Who are these sizes suitable for?

People who prepare several lunches in advance

If you’re making a sauce, soup or slow-cooked dish in several portions, compare the amount your recipe needs with the 480 g and 800 g sizes.

People who check the ingredients list

If the ingredients guide your choice, check the exact product for salt, citric acid or a firming agent. Tins of peeled tomatoes can have different recipes.

People looking for organic or no added salt

If either of these matters to you, check the label separately. An organic product may contain citric acid, and organic status alone doesn’t mean “no added salt”.

What should you check before buying?

For lunches made with peeled tomatoes, first work out how much you’ll use, then check the ingredients and storage instructions against your priorities.

What to consider What to check Who is this for?
Size and portions Compare the drained weight with the amount you need for your planned lunches. A multipack of 2 × 400 g lets you open the tins separately. I’m preparing several portions and want to choose an amount I’ll actually use; around 31% of consumers would prioritise a size that suits their portions.
Ingredients Read the ingredients list for the exact product, checking in particular for salt, citric acid or a firming agent. I want to know what’s in my tin before adding it to a recipe; ingredients would be the top priority for around 31% of consumers.
Organic, salt and origin Check the organic label, salt information and stated origin separately if these matter to you. I’m mainly looking for an organic product, one with no added salt or one from an origin that suits me; around 23% of consumers would prioritise one of these criteria.
After opening Check the product’s own instructions and plan how you’ll store and use the remainder. I cook small amounts and don’t want to open a tin if some of it will go unused; managing leftovers would be the top priority for around 15% of consumers.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming “organic”, “no added salt” and a short ingredients list go hand in hand

    These features don’t necessarily come together: Mutti, for example, lists citric acid in its organic peeled tomatoes.

    Check the organic label, full ingredients list and salt information separately on the tin you choose.

  • Choosing a large tin without planning what to do with the remainder

    An 800 g tin is suitable for cooking in larger quantities if you can use the contents within the stated time after opening. For the products listed by Auchan, this is two or three days.

    Work out your portions before buying. If you cook less at a time, compare a 400 g tin with a multipack of tins you can open separately.

  • Assuming two tins of the same weight have the same recipe

    Carrefour Classic' 480 g lists salt, citric acid and calcium chloride, while E.Leclerc Eco+ 480 g lists tomatoes, tomato juice and citric acid. Auchan also notes that the ingredients in its 480 g product may vary depending on the online grocery service and purchase date.

    Check the label on the exact product when choosing, including when ordering groceries online.

  • Checking the date but not inspecting the tin

    The DGCCRF says that dents, rust or a bulging tin can indicate that a tinned product has deteriorated.

    Don’t buy or eat a tin with these defects. If in doubt, discard it.

Brands to know

Mutti

Mutti’s Pelati peeled tomatoes are available in 400 g and 800 g tins, as well as in a multipack of 2 × 400 g.

  • Mutti says its standard Pelati product contains whole peeled tomatoes and tomato juice.
  • The Pelati Bio 400 g product also lists citric acid, so check the ingredients for the variant you buy.

Cirio

Cirio’s whole peeled tomatoes are available in 400 g and 800 g tins, including options for sauces and slow-cooked dishes.

  • Choosing between 400 g and 800 g makes it easy to match the amount to your recipe.
  • Ingredients depend on the product: Cirio, for example, lists citric acid in its organic whole peeled tomatoes.

Carrefour

The products covered here include Carrefour Classic' 480 g and Carrefour Bio 240 g.

  • These two sizes let you compare a medium-sized tin with a smaller organic one.
  • Carrefour Classic' 480 g lists salt, citric acid and calcium chloride; Carrefour Bio 240 g lists organic tomatoes, organic tomato juice and citric acid.

E.Leclerc

E.Leclerc’s range of whole peeled tomatoes includes Eco+ 480 g and Bio Village 400 g.

  • E.Leclerc’s product information lists the ingredients for both products, including tomatoes, tomato juice and citric acid.
  • Bio Village 400 g meets the organic criteria but also contains citric acid. Check the product and its availability with your local store.

Auchan

Auchan stocks whole peeled tomatoes in juice in a 480 g tin and also offers organic products, including Jardin BiO étic 800 g.

  • The product information for Jardin BiO étic 800 g states “no added salt” and advises keeping it chilled after opening and using it within three days.
  • Auchan notes that the ingredients in its 480 g product may vary depending on the online grocery service and purchase date, so check the label on the product you receive.

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Frequently asked questions

Is an 800 g tin always suitable for lunches prepared in advance?

No. It’s suitable if you’re cooking several portions and can use the remainder according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The product information for Jardin BiO étic 800 g says to keep it chilled and use it within three days of opening. For smaller amounts, compare a 400 g tin or a multipack of separate tins.

Is the Nutri-Score enough to help you choose peeled tomatoes?

No. The Nutri-Score doesn’t replace checking the ingredients for the exact product. Mutti lists tomatoes and tomato juice in its standard Pelati, while Carrefour Classic' 480 g also lists salt, citric acid and calcium chloride.

How should you store peeled tomatoes after opening?

Follow the instructions on the tin you’ve bought, particularly those covering refrigeration, the container and how soon to use the contents. Depending on the product, Auchan’s product information advises keeping Rochefontaine Bio 240 g in a non-metallic container in the fridge for two days, or keeping Jardin BiO étic 800 g chilled for three days. The Ministry of the Economy also advises following the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Can you use a bulging tin if its date hasn’t passed?

No. A tin isn’t safe to use just because it’s within its date. The DGCCRF says that bulging, rust or dents can indicate deterioration. If in doubt, don’t eat the contents.