If you’re choosing an ice lolly with no added sugars while shopping for someone with an allergy, start by identifying the allergen to avoid: this nutritional claim does not guarantee that the product is free from allergens. The two Auchan fruit sorbets described as having no added sugars state that they may contain traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts and other nuts; their labels also list sugars. Check the ingredients, trace warnings and nutritional information for the exact product you’re buying before you choose.
You need to check for a specific allergen before comparing flavours or sugar content. The DGCCRF reminds shoppers that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted on the labels of pre-packed foods. The listings for both Auchan sorbets also mention that they may contain traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts and other nuts.
You want to distinguish between no added sugars and the total sugars shown in the nutritional information. The Auchan strawberry and mango-passion fruit sorbets list 17 g and 19 g of sugars per 100 g respectively, despite carrying this claim.
You’re looking for a fruit-based sorbet rather than a dairy ice cream such as Magnum Double Caramel. This preference doesn’t mean you can skip checking the ingredients and trace warnings: both Auchan sorbets reviewed carry warnings about several allergens.
If you’re buying for someone with an allergy, first identify the allergen to avoid and any precautions to follow. Then compare the sugar claim and the ingredients in the ice lollies.
| Criteria | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Allergen to avoid | Read the ingredients and trace warnings on the exact product, taking into account the precautions needed by the person concerned. | When I’m shopping for someone with an allergy, I need to be able to rule out the ingredient or trace that affects them before considering the flavour. Around 45% of shoppers put avoiding allergens at the top of their needs. |
| Added sugars and total sugars | Compare the “no added sugars” claim with the “of which sugars” line on the same basis, particularly per 100 g. | I look for this claim, but I also want to know how much sugar is in the ice lolly I choose. Around 36% of shoppers prioritise checking both pieces of information. |
| Fruit content | Check the product name and the first ingredients, then check for allergens rather than relying on the fruit imagery alone. | If I prefer a fruit sorbet to a dairy ice cream, its ingredients matter to me, but that doesn’t replace checking for allergens. Around 19% of shoppers put this preference first. |
The claim on Auchan sorbets doesn’t mean they contain no sugars at all: the strawberry flavour lists 17 g and the mango-passion fruit flavour 19 g of sugars per 100 g.
Compare the “of which sugars” line per 100 g, then work out how that relates to the portion you plan to eat.
Both Auchan products state that they may contain traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts and other nuts.
Identify the allergen in question and check the ingredients and trace warnings before choosing a product.
The Magnum Double Caramel listing describes it as gluten-free, but also lists milk, lactose and milk proteins.
Check separately for each allergen you need to avoid: a claim about gluten doesn’t tell you whether a product is free from milk.
If you’re shopping for someone with an allergy, your choice must match the ingredients and warnings on the product you’re actually buying, not those of another product or an old pack.
Check the packaging before you buy, particularly if a recipe or selection has changed.
Two fruit sorbet-style ice lollies, strawberry and mango-passion fruit, carry the “no added sugars” claim; each box contains four 60 g lollies.
Double Caramel is a dairy caramel ice cream, unlike the Auchan fruit sorbets carrying the “no added sugars” claim.
MUCCI is a frozen dessert brand sold by Aldi France, with ice lollies among its products.
No. Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 governs this claim, which doesn’t mean that a product contains no naturally occurring sugars. The Auchan strawberry and mango-passion fruit sorbets list 17 g and 19 g of sugars per 100 g respectively. Check the “of which sugars” line to compare products.
Yes, provided the ingredients and trace warnings on the specific product are compatible with the allergen they need to avoid and the precautions they must follow. Both Auchan sorbets reviewed state that they may contain traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts and other nuts; the “no added sugars” claim doesn’t answer this question.
Not necessarily: these claims relate to different ingredients. Magnum France describes Double Caramel as gluten-free, but its listing includes milk, lactose and milk proteins. Check the label specifically for milk.
Auchan’s listings say to keep them in the freezer at −18 °C until the date shown on the packaging and not to refreeze them once thawed. Check the instructions on the pack you buy.