If you’re looking for a genuinely sugar-free ice lolly, ‘no added sugar’ isn’t enough. According to Auchan’s product listings, its strawberry and mango-passion fruit ice lollies contain 17 g and 19 g of sugars per 100 g respectively. They’re better suited to shoppers looking for ice lollies with no added sugar, provided you’re happy with the sugars naturally present in the fruit ingredients. For a movie night, also compare the sugars per lolly, allergen information and box size.
You want to distinguish between no sugars and no added sugars. Auchan’s product listings show that the two fruit ice lollies featured here contain 17–19 g of sugars per 100 g, so they don’t meet this stricter requirement.
You’re happy with the sugars naturally present in fruit and are looking for individual portions to share during the film. Auchan sells both options in boxes of four 60 g ice lollies.
If you’re sharing the box, check the may contain warnings for your chosen flavour. Both Auchan product listings mention possible traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts and nuts, and advise storing the product at −18 °C.
When choosing ice lollies for a movie night, start by checking the product claim and sugar content. Then look at the pack size, allergens and storage instructions.
| What to check | Look for | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| No sugars | The exact claim and the ‘of which sugars’ line per 100 g: ‘no added sugar’ does not mean ‘sugar-free’. | I’m looking for a genuinely sugar-free ice lolly; avoiding added sugars alone doesn’t meet my needs. Around 33% of consumers are said to make this distinction their priority. |
| Fruit ice lolly with no added sugar | The ingredients list, sugars per portion and number of ice lollies in the box. | For a film, I’d prefer a fruit-based portion with no added sugar, while accepting the sugars naturally present in fruit; around 42% of consumers are said to prefer this option. |
| Sharing and storage | Any may contain allergen warnings for your chosen flavour, as well as storage instructions for the journey and before serving. | If I’m sharing, I need to consider potential allergens and keep the ice lollies frozen; this is said to be the main concern for around 25% of consumers. |
According to Auchan, its strawberry and mango-passion fruit ice lollies carry the first claim, but contain 17 g and 19 g of sugars per 100 g respectively.
Check the ‘of which sugars’ line in the nutrition information before choosing a product if you’re looking for something strictly sugar-free.
The amount per ice lolly helps you compare what you’ll get in a portion: Auchan’s product listings show 10 g of sugars in a 60 g strawberry ice lolly and 11 g in a 60 g mango-passion fruit ice lolly.
Compare both the figures per 100 g and those per portion, and remember that ‘no added sugar’ doesn’t mean there are no sugars from fruit.
Both Auchan product listings mention possible traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts and nuts.
Before sharing the box, check the packaging for the flavour you’ve bought and make sure it’s suitable for everyone concerned.
Auchan’s product listings advise storing them at −18 °C and say not to refreeze a product once it has thawed.
Plan your journey and get them into the freezer promptly. Don’t refreeze the ice lollies if they’ve thawed.
The retailer offers two 100% fruit ice lollies with no added sugar: strawberry and mango-passion fruit. They come in boxes of four 60 g portions.
Carrefour’s ice cream and sorbet range has a ‘No added sugar’ filter to help you narrow down your search.
The Magnum France range includes ice lollies and also features a vegan option.
No. This claim doesn’t remove the sugars found in the ingredients: according to Auchan, its strawberry and mango-passion fruit ice lollies contain 17 g and 19 g of sugars per 100 g respectively. If you’re looking for something strictly sugar-free, check the exact claim and the ‘of which sugars’ line for the product you’re considering.
Auchan’s strawberry ice lolly listing shows 10 g of sugars per 60 g portion; the mango-passion fruit ice lolly listing shows 11 g per 60 g. Both are labelled ‘no added sugar’, not ‘sugar-free’.
Check the packaging for allergen warnings for your chosen flavour, and plan to keep the ice lollies in the freezer at −18 °C until serving. Auchan’s listings for both products mention possible traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts and nuts, and advise against refreezing a product once it has thawed.