Who are these sizes for?

Anyone cooking several vegan portions

For a large sauce, soup or stew, a 2 × 400 g multipack or an 800 g tin lets you buy the quantity you need. Carrefour lists both pack sizes in its Mutti range.

Households that open one tin at a time

If each recipe uses a moderate amount of tomatoes, separate 400 g tins or a tin of around 480 g mean you don’t have to open a larger tin and use only part of it.

Anyone who pays close attention to ingredients

If you follow a vegan diet or are looking for an organic product, check the ingredients list on the tin you choose. Auchan notes that the ingredients in its 480 g product may vary depending on the store’s online grocery service and the date of purchase.

What should you look for?

First, decide how much your recipe will use each time you open a tin. The 2 × 400 g multipack lets you use one tin at a time, while a single 800 g tin is best for a larger dish or if you can use the leftovers soon after opening. Then check that the product is labelled as peeled tomatoes, and read the label for each product you’re considering.

Criteria What to check Who it matters to
Usable quantity Compare the number of tins and the weight of each one: a 2 × 400 g multipack doesn’t mean you have to open all 800 g at once. I cook several meals, but not necessarily on the same day; around 36% of consumers would prioritise a usable family-sized quantity.
Leftovers after opening Check the storage period and instructions on the tin, then choose a size that suits your recipes. If I cook small quantities, I want to finish an opened tin within the stated time; around 29% of consumers would prioritise minimising leftovers.
Ingredients Check the ingredients list on the product you buy, particularly if it is cooked or flavoured. For my vegan recipes, I’d rather check the ingredients than rely on the name of the product category; around 21% of consumers would put this check first.
Product type Check the specific product for organic status, origin or added salt, depending on what matters to you. If I’m looking for a particular feature, a larger size alone won’t help me choose; around 14% of consumers would prioritise this feature first.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Mistaking a multipack of tomato pulp for whole peeled tomatoes

    The 3 × 400 g Cirio multipack listed by Auchan contains fine tomato pulp with salt. Its total weight doesn’t tell you whether it has the texture or ingredients of whole peeled tomatoes.

    If your recipe calls for whole tomatoes, check the product description on the label before choosing a multipack.

  • Relying on the online product listing alone

    Auchan says that the ingredients in its 480 g whole peeled tomatoes may vary depending on the store’s online grocery service and the date of purchase.

    Check the ingredients and other details on the product you actually collect or receive.

  • Opening 800 g without a plan for the leftovers

    A large tin will leave you with leftovers if your recipe uses only some of the tomatoes. Auchan’s listing for Jardin BiO étic 800 g says to keep it chilled and use it within 3 days of opening.

    Plan how you’ll use the contents and follow the instructions on the packaging you buy. Otherwise, choose several smaller tins.

  • Ignoring the condition of a tin

    According to the DGCCRF, dents, rust or a bulging tin can be signs of deterioration, even if the date on the tin has not passed.

    Check the tin before opening it, and don’t eat the contents if you have any doubts.

Brands and ranges to know

Mutti

Carrefour lists Mutti peeled tomatoes in a 2 × 400 g multipack, as well as whole peeled tomatoes in an 800 g tin.

  • The multipack lets you open one 400 g tin at a time while giving you 800 g in total.
  • The single 800 g tin is best if your planned recipe uses that quantity.

Cirio

Auchan lists Cirio fine tomato pulp in a 3 × 400 g multipack.

  • The three separate tins contain 1.2 kg of pulp in total.
  • This product contains salt and isn’t a substitute for whole peeled tomatoes when you need their texture.

Notre Jardin / Marque Repère

E.Leclerc lists Notre Jardin whole peeled tomatoes in juice in a 480 g tin, as well as a separate 3 × 400 g multipack of tomato pulp.

  • The 480 g tin is an option if your recipe uses one tin.
  • The multipack listed by the retailer contains tomato pulp, not whole peeled tomatoes.

Auchan

The retailer lists, among other products, whole peeled tomatoes in juice in a 480 g tin.

  • This size may suit a recipe that uses one tin at a time.
  • Auchan says the ingredients in this product may vary depending on the store’s online grocery service and the date of purchase, so check the label on the tin you receive.

Lidl

A Lidl France comparison dated 8 July 2024 mentions whole peeled tomatoes in a 480 g tin.

  • This gives you a standard size to look for in your local store.
  • To choose a product currently available, check its description and ingredients directly on the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Are plain peeled tomatoes suitable for a vegan recipe?

The ingredients listed for Carrefour’s Mutti 2 × 400 g multipack are whole peeled tomatoes and tomato juice. Still, check the ingredients list on the tin you buy, especially if it is flavoured or its ingredients may vary.

Which size should I choose if I don’t use 800 g at a time?

A 2 × 400 g multipack lets you keep the second tin sealed. A tin of around 480 g may also suit a smaller recipe. For any opened tin, follow the storage period and instructions on its packaging.

Can a multipack of tomato pulp replace a multipack of whole peeled tomatoes?

Not if your recipe needs whole tomatoes. The 3 × 400 g Cirio product listed by Auchan is fine tomato pulp with salt. Choose it based on the texture and ingredients you’re looking for, and don’t treat the two product types as interchangeable.

Is the date on a tin enough to tell me whether it’s safe to use?

No: check the condition of the tin too. The DGCCRF warns that dents, rust or a bulging tin may indicate deterioration. If in doubt, don’t eat the contents.

Can I rely on the ingredients shown online?

Use the listing to help you choose, then check the label on the product you receive or collect. Auchan says the ingredients in its 480 g whole peeled tomatoes may vary depending on the store’s online grocery service and the date of purchase.