People looking for a genuinely sugar-free product
You need to distinguish this claim from “no added sugar”. A fruit lolly may contain no added sugar while still providing sugars naturally present in its ingredients.
Who is this guide for?
Groups looking for fruity lollies with no added sugar
You’re happy to have sugars naturally present in fruit and are looking for a sharing pack with a “no added sugar” claim.
Guests keeping an eye on ingredients and allergens
Before serving a dessert to everyone, you need to check the ingredients and any precautionary allergen information on the pack you buy, especially if some guests need to avoid certain allergens.
What should you look for first?
For a movie night, first decide whether “sugar-free” is a strict requirement or whether you’re looking for a recipe with no added sugar. The serving size and your guests’ dietary requirements can then help you choose between products.
Sugar-free product
Choose this if: you require a sugar content below 0.5 g per 100 g or 100 ml, according to the definition provided by Anses.
Bear in mind: a “no added sugar” claim, a fruit recipe or a plant-based recipe isn’t enough to meet this criterion.
Fruity lollies with no added sugar
Choose this if: you want to avoid added sugar while being happy with sugars naturally present in fruit.
Bear in mind: Auchan states that its strawberry recipe contains 10 g of sugars per 60 g lolly, and its mango and passion fruit recipe contains 11 g; neither is sugar-free.
Classic or plant-based lollies
Choose this if: the type of recipe or coating matters more to your group than whether it’s sugar-free.
Bear in mind: Magnum states that its Vegan Almond plant-based recipe contains 25 g of sugars per 100 g. Check each product rather than assuming its sugar content based on its category.
| Criterion | What to check | Who is it for? |
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| What “sugar-free” means | Read the exact claim and check the “of which sugars” line per 100 g or 100 ml. Anses distinguishes between “sugar-free” and “no added sugar”. | If I want a strictly sugar-free product, a fruit recipe with no added sugar may not meet my needs. For around 42% of the consumers concerned, this distinction would be the priority. |
| Recipe and serving size | Compare the sugars per lolly served and the number of lollies in the pack. Don’t confuse per-serving values with those per 100 g. | I want to share fruity lollies with no added sugar while knowing how much sugar each serving contains. This would be the priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and serving | Check the allergens and precautionary allergen information on the pack you buy, as well as its storage instructions. | Before serving the same dessert to several guests, I need to make sure the recipe is suitable for them. Around 25% of consumers would put this first. |
Common mix-ups to avoid
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Assuming “no added sugar” means “sugar-free”
The two Auchan fruit lollies with no added sugar still contain 17 g and 19 g of sugars per 100 g, depending on the recipe. So this claim doesn’t meet the requirements of anyone looking for a strictly sugar-free product.
If this is essential, check the sugar content per 100 g or 100 ml against the definition provided by Anses.
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Judging a fruit sorbet without checking the serving size
Auchan states that a 60 g strawberry lolly contains 10 g of sugars, while a mango and passion fruit lolly of the same weight contains 11 g.
Compare the values for the serving you plan to offer, then check the nutritional information on the pack you choose.
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Forgetting about allergens in a dessert you’re sharing
Auchan’s sorbet information mentions possible traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts and other nuts. Plant-based recipes can also contain allergens: Magnum lists almonds in its Vegan Almond product.
Read the ingredients and precautionary allergen information on each pack intended for guests who need to avoid certain allergens.
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Assuming the sugar content based on the size or type of recipe
The Carrefour Extra mini assortment lists added sugars, while Magnum states that its Vegan Almond recipe contains 25 g of sugars per 100 g. A smaller size or plant-based recipe doesn’t tell you enough about the sugar content on its own.
Check the claim and nutritional information for the exact product before choosing a pack for your movie night.
Brands to consider for these criteria
Auchan
Auchan offers 100% fruit strawberry and mango and passion fruit lollies labelled “no added sugar”, in packs of four 60 g portions.
- Auchan’s product information lists the ingredients, serving size and nutritional values for both recipes.
- According to Auchan, the strawberry recipe contains 17 g of sugars per 100 g, and the mango and passion fruit recipe contains 19 g per 100 g. These products are not sugar-free.
Carrefour
Carrefour lets you filter its ice lolly range for “no added sugar” products, but you should still check this claim for each product.
- The filter helps you search for this specific claim rather than relying on the lolly format alone.
- The Carrefour Extra mini assortment mentioned here lists added sugars, so it isn’t suitable if you’re looking for lollies with no added sugar.
Magnum
Magnum offers classic Almond lollies as well as a Vegan Almond recipe. Consider them based on the recipe you want, rather than as sugar-free options.
- Magnum’s Vegan Almond product information lets you check its sugar content and allergen information.
- Magnum states that Vegan Almond contains 25 g of sugars per 100 g. The ingredients list for the classic Magnum Almond, shown by Auchan, includes sugar and syrups.
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Frequently asked questions
Do “sugar-free” and “no added sugar” mean the same thing?
No. Anses states that “sugar-free” means less than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g or 100 ml, while “no added sugar” doesn’t rule out sugars naturally present in the ingredients.
Are Auchan 100% fruit lollies suitable if I’m strictly looking for a sugar-free product?
No: they’re labelled “no added sugar”, but Auchan states that the strawberry recipe contains 17 g of sugars per 100 g and the mango and passion fruit recipe contains 19 g per 100 g. According to the product information for each recipe, every 60 g lolly contains 10 g or 11 g of sugars respectively.
Is plant-based ice cream necessarily sugar-free or allergen-free?
No. Magnum states that its Vegan Almond recipe contains 25 g of sugars per 100 g. This product contains almonds and may contain milk, soya and other nuts. Check the information on the pack you buy.
How should I store Auchan lollies before the movie night?
Auchan’s sorbet product information says to store them at −18 °C and not to refreeze once thawed. Also follow the instructions on the pack you buy.