When shopping gluten-free, first choose an ice lolly variety that is explicitly labelled ‘gluten-free’: the brand or the way the recipe looks isn’t enough. Then compare the volume of each lolly and check separately for milk and any possible traces of nuts.
You want to check the specific variety rather than assume an entire brand is suitable. Magnum says that some of its ice creams are not gluten-free; according to the French Association for People with Gluten Intolerance, ‘gluten-free’ means containing less than 20 mg/kg of gluten.
You’re choosing between standard-sized lollies and mini lollies to share a box. Carrefour lists, for example, a Magnum Classic at 100 mL per lolly and a Magnum Mini selection at 55 mL per lolly.
You need to check for milk and any nut warnings separately from gluten. Carrefour’s product pages for Magnum Classic and Mini varieties list milk and, depending on the variety, warn that traces of nuts may be present.
Start with the label on the exact variety, then compare the portion per lolly and the other allergens listed on the box.
| What to check | Look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free label | Look for ‘gluten-free’ on the box of the variety you’re buying. If the online product page contradicts itself, check the current packaging before choosing the product. | I want clear information for the flavour and pack I’m buying, not an assumption based on the brand. This is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Portion size | Compare the number of lollies and the volume of each one. Carrefour lists 8 × 100 mL for Magnum Classic and 6 × 55 mL for the Magnum Mini selection shown. | If I’m sharing a box, I want to choose between a standard portion and mini lollies based on who’ll be having them. Portion size is the main consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| Other allergens | Read the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements for the exact variety separately, especially for milk and nuts. | If I’m checking for milk or nuts too, a gluten-free label doesn’t answer all my questions. Around 25% of consumers prioritise these other details. |
Magnum says that some of its ice creams are not gluten-free. So, another flavour or pack may not carry the same label as the one you saw on a different box.
Look for the ‘gluten-free’ label on the variety you plan to buy, and check it again if you choose a different product.
The Magnum Classic and Mini varieties listed by Carrefour contain milk and may carry a warning about traces of nuts.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for each recipe in the selection.
A Joybuy product page for Magnum White Chocolate says both ‘gluten-free’ and that traces of gluten may be present. On its own, it doesn’t confirm whether the box in question is suitable.
Compare the product page with the current packaging and ask the manufacturer for clarification if the information differs.
Lidl says that gluten-free products aren’t part of its permanent range. And just because a shop has a frozen dessert aisle doesn’t confirm what’s in a particular lolly.
Check the product and availability at your chosen shop before relying on it for your shopping.
The range includes standard and mini lollies in boxes of individually portioned treats.
Its Magnum lolly product pages provide information to help you compare pack sizes and check the ingredients.
Its ice lolly range includes standard and mini sizes to check individually.
You can check its occasional offers for gluten-free products.
According to the French Association for People with Gluten Intolerance, it means the product contains less than 20 mg/kg of gluten. Check that the label appears on the variety and pack you’re buying.
No. Magnum says that some of its ice creams are not gluten-free. Check the label on the specific flavour rather than assuming it has the same status as another product.
Not necessarily. Carrefour’s product pages for Magnum Classic and Mini varieties list milk and, depending on the recipe, warn that traces of nuts may be present. Check these details separately from the gluten information.
Don’t treat it as confirmation that the product is ‘gluten-free’. Compare the information with the current packaging and contact the manufacturer if the contradiction remains.
Don’t rely on a product being part of the permanent range: Lidl says that its gluten-free products are available occasionally. Check what your local shop has in stock, then look for the label on the specific box.