If you’re specifically looking for reduced-salt canned soup for back-to-school meals, check the packaging, the reduced-salt claim and the amount of salt per 100 mL for the product you choose. A carton or a chilled soup won’t necessarily be the same as a can. If you’re happy with a carton, the Liebig products listed by Auchan come in two sizes: 2 × 30 cL and 2 × 1 L. Your choice will mainly depend on how many bowls you’re planning to serve and how you’ll store the soup after opening.
If you’re choosing a soup because it contains less salt, look for a clear claim on the specific product, then compare the ‘salt’ figures in the nutritional information per 100 mL. Anses recommends reading food product labels.
Smaller cartons can make it easier to prepare a few bowls, while a larger size means you’ll need to plan for leftovers. Auchan lists Liebig cartons in 2 × 30 cL and 2 × 1 L sizes; always follow the storage instructions for each product after opening.
If the packaging is your deciding factor, check whether it’s a can or a carton before comparing recipes. A range of ready-to-serve soups, such as the one featured by ALDI France, doesn’t mean that every product carries a reduced-salt claim.
When choosing soup for back-to-school meals, first consider the type of packaging you need. Then check the salt content, pack size and storage instructions for the specific product.
| What to check | Things to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Salt content | The reduced-salt claim and the amount of salt per 100 mL. Compare like-for-like recipes and check the basis of comparison given. | I want to compare the declared salt content, rather than relying on the soup’s name alone. Around 40% of consumers would make this their top priority. |
| Pack size and leftovers | The number of containers, their volume and the instructions for storing the soup after opening. | With back-to-school meals coming round quickly, I’d rather choose a size that suits the number of bowls I’m planning, so I don’t leave a large carton open. Around 30% of consumers would make this a priority. |
| Storage | The actual packaging and storage conditions before opening; for chilled soup, check the refrigeration instructions. | If I’m stocking up the cupboard, I first need to know whether the soup I’ve chosen can be stored there. Around 30% of consumers would put this first. |
A reduction is measured against a comparison product or category. Carrefour, for example, says that the ‘30% less salt’ claim on Ferme d’AnchIn’s 8-vegetable soup is compared with the average for chilled soups. That comparison doesn’t automatically apply to cartons or canned soups.
Also check the salt content per 100 mL in the nutritional information, taking into account the type of recipe used for comparison.
Chilled soup and a carton that can be stored at room temperature before opening have different storage requirements. The Auchan listings for the Liebig cartons mentioned here say to refrigerate after opening and consume within 48 hours.
Before buying several containers, read the storage instructions for each one and plan when you’ll open them.
Buying more than you need for your planned meals could mean throwing away soup after opening.
These terms describe different products and different ways of preparing them. Royco offers instant soups that are ready in two minutes, while the reduced-salt Liebig products mentioned here come in cartons.
If a can is essential for the way you organise your meals, check the packaging of the specific product first, then check its salt claim separately.
These brands illustrate the different types of soup and packaging available. Their inclusion here doesn’t mean that all their recipes are reduced in salt or sold on Joybuy.
Auchan lists Liebig soups in cartons with a reduced-salt claim, including 2 × 30 cL and 2 × 1 L sizes.
Carrefour lists an organic 8-vegetable soup sold in the chilled section, with a claim relating to reduced salt.
Carrefour’s listing for a reduced-salt five-vegetable soup stated that it contained 0.44 g of salt per 100 mL.
Royco offers instant soups for a quick meal.
E.Leclerc lists Régal Soupe / Marque Repère soups in cartons.
No. The claim refers to a reduction compared with a specific product or category, not a ranking of all soups. If you’re choosing between two similar recipes, compare their salt content per 100 mL and check what the claimed reduction is measured against.
The Liebig 2 × 30 cL cartons are a good option if you’d like to open smaller containers separately; with the 2 × 1 L size, you’ll need to plan for several bowls. For these products listed by Auchan, refrigerate the soup after opening and consume it within 48 hours.