Who are these formats suitable for?

Anyone planning a savoury galette

If you’re making a tomato filling for several people, work out how much you need for that evening and how much you’ll use in another recipe. Mutti’s pack of two 400 g tins lets you keep the second one sealed.

Cooks who want to avoid leftovers

If you’re not sure when you’ll use tomatoes again, choose a single tin close to the amount you need. That way, you won’t have to open a large tin for just one filling.

Shoppers who check the label

If the stated origin, organic status or a specific claim matters to you, check the exact tin you’re considering. These details refer to different characteristics and don’t apply to every product from a brand.

What should you check before buying?

For an evening of galettes or savoury crêpes, start by planning your fillings and any meals you’ll make afterwards. You can then compare tins based on their size, the preparation you want and the storage instructions after opening.

What to consider What to check Who it’s for
Stock for several dishes Count the savoury recipes you’re planning and compare a pack of two 400 g tins with a single 800 g tin. I want to make the filling and keep a second tin sealed for another meal; around 33% of shoppers prioritise having enough for several uses.
Filling texture Check the ingredients and see whether the tomatoes are whole and packed in tomato juice. Then plan to chop, crush or blend them to suit your recipe. I prefer to prepare whole tomatoes myself to get the right consistency for a sauce or filling. Around 25% of shoppers put adapting the tomatoes to the recipe first.
Leftovers after opening Choose an amount you can use soon and follow the storage instructions on the tin you buy. If I’m only making one filling, I don’t want to leave a large opened tin in the fridge; avoiding leftovers is a priority for around 25% of shoppers.
Origin and label claims Check the origin, ingredients and any organic, PDO or range-specific claim on the exact product. I choose based on a particular origin or claim, without assuming it applies to every tin from the brand; around 17% of shoppers put this first.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Buying a multipack without planning how to use the second tin

    Mutti’s pack of two 400 g tins lets you keep one sealed, but buying extra won’t help if you don’t have another savoury recipe in mind.

    Decide what you’re going to cook before choosing how many tins to buy.

  • Assuming every product from the same retailer has the same recipe

    Auchan says that information for some products can vary depending on the online grocery service and the date of purchase. So the tin size alone won’t tell you what’s in the tin or where it comes from.

    Check the ingredients and details on the packaging of the product you’re buying.

  • Opening a large tin without a plan for the leftovers

    The Auchan product pages consulted for peeled tomatoes say to transfer any opened product to a suitable container, keep it in the fridge and use it within two days.

    If you don’t have another dish planned, choose a tin you can use up and follow the storage instructions on its label.

  • Confusing organic, PDO and brand claims

    An organic product, the San Marzano PDO tomatoes presented by Mutti and its separate “Zero Pesticide Residues” range refer to different criteria.

    Decide which claim you’re looking for, then check it appears on the exact product. Don’t assume it tells you anything about the texture or ingredients.

Brands to compare

These products give you a few formats and labels to compare. Check the details of the tin you choose.

Mutti

Mutti offers its Pelati peeled tomatoes in 400 g and 800 g tins, as well as in a pack of two 400 g tins.

  • Mutti describes its Pelati as whole tomatoes, peeled and packed in tomato juice, with a firm, meaty texture.
  • The San Marzano PDO and “Zero Pesticide Residues” products are part of separate ranges, so these claims don’t apply to all Pelati.

Cirio

Carrefour lists a 400 g tin of Cirio peeled tomatoes with the claim “100% from Puglia”.

  • A single tin makes it easier to compare the amount you need for a filling.
  • Check that the origin claim appears on the product you actually choose.

Carrefour

Carrefour offers whole peeled tomatoes in tomato juice under its Carrefour Classic’ range, in several sizes including 240 g and 480 g.

  • These single-tin formats let you match the amount to the filling you’re planning.
  • Check the ingredients and weight of the product you choose rather than assuming all tins are the same.

Auchan

The products reviewed include 480 g tins of Auchan whole peeled tomatoes and 240 g tins of Auchan Bio.

  • The organic product and the 480 g tin offer different choices of label claim and size.
  • Auchan says that information can vary depending on the online grocery service and the date of purchase. Check the ingredients and origin on the tin you choose.

Bio Village (E.Leclerc)

The E.Leclerc product page lists a 400 g tin of Bio Village organic whole peeled tomatoes.

  • The ingredients listed include organic peeled tomatoes, organic tomato juice and citric acid.
  • Check the ingredients on the packaging of the product you buy.

Lidl

A Lidl France document dated 8 July 2024 lists a 480 g tin of whole peeled tomatoes.

  • This size gives you a useful benchmark for a single tin.
  • If you’re buying today, check the product and label details in store.

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Frequently asked questions

What size tin of peeled tomatoes should I choose for an evening of galettes?

Choose a single tin if you’re only planning one tomato filling, or two separate 400 g tins if you have another savoury dish in mind. Mutti’s 800 g tin is best if you expect to use its contents soon after opening. Check the storage instructions on the packaging.

How should I store peeled tomatoes after opening?

Follow the instructions on the tin you buy. The Auchan product pages consulted say to transfer any leftovers to a suitable airtight container, refrigerate them and use them within two days. France’s DGCCRF consumer protection agency reminds shoppers to follow the manufacturer’s instructions after opening.

Should you throw away an unopened tin as soon as it passes its best-before date?

No. A best-before date doesn’t automatically mean that an unopened tin must be thrown away. France’s Ministry of the Economy distinguishes this from a use-by date. Check that the tin is intact and follow its storage instructions before using it.

How can I check whether a tin in my cupboard has been recalled?

Compare the brand, product and batch number on your tin with the information on the official RappelConso recall page. A recall of whole peeled tomatoes in juice was published in September 2026 due to a Datura-related risk. It doesn’t automatically apply to all tins of peeled tomatoes.