If you’re looking for a sugar-free ice lolly, don’t choose one based solely on a ‘no added sugars’ claim. Check the exact claim and the ‘of which sugars’ line. AUCHAN strawberry and mango-passionfruit sorbets carry the ‘no added sugars’ claim, but their product listings show 10 g and 11 g of sugars respectively per 60 g lolly. They’re therefore suitable if you’re looking for no added sugars, but not if you need a product with no sugars. Before ordering, also check the allergens, available delivery or collection slot, and storage instructions.
If the sugar content itself is what matters to you, make sure you distinguish between ‘sugar-free’ and ‘no added sugars’. Anses explains that these claims don’t mean the same thing. Check the ingredients too, along with the amount shown on the ‘of which sugars’ line.
You’re looking for a fruit lolly that carries this claim, and are happy for it to contain sugars naturally present in its ingredients. The AUCHAN strawberry and mango-passionfruit product listings each show the sugar content per lolly to help you choose.
Before confirming an order for frozen products, make sure you can check any allergen warnings, choose a suitable store and time slot, and follow the storage instructions for the product you receive.
Start by deciding what ‘sugar-free’ means for your purchase. Then compare the sugar content per lolly and check the arrangements for ordering frozen products.
| What to consider | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| The claim on the product | According to Anses, ‘sugar-free’ means less than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g or 100 ml. ‘No added sugars’ doesn’t rule out sugars that are naturally present. | I don’t want to buy a sorbet thinking it contains no sugars when it only carries the ‘no added sugars’ claim. Around 36% of shoppers would prioritise this distinction. |
| Sugars per lolly | Check ‘of which sugars’ per portion and the weight of the lolly. The AUCHAN product listings show 10 g for strawberry and 11 g for mango-passionfruit, in both cases per 60 g lolly. | To find out what’s in the portion I’m choosing, I check the grams of sugars per lolly rather than relying on the claim on the front of the pack. This would be the main criterion for around 29% of shoppers. |
| Allergens | Check the ingredients and any possible traces listed for the exact variety. Don’t assume a product is allergen-free just because it’s called a ‘sorbet’ or ‘vegan’. | If possible traces of peanuts or tree nuts matter to me, the recipe name alone isn’t enough to make a decision. Checking allergens would come first for around 21% of shoppers. |
| Ordering and keeping it frozen | Confirm the store and delivery or collection slot, then follow the storage instructions on the product. | I need to be able to collect my frozen shopping during the available slot and put it in the freezer promptly. Ordering and storage would come first for around 14% of shoppers. |
A fruit lolly can carry the first claim and still contain sugars. Depending on the recipe, the AUCHAN product listings show 10 g or 11 g of sugars per 60 g lolly.
If your choice depends on the sugar content, check the exact claim and the ‘of which sugars’ value for the portion.
The listings for both AUCHAN sorbets warn of possible traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts and other tree nuts. Magnum Vegan Almond contains almonds and also warns of other possible allergens.
Check the ingredients, allergens and any traces listed for the variety you’re ordering, then check the packaging when it arrives.
Your choice of store or delivery address and time slot affects whether you can place the order. The AUCHAN product listings say to store the sorbets in the freezer at −18 °C and never to refreeze a product once it has thawed.
Confirm your time slot before ordering and plan to put the lollies in the freezer as soon as they arrive.
Two sorbet lollies, strawberry and mango-passionfruit, carry the ‘no added sugars’ claim on their AUCHAN product listings.
The Vegan Almond lolly is a useful comparison if you’re also considering a plant-based ice cream coated in chocolate.
The online frozen aisle brings together ice creams and sorbets, with delivery or Drive options depending on availability.
The retailer offers ice lollies and other frozen desserts in its range.
No. According to Anses, the ingredients in a product labelled ‘no added sugars’ may contain sugars that are naturally present. ‘Sugar-free’, on the other hand, means the product contains less than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g or 100 ml. When choosing a lolly, check the ‘of which sugars’ line too.
The AUCHAN strawberry listing shows 10 g of sugars per 60 g lolly, while the mango-passionfruit version contains 11 g for the same weight. These values let you compare the portions, but neither product is suitable if you’re looking for something with no sugars.
No. The listings for AUCHAN strawberry and mango-passionfruit sorbets warn of possible traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts and other tree nuts. Check the information for the variety you choose and the packaging when it arrives.
Put them in the freezer as soon as they arrive, following the instructions on the packaging. The AUCHAN sorbet listings specify storage at −18 °C and say never to refreeze a product once it has thawed. Choose a time slot when you’ll be able to collect your order.