Who is this guide for?

Home cooks who keep an eye on quantities

You cook everyday recipes and want a tin with a drained quantity that matches what you’ll use, while taking collection or delivery options into account.

Home cooks making sauces and slow-cooked dishes

You want whole tomatoes and are choosing between those packed in juice or purée, as well as a size that suits your recipe and the number of portions.

Shoppers who check ingredients

You look at the ingredients, stated origin and nutritional information for the product on offer, rather than relying on its packaging or brand alone.

What should you check?

Start with the quantity of tomatoes your recipe needs, then check how they’re presented and the ingredients of the product available for your order.

Criteria What to check What shoppers prioritise
Usable quantity Compare the drained net weight and choose a size that suits the portions you’re planning to make. To avoid leaving some of a large tin unused, I look for the quantity of tomatoes my recipe needs. Around 50% of shoppers would prioritise the usable quantity above all else.
Recipe and size Check whether the tomatoes are whole and whether they’re packed in juice or purée. When I’m making a sauce with chunks, I want whole tomatoes in a size that suits the number of portions. Nearly 30% of shoppers would prioritise the result in the dish and the size.
Ingredients and origin Read the ingredients and check the stated origin on the product page for your order. If I want to avoid an ingredient or choose a product with a particular stated origin, I check what my store has on offer. Around 20% of shoppers would put ingredients and traceability first.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Comparing tins without checking the drained weight

    Tins of different sizes don’t necessarily contain the same quantity of tomatoes once you drain off the juice. Carrefour, for example, lists Classic' sizes with drained net weights of 240 g and 480 g.

    Check the drained net weight for each product and choose the quantity you expect to use.

  • Assuming the ingredients are the same at every Drive

    Auchan says the ingredients in its product may vary depending on the Drive you choose and the date of purchase.

    Before placing your order, read the ingredients list for the product shown for your order.

  • Opening a large tin without planning how to use the leftovers

    A tin larger than the quantity your recipe needs will leave you with tomatoes to store once it’s open. The Auchan product page says to refrigerate the tomatoes and use them within two days.

    Choose a size that matches the portions you’re planning to make, or follow the storage instructions on the tin you receive to use up the rest.

Peeled tomato brands to know

Carrefour Classic'

Carrefour sells whole peeled tomatoes in juice under its Classic' brand, including sizes with drained net weights of 240 g and 480 g.

  • The two sizes let you choose the quantity that suits your recipe.
  • Check the product and the collection or delivery options offered by your store.

ECO+

E.Leclerc sells a 480 g drained net weight tin of whole peeled tomatoes in juice under the ECO+ brand.

  • The product page lists the ingredients, including tomatoes, tomato juice and an acidity regulator.
  • Check with your store or Drive to see how you can order this product.

Auchan

Auchan sells whole peeled tomatoes in juice and provides information about the ingredients, weight and storage.

  • The product page lets you check how the tomatoes are presented and what to do after opening.
  • Auchan notes that the ingredients may vary depending on the Drive and the date of purchase, so check the ingredients for the product on offer.

Mutti

Mutti sells peeled Pelati tomatoes in several sizes, including 400 g and 800 g. The brand describes its tomatoes as firm and fleshy.

  • The available sizes let you choose the quantity you need for your recipe.
  • The texture description comes from Mutti; check the presentation and ingredients of the product you choose too.

Cirio

Carrefour lists a 400 g tin of Cirio peeled tomatoes, with Apulia given as the origin on the product page.

  • The product page lists peeled tomatoes, tomato purée and citric acid.
  • Check that this size and your store’s collection or delivery options suit your order.

Joybuy products related to this topic

If your recipe calls for cherry tomatoes, this LA MOLISANA tin gives you the chance to check a 400 g size before ordering.

LA MOLISANA Pomodorini, Italian cherry tomatoes, 400 g

LA MOLISANA Pomodorini, 100% Italian cherry tomatoes, 400 g

If you’re making a recipe with cherry tomatoes, check that the 400 g size matches the quantity you need. Also check the drained weight and delivery options before ordering.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I compare two tins of peeled tomatoes online?

Compare their drained net weight if the tomatoes are packed in liquid, then choose a size that suits your recipe. Also read the ingredients and check the collection or delivery options available for your order.

Why might the ingredients in an Auchan product change?

Auchan notes that the ingredients may vary depending on the Drive you choose and the date of purchase. Check the ingredients list for the product shown for your order, especially if you want to avoid a particular ingredient.

What should I look for on a tin ordered online?

Check the product name, ingredients, nutritional information, net quantity and storage instructions. For a product packed in liquid, the DGCCRF says the drained net weight must also appear on the label.

How should I store peeled tomatoes after opening?

Follow the instructions on the tin you receive. For the Auchan product shown on its product page, these say to refrigerate the tomatoes in a suitable airtight container and use them within two days.