Who is this choice for?

People keeping an eye on their sugar intake

If the total amount of sugar matters to you, compare the ‘of which sugars’ figures per 100 g and per ice lolly. Don’t rely on the ‘no added sugar’ claim alone.

Fans of fruit sorbets with no added sugar

The Auchan fruit ice lollies carrying this claim contain fruit purées or juices. Their fruity flavour doesn’t mean you can overlook the sugar figures in the nutritional information.

People interested in a sweetened plant-based option

Mes Petites Folies strawberry sorbet is described as vegan on its Auchan product page. Its ingredients include maltitol, erythritol and vegetable oils, so check that it suits your preferences.

What should you look for?

When choosing an ice lolly to serve at Candlemas, start with what matters most to you: total sugar content, a fruity recipe with no added sugar, or a plant-based recipe with sweeteners.

Criterion What to check Who is it for?
Total sugars Compare the ‘of which sugars’ figures per 100 g and per ice lolly, then check the exact wording of the claim on the packaging. I want to know how much sugar is in the ice lolly I’m going to eat, rather than relying on the front of the pack alone. Around 42% of consumers would put checking total sugars first.
Fruity recipe Check the ingredients for purées, juices or concentrates, as well as the sugar content per portion. I prefer a recipe centred around fruit and am happy for those ingredients to contribute sugars. Around 33% of consumers would prioritise a fruity recipe with no added sugar.
Sweetened plant-based option Identify the sweeteners and other ingredients used in the recipe, and check the sugar content of the specific product. If I’m looking for a plant-based option, I also want to know which sweeteners and texture-enhancing ingredients it contains. Around 25% of consumers would prioritise this type of sweetened plant-based recipe.

Common misunderstandings to avoid

  • Confusing ‘no added sugar’ with ‘sugar-free’

    The first claim doesn’t mean the finished product contains no sugars. Auchan’s product pages list 19 g of sugar per 100 g for the mango and passion fruit ice lolly, and 17 g for the strawberry version.

    If you’re comparing portions, check their weight too: both Auchan products come as 60 g ice lollies.

  • Assuming a fruity flavour means there are no allergens

    Auchan’s product pages for the strawberry and mango and passion fruit ice lollies warn that they may contain traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts and other nuts.

    If you need to avoid an ingredient because of an allergy, check the information on the packaging of the product you’re buying rather than relying on its flavour.

  • Assuming ‘reduced sugar’ means ‘sugar-free’

    Mes Petites Folies strawberry sorbet is described as reduced sugar on its Auchan product page and contains maltitol, erythritol and other ingredients used in the recipe. This claim alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar the product contains.

    Read the ingredients and nutritional information on the packaging if you want to compare the products’ sugar content in figures.

Brands to know for this choice

Auchan

Auchan offers two fruity ice lollies with no added sugar, in mango and passion fruit and strawberry flavours. They come in boxes of four 60 g portions.

  • The product pages list the ingredients, nutritional information, possible traces and storage instructions.
  • These products contain 19 g and 17 g of sugar per 100 g respectively: ‘no added sugar’ does not mean ‘sugar-free’.

Mes Petites Folies

Mes Petites Folies strawberry sorbet is described as vegan and reduced sugar on its Auchan product page.

  • Its ingredients include maltitol and erythritol, so you can see which sweeteners are used.
  • To find out its sugar content in figures, check the product’s nutritional information before comparing it with the fruit ice lollies.

Magnum

Magnum can be a useful point of comparison if you’d prefer a chocolate-coated ice cream on a stick rather than a fruit sorbet.

  • Magnum directs shoppers to the packaging or its product page for the latest ingredient and nutritional information.
  • Check the claims and nutritional information for the specific product before choosing it to meet a sugar-related goal.

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Frequently asked questions

Can an ice lolly labelled ‘no added sugar’ still contain sugars?

Yes. This claim doesn’t mean the finished product contains no sugars: according to its Auchan product page, the mango and passion fruit ice lolly with no added sugar contains 11 g per 60 g portion.

What should I check on the label before buying?

Check the ingredients, allergens and the ‘of which sugars’ line in the nutritional information, both per 100 g and per portion. The DGCCRF reminds shoppers that allergenic ingredients must be emphasised in the ingredients list.

Are Auchan fruit ice lollies suitable for people with nut or gluten allergies?

Don’t assume they are based on their fruity ingredients. Auchan’s product pages for the strawberry and mango and passion fruit versions warn that they may contain traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts and other nuts. Check the information on the packaging you buy.

How should I store Auchan fruit ice lollies?

Their product pages say to keep them in the freezer at −18 °C until the date shown on the packaging. They also advise against refreezing a product once it has thawed.