When shopping for Easter, if avoiding added sugar is your top priority, look for this claim on your chosen ice lolly, then compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per serving. Auchan’s Mango-Passion Fruit and Strawberry sorbets contain 11 g and 10 g of sugars per 60 g lolly, respectively. If you’d rather have vanilla ice cream coated in chocolate and almonds, Magnum Almond is a different kind of treat, but its ingredients include sugar and syrups. In either case, check the allergens and storage instructions before you buy.
You’re looking for a ‘no added sugar’ claim, without mistaking it for ‘sugar-free’. Auchan’s product information for its Mango-Passion Fruit and Strawberry sorbets still lists 11 g and 10 g of sugars per 60 g lolly, respectively.
First, choose a flavour and type of dessert to serve at your Easter meal. Vanilla ice cream coated in chocolate and almonds, such as Magnum Almond, may not be suitable if you’re looking specifically for ice lollies with no added sugar.
If your guests have dietary requirements, check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on each box. Also make sure the products stay frozen on the way home.
When choosing an Easter ice lolly, decide first whether avoiding added sugar or choosing a particular type of dessert matters more to you. Then check the serving size, allergens and number of lollies in the box.
Worth considering: if you’re looking for this claim and would prefer a sorbet to a dairy ice cream coated in chocolate.
Bear in mind: ‘no added sugar’ doesn’t mean ‘sugar-free’. The two Auchan sorbets mentioned contain 10 g or 11 g of sugars per 60 g lolly.
Worth considering: if you’re looking for a dessert combining vanilla ice cream, chocolate and almonds, like Magnum Almond.
Bear in mind: Magnum Almond’s ingredients include sugar, syrups, milk and almonds, so it isn’t suitable if you’re strictly looking for a product with no added sugar.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Added and total sugars | Check the exact claim, then look at the ‘of which sugars’ figure for the stated serving. According to Auchan’s product information, its Mango-Passion Fruit and Strawberry sorbets contain 11 g and 10 g of sugars per 60 g, respectively. | I want to avoid added sugar without assuming that my ice lolly contains no sugar at all; around 45% of consumers rank this distinction as their main priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the box you choose. Auchan’s product information for both sorbets warns that they may contain traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts and other nuts. | When several guests have dietary requirements, I need to be able to check every product before serving dessert; this is the main priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Pack size for sharing | Compare the number of lollies and the weight of each one with the number of guests. The Auchan sorbets mentioned come in boxes of four 60 g lollies. | For Easter dinner, I want to make sure there are enough lollies without choosing a box based on size alone; around 22% of consumers put pack size first. |
This can make you overlook the amount of sugar shown in the nutritional information. Auchan’s Mango-Passion Fruit and Strawberry sorbets contain 11 g and 10 g of sugars per 60 g lolly.
Check the ‘of which sugars’ figure for the serving you plan to offer, rather than relying only on the claim on the front of the box.
Ice lollies can look similar but have very different recipes. Magnum Almond’s product information lists sugar, syrups, milk and almonds among its ingredients.
If avoiding added sugar is your priority, check the claim and ingredients for the specific product first, then choose a flavour.
Auchan’s product information for its Mango-Passion Fruit and Strawberry sorbets warns that they may contain traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts and other nuts.
If any of your guests has an allergy, check the ingredients and ‘may contain’ warnings on the packaging of the box you buy.
Two fruit sorbets on sticks, Mango-Passion Fruit and Strawberry, carry a ‘no added sugar’ claim and come in boxes of four 60 g lollies.
Magnum Almond is vanilla ice cream coated in milk chocolate and almonds. According to its product information, it comes in a box of eight lollies.
Carrefour’s ice cream and sorbet range includes ice lollies, ice cream bars and other frozen desserts.
MUCCI is a frozen dessert brand sold by ALDI, with products including ice lollies and mini lollies.
No. Auchan’s Mango-Passion Fruit and Strawberry sorbets carry a ‘no added sugar’ claim, but their product information lists 11 g and 10 g of sugars per 60 g lolly, respectively. Check the ‘of which sugars’ figure and take the serving size into account.
Check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on each box. Magnum Almond’s product information lists milk and almonds, while Auchan’s Mango-Passion Fruit and Strawberry sorbet information warns of possible traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts and other nuts.
Keep them frozen on the way home, then follow the instructions on the packaging. The product information for the Auchan sorbets mentioned says to store them at −18 °C until the date shown and not to refreeze them once thawed.
No. According to Anses, high-intensity sweeteners are additives used to give foods a sweet taste. Their presence doesn’t replace the need to check the ingredients, nutritional information and serving size of the product you’re considering.