If you’re adding small amounts of peas to several dishes, choose a multipack of small tins. If you’re planning generous portions for several guests, compare larger packs by their total drained weight instead. Check the ingredients for the specific product you choose, along with its storage instructions after opening, particularly if you might not finish a tin during the meal.
If you’re using peas in several dishes or serving them as a generous side, work out the total amount based on the drained weight. Auchan lists the Bonduelle 3 × 560 g multipack as having a total drained weight of 1.68 kg.
If you’re adding a little peas to each recipe, individual tins mean you only need to open as many as you need. Carrefour, for example, lists a Carrefour Classic' multipack of 3 tins, each with a drained weight of 140 g.
If your dishes already include sauces or spices, check the ingredients before choosing. The Carrefour Classic' and Bonduelle recipes described on their respective product pages are not the same.
Choose this if: you’ll be using small amounts in several dishes or cooking for a small group.
Bear in mind: Carrefour lists its Carrefour Classic' 3 × 140 g multipack as having a total drained weight of just 420 g.
Choose this if: peas will be a substantial part of the meal and you’ll be able to use several tins.
Bear in mind: if you open a large tin, plan how you’ll use the leftovers and follow the storage instructions for that specific product.
| What to consider | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Total quantity | Compare the total drained weight of each multipack with the role peas will play in your menu, rather than looking only at the number of tins. | If I’m serving peas alongside several dishes for a large group, I want to make sure there’s enough to go round. Around 36% of shoppers rank quantity as their top priority. |
| Amount per tin | Check the drained weight of each tin and how many you’ll need to open. | If I only need a few spoonfuls for each dish, I’d rather open tins as I go. Around 29% of shoppers prioritise this control over quantities. |
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients list for the exact product, paying particular attention to sugar, salt and flavourings. | My sauces and condiments already season the dish, so I want to know what’s in the tin before adding it. The recipe is the main priority for around 21% of shoppers. |
| Preparation | Check the instructions on the tin you choose and, if you’re using a microwave, have a suitable container ready. | When several dishes need to be served together, I want something that’s easy to prepare at the last minute. Around 14% of shoppers prioritise ease of serving. |
Three tins don’t always add up to the same amount: Carrefour lists its Classic' 3 × 140 g multipack as having a drained weight of 420 g, compared with 1.68 kg for the Bonduelle 3 × 560 g multipack listed by Auchan.
Compare the total drained weights against the dishes you’re planning to make.
The Carrefour Classic' product page lists natural spice flavouring, among other ingredients; the Bonduelle product in question lists peas, water, sugar and salt.
Check the label for the exact product before pairing it with a sauce or other condiments.
For the 560 g product in question, Bonduelle advises storing it at a maximum of 4 °C after opening and consuming it within 48 hours.
If you only need a small amount for your meal, choose a pack size you can use within the storage instructions on its label.
The Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control distinguishes between a best-before date (DDM) and a use-by date (DLC). A product past its best-before date is not in the same position as one past its use-by date, and its quality may change.
Check the wording on the date, make sure the packaging is intact and follow the product’s storage instructions after opening.
Tinned peas available in individual tins and multipacks, including a 3 × 560 g pack with a drained weight of 1.68 kg, listed by Auchan.
A multipack of 3 small tins, each with a drained weight of 140 g, listed on Carrefour’s product page.
Auchan’s grocery range includes its extra-fine peas in 3 × 140 g multipacks and individual 560 g tins.
Auchan’s grocery range lists D'Aucy peas in 280 g and 560 g tins, as well as a 2 × 560 g multipack.
Tender, soft peas available in several pack sizes on Auchan and Carrefour grocery pages, including 140 g, 280 g, 495 g and 2 × 280 g.
Start with the drained weight and consider how much peas will feature in each dish. For its 560 g product with a drained weight of 560 g, Bonduelle lists four portions of 140 g. This serving guide applies to that product and can be adjusted if the peas are only a small side.
Yes, as long as you follow the instructions for the product you’ve bought. For the 560 g Bonduelle product in question, the brand advises storing it at a maximum of 4 °C after opening and consuming it within 48 hours.
Follow the instructions on your tin. For the 560 g product in question, Bonduelle recommends heating the peas with their liquid for two minutes, either in a saucepan or in a suitable microwave-safe container. Don’t assume these instructions apply to a different tin.
No. The Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control says a product may still be used after its best-before date if the packaging is intact, although its taste and quality may decline. Don’t confuse this date with a use-by date, and follow the product’s storage instructions after opening.