For a frozen treat, first decide which of two different things matters most: avoiding added sugars or choosing a product with a low total sugar content. As Anses points out, ‘no added sugars’ does not mean ‘sugar-free’: fruit lollies carrying the first claim meet the first criterion, while you’ll need to check a specific product’s nutrition information to find out its sugar content. If you prefer a chocolate-coated ice cream, compare the serving size, ingredients and allergens too.
You want a fruity recipe with no added sugars, while bearing in mind that the ingredients may contain naturally occurring sugars. Anses highlights the difference between added sugars and total sugars.
Your priority is the amount of sugar in the lolly you choose. The ‘no added sugars’ claim isn’t enough to tell you this: compare the ‘of which sugars’ line in the nutrition information.
You prefer a recipe such as Magnum Almond vanilla ice cream coated in chocolate. To compare products, check the serving size, the stated sugar content and the allergens, including the almonds in this product.
Worth considering: if no added sugars and a fruity recipe are your top priorities. Auchan lists mango and passion fruit, and strawberry, lollies carrying this claim.
Bear in mind: fruit ingredients can contain sugars; this claim alone doesn’t tell you the total amount.
Look for this: if your main concern is total sugar content, rather than just whether sugars have been added.
Check: the claim must apply to the specific lolly you’re buying; ‘no added sugars’ does not mean the same thing.
Worth considering: if you’re mainly after a creamy ice cream with a coating, such as the Magnum Almond described by Auchan.
Bear in mind: the type of recipe doesn’t mean it’s low in sugars; you’ll need to check the nutrition declaration for the product you choose.
| Criterion | What to check | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Total sugar content | The exact claim on the product and the ‘of which sugars’ amount in the nutrition information. | If I’m mainly looking for a low amount of sugar, a recipe that’s simply ‘no added sugars’ may not meet my needs; around 42% of consumers would prioritise total sugar content. |
| Fruity recipe with no added sugars | The ‘no added sugars’ claim, ingredients and nutrition information for the specific lolly. | For a fruity snack, I want to avoid added sugars without assuming that fruit contains none; around 33% of consumers would put the absence of added sugars first. |
| Indulgent recipe and serving size | The serving size, sugars, fat, ingredients and allergens. | I’d rather stick with a creamy, chocolate-coated ice cream, but its ingredients matter too; around 25% of consumers would prioritise this balance between the recipe and serving size. |
According to Anses, no added sugars doesn’t rule out sugars that occur naturally in the ingredients. This distinction matters particularly for a fruit-based lolly.
Choose the claim that matches your criteria, then check the ‘of which sugars’ amount for the specific product.
Carrefour offers a ‘No added sugars’ filter in its search results for ice lollies. A filter can help you find products, but it won’t tell you their serving size, ingredients or allergens on its own.
Open the product page for the lolly you’re considering or check its packaging before comparing it with another.
Auchan describes Magnum Almond as vanilla ice cream coated in milk chocolate and almond pieces. This recipe description doesn’t tell you whether it meets a sugar-related criterion.
If this criterion is decisive, check the exact claim and nutrition information for the product you’re buying, as well as its allergens.
Auchan lists mango and passion fruit, and strawberry, fruit lollies carrying the ‘no added sugars’ claim.
Carrefour offers a ‘No added sugars’ filter in its search results for ice lollies.
Auchan describes Magnum Almond as vanilla ice cream coated in milk chocolate and almond pieces.
ALDI describes MUCCI as a range of ice creams and sorbets, including a variety of frozen desserts.
No. Anses explains that ‘no added sugars’ doesn’t mean a food contains no sugars at all: its ingredients may contain naturally occurring sugars. If total sugar content is your priority, check the product claim and its ‘of which sugars’ line.
First decide whether you’re looking for no added sugars or a low total sugar content, then compare the same information for each product. The DGCCRF notes that nutrition declarations include energy, fat and sugars; check the serving size, ingredients and allergens too.
The ‘no added sugars’ claim doesn’t mean they’re ‘sugar-free’. Auchan lists mango and passion fruit, and strawberry, versions; check the ‘of which sugars’ amount for the one you choose.
The recipe alone isn’t enough to answer this. Auchan describes it as vanilla ice cream with milk chocolate and almond pieces; if sugar content is guiding your purchase, check the claim and nutrition information on the packaging.