Who are these tin sizes for?

People cooking for a group

You’re preparing a sauce, filling or dish for a group before setting off. You need enough for the recipe without being left with more than you can easily store.

Small groups keen to avoid leftovers

You’d rather open tins as you need them than open a large tin and have to transfer and refrigerate what’s left.

People who pay attention to ingredients and texture

You choose your peeled tomatoes based on the listed ingredients, stated origin and the texture your recipe calls for.

What should you look for before buying?

First, work out how much you need to cook. Then check how the tomatoes are presented and how you’ll store the dish and any leftovers.

Criteria What to check Who is this for?
Quantity Compare the net weight, drained weight and amount required by your recipe before choosing between several 400 g tins, one 800 g tin or a 2,5 kg catering-size tin. For a dish to share, I want enough tomatoes without opening more than I need. Around 31% of consumers would put getting the quantity right first.
Texture and preparation Check whether the tomatoes are whole in juice or purée, and whether your recipe calls for them to be crushed, blended or cooked. If I’m making a sauce or filling before setting off, I want the right texture for the dish. Texture would be the top priority for around 25% of consumers.
Storage Read the instructions for after opening. Make sure you have a suitable container for leftovers and a way to keep the dish chilled if it needs refrigerating. I need to be able to store what’s left and transport my prepared dish properly. Around 25% of consumers would put this ahead of other criteria.
Ingredients and origin Check the ingredients list for the product you choose, along with any information about its origin or where it was made shown on the label. Before cooking, I want to know whether the tin contains salt, an acidity regulator or a firming agent, for example. Around 19% of consumers would put ingredients and origin information first.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Choosing a 2,5 kg tin to serve from at the park

    The 2,5 kg products listed by METRO France and Transgourmet France are catering sizes for cooking in bulk. If your recipe is smaller than expected, opening a large tin could leave you with a lot of tomatoes to store.

    Work out how much you need before buying. Only choose this size if you’re planning to cook for a group or use up the leftovers.

  • Assuming all peeled tomatoes have the same texture

    Mutti describes its peeled tomatoes as firm and fleshy, while Cirio recommends its tomatoes for recipes that need long cooking. The result you want also depends on how you prepare the tomatoes.

    Decide whether you want to keep the pieces whole, crush the tomatoes or blend them, then choose the format that suits your recipe.

  • Relying on the ingredients list for a different product

    The ingredients listed for Carrefour Classic' and Notre Jardin are different. Auchan also notes that ingredients may vary depending on the store’s online service and the date of purchase.

    Check the ingredients list and origin information on the product you’re buying from your chosen store.

  • Confusing an unopened tin with a prepared dish

    Once the tin has been opened and the dish prepared, how you store it becomes important. Anses points out that keeping food chilled slows the growth of micro-organisms and recommends using an insulated bag to transport chilled products.

    Follow the product’s instructions for leftovers. If your dish needs to stay chilled, refrigerate it before setting off and transport it in suitable insulated packaging.

Brands to know

Mutti

An option for making a sauce or filling with whole peeled tomatoes.

  • Mutti lists 400 g, 800 g and 2 × 400 g sizes, with ingredients consisting of peeled tomatoes and tomato juice.
  • The 2,5 kg size listed by METRO France is intended for catering. Choose it based on how much you plan to cook.

Cirio

Whole peeled tomatoes that the brand recommends for recipes that need long cooking.

  • Cirio lists 400 g and 800 g sizes. Its ingredients list includes peeled tomatoes, tomato purée and citric acid.
  • The 2,5 kg size listed by Transgourmet France means you’ll need a plan for using all of it.

Carrefour Classic'

A product of whole peeled tomatoes in juice, listed at 480 g drained weight.

  • Carrefour’s product details list whole peeled tomatoes, tomato juice, salt, citric acid and calcium chloride.
  • These ingredients apply to the product described. Check the label if you choose another product from the brand.

Auchan

Whole peeled tomatoes in juice, listed in 240 g and 480 g sizes.

  • For its 240 g product, Auchan advises storing any leftovers in a suitable airtight container in the fridge and using them within 2 days.
  • Auchan notes that ingredients may vary depending on the store’s online service and the date of purchase. Check the product details and label for the one you choose.

Notre Jardin (Marque Repère / E.Leclerc)

A product of whole peeled tomatoes in juice, listed at 240 g drained weight and suited to smaller recipes.

  • E.Leclerc’s product details list 60% whole peeled tomatoes, 39,9% tomato juice and citric acid. They state that the tomatoes are from Italy.
  • Check purchasing options with your chosen store or online service.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a 2,5 kg tin suitable for a picnic in the park?

Yes, as an ingredient in a dish cooked in advance for a group, rather than as a tin to serve from at the picnic. METRO France and Transgourmet France list 2,5 kg products from Mutti and Cirio respectively. Make sure you have a plan to use all the contents before choosing this size.

How should I store leftover peeled tomatoes after opening?

Follow the instructions on the tin you’ve bought. For its 240 g product, Auchan advises transferring leftovers to a suitable airtight container, refrigerating them and using them within 2 days.

How should I transport a dish made with peeled tomatoes?

If the dish needs to stay chilled, keep it cold before setting off and transport it in an insulated bag or suitable cool box. Anses recommends keeping chilled products cold and limiting the time they spend at room temperature.

Do all peeled tomatoes have the same ingredients?

No. Mutti lists whole peeled tomatoes and tomato juice for its product, while Carrefour Classic' also lists salt, citric acid and calcium chloride. Compare the ingredients lists of the specific products you’re thinking of buying.