Who are these options for?

People cooking for several guests

For a sauce, bake, casserole or soup, the pack size and drained weight help you work out how much you’ll need. Carrefour and E.Leclerc, for example, offer peeled tomatoes in different sizes.

People who want visible pieces of tomato

When you want the tomatoes to remain visible in a sauce or casserole, check the information for the exact product. Mutti describes its Pelati tomatoes as firm and fleshy; Cirio says its whole peeled tomatoes are suitable for long cooking. These are the brands’ own descriptions.

People who care about organic produce, origin or ingredients

If these factors guide your choice, read the label on the exact product. For its Carrefour Bio range, Carrefour lists organic tomatoes and tomato juice, and states that both ingredients come from Italy.

What should you check before buying?

For Easter lunch, start by thinking about how the tomatoes will be used in your recipe. Then choose the right pack size and check the tin’s ingredients.

What to consider What to check Who this matters to
Quantity for your meal The drained weight and how many tins your recipe calls for. If I’m cooking for several guests, I want to buy enough tomatoes without ending up with an awkward amount left over. Around 42% of consumers prioritise choosing a quantity that suits the meal.
Texture in your recipe The words “whole peeled tomatoes” and any texture or usage information for the exact product. If I want visible pieces in my dish, that matters more than it would in a blended sauce. Around 33% of consumers would prioritise this texture.
Organic status, origin and ingredients The ingredients, organic claims and stated origin of the tomatoes and juice. Before choosing a tin, I mainly want to know how it was produced or what it contains. Around 25% of consumers would put these factors first.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Choosing based only on how big the tin looks

    The drained weight tells you how many tomatoes you’ll get without the accompanying liquid. So different pack sizes won’t all suit recipes where the tomato pieces play a starring role.

    Check the drained weight, then work out how many tins you’ll need for your recipe and the number of guests.

  • Expecting all peeled tomatoes to have the same texture

    Products can vary in their accompanying liquid and ingredients. Carrefour, for example, lists calcium chloride as a firming agent in its Simpl product; Mutti and Cirio’s texture descriptions apply to their own products.

    For visible pieces, look for “whole peeled tomatoes” and read the information for the product you’ve chosen. For a blended sauce, focus on the quantity and ingredients you need.

  • Assuming an organic or origin claim tells you how well the tomatoes will hold their shape

    A stated origin and an organic claim answer different questions from how the tomatoes will turn out in your dish.

    Decide what matters for your recipe, then check the ingredients, stated origin and cooking information for the same product.

  • Opening a large tin without planning how to use the leftovers

    A 480 g tin may be more than you need for a small dish. Storage instructions after opening vary by product.

    Choose a pack size that suits your recipe and follow the storage temperature and time instructions printed on the packaging.

Brands and ranges to know

Mutti

Mutti offers its peeled Pelati tomatoes in 400 g, 800 g and 2 × 400 g packs.

  • The brand lists whole peeled tomatoes and tomato juice as the ingredients, and describes the texture as firm and fleshy.
  • This texture description is Mutti’s own claim, not a guarantee of the result in every recipe.

Cirio

On its French website, Cirio offers whole peeled tomatoes in 400 g and 800 g tins.

  • Cirio says its tomatoes from Puglia are steam-peeled, packed in tomato purée and intended for uses including long cooking.
  • These descriptions of the process and intended use don’t prove how the tomatoes will hold their shape in a particular recipe.

Carrefour

Carrefour offers peeled tomatoes under ranges including Simpl, Carrefour Classic' and Carrefour Bio.

  • The Simpl product lists peeled tomatoes, tomato juice, citric acid and calcium chloride; Carrefour Bio lists organic tomatoes and tomato juice, with Italy stated as their origin.
  • These ingredients apply to the products mentioned. Check the label of the one you choose.

E.Leclerc

E.Leclerc offers peeled tomatoes under ranges including ECO+ in 480 g tins and Bio Village in 400 g tins.

  • For the ECO+ product mentioned, E.Leclerc lists 60% whole peeled tomatoes and 39.9% tomato juice, and states that the tomatoes come from Italy.
  • The ingredients in ECO+ shouldn’t be assumed to apply to Bio Village. Check the information on each tin separately.

Auchan

Auchan’s online grocery range includes whole peeled tomatoes under the Auchan, Auchan Bio and Pouce names.

  • The listed sizes include 240 g and 480 g products.
  • Check the size and details of the exact product before adding it to your recipe.

Lidl

A comparison published by Lidl France on 8 July 2024 features a 480 g tin of whole peeled tomatoes.

  • This is another option if you’re looking for a 480 g pack.
  • Before planning your meal, check the details of the tin available when you shop.

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Frequently asked questions

Which peeled tomatoes should I choose for an Easter sauce or casserole?

For a blended sauce, first choose the quantity you need and check the ingredients. If you want visible pieces, look for whole peeled tomatoes. Mutti describes its Pelati as firm and fleshy, while Cirio says its tomatoes are suitable for long cooking. These are the brands’ own descriptions, not the results of independent testing.

How long can I keep peeled tomatoes after opening?

Follow the storage temperature and time instructions on the packaging of the product you’ve bought. The French Ministry of the Economy advises following the manufacturer’s recommendations for storing food after opening.

Should I check the date and condition of the tin before cooking?

Yes. Read the date actually printed on the tin and check that the packaging is intact. A best-before date (DDM) and a use-by date (DLC) mean different things. After opening, follow the storage instructions for the product too.