People keeping an eye on the salt in tinned food
You want to keep a tin of peas for a winter soup, casserole or bake, while comparing the salt content of specific products.
Who are these options for?
People who season their dishes themselves
Your recipe already includes stock, cheese, cured meat or a sauce. You’re looking for peas with a clear ingredient list, so you can decide how to season the rest of the dish.
Households that prefer a well-stocked cupboard
You want peas that can be stored at room temperature and heated for an impromptu meal, without skipping the salt information before you buy.
What should you look for first?
For a winter dish, first decide whether you want a store-cupboard option or something to keep in the freezer. Then compare the salt content of each product and choose a quantity that suits your recipe.
Tinned peas
Choose these if: you need store-cupboard peas that are ready to heat for a side dish, soup or bake.
Bear in mind: the Bonduelle and Notre Jardin tins listed by Auchan and E.Leclerc contain added salt. Compare the declared salt content of each specific product.
Plain frozen peas
Choose these if: you have a freezer and want to check the ingredients of peas that you’ll season yourself.
Bear in mind: this option needs to be kept in the freezer and prepared before serving. The figure of 0.10 g of salt per 100 g published by E.Leclerc applies to the ECO+ product listed, not to all frozen peas.
| Criteria | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Salt content | Compare the ‘salt’ figure per 100 g for the specific products and check their ingredient lists. | If my dish already contains stock or cheese, I want to know how much salt is in the peas before I season it. This would be the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Store-cupboard convenience | Check the storage instructions and reheating guidance for the tin. | For a meal decided on at the last minute, I’d rather be able to open a tin and heat it up. Around 29% of consumers would prioritise this convenience. |
| Texture and recipe | Check the exact product description, such as peas on their own or peas and carrots, and how to prepare them. | For a velouté or side dish, I want to choose the format that gives me the texture I’m looking for. Around 21% of consumers would put how well the product suits the recipe first. |
| Useful quantity | Check the drained weight of tinned peas and the pack size of frozen peas. | If peas are only one part of the meal, I want a quantity that suits my household and avoids leftovers. This would be the first consideration for around 14% of consumers. |
Common mix-ups to avoid
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Assuming ‘no added flavourings’ means ‘reduced salt’
The two claims describe different things. The Bonduelle product listing published by Auchan shows salt in the ingredients and 0.55 g of salt per 100 g, despite the ‘no added flavourings’ claim.
To choose, compare the nutrition information per 100 g. Only rely on a salt-related claim if it actually appears on the packaging of the specific product.
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Comparing formats without checking how much you can use
A tin, a jar and a bag of frozen peas won’t necessarily give you the same quantity of peas for your recipe. The drained weight of a tin and the pack size of a bag also tell you different things.
Check the quantities on each pack, then compare the ‘salt’ figure per 100 g separately.
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Relying on a product without checking where to buy it
The Notre Jardin product listing published by E.Leclerc says that this tin isn’t sold on the website and advises customers to check availability with their local store or Drive.
If you’re planning a specific meal, check the product with your chosen store or collection service, and have another option in mind whose label you can check too.
Brands and ranges to compare
These brands offer examples of formats to consider, but they don’t guarantee that a product carrying a salt-reduction claim will be available. For every product you’re considering, the packaging’s ingredient list and nutrition information are what matter.
Bonduelle
Auchan lists a 400 g tin of Bonduelle peas with no added flavourings.
- Its product listing includes the ingredients, drained weight, reheating instructions and 0.55 g of salt per 100 g.
- It contains salt: no added flavourings doesn’t mean reduced salt.
Carrefour Classic'
The Carrefour range includes peas from Carrefour Classic' in tins and jars.
- These options let you choose a quantity and container to suit your dish.
- To compare salt content, check the nutrition information for the product you choose.
Auchan
The Auchan range includes steamed or gently cooked peas, as well as jars.
- The product descriptions and formats help you choose the option that suits your recipe.
- The cooking method alone doesn’t tell you how much salt a product contains; compare the labels of individual products.
Notre Jardin / Marque Repère E.Leclerc
E.Leclerc lists a tin of very fine, gently cooked Notre Jardin peas.
- Its product listing includes salt in the ingredients and gives a figure of 0.40 g of salt per 100 g.
- The listing says this product isn’t sold on the website; check availability with your local store or Drive.
ECO+ E.Leclerc
E.Leclerc lists a 1 kg bag of frozen ECO+ extra-fine sweet peas.
- The product listing names peas as the ingredient and gives a figure of 0.10 g of salt per 100 g.
- This product needs to be kept in a freezer; its ingredients and salt content aren’t representative of all frozen peas.
ALDI
ALDI France offers frozen organic very fine peas and tinned peas and carrots under its own brands.
- These two categories offer different preparation and storage options.
- Neither ‘organic’ nor the addition of carrots tells you how much salt a product contains. Check the label of the one you choose.
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Frequently asked questions
Does ‘no added flavourings’ mean ‘reduced salt’?
No. The product listing for the Bonduelle tin published by Auchan pairs the ‘no added flavourings’ claim with an ingredient list that includes salt and a figure of 0.55 g of salt per 100 g. To compare products, check their ‘salt’ figure per 100 g and look for any explicit salt-related claim on the specific product’s packaging.
How should I compare tinned and frozen peas for a winter dish?
Compare the salt content per 100 g, then choose according to the quantity you need, how you can store the peas and how you’ll prepare them. Auchan lists 0.55 g per 100 g for the Bonduelle tin mentioned; E.Leclerc lists 0.40 g for the Notre Jardin tin and 0.10 g per 100 g for the ECO+ frozen peas. These figures don’t apply to other products in either format.
Can you tell whether a product is reduced in salt from another claim on the packaging?
No: ‘organic’, ‘extra-fine’ and ‘no added flavourings’ don’t indicate reduced salt content. The DGCCRF notes that nutrition claims used for food are regulated and that only authorised claims may be used. Check the claim actually shown on the specific product, as well as its nutrition information.
Is an E.Leclerc product listing enough to plan an in-store purchase?
Not always. The listing for the Notre Jardin tin says the product isn’t sold on the website and advises customers to check availability with their E.Leclerc store or local Drive. Check the store, product and collection option before relying on it for your meal.