Anyone making savoury crêpes at home
Whole peeled tomatoes let you choose between a chunky filling and a smoother sauce, depending on whether you chop, crush or blend them.
Who are these tomatoes for?
People organising their store-cupboard shopping
Tinned tomatoes can be kept until you’re ready to use them, as long as they remain unopened. To avoid keeping leftovers for too long, choose a size that suits your recipe and check the instructions for after opening.
People who pay close attention to labels
If the ingredients, stated origin or organic certification matter to you, compare this information on the specific product you’re buying.
What should you check?
For savoury crêpes, start with the texture and quantity you need for your filling, then check the label and the storage instructions for after opening.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Filling texture | Look for whole peeled tomatoes in their covering liquid, and plan to crush or blend them to achieve the texture you want. | I want to decide whether my crêpe sauce stays chunky or becomes smooth; around 27% of consumers prioritise having this control over texture. |
| Size and leftovers | Compare the drained net weight with the quantity required by your recipe, rather than relying on the total weight alone. | If I’m making just enough for the evening, a tin that’s too large will leave me with leftovers to use soon; around 33% of consumers prioritise choosing the right size. |
| Ingredients, origin and organic certification | Read the ingredients list and the stated origin on the specific product; if you’re looking for organic tomatoes, check the marks on the packaging. | I want to choose based on the ingredients, stated origin or organic certification, rather than the product range name alone; around 20% of consumers prioritise this information. |
| Storage | Check the best-before date before opening, then follow the instructions for the opened tin. | I buy ahead for the evening, but I also need to know when to use any leftover tomatoes; around 20% of consumers prioritise storage. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Relying on the total weight of the tin alone
Tomatoes packed in juice or purée may not contain as much solid tomato as the total weight suggests.
To work out how much filling you can make, compare the drained net weight with the quantity required by your recipe. The DGCCRF states that this weight must be shown when a solid food is packed in a covering liquid.
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Putting an opened tin back in the cupboard
The best-before date applies to the unopened product; it doesn’t replace the storage instructions for after opening.
Follow the instructions on your tin and choose a smaller size if you don’t expect to use the leftovers soon. The Auchan and Auchan Bio product details consulted recommend refrigerating the contents in a suitable container and using them within two days.
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Assuming every product from a retailer has the same ingredients
Auchan states that the information for its standard product may vary depending on the collection point and date of purchase.
If an ingredient or origin matters to you, read the label on the tin you choose instead of making assumptions based on a different product.
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Confusing organic certification with cooking results
Organic certification alone doesn’t determine the texture of a filling. Descriptions of firmness or culinary uses provided by brands aren’t independent comparisons.
Check the certification if it matters to you, then choose the size and preparation that work best for your crêpes.
Peeled tomato brands to know
Mutti
Mutti offers its Pelati in 400 g, 800 g and 2 × 400 g sizes, as well as a 400 g organic version.
- According to Mutti, its standard Pelati contains whole peeled tomatoes and tomato juice; the organic version also lists citric acid.
- Mutti’s descriptions of firmness and flavour are the brand’s own claims, not the results of an independent comparison.
Cirio
Cirio offers whole peeled Pelati tomatoes in 400 g and 800 g tins and highlights the range’s origins in Puglia.
- Cirio lists peeled tomatoes, tomato purée and citric acid in the ingredients.
- Cirio’s claim that the tomatoes are suitable for long cooking is a statement from the brand, not the result of a comparative test.
Carrefour Classic' et Carrefour Bio
Carrefour offers Classic' peeled tomatoes in 240 g and 480 g sizes, as well as a 240 g Carrefour Bio product.
- These sizes give you the option of finding a quantity that suits your recipe.
- Check the drained net weight and ingredients for the specific product: the size alone doesn’t tell you how much solid tomato it contains.
Notre Jardin, Marque Repère E.Leclerc
The product listed by E.Leclerc is a 480 g tin of whole peeled tomatoes in juice.
- Its product details list whole peeled tomatoes, tomato juice and citric acid, and state that the tomatoes originate from and are made in Italy.
- The stated origin and ingredients apply to this product, not to every tomato sold under the retailer’s brand.
Auchan et Auchan Bio
Auchan’s range includes 480 g tins of whole peeled tomatoes in juice and a 240 g organic version.
- The product details include instructions to follow after opening, including refrigeration and using the tomatoes within two days.
- Auchan notes that information for its standard product, including the ingredients and origin, may vary depending on the collection point and date of purchase.
A Joybuy selection for homemade fillings
This selection features tinned Pomodorini cherry tomatoes for making a savoury crêpe filling. If you’re specifically looking for whole peeled tomatoes, check that this is stated on the product before choosing.
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LA MOLISANA Pomodorini, 100% Italian cherry tomatoes, 400 g
Worth considering if you want to prepare the texture yourself for a savoury crêpe filling made with cherry tomatoes.
400 g size. Check the packaging to see whether the tomatoes are peeled, the drained net weight and the storage instructions for after opening.
Frequently asked questions
Can you buy peeled tomatoes in advance and keep them in the cupboard?
Yes, an unopened tin can be stored according to the instructions on its packaging. Check the best-before date and make sure the tin is in good condition. After opening, follow the storage instructions for the product you’ve bought.
How should you store leftover tomatoes after opening?
Follow the instructions on the tin you’ve opened. For the Auchan and Auchan Bio products featured here, the product details recommend putting the leftovers in a suitable container, refrigerating them and using them within two days. Don’t automatically apply this timeframe to other products.
Which weight should you compare to work out how many tomatoes you’ll need for a filling?
For tomatoes packed in liquid, compare the drained net weight with the amount required by your recipe. It tells you how much solid tomato there is, while the total weight also includes the covering liquid.
Is a collection listing enough to confirm where the tomatoes come from?
Check the label on the product you choose as well. Auchan states that information for its standard product may vary depending on the collection point and date of purchase; an origin stated for one product doesn’t apply to the whole range.