Who are these sizes suitable for?

People who prepare several meals in advance

If you regularly use peeled tomatoes in sauces or dishes you plan to freeze, a multipack or larger tin could suit your cooking routine.

Households that cook small portions

For one or two portions, a 240–400 g tin may be easier to use up than a larger one. The amount you need depends on the recipe.

People who pay attention to ingredients

If ingredients and nutritional information guide your choice, compare the labels of products in sizes that suit the amount you cook.

What should you check before buying?

First work out how many tomatoes you use per recipe and how often you cook, then compare tins that suit the way you plan to use them.

Criteria What to check Who it matters to
Stock for several meals Number of tins, quantity per tin and best-before date. I often cook tomato-based dishes and like to keep several unopened tins in the cupboard; around 36% of consumers prioritise having a stock.
Quantity per recipe Net weight, drained weight where stated, and instructions for storing after opening. For small portions, I want to use up a tin without leaving lots of tomatoes open; around 29% of consumers put this need first.
Ingredients Ingredients list and nutritional information, particularly sugars and salt. Before choosing, I want to know exactly what is in the tin; around 21% of consumers prioritise the ingredients.
Part of the meal Planned recipe and the protein ingredient to add separately. I’m preparing a high-protein meal and don’t want to confuse tomato sauce with its protein source; around 14% of consumers say how it fits into the meal is their main concern.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Relying on tomatoes to provide the meal’s protein

    Mutti states that its Pelati peeled tomatoes contain 1.1 g of protein per 100 g. This product is a recipe base rather than the main protein ingredient in a meal.

    Choose tomatoes to suit the dish you’re making, and plan the other ingredients separately.

  • Buying a multipack without planning how to use it

    Several smaller tins stay sealed until you need them, but a multipack is only useful for your cupboard if you expect to use every tin.

    Check the number of tins, the quantity in each one and their best-before dates against the recipes you usually make.

  • Comparing tins without reading the label

    Ingredients can vary between products. Carrefour’s listing for the D’Aucy 3 × 476 g multipack includes salt, citric acid and calcium chloride.

    Compare the ingredients lists and nutritional information, as well as the drained weight where this is stated, for the products you’re considering.

  • Opening a large tin for a small recipe

    An 800 g tin may leave you with some leftover tomatoes if your recipe only uses part of it. Once opened, the manufacturer’s storage instructions become important.

    Plan how you’ll use the leftovers before opening the tin, or choose a size closer to the amount you need.

Brands and retailers to know

Mutti

The Pelati range of peeled tomatoes lets you compare a 400 g tin, a 2 × 400 g multipack and an 800 g size.

  • These sizes suit different amounts of cooking.
  • Choose according to your recipe: with a larger tin, you’ll need to plan how to use the tomatoes after opening.

Cirio

Auchan lists a Cirio peeled tomato product.

  • One to consider if you’re comparing different brands of peeled tomatoes.
  • Check the quantity and ingredients on the label of the product you choose.

Carrefour

Carrefour’s listings include Carrefour Classic’ peeled tomatoes and a D’Aucy 3 × 476 g multipack.

  • The Carrefour Classic’ listing states a drained net weight of 480 g per tin.
  • When comparing quantities, distinguish the drained weight from the total net weight shown for each product.

E.Leclerc

The Bio Village and Notre Jardin products provide useful points of comparison for the ingredients in peeled tomatoes.

  • The Bio Village listing describes a 400 g organic tin containing peeled tomatoes, tomato juice and citric acid.
  • Check the quantity and ingredients of each product before comparing them.

Auchan

Auchan’s tomato range includes its own-brand peeled tomatoes in 240 g and 480 g sizes.

  • These sizes give you options for a small recipe or a larger batch.
  • Check the exact product name and quantity shown on the one you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Are peeled tomatoes the main protein ingredient in a meal?

No. Use them as a sauce or dish base instead. Mutti states that its Pelati peeled tomatoes contain 1.1 g of protein per 100 g. To build a meal around this sauce, plan the other ingredients separately. These could include protein sources cited by Anses, such as pulses, eggs or fish.

Is a multipack of small tins or an 800 g tin better for batch cooking?

A multipack of small tins works well if you’re making several recipes at different times; an 800 g tin suits a dish that uses that amount all at once. Mutti offers, among other options, 2 × 400 g and 800 g sizes. Choose according to the quantities your recipes need and how you plan to use the tomatoes after opening.

How should you store peeled tomatoes after opening?

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on storage temperature and how long the tomatoes will keep after opening. If you cook small quantities, choose a tin you can use up in line with the instructions on the packaging.

What should you look for on a peeled tomato label in France?

Check the net weight, ingredients, allergens and nutritional information when comparing products. The French Ministry of the Economy sets out the labelling rules for prepacked food in France. If the product is packed in liquid, check whether the drained net weight is stated.

Should you use a tin that is visibly damaged?

No. Don’t use a tin that appears damaged. The French Ministry of Agriculture warns that tinned food can be affected by botulism; also check whether the product has been recalled.