Who are these pack sizes for?

Hosts planning several meals

If you’re serving peas on New Year’s Eve and at another meal, a multipack of separate tins lets you open them as needed. Compare the total drained weight with the amount you’ll need for those meals.

Cooks preparing one meal for a large group

If all the peas are for the same meal, one large tin may be enough. Its drained weight and, where stated, the number of portions will help you work out how much you need.

Smaller groups looking to avoid leftovers

Smaller tins let you match the number you open to the number of people at the table. Check the drained weight of each tin: the number of tins alone doesn’t tell you how much you’ll be serving.

What should you look for?

First, decide how many tins you’ll need to open for the meals you’re planning, then compare their drained weight. The ingredients and storage instructions after opening can help you choose between two suitable pack sizes.

Multipack of large tins

Choose this if: you’re planning several meals and want to keep some tins sealed for later.

Bear in mind: once you open a large tin, you’ll need to use its contents according to the product’s instructions.

One large tin

Choose this if: you’re serving enough people at one meal to use the whole tin.

Bear in mind: this size gives you less flexibility if fewer people come than expected.

Small tins or a small multipack

Choose this if: you’re serving a small group or aren’t sure how many people will be coming.

Bear in mind: you may need to open several tins to serve a larger group.

Factor What to check Best for
Quantity and запас Compare the total drained weight and the number of tins you’ll open for each meal. The Bonduelle 3 × 560 g multipack listed by Auchan states a drained net weight of 1.68 kg and 12 portions. If I’m serving peas at several meals, I want enough tins without having to open them all on New Year’s Eve; around 37% of consumers would put this flexibility in quantity first.
Quick preparation Check the reheating instructions for the product you choose, and use a suitable container if you’re heating the peas in a microwave. When all the side dishes need to be ready at serving time, I look for something easy to prepare; speed would be the main priority for around 27% of consumers.
Ingredients and origin Check the ingredients and nutritional information, including the salt content per 100 g, and the origin if it’s stated for the exact product. If peas are meant to be served plain, I want to avoid accidentally choosing a pea and carrot mix or a seasoned recipe; around 18% of consumers would prioritise the ingredients or origin.
Leftovers after opening Check the drained weight per tin and the storage instructions on the packaging once it’s been opened. For a small group, I’d rather open only what I need and keep the other tins sealed; avoiding leftovers would come first for around 18% of consumers.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Confusing the multipack weight with the amount of peas you’ll serve

    The net weight may include the covering liquid. When comparing two multipacks for the same meal, the drained net weight tells you how much veg you’ll actually have.

    Check the stated number of portions too: Auchan’s listing for the Bonduelle 3 × 560 g multipack gives a drained net weight of 1.68 kg for 12 portions.

  • Opening several large tins for a small group

    You can keep unopened tins to one side, but once opened, their contents need to be stored according to the brand’s instructions.

    If the number of people may change, open the tins as you need them. For the products mentioned here, Bonduelle and Cassegrain recommend eating the contents within 48 hours of opening.

  • Using peas and carrots instead of plain peas without checking the dish

    The mix contains carrots, so it won’t make the same side dish as a tin of plain peas. Other ingredients can also vary from one recipe to another.

    Check the product name and ingredients before buying several tins.

  • Using a dented or bulging tin

    The Anses advises against eating the contents of a dented or bulging tin.

    Check each tin before storing it and before opening it. Set aside any tin showing these signs.

Brands to compare for these pack sizes

Bonduelle

Auchan lists several Bonduelle pea multipacks, including 3 × 560 g, 3 × 530 g and 2 × 530 g options.

  • The 3 × 560 g multipack listing specifies the total drained net weight and the stated number of portions.
  • Don’t assume the ingredients or instructions for one product apply to the brand’s other multipacks.

Carrefour Classic'

Carrefour offers peas in various sizes, including individual tins and a three-tin multipack, with each tin weighing 140 g drained.

  • Smaller tins give you another way to manage how many you open for a smaller group.
  • Check the ingredients and weight of the product you choose rather than assuming the different sizes are equivalent.

Auchan

Auchan’s online grocery range includes own-brand peas in tins, multipacks of smaller tins and jars.

  • The 3 × 140 g multipack lets you consider opening separate tins for several smaller meals.
  • A tin, multipack and jar are only meaningfully comparable once you’ve checked the drained net weight of each.

d'aucy

Auchan lists a d'aucy 2 × 560 g multipack, among other products. The brand also describes a 560 g tin of extra-fine peas.

  • For this individual extra-fine pea product, d'aucy states that it contains 0.45 g of salt per 100 g of drained product.
  • This value may not apply to the multipack or another variety, so check the label on the product you choose.

Cassegrain

Cassegrain lists 200 g, 400 g and 706 g sizes for its “Tender and Tasty Peas” product.

  • These sizes give you several quantities to consider for a single meal.
  • The recipe listed by Cassegrain includes sugar, pearl onions and a natural flavouring, among other ingredients, so check that it suits the dish you’re planning.

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Frequently asked questions

Should you compare the net weight or the drained net weight of tinned food?

Compare the drained net weight to find out how much of the peas is left once the covering liquid has been removed. According to the DGCCRF, this information must appear on the label of foods sold in liquid; for the Bonduelle 3 × 560 g multipack, Auchan states a drained net weight of 1.68 kg.

How long can you keep tinned peas after opening?

Follow the instructions for the product you’ve bought rather than assuming the same timeframe applies to every tin. For the products mentioned here, Bonduelle and Cassegrain recommend eating the contents within 48 hours of opening; Bonduelle specifies storage at a maximum of 4 °C.

Is tinned food automatically unsafe to eat after its best-before date?

No. The best-before date, or DDM, does not mean the same thing as a use-by date, explains the Ministry of the Economy. Follow the stated storage instructions and, in line with Anses advice, don’t eat food from a dented or bulging tin.

Where can you check the ingredients before buying several tins?

Read the ingredients list and nutritional information for the exact product you’re thinking of buying. This will help you distinguish plain peas from a mix with carrots or a recipe containing herbs and spices. Don’t assume two sizes from the same brand have the same ingredients.