Who are these criteria for?

Hotels serving breakfast regularly

If you often prepare a tomato sauce or topping, the drained weight and pack size help you work out how much you need for each service.

Hotels where tomatoes feature in the dish

If whole tomatoes are part of the dish’s presentation, it’s worth paying particular attention to their ingredients and how well they hold their shape in the recipe.

Establishments with organic requirements

An organic product may suit your offering, but it’s still worth checking its ingredients, pack size and the quantity of drained tomatoes.

Which criteria should you prioritise?

Start with the quantity of tomatoes you can use for each service. Then check the ingredients and, only if your offering calls for it, look at the stated origin or organic credentials.

Criterion What to check Relevant to
Usable quantity and pack size Compare the drained weight and choose the number of tins to suit the number of covers. If I prepare tomatoes every morning, I want to open an amount that suits the service and helps minimise leftovers; around 42% of consumers would prioritise managing quantities in this way.
Ingredients and texture Read the ingredients list and check the form of the tomatoes; try the product in the recipe you plan to use. For a topping where the tomatoes are visible, I want the result to be consistent from one service to the next; around 33% of consumers would prioritise this consistency.
Origin and organic credentials Check the claims on the exact product and make sure they meet your hotel’s requirements. If my offering promises organic produce or a specific origin, I need to choose a tin whose label supports that commitment; around 25% of consumers would put these requirements first.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Comparing tins without checking the drained weight

    Two pack sizes won’t necessarily give you the same quantity of solid tomatoes for a recipe.

    Check the drained weight, then choose the number of tins to suit the number of covers and how often you prepare the dish. The DGCCRF notes that this weight must be stated for a product presented in a covering liquid.

  • Assuming all peeled tomatoes have the same ingredients

    Carrefour’s product listing for SIMPL peeled tomatoes includes citric acid and calcium chloride, among other ingredients. Mutti lists whole peeled tomatoes and tomato juice for its Pelati Gastronomia product.

    Check the ingredients for the specific variant you’re ordering if your recipe or requirements restrict certain additives.

  • Assuming organic or origin claims guarantee a particular cooking result

    These claims tell you about the product, but they don’t determine the texture of a sauce or topping on their own.

    Choose products with these claims when they match your offering, then try them in the dish you plan to serve.

Brands to know

Mutti

Mutti offers Pelati peeled tomatoes in 400 g and 800 g tins, as well as in packs of 2 × 400 g.

  • For its Pelati Gastronomia product, Mutti lists whole peeled tomatoes and tomato juice.
  • Mutti describes the texture as “firm and fleshy”; check that it suits your hotel’s recipe and the specific variant you’re ordering.

Cirio

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

  • The stated origin may be relevant if it’s part of the recipe requirements.
  • This claim applies to the product mentioned, not to all Cirio products.

Carrefour Classic’, SIMPL et Carrefour Bio

These products let you compare pack sizes and ingredients within the same supermarket range.

  • The products mentioned list a drained weight of 240 g for SIMPL and Carrefour Bio, and 480 g for Carrefour Classic’.
  • The SIMPL listing includes an acidity regulator and a firming agent; Carrefour Bio’s lists organic tomatoes and tomato juice with citric acid.

Notre Jardin et Eco+ (E.Leclerc)

E.Leclerc lists Notre Jardin whole peeled tomatoes in tomato juice, as well as an Eco+ product.

  • The Notre Jardin products mentioned come in sizes with a drained weight of 240 g and 480 g.
  • Check the exact pack size and the terms offered by the E.Leclerc store you buy from.

Auchan et Pouce

The Auchan range includes whole peeled tomatoes in tomato juice in several sizes.

  • Auchan lists products in 240 g and 480 g sizes, as well as a 480 g Pouce product.
  • Check the quantity stated on the tin you choose and make sure it suits the amount you prepare each morning.

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Frequently asked questions

What should I check on a tin of peeled tomatoes for my hotel?

Check the product name, ingredients, quantity, nutritional information and date shown on the packaging. For tomatoes in a covering liquid, the DGCCRF specifies that the drained weight must also appear on the label.

Why check the drained weight rather than just the size of the tin?

The drained weight helps you estimate how much solid tomato is available for your recipe, without counting the covering liquid. Compare this amount with the number of covers you’re expecting.

Are organic peeled tomatoes necessarily better for hotel breakfast?

No. An organic product meets a sourcing criterion, but you still need to consider its pack size, ingredients and how it performs in your recipe. The Carrefour Bio listing mentioned here includes organic tomatoes, organic tomato juice and citric acid.

Is Nutri-Score enough to help me choose peeled tomatoes?

No. Nutri-Score provides nutritional information, but on its own it doesn’t tell you the drained weight, list of ingredients or how well the tomatoes hold their shape in your recipe.