Families looking to avoid added sugars
You’re looking for several ice lollies to share, and are happy for fruit ingredients to contain sugars, even when the recipe is labelled ‘no added sugars’.
Who is this choice for?
Families who need to tell the two claims apart
If your priority is whether the product contains sugars, ‘no added sugars’ isn’t enough. As Anses points out, it doesn’t mean ‘sugar-free’: check the ‘of which sugars’ line for the portion you’ll eat.
Families who need plenty of portions
You work out how many ice lollies you’ll need before choosing your boxes. The number of pieces helps you plan your shopping, but doesn’t tell you whether the recipe contains added sugars.
What should you check before buying?
First, be clear about your goal when it comes to sugars, then check how many ice lollies you’ll need for the people and occasions you have in mind.
| Criterion | What to check | Consumers concerned |
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| Sugars present | Read the exact claim and the ‘of which sugars’ line per portion; ‘no added sugars’ does not mean ‘sugar-free’. | If the presence of sugars affects my choice, I need to know the amount listed for the ice lolly I’ll eat. Around 42% of consumers make this a priority. |
| Added sugars | Check the ‘no added sugars’ claim, the ingredients and the sugars listed per ice lolly. | I want to avoid sugars being added to the recipe, while accepting sugars that are naturally present in fruit ingredients. This is the main priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Number of portions | Count the ice lollies in each box and check the nutritional information for the exact product. | To serve the whole family, I want to know how many boxes to buy without assuming that a larger pack meets my requirements for sugars. Around 25% of consumers prioritise the number of portions. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Confusing ‘no added sugars’ with ‘sugar-free’
Anses distinguishes between these two claims. The Auchan mango and passion fruit and strawberry ice lollies labelled ‘no added sugars’ contain 11 g and 10 g of sugars per 60 g portion respectively.
Compare the claim on the box with the ‘of which sugars’ line for the ice lolly you’ll eat.
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Assuming the recipe from the number of ice lollies
The 12-ice-lolly packs shown at Carrefour and the 16- or 20-ice-lolly packs shown at E.Leclerc tell you about the quantity, not whether added sugars are present.
Check the claim and nutritional information for the exact product before choosing a multipack.
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Overlooking traces of allergens in fruit sorbet
The listings for the two Auchan fruit sorbets warn that they may contain traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts and nuts.
If these allergens matter to your household, check the information on the packaging of the box you buy.
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Refreezing ice lollies once thawed
The instructions for both Auchan products say to store them at −18 °C and not to refreeze them once thawed.
Plan how you’ll transport your frozen shopping and put the boxes in the freezer as soon as you get home.
Brands and retailers to consider
Auchan
Two 100% fruit sorbet ice lollies labelled ‘no added sugars’: mango and passion fruit, and strawberry. Each comes in a box of 4 × 60 g.
- Auchan’s product listings state that each mango and passion fruit ice lolly contains 11 g of sugars, and each strawberry one contains 10 g.
- These products are not sugar-free; their listings also warn of possible traces of allergens.
Carrefour
The retailer offers a ‘No added sugars’ filter in its search results and lists, among other products, a box of 12 Carrefour Classic’ ice lollies.
- The filter can help you find products to check individually.
- The 12-piece Carrefour Classic’ pack doesn’t, by itself, tell you whether the recipe contains no added sugars.
E.Leclerc
The retailer’s pages feature Eco+ ice lollies in packs of 16 and an assortment of 20 Smicy sticks, among other products.
- These pack sizes let you compare the number of portions in each box.
- If you’re looking for a product with no added sugars, check the claim on the specific product you choose rather than relying on pack size.
Magnum
Magnum Vegan Almond is a different type of recipe from the fruit sorbets with no added sugars featured here.
- The Magnum product listing lets you check the ingredients and sugars per portion for this specific product.
- It lists sugar and glucose syrup, among other ingredients, and states that each 72 g portion contains 18 g of sugars. Don’t choose it as an example of a product with no added sugars.
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Frequently asked questions
Does ‘no added sugars’ mean ‘sugar-free’?
No. Anses explains that a product with no added sugar may still contain sugars from its ingredients. The Auchan fruit ice lollies mentioned here carry this claim and contain 10 g or 11 g of sugars per 60 g ice lolly.
How can I work out how many boxes a large family needs?
Count how many ice lollies you’ll need for the people and occasions you have in mind, then check how many are in each box. The two Auchan sorbets mentioned here contain four ice lollies per box. For any other pack size, check the claim about added sugars separately.
How should I store the ice lollies after shopping?
The listings for both Auchan sorbets say to store them at −18 °C and never to refreeze a product once it has thawed. Also check the instructions on the box you buy.
Does a fruit sorbet with no added sugars mean there are no traces of allergens?
No: the claim refers to added sugars, not allergens. The listings for both Auchan products warn that they may contain traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts and nuts; check the packaging of the product you buy.