Vegans who pay attention to ingredients
You’re looking for peeled tomatoes for a sauce, pizza or slow-cooked dish, and want to check the ingredients and pack size of the product you’re buying.
Who is this guide for?
Shoppers comparing declared sugar levels
You use the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g to compare similar peeled tomatoes, without treating it as a ‘reduced in sugars’ claim.
Shoppers choosing products to suit a recipe
You’re making sauces or slow-cooked dishes and want whole peeled tomatoes in a pack size that suits the amount you’re cooking and any leftovers.
What should you compare?
| Criteria | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients list for the exact product and pack size; check the allergen information too. | If I’m making a vegan sauce, I want to check every ingredient in the tin. Around 33% of consumers would make this their top priority. |
| Declared sugars | Compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g across similar peeled tomatoes; check any sugar-reduction claim separately. | I want to compare nutrition figures without mistaking a low number for a promise of reduced sugars. Sugar content would be a priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Pack size and use | Choose the quantity and texture to suit your recipe, then read the storage instructions for after opening. | For a dish that only needs a few tomatoes, I prefer to plan how much I’ll need and what I’ll do with any leftovers; around 25% of consumers would put this first. |
What to look out for when buying
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Confusing ‘naturally sweet’ with ‘reduced in sugars’
The figures published by Auchan, E.Leclerc and Rochefontaine let you compare declared sugars per 100 g, but they don’t prove a reduction compared with a reference product. The DGCCRF notes that nutrition claims such as ‘reduced in sugars’ are regulated.
Use the ‘of which sugars’ figure to compare tins. If a sugar-reduction claim matters to you, check that it appears on the product in question.
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Assuming all ‘peeled tomatoes’ have the same ingredients
The product information from Mutti and Cirio describes different ingredients. Auchan also notes that the ingredients in some products may vary depending on the online grocery service and the date of purchase.
Before using a product in a vegan recipe, check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product you’re buying.
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Choosing a large pack without planning for leftovers
A tin that contains more than your recipe needs will leave you with tomatoes to store after opening.
Choose a pack size to suit your recipe and follow the storage instructions for the product you’ve bought.
Peeled tomato brands to compare
Mutti
Mutti’s whole peeled Pelati tomatoes are available in 400 g, 800 g and 2 × 400 g packs.
- Mutti’s product information lists whole peeled tomatoes and tomato juice, and gives the product a Nutri-Score A.
- To compare sugars with another tin, check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g for the pack you’ve chosen.
Cirio
Cirio’s whole peeled Pelati tomatoes come in 400 g and 800 g packs, particularly suited to sauces and long cooking.
- According to Cirio, the recipe includes peeled tomatoes, tomato purée and citric acid.
- The description ‘naturally sweet’ is no substitute for the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g or a sugar-reduction claim.
Auchan
Auchan offers a 480 g pack of whole peeled tomatoes in juice.
- Auchan’s product information gives this product a sugar content of 2,5 g per 100 g.
- Auchan notes that ingredients may vary depending on the online grocery service and the date of purchase, so check the label on the tin you choose.
E.Leclerc / Notre Jardin
Notre Jardin offers whole peeled tomatoes in juice, including a 240 g pack at E.Leclerc.
- E.Leclerc’s product information gives this product a sugar content of 3,0 g per 100 g. It contains 60 % whole peeled tomatoes and 39,9 % tomato juice.
- Check the pack size and availability with the relevant shop or online grocery service.
Carrefour
Carrefour’s range includes Jardin BiO étic organic whole peeled tomatoes in juice.
- Carrefour’s product information lists peeled tomatoes, tomato juice and citric acid for this product.
- If declared sugars are important to you, compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g on the product label.
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Frequently asked questions
Does a low sugar figure mean ‘reduced in sugars’?
No. The ‘of which sugars’ figure lets you compare nutrition information per 100 g, but it doesn’t prove a reduction on its own. In France, the DGCCRF notes that nutrition claims are regulated, so check separately for any reduction claim on the product.
How do you choose peeled tomatoes for a vegan recipe?
Read the ingredients on the exact tin before you buy it. Mutti and Cirio describe tomato-based recipes with different ingredients; also check the allergen information and the label for the pack size you’ve chosen.
How should you store peeled tomatoes after opening?
Follow the instructions for the product you’ve bought. For its 480 g whole peeled tomatoes in juice, Auchan advises transferring the contents to a suitable airtight container, refrigerating it and using it within two days.
Do organic peeled tomatoes always contain less sugar?
No. Organic status alone doesn’t mean a product has a lower sugar content. If this matters to you, compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g across the products you’re considering.