If you’re serving peas as part of a meal for several people, start by comparing tins with a net drained weight of 560 g. One Bonduelle product in this size is listed as serving four. If portion sizes vary, a smaller tin could help reduce leftovers, but check whether one will be enough. To compare products, look at the net drained weight and the ingredients for the specific tin, particularly if organic certification or stated origin matters to you.
If peas make up a substantial part of your meal, a tin with a net drained weight of 560 g is worth considering. The Auchan listing for a Bonduelle product in this size states that it serves four; use this as a guide and adjust it to the portions you actually serve.
If portion sizes vary or peas are just one ingredient in the meal, a smaller tin may be a better fit. Carrefour offers a size with a net drained weight of 280 g, for example. Check whether that will be enough before you choose.
Compare the ingredients list, net drained weight and any claims specific to each product. One organic Bonduelle tin has a net drained weight of 360 g and states that the peas are from France. These details don’t apply to every tin from the brand.
When choosing a single tin for a family meal, first estimate how much you’ll serve. Then consider what you’ll do with any leftovers and check the details of the product you have in mind.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Amount for the meal | Compare the net drained weight with the number of people you’re serving; check the stated number of portions if there is one. | When peas are an important side dish, I want to serve enough without opening several tins; around 42% of shoppers would prioritise this amount. |
| Leftovers after opening | Choose a larger or smaller size based on the portions you’re planning; read the storage instructions on the tin you buy. | If everyone will only have a small portion, I’d rather not leave a tin partly used; around 25% of shoppers would see leftovers as their main concern. |
| Ingredients and origin | Check the ingredients, salt per 100 g and any organic or origin claims shown on the product. | If I choose based on the ingredients, organic certification or stated origin, the size alone isn’t enough; around 33% of shoppers would put these factors first. |
Two tins don’t necessarily contain the same amount of peas once the liquid has been drained. For products packed in a covering liquid, the DGCCRF states that the net drained weight must be shown.
Compare this amount across sizes, then take the stated number of portions into account if it’s shown on the product you’re considering.
A tin with a net drained weight of 560 g may leave you with peas after a meal that includes other side dishes. For its product in this size, Auchan advises transferring leftovers to an airtight container, refrigerating them and eating them within two days.
If you’re unsure how much you’ll need, consider a smaller tin. If you choose a larger size, follow the storage instructions on the tin you buy.
These claims don’t tell you the drained weight or recipe on their own. The organic Bonduelle product shown by the brand has a net drained weight of 360 g, compared with 560 g for another Bonduelle product listed by Auchan.
Check the net drained weight, ingredients list and origin claims separately for the product you’re planning to buy.
Two product listings cater for different needs: a tin with a net drained weight of 560 g, listed as serving four on Auchan’s website, and an organic tin with a net drained weight of 360 g, shown by Bonduelle.
The range includes single tins of peas in several sizes, including products with net drained weights of 280 g and 560 g.
The range featured by E.Leclerc includes extra-fine peas in a 560 g size, as well as smaller packs.
An Auchan listing for a product of very fine steamed peas states a net drained weight of 560 g and that the peas are from France.
Check the net drained weight first: it lets you compare the amount of peas once drained. The DGCCRF states that this information must appear on the label of products packed in a covering liquid. An Auchan listing for a Bonduelle product with a net drained weight of 560 g says it serves four; compare this with the portions you’re planning for your meal.
Follow the instructions on the tin you buy. For its product with a net drained weight of 560 g, Auchan advises transferring leftovers to an airtight container, refrigerating them and eating them within two days. The DGCCRF reminds shoppers that the date shown for an unopened pack doesn’t replace the storage instructions that apply after opening.
If the peas are packed in liquid, compare the net drained weight. The DGCCRF states that this amount must be shown in this case. You can also compare the ingredients lists and nutritional information for each product.
No. For this meal, also check how much you’ll serve and the tin’s net drained weight. The ingredients list and nutritional information, including salt per 100 g, help you compare products without assuming that one rating means a product will suit everyone’s needs.