Who are these sizes for?

The number of meals you’re preparing and whether you can use any leftovers are the main factors when choosing a tin size.

Anyone preparing a meal for one

If you need to open a tin for just one side dish, the 140 g size, listed as a single portion in the Auchan catalogue, is a closer fit for this use and avoids having to store an opened tin.

Carers preparing two side dishes

A 280 g tin by drained weight can be divided between two servings. If you use it over two meals, the instructions for storing the product after opening become especially important.

Services that need to check the recipe

To make sure the product meets your meal requirements, check the label on each tin: ingredients, nutritional information, drained weight and storage conditions. Don’t assume one tin has the same ingredients as another variant.

What should you look for first?

For meal delivery, start by working out how many portions you need to serve. Then compare drained weights and check the information for each recipe.

Criteria What to check Who it’s for
One portion, no leftovers Look for a drained weight of 140 g and any portion guidance; also check whether the smaller tins are sold in multipacks. When I’m serving one plate, I’d rather open a small tin than have to store the rest. Around 36% of consumers prioritise having a single portion.
Preparation and storage For two side dishes, compare tins with a drained weight of 280 g and read the storage instructions for the product you choose. When I’m planning two meals, I look for a tin that’s easy to work into the preparation. Around 29% of consumers mainly want more flexibility when organising meals.
Ingredients Check the ingredients and nutritional values, particularly sugars and salt per 100 g, on the tin you’re actually buying. If a meal needs to follow a specific recipe, I need to know what’s in the tin before choosing a size. For around 21% of consumers, ingredients matter more than tin size.
Several portions Before choosing a larger size, decide how many servings you need and check the instructions for storing the contents after opening. When I’m preparing several plates at once, I can divide the contents of one tin between them. Around 14% of consumers prioritise serving several portions from one tin.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Treating a 280 g tin as a single portion

    A 140 g Cassegrain product is listed as ‘1 portion’ in the Auchan catalogue; a 280 g tin contains a different quantity to plan for when serving.

    If you’re serving one plate and don’t expect to use any leftovers, start with tins that have a drained weight of 140 g. Choose 280 g if you’re planning two servings or a second use.

  • Comparing only the weight shown most prominently on the tin

    For peas packed in liquid, the drained weight tells you how much vegetable you’re getting, making it the best figure to compare between products. The DGCCRF says this information must appear on the labels of these products.

    Compare the drained weights and check how many tins are included in any multipack.

  • Opening a large tin without planning what to do with the rest

    The product information for Auchan Bio 280 g says to transfer any remaining contents to a suitable airtight container, keep it in the fridge and use it within two days of opening.

    Plan your portions before opening the tin, then follow the instructions on the product you’re actually using.

  • Assuming you know the recipe from the brand name alone

    The products mentioned don’t all have the same ingredients. Auchan also notes that the ingredients may vary depending on the collection service selected and the date of purchase.

    Check the ingredients and nutritional values on the tin you receive, especially if the meal needs to meet specific requirements.

Brands to consider

These products offer a useful comparison of tin sizes and recipes; their inclusion here doesn’t mean they’re all suitable for a single portion.

Cassegrain

Auchan lists 140 g Cassegrain tender and soft peas with the label ‘1 portion’.

  • The portion guidance makes it easy to spot a tin intended for one serving.
  • Check the details of the product available at your chosen store.

Bonduelle

A 280 g Bonduelle tender and soft peas product, by drained weight, is listed in the Auchan catalogue.

  • This size may be a good option if you’re planning two side dishes.
  • The recipe for the product mentioned includes sugar, salt and vegetable stock, among other ingredients; check the ingredients on the tin you choose.

Carrefour Classic'

Carrefour lists extra-fine Classic' peas in a pack of three tins, each with a drained weight of 140 g.

  • The multipack lets you open a small tin for each individual serving.
  • The product mentioned is a pack of three, not a single 140 g tin.

Auchan et Auchan Bio

The products reviewed include peas with a drained weight of 280 g, including an Auchan Bio recipe whose ingredients list peas, water and salt.

  • The Auchan Bio product information says to keep the contents in a suitable airtight container in the fridge and use them within two days of opening.
  • Auchan says ingredients may vary depending on the collection service and date of purchase, so check the label on the tin you receive.

D'Aucy

The Auchan catalogue lists D'Aucy extra-fine peas in 280 g and 560 g sizes.

  • The 280 g size is a useful point of comparison when preparing two side dishes.
  • These sizes are less suited than a 140 g tin to opening a single portion without leftovers.

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Frequently asked questions

Which weight should I compare when choosing a tin of peas?

Compare the drained weight when the peas are packed in liquid. The DGCCRF says this quantity must then appear on the label. It helps you distinguish, for example, between a tin with a drained weight of 140 g and a 280 g product.

How should I store peas after opening?

Follow the instructions on the tin you’re using. For the 280 g Auchan Bio product mentioned here, the product information says to transfer the remainder to a suitable airtight container, put it in the fridge and use it within two days.

Can I tell what’s in the tin from the brand name alone?

No. Check the ingredients list on the product you’ve actually bought. The recipes mentioned differ, and Auchan says some ingredients may vary depending on the collection service and date of purchase.