If oysters are taking centre stage at dinner, choose a multipack of plain mackerel fillets. The Petit Navire and Saupiquet products listed by Auchan contain mackerel, water and salt, so you can serve the condiments separately. A grilled, oil-packed or sauced variety is a better choice if you’re serving mackerel as a separate course. Check the ingredients and choose a tin size to suit the number of guests.
You’d rather let guests season the mackerel themselves than serve a sauce that everyone has to use. Auchan’s listings for Petit Navire and Saupiquet plain mackerel multipacks show mackerel, water and salt as the ingredients.
You’re planning to serve the mackerel separately, with bread, salad or potatoes. A grilled or olive oil variety already has its own seasoning, so choose one to suit your guests’ tastes.
You’re stocking up for a meal with others and want to know what’s in each variety before serving it. Depending on the product, the ingredients may include mustard or sulphites. Check the specific tin, not just the brand.
First, decide whether the mackerel should be a subtle accompaniment or a separate course. Then check the ingredients, how much you’ll need to open and the storage instructions.
| What to consider | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Its place in the meal | Choose a plain variety if you want to season it separately, or a grilled or sauced variety for a separate course. | If oysters are the main event, I want to serve the mackerel without a set sauce. Around 36% of consumers would make this their top priority. |
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients for the specific variety. Some mustard or white wine varieties also list mustard or sulphites. | For a meal with others, I want to know what’s in each tin before serving it. Checking the ingredients would be a priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Multipack size | Compare the tin weight and, if listed, the drained weight with the portions you’re planning. | If the mackerel is just an accompaniment, I’d rather open the right amount and keep the other tins sealed. Around 21% of consumers would put pack size first. |
| Leftovers after opening | Check the storage time and temperature on the packaging before opening several tins. | I want to be able to use any leftovers as directed, without opening more mackerel than I need. Around 14% of consumers would prioritise this. |
Auchan’s listing for Petit Navire plain fillets shows mackerel, water and salt, while Carrefour’s listing for Petit Navire mackerel with mustard also includes mustard.
If you’re serving it as part of a meal with others, check the ingredients for the specific variety and pack size you plan to serve.
The sizes listed by Auchan and Carrefour include 3 × 95 g, 3 × 110 g, 3 × 120 g and 3 × 169 g. So the same number of tins doesn’t necessarily mean the same amount of mackerel.
Compare the total weight with the number of portions you need, and check the drained weight too if it’s shown on the label.
Auchan’s listings for Petit Navire and Saupiquet plain mackerel say to refrigerate the product after opening and eat it within two days or 48 hours, depending on the product.
Follow the instructions on your tin and transfer any leftovers to a suitable food container.
Opening too many tins at once can lead to waste if you don’t use the leftovers within the stated time.
Multipacks of plain, simply grilled and mustard mackerel fillets let you choose how much seasoning you want.
The brand offers a plain multipack as well as grilled fillets in olive oil, giving you two distinct ways to serve mackerel.
This own-brand range includes several mackerel varieties, including a plain option.
These own brands are worth comparing when looking at the everyday mackerel varieties sold by E.Leclerc.
Auchan’s own-brand range includes a 120 g pack of plain mackerel fillets.
Plain fillets let you choose the condiments when you serve them. The Petit Navire and Saupiquet products listed by Auchan contain mackerel, water and salt. If you’re planning a separate course, a grilled, oil-packed or sauced variety could also work, depending on your guests’ tastes.
The number of tins alone won’t tell you; it depends on the portions you’re planning and how the mackerel fits into the meal. The multipacks listed by Auchan and Carrefour range from 3 × 95 g to 3 × 169 g. Compare the drained weight too, if it’s given.
Follow the storage time and temperature on the packaging for your product. Auchan’s listings for Petit Navire and Saupiquet plain fillets say to refrigerate them and eat them within two days or 48 hours of opening.
Yes. Ingredients vary by variety: Carrefour’s listing for a Petit Navire mustard variety includes mustard, while an E.Leclerc listing for mackerel in white wine mentions sulphites. Before serving, check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the specific packaging.