buying a multipack or larger size, choose a tin size that suits how much you’ll use each time you open one.
Cirio
Carrefour France lists a 400 g tin of Cirio tomatoes labelled with the origin “Pouilles” (Apulia).
- Its product listing includes peeled tomatoes, tomato purée and citric acid.
- Stated origin alone doesn’t tell you how the tomatoes will work in a recipe, so check the ingredients and pack size too.
Carrefour
The Carrefour Classic' products shown by the retailer include tins labelled as having a drained net weight of 240 g or 480 g.
- These two weights let you choose an amount that more closely matches the recipe you’re planning.
- When comparing labels, don’t confuse drained net weight with the total weight of the contents.
Auchan
Auchan offers whole peeled tomatoes in juice in a 480 g tin, as well as a 240 g Auchan Bio product.
- The Auchan Bio product listing specifies tomatoes and tomato juice from organic farming.
- Auchan notes that the ingredients in its standard product may vary depending on the store and purchase date. Check the label on the tin you receive.
Bio Village (Marque Repère E.Leclerc)
E.Leclerc offers a 400 g tin of Bio Village organic whole peeled tomatoes.
- The product listing specifies whole peeled tomatoes, tomato juice and citric acid, and states that the tomatoes are from Italy.
- Check that the size and ingredient information on the tin you buy match what you’re looking for.
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Frequently asked questions
How should you store peeled tomatoes before opening?
Follow the storage instructions on the tin. Auchan and Auchan Bio advise keeping their products away from heat and moisture before opening. For other products, check the instructions on the packaging.
How long can you keep peeled tomatoes after opening?
For the Auchan and Auchan Bio products shown by the retailer, transfer the contents to a suitable airtight container, keep it in the fridge and use within two days. For other tins, follow the after-opening guidance on the packaging.
What does the date on a tin mean?
It depends on the wording printed on the tin. The French Ministry of the Economy distinguishes between a use-by date (DLC) and a best-before date (DDM). Check which one is shown on your tin and follow the storage instructions too, particularly after opening.
Can an organic tin replace any other tin of peeled tomatoes?
Not without checking the size and ingredients: organic certification doesn’t mean that two products have the same ingredients or quantity. For example, Auchan offers a 240 g organic product and a 480 g standard product. Choose according to your recipe and the label on the tin.