Who is this choice for?

Hosts looking to reduce sugar

You want to serve a soup labelled as lower in sugar without confusing this claim with a simple value shown on the label. Comparing it with a similar product is just as important as checking the wording on the packaging.

Hosts who specifically want canned soup

You’re looking specifically for soup in a tin or jar. Checking the container before reading the nutritional information helps you avoid choosing a carton or instant soup in sachets by mistake.

Hosts serving several people

You need to plan an amount that suits the number of guests. Compare the net quantity, number of units and stated servings rather than relying on the packaging format alone.

What should you check before buying?

First decide whether canned packaging is essential, then check the claim, the amount you’ll need to serve and the ingredients in the exact recipe.

Criteria What to check when buying Who it matters to
Sugar reduction Look for the exact claim and compare “of which sugars” with a similar product on the same basis, per 100 g or per 100 ml. If I’m looking for a soup labelled as lower in sugar, I want to understand what that reduction means; around 42% of consumers would put this criterion first.
Format and quantity Check the container, net quantity, number of units and stated servings. When I’m having several friends over, I want to make sure there’s enough soup without confusing a tin with individual sachets; around 33% of consumers would make serving the group their priority.
Recipe and guests Read the ingredients and allergens for the exact product, then compare the salt content in the nutritional information. When guests have dietary requirements, I want to choose a recipe that suits them; around 25% of consumers would prioritise this suitability.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Confusing “reduced sugars” with other claims

    “No added sugars” and “reduced sugars” don’t mean the same thing. Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, published on EUR-Lex, the latter claim requires at least 30% less sugar than a similar product.

    If reducing sugar is the reason for your choice, look for this exact claim and compare “of which sugars” on the same basis. A soup without this claim isn’t automatically one to rule out.

  • Mistaking a carton or sachets for canned soup

    The soup ranges shown by Carrefour France and Auchan France include different types of packaging. A liquid soup in a carton or an instant soup mix in sachets won’t meet a strict requirement for soup in a tin or jar.

    Choose the type of container you want first, then check the net quantity and servings for your group.

  • Looking only at the “of which sugars” figure

    The sugar content alone doesn’t tell you about the ingredients, allergens or salt. These details could affect your choice of recipe when serving several guests.

    Read the label for the exact product before serving, especially if a guest tells you they have an allergy.

Brands to know when comparing formats

Carrefour

Carrefour France lists liquid soups under the Carrefour and Carrefour Classic’ names, including 1 L and 2 × 30 cl formats.

  • These sizes make it easy to compare how much you’ll need for dinner.
  • If you specifically want canned soup, check the container for each product.

Auchan

Auchan France lists liquid soups under its own brand, including 1 L and 2 × 30 cl formats.

  • The different pack sizes give you quantities to compare based on the number of guests.
  • Check the sugar, salt and allergens on the label of the recipe you choose.

Royco

Auchan France lists Royco instant soups in packs of four 20 cl sachets.

  • Sachets make it easy to plan individual servings.
  • This dried format isn’t canned soup; also check the ingredients of the exact recipe.

Beaumoulin

Carrefour France lists Beaumoulin Provençal-style fish soup in a 0.8 kg tin.

  • The tin matches the canned format you’re looking for.
  • The container doesn’t tell you whether the sugar content has been reduced, so the label is what matters.

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Frequently asked questions

Does “reduced sugars” mean “no added sugars”?

No, these claims have different meanings. For the “reduced sugars” claim, Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, published on EUR-Lex, requires a reduction of at least 30% compared with a similar product. It doesn’t mean the soup contains no sugar at all.

What should you look for on the label of prepacked soup in France?

Start with the product name, net quantity, ingredients, allergens and nutritional information, including sugar and salt. The Directorate General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control also highlights the importance of checking the date that applies to the product.

Can you compare the sugar figures shown per serving directly?

It’s best to start by comparing similar soups on the same basis, per 100 g or per 100 ml, then look at how much you’ll actually serve. A serving stated on one tin may not be the same size as one on another product.

Is Royco soup in sachets canned soup?

No. The Royco products listed by Auchan France are instant soups in sachets, not soups in tins or jars. Choose this format only if instant soup suits your needs.