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Who are they for?

Families keeping an eye on salt

If you often cook for several people, compare the salt content on the same per-100 g basis, then consider how much each person will actually eat.

Households that buy larger tins

If you’re planning several portions, check the drained weight rather than relying on the tin’s apparent size. Also think about what you’ll do with any lentils left after opening.

People who prefer to season food themselves

A tin of plain lentils can be the base for a salad, a side dish or a family meal. Even so, check the ingredients list and salt content before adding seasoning.

What should you compare?

Start by comparing products of the same type on a per-100 g basis. Then choose the drained weight to suit the portions you’re planning and whether you can use up any leftovers.

What to compare	What to check	Who it matters to
Salt in the portion served	The ‘salt’ value per 100 g for lentils of the same type, followed by the amount you’ll actually serve. ‘No added flavouring’ does not mean ‘no added salt’.	If I’m keeping an eye on the salt in a family meal, the amount per portion is more useful than the value per tin. Around 36% of consumers put this concern first.
Usable quantity	The drained weight and the number of portions you plan to serve.	When several people are eating together, I want enough lentils for everyone without having to open multiple tins. This is the priority for around 29% of consumers.
Ingredients	The ingredients list and the exact product description: plain lentils, prepared lentils or a ready meal.	If I’m seasoning a dish myself, I prefer to know what’s already in the tin. Having control over the ingredients comes first for around 21% of consumers.
Leftovers after opening	The storage time and conditions given for the product you’re buying.	If I’m looking for a quick meal, a large tin only works for me if I can use up the rest in time. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this convenience.

Mistakes to avoid

Confusing no added flavouring with reduced salt

The Bonduelle ‘no added flavouring’ product listed by Auchan contains salt in its ingredients list and has 0.52 g of salt per 100 g.

If a salt-related claim is important to you, check the exact product and read its nutrition table too.
Judging by tin size alone

If the tin contains liquid, the drained weight tells you how much lentil you can actually use.

Compare this weight with the number of portions you’re planning. Don’t assume that two tins of a similar size will give you the same drained quantity.
Assuming the online product details won’t change

Auchan says the ingredients in its lentil product may vary depending on the store or delivery service and the date of purchase.

Check the details for the product available locally and the label on the one you receive, especially if its ingredients or salt content affect your choice.
Opening a large tin without planning for leftovers

Storage instructions after opening depend on the product. Bonduelle says its ‘cooked in very little juice’ lentils should be eaten within 48 hours.

Choose a pack size to suit the meals you’ve actually planned and follow the instructions on the tin you buy.

Any leftovers you don’t use could end up being thrown away.

Brands and retailers to check

Bonduelle

Bonduelle has two plain lentil products to compare: one with 265 g drained weight and another with 530 g drained weight.

Bonduelle gives a salt value of 0.48 g per 100 g for its 265 g drained ‘cooked in very little juice’ lentils. Auchan’s product details for the 530 g drained ‘no added flavouring’ pack give a value of 0.52 g per 100 g.
Both products contain salt in their ingredients lists. Check the label of the product you choose for any reduced-salt claim.

Carrefour

Carrefour lists both Carrefour Classic’ and SIMPL lentils with a drained net weight of 530 g.

The ingredients list for Carrefour Classic’ gives soaked lentils, water and salt.
To choose based on salt content, compare the nutrition information for the product available at your local store or through its delivery service.

E.Leclerc

Depending on the service available, E.Leclerc Drive offers grocery collection by car, collection on foot or home delivery.

These collection options can help you plan a family shop to suit your area.
Check the range at your chosen collection point and the label on each product before choosing lentils based on their salt content.

Auchan

Auchan’s online range includes a lentil product with 530 g drained weight, along with other pack sizes.

Auchan’s product details for its 530 g drained lentils give a salt value of 0.58 g per 100 g.
Auchan says the ingredients and some product details may vary depending on the store or delivery service and the date of purchase. Check the information on the tin you receive.

Lidl

Lidl’s catalogues show offers and their validity dates.

The catalogue can help you plan a trip to the shop.
Check whether the product you’re looking for is available at your store, then check its ingredients and nutrition information on the packaging.

Aldi

ALDI France lists a Fleurs des Champs prepared lentil product in a 530 g pack.

This pack size is worth considering if you’re planning several portions.
If you’re choosing based on salt or ingredients, check the details on the product available in store rather than assuming its ingredients from the pack size.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I compare the salt content of two tins of lentils?

Compare the ‘salt’ value per 100 g for products of the same type, then consider the portion you’ll actually serve. Bonduelle’s product details for its ‘cooked in very little juice’ lentils give a value of 0.48 g per 100 g and 0.62 g per 130 g portion. A different portion size will contain a different amount of salt.

Does ‘no added flavouring’ mean ‘no added salt’?

No. Auchan’s product details for Bonduelle ‘no added flavouring’ lentils list salt among the ingredients and give a salt value of 0.52 g per 100 g. Check the ingredients list, nutrition information and any salt-related claim separately.

How do I choose between a small and a large tin?

Choose a tin with enough drained weight for the portions you’re planning, and consider what you can use after opening. Bonduelle’s 265 g and 530 g drained products have different salt values per 100 g, so compare the labels too. Don’t assume the ingredients are the same just because the tins are different sizes.

How long can I keep lentils after opening?

Follow the instructions on the tin you buy. Bonduelle says to keep its ‘cooked in very little juice’ lentils at a maximum of 4 °C and eat them within 48 hours. Check the packaging for instructions for any other product.