For gluten-free shopping, first choose a specific product and pack size that are labelled ‘gluten-free’: Magnum gives this information for Classic x4, Mini Classic/Almond/White Chocolate x6 and Vegan Almond x3, while Nuii only lists certain flavours. Then compare your options by flavour, portion size and the allergens listed on the packaging. The brand name or the look of a recipe alone isn’t enough to confirm that a whole range is suitable.
You’ll need to check for a ‘gluten-free’ label on the exact pack you’re buying. Magnum says that some of its ice creams aren’t gluten-free, and that the packaging carries the most up-to-date information.
You might be choosing between Magnum Classic’s vanilla ice cream coated in chocolate and Nuii combinations such as mascarpone, lingonberries and white chocolate. Check whether your chosen flavour is gluten-free before comparing recipes.
You might want several flavours in one pack, such as the Magnum Mini Classic/Almond/White Chocolate x6 selection. Also check the nut information if it matters to anyone sharing the pack.
First check that your chosen pack size is labelled gluten-free, then compare the recipe and number of lollies, without overlooking other allergens.
Choose these for: a familiar vanilla and chocolate combination, or a choice of mini lollies in different flavours, in the formats labelled gluten-free.
Bear in mind: these recipes contain milk, and the product information warns that they may contain nuts.
Choose this for: a plant-based almond recipe in a format labelled gluten-free.
Bear in mind: the label says it may contain milk, soya and other nuts.
Choose these for: combinations such as white chocolate and lingonberries, if your specific flavour is among the recipes Nuii lists as gluten-free.
Bear in mind: this doesn’t apply to the whole range; New York Cookies & Cream contains wheat flour.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free labelling | Look for a ‘gluten-free’ label on the specific flavour and pack size, then check the packaging again when you buy it. | If I need to avoid gluten, I want to choose my pack without relying on the brand’s reputation alone. Around 50% of consumers would make this check a priority. |
| Flavour profile | Compare the ice cream, coating and inclusions only in recipes labelled gluten-free; check the ingredients in biscuit varieties. | When I want an indulgent dessert, I’m mainly looking for a flavour combination I’ll enjoy, without assuming that every flavour is suitable. Around 30% of consumers would share this priority. |
| Pack size and other allergens | Check the number and size of the lollies, along with any relevant ‘contains’ or ‘may contain’ warnings for your household. | If I’m sharing the pack or need to consider another allergen, portion size and traces information help guide my choice. Around 20% of consumers would put these needs first. |
Magnum says that some of its ice creams aren’t gluten-free; Nuii only lists certain flavours among its gluten-free recipes.
Check the label and ingredients on the exact pack, especially if you’re trying a new flavour or selection.
The Nuii New York Cookies & Cream product information lists wheat flour. So an indulgent recipe won’t necessarily suit a gluten-free shop.
Avoid recipes containing wheat and choose a product that’s explicitly labelled gluten-free.
Magnum Vegan Almond’s product information says it may contain milk, soya and other nuts, despite its plant-based recipe and gluten-free label.
Check each allergen that matters to the people who’ll be eating the product.
Lidl says that its gluten-free products are available from time to time and aren’t part of its permanent range.
Before going to a shop for a specific pack, check whether it’s available locally, then read the label.
Without checking first, you may not find the product you’re looking for.
Ice cream lollies, with the Classic x4, Mini Classic/Almond/White Chocolate x6 and Vegan Almond x3 formats labelled gluten-free in the manufacturer’s product information.
Nuii says that some of its flavours are gluten-free, including White Chocolate & Scandinavian Lingonberries and Salted Caramel & Australian Macadamia.
Carrefour’s gluten-free section can be a useful starting point when you’re putting together your shopping.
A retailer to consider for occasional gluten-free shopping, rather than for finding a specific product every time.
No. Magnum says that most of its ice creams are gluten-free, but not all, and that the packaging is the source of its most up-to-date information. Check the label on the flavour and pack size you’re buying.
Not the Nuii New York Cookies & Cream described by the brand: its ingredients include wheat flour. Choose a flavour that’s explicitly labelled gluten-free instead, and check its packaging.
No. Although its recipe is plant-based and labelled gluten-free, Magnum says Vegan Almond x3 may contain milk, as well as soya and other nuts. Check this warning if you need to avoid these allergens.
Follow the instructions on the pack you’ve bought. For the Magnum Classic shown by Auchan, the stated storage instruction is to keep it at −18 °C; don’t automatically assume the same applies to another product.