For a small meal at the campsite, look for a quantity of peeled tomatoes that suits your recipe: 240 g drained weight may be enough, but that doesn’t necessarily make it a single portion or mean you’ll have a small tin to carry. For a shared dish or a larger recipe, consider 400–480 g sizes and plan what you’ll do with any leftovers once the tin is open.
If you plan to use the tomatoes for just one meal, compare the drained weight with your recipe and check how much space the tin will take up. Carrefour and E.Leclerc, for example, list peeled tomatoes with a drained weight of 240 g.
If you’re making a sauce or a dish to share and want to use whole tomatoes, sizes from 400 to 480 g are another option to consider. Check the weight shown on each product: it won’t necessarily tell you how much tomato there is without the juice.
If the ingredients or stated country of origin matter to you, read the label on the product you buy. Ingredients vary between the products mentioned, and Auchan says that some details about its product may vary depending on the store’s online grocery service and the date of purchase.
First, work out how much you need for the meal and whether you’ll be able to store any leftovers, then compare the ingredients. For tomatoes in juice, distinguish between the total net weight and the drained weight.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and leftovers | Compare the drained weight with the amount needed for your meal, then check the total weight and the size of the packaging. | For a meal on my own or with one other person, I want to use the contents without having to store an open tin; around 42% of shoppers would prioritise keeping leftovers to a minimum. |
| Amount for cooking | For a dish to share, look at products weighing 400–480 g and check the drained weight if it’s listed. | If I’m making a sauce for several people, a small quantity may not be enough for my recipe. Around 33% of shoppers would prioritise having enough to cook with. |
| Ingredients and origin | Read the ingredients list and stated country of origin on the tin you choose; don’t assume they’re the same across different products. | I want to choose my ingredients and check the stated origin before setting off; for nearly 25% of shoppers, this would be their top priority. |
Peeled tomatoes may be packed in juice or purée. For a product in liquid, the drained weight lets you compare the quantity without the liquid.
Look for this information on the label and compare it with the amount your recipe calls for.
A 400–480 g tin may be more than you need for a small meal. For its 480 g product, Auchan recommends keeping the contents in a suitable airtight container in the fridge and using them within two days of opening.
If you don’t have reliable refrigeration, choose an amount you can use in one go. In all cases, follow the instructions on the tin you buy.
Auchan says that the ingredients and country of manufacture for its product may vary depending on the store’s online grocery service and the date of purchase.
If a particular ingredient or stated country of origin is important to you, check the local product listing and then read the label on the product you receive.
According to the DGCCRF, dents, traces of rust or a bulging tin may be signs that the product has deteriorated.
Check the tin before packing it and before opening it. If in doubt, don’t eat the contents.
Mutti’s Pelati range includes 400 g, 800 g and 2 × 400 g sizes.
Cirio peeled tomatoes are available in a 400 g tin.
Carrefour lists Carrefour Classic’ peeled tomatoes in juice with a drained weight of 240 g.
Notre Jardin’s whole peeled tomatoes in juice have a stated drained weight of 240 g.
Auchan lists whole peeled tomatoes in juice in 240 g and 480 g sizes.
For a camping recipe using cherry tomatoes, compare the quantity shown on this product with the amount you need. If you’re specifically looking for a small tin of peeled tomatoes, also check the drained weight, type of packaging and instructions for after opening.
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For a dish made at the campsite with cherry tomatoes, compare the stated 400 g with the amount your recipe calls for. If you’re looking for an individual tin of peeled tomatoes, check the drained weight, how the product is presented and the storage instructions on the packaging.
No. Drained weight tells you how much there is without the liquid, not how many portions it makes. Compare it with the amount your recipe calls for and the number of people sharing the meal.
Follow the instructions on the tin you buy. For its 480 g product, Auchan says to transfer the leftovers to a suitable airtight container, keep them in the fridge and use them within two days. If you don’t have reliable refrigeration, it’s best to plan to use the whole tin for the same meal.
Compare the drained weight to see how much tomato there is without the liquid, then check the total net weight if the amount of juice matters for your recipe. Drained weight alone doesn’t tell you how big the tin is physically.