Who are these sizes suited to?

People planning several meals

For a raclette with a group or to stock up your cupboard, a multipack lets you open tins as needed for each meal. Check the net drained weight of each tin and plan what you’ll do with any leftovers from an opened tin.

Smaller groups looking to limit leftovers

For a smaller side dish, Carrefour Classic's pack of three tins, each with a net drained weight of 130 g, means you can open one tin at a time.

People who pay close attention to ingredients

If ingredients or allergens matter to your guests, check the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the tin you buy. These can vary between products and sizes.

What should you check before buying?

For a raclette, first decide how much you plan to serve at the meal, then think about which tins you want to keep in the cupboard. Net drained weight, ingredients and storage instructions after opening can help you choose between sizes.

What to consider What to check Who it suits
Stock for several meals Number of tins in the pack and the net drained weight per tin. If I want to keep some tins sealed for later meals, a multipack suits my needs better than one large tin to open. Around 33% of consumers would prioritise stocking up.
Amount to serve Net drained weight, rather than the weight of the tin and its liquid; compare the 130 g, 265 g and 530 g net drained sizes listed for the products concerned. If I’m serving a side dish to several guests, I want to know how many lentils will be left once drained. The amount to serve would be the top priority for around 27% of consumers.
Portions and leftovers Amount in each tin and storage instructions after opening. If there are two of us, I’d rather open a small tin than have to use up the contents of a large one quickly. Around 20% of consumers would put limiting leftovers at the top of their list.
Ingredients Ingredients list and any allergen or ‘may contain’ warnings on the product you buy. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to check the contents before serving the lentils. This would be the top priority for around 20% of consumers.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Counting the tins without checking what’s inside

    Three small tins don’t contain the same amount of lentils as three larger ones. Carrefour Classic's 3 × 130 g net drained multipack and Bonduelle's 3 × 265 g net drained multipack show the difference.

    To plan your side dish and work out how much you’ll have left in the cupboard, compare the net drained weight per tin and for the whole pack.

  • Assuming all plain lentils carry the same warnings

    Ingredients and ‘may contain’ warnings can vary by product. Bonduelle, for example, warns that its 265 g net drained product may contain traces of soya and cereals containing gluten. Auchan says the ingredients in its product may vary depending on the store’s online grocery service and the date of purchase.

    If the ingredients matter to a guest, check the label on the tin you receive or collect, including any ‘may contain’ warnings.

  • Opening a large tin without planning what to do next

    How long lentils keep once opened depends on the product. Bonduelle says its 265 g net drained tin should be kept at a maximum of 4 °C and used within 48 hours, while Auchan says its 530 g net drained product should be kept in the fridge for two days.

    Choose an amount that suits the meal or plan how to use up the leftovers, following the instructions on the tin.

  • Overlooking a recall affecting your batch

    A recall published by RappelConso in June 2026 concerned d’aucy lentils due to a risk of the lid losing its seal. It does not apply to all tins of lentils.

    If your tin matches a recalled product, check the product and batch details in the official guidance and do not eat the affected product.

Brands and retailers to know

Bonduelle

Bonduelle offers plain, ready-cooked lentils. One 310 g product has a net drained weight of 265 g; Auchan also lists a 3 × 265 g multipack.

  • The multipack lets you keep tins sealed for several meals.
  • For its 265 g net drained product, Bonduelle warns that it may contain traces of soya and cereals containing gluten. It also says to keep the tin at a maximum of 4 °C and use within 48 hours of opening. These instructions may not apply to other products.

Carrefour Classic' / SIMPL

Carrefour lists a Classic' multipack of 3 × 130 g net drained tins and a SIMPL tin with a net drained weight of 530 g.

  • The smaller tins let you open them as needed, while the SIMPL tin contains more lentils in a single pack.
  • The SIMPL product warns that it may contain cereals containing gluten. Check the label if this matters to one of your guests.

Auchan

Auchan lists plain lentils in a 530 g net drained size, among other products.

  • This size could work for a shared side dish if the quantity suits the meal.
  • Auchan says the ingredients may vary depending on the store’s online grocery service and the date of purchase. Its product also warns that it may contain traces of cereals containing gluten, so check the tin you receive.

E.Leclerc / ECO+

E.Leclerc lists ECO+ lentils in a 530 g tin.

  • Depending on how much you’re planning to serve, a tin this size could work as a shared side dish.
  • E.Leclerc advises checking with the relevant store to find out whether this product is available.

ALDI / Fleurs des Champs

ALDI offers Fleurs des Champs prepared lentils in a 530 g size, rather than plain lentils.

  • This product suits anyone looking for lentils that are already prepared.
  • If you’d like to choose the seasoning yourself or check for particular ingredients, read the list on the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

For a raclette, should you choose plain or prepared lentils?

Plain lentils are a good choice if you want to season them yourself to go with the other parts of the raclette. A prepared recipe suits a different need, so check the ingredients before choosing it for your guests.

Can you serve tinned lentils cold?

Yes, the Bonduelle ready-cooked lentils featured here can be eaten hot or cold. Drain them and, if you’d like to serve them hot, follow the instructions on the tin. Check the instructions separately for any other product.

What should you check on the label before choosing a tin?

Check the net drained weight to work out how many lentils you’ll have, then read the ingredients and allergen warnings to make sure they’re suitable for your guests. Also check the date and storage instructions for the product you buy.

How long do lentils keep once opened?

Follow the instructions on the tin you buy. Bonduelle says its 265 g net drained product should be kept at a maximum of 4 °C and used within 48 hours. For its 530 g net drained product, Auchan says to put leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and use them within two days.

Does the best-before date replace the instructions for storing lentils once opened?

No. The French Ministry of the Economy distinguishes between a best-before date and a use-by date. The date on a tin does not replace the manufacturer’s instructions once it has been opened. Check the date and the storage time after opening separately.