Parents planning several lunches
If you’re planning a run of meals during the school holidays, choose the quantity per tin to suit your menus and what you’ll be able to use after opening.
Who are these pack sizes for?
Households looking to avoid leftovers
For one or two people, or when the number of diners varies, 140 g net drained tins let you open portions separately.
Shoppers who pay attention to the label
If origin, ingredients, salt or sugars influence your choice, compare the details for each product rather than relying on the brand or pack size alone.
What should you check before buying?
First work out how much you’ll need for each lunch, then decide between opening separate tins or using a larger one. To compare pack sizes, look at the net drained weight rather than just the number of tins.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portions and leftovers | The net drained weight per tin and the amount planned for each meal. | When the number of diners changes, I’d rather open a small tin than store leftovers. Around 27% of shoppers might make portion size their top priority. |
| Stock for several lunches | The number of tins, their net drained weight and the space needed to store them. | When organising several holiday meals, I want tins in the cupboard without having to open the whole multipack at once. Around 33% of shoppers would prioritise stocking up. |
| Ingredients | The ingredients list and the salt, sugars and fibre values per 100 g. | If I’m comparing two recipes, I want to know what each contains besides peas. Around 20% of shoppers would focus first on ingredients and nutritional information. |
| Origin and product claims | The origin stated for the specific product and the claims shown on its packaging. | If the origin of the peas or a product claim matters to me, I check that it applies to the tin I’m choosing. Around 20% of shoppers would make this their first consideration. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Mistaking the total weight for the amount you can serve
The total weight includes the covering liquid, so it isn’t the same as the weight of the peas once drained. For example, an 800 g Bonduelle tin has a net drained weight of 560 g.
Use the net drained weight to plan portions and compare pack sizes.
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Keeping a damaged tin because it’s still within its date
According to the DGCCRF, dents, rust or bulging can be signs that a tin has deteriorated. The best-before date doesn’t mean you can skip checking its condition.
Discard any tin that is bulging, rusty, leaking or badly dented. If in doubt, don’t eat its contents.
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Assuming you know the recipe from the brand or the words “extra-fine”
Ingredients vary from product to product: some lists include sugar, salt or natural flavouring. An origin claim or product feature applies to that product only, not the whole brand.
Check the ingredients and nutritional values for the specific product you’re planning to buy.
Brands and retailers to compare
Bonduelle
The range includes a 560 g net drained tin of peas, as well as products with claims specific to each item.
- The product details for the 560 g net drained tin include its ingredients and storage instructions after opening.
- Check the origin claims and product features for the specific item, as they don’t apply to every Bonduelle tin.
Carrefour Classic'
An extra-fine peas product is available in a pack of three tins, each with a net drained weight of 140 g.
- The three tins let you open portions separately for different meals.
- The ingredients list for this product includes sugar, salt and natural spice flavouring. Check it if these ingredients matter to you.
Notre Jardin (Marque Repère / E.Leclerc)
A 280 g tin of very fine peas includes information about its ingredients, origin and nutritional values.
- The product details state that the peas in this product are from France.
- This origin and recipe apply to this product only. Check the tin you’re choosing if you’re comparing several products.
Auchan
The range includes multipacks of 3 × 140 g, 2 × 530 g and 3 × 530 g.
- These pack sizes let you compare a supply of smaller portions with multipacks of larger tins.
- Check the net drained weight of the product you choose. The stated pack weight alone won’t tell you how much you can serve.
Fleurs des Champs / ALDI
The product shown is a 530 g tin of peas and carrots.
- It’s worth considering if a vegetable mix suits the lunch you have planned.
- This mix isn’t a substitute for plain peas if your recipe calls for peas only.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I compare the tin’s total weight or its net drained weight?
To work out how many peas you can serve, compare the net drained weights. The Carrefour Classic' multipack mentioned here contains three tins, each with a net drained weight of 140 g, while the 800 g Bonduelle tin has a net drained weight of 560 g.
How long can you keep a tin of peas after opening?
Follow the instructions for the product you’ve bought. For its 560 g net drained tin, Bonduelle recommends storing it at a maximum of 4 °C and using it within 48 hours of opening. Plan how you’ll use any leftovers before choosing a large tin.
Can you eat tinned peas after their best-before date?
The best-before date tells you how long the product is expected to retain its specific qualities, but you should also check the condition of the tin. The DGCCRF warns that dents, rust or bulging can be signs of deterioration. If in doubt, don’t eat the contents.
What should you look for on the label of tinned peas?
Check the net drained weight when planning portions, then look at the ingredients list and nutritional information if you’re comparing recipes. Also check the origin claims for the specific product and its storage instructions after opening.