Who is this choice for?

People avoiding added sugars

You’re looking for a “no added sugars” claim and know it doesn’t mean there are no sugars at all. The sugar content and size of the ice lolly also matter when making your choice.

Families planning breakfast

You’re considering a fruit lolly as a refreshing accompaniment, rather than the only food in the meal. If anyone has an allergy, pay particular attention to the labelling on the specific product you choose.

Fans of indulgent ice lollies

You prefer a creamy, chocolatey or fruity recipe. However, a range name or a “vegan” claim isn’t enough to establish that a particular product has no added sugars.

What should you look for?

Start by deciding whether your priority is avoiding added sugars, choosing where the ice lolly fits into a meal, or finding a flavour you like while keeping an eye on certain ingredients. Then compare the exact products rather than relying on the flavour alone.

Criterion What to check Who this matters to
Added sugars and sugars present Look for the “no added sugars” claim, then check “of which sugars” for the portion you’ll eat and read the ingredients list. I want to avoid added sugars without assuming that a fruit lolly contains no sugars at all. This would be the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
Place in the meal Decide whether the ice lolly will accompany breakfast and what other foods will make up the meal. If I serve an ice lolly in the morning, I don’t want it to stand in for breakfast on its own. Around 30% of consumers would put the overall make-up of the meal first.
Flavour and ingredients to watch Compare the flavour and format; check the ingredients, allergens and any traces listed on the specific pack. I’m looking for a recipe I enjoy while taking into account any ingredients my household needs to avoid. Around 20% of consumers would put taste, format or these checks first.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Reading “no added sugars” as “sugar-free”

    According to Auchan’s product information, its 100% fruit strawberry and mango-passion fruit lollies contain 10 g and 11 g of sugars respectively per 60 g portion, despite the “no added sugars” claim.

    Compare “of which sugars” for the portion you plan to eat and check the ingredients, including fruit purées and concentrates.

  • Making an ice lolly the only part of breakfast

    An ice lolly on its own doesn’t match the breakfast suggestions Manger Bouger gives for children, which include a starchy food, a dairy product and fruit or purée with no added sugar.

    If you serve one in the morning, think about how it fits in with the other foods in the meal rather than treating it as a complete breakfast.

  • Guessing the sugar content from a brand or flavour

    Terms such as “fruity”, “dark chocolate” or “vegan” don’t tell you whether a specific product carries a “no added sugars” claim.

    Read the claim, ingredients and nutritional information for the flavour and format you’re buying.

  • Overlooking allergen warnings and storage instructions

    Auchan’s product information for its strawberry lolly warns that it may contain traces of gluten, peanuts and nuts. The information for its fruit lollies also says not to refreeze a product once thawed.

    Check the information on the pack you buy and follow its storage instructions.

Brands to consider, product by product

Auchan

Auchan lists two 100% fruit lollies with a “no added sugars” claim: one strawberry and one mango-passion fruit.

  • The product information gives a portion size of 60 g and lists 10 g and 11 g of sugars per lolly respectively.
  • These amounts mean they can’t be described as “sugar-free”. Check the allergen information for each product too.

Magnum

The Magnum France range includes ice lollies and tubs, with chocolate and fruit recipes among the options.

  • The choice of formats and flavours lets you start with the tastes you prefer.
  • The range name and type of recipe are no substitute for checking the claim and nutritional information for the specific product.

E.Leclerc / Eco+

E.Leclerc’s Eco+ catalogue lists a range of frozen treats, including vanilla and chocolate ice lollies.

  • The catalogue’s range of formats makes it easy to identify products to look into.
  • Check the product information for the lolly you choose before deciding whether it meets your needs if you’re looking for products with no added sugars.

ALDI / MUCCI

ALDI’s range of frozen desserts includes MUCCI ice lollies.

  • Ice lollies are among the products on offer.
  • Check the label on the product available before assuming how much sugar it contains or whether it carries a “no added sugars” claim.

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Frequently asked questions

Does “no added sugars” mean “sugar-free”?

No. Sugars may be present in the ingredients, including fruit. According to Auchan’s product information, its 100% fruit strawberry and mango-passion fruit lollies carry a “no added sugars” claim, but still contain 10 g and 11 g of sugars respectively per 60 g portion.

What should I look for on the label if I want to avoid added sugars?

Look for a “no added sugars” claim on the specific product, then compare the “of which sugars” figure for the portion you’ll eat and read the ingredients. Descriptions such as “fruity” or “vegan” don’t answer this question on their own.

Is a fruit ice lolly enough for breakfast?

A fruit lolly can accompany breakfast, but on its own it doesn’t provide the different components in Manger Bouger’s breakfast ideas for children, which include a starchy food, a dairy product and fruit or purée with no added sugar.

What should I bear in mind about allergens and storage?

Read the pack for the product you buy. Auchan’s product information for its strawberry lolly warns that it may contain traces of gluten, peanuts and nuts. Its product information for fruit lollies also says not to refreeze a product once thawed, so follow the storage instructions on the pack.