Who are these criteria useful for?

People avoiding added sugars

You’re looking for an ice lolly with no added sugar, while also keeping in mind the sugars naturally present in fruit, purées or juice.

People who prefer organic products

You want to look for certification on the product itself, rather than assuming that a fruit-based or ‘no added sugar’ recipe is organic.

Fans of chocolate-coated ice lollies

You enjoy creamy or chocolatey recipes, but want to know whether their ingredients fit your search for a no-added-sugar product.

What to check before you buy

If both organic certification and no added sugar matter to you, check each claim on the specific product before comparing portions and ingredients.

Criteria What to check Who it’s for
Added sugars and total sugars Look for the ‘no added sugar’ claim, then check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g and per portion. I want to avoid added sugars without assuming my ice lolly contains no sugar at all. Around 40% of consumers would put this first.
Organic certification Look for the EU organic logo on the product in question; a fruit-based recipe alone doesn’t prove it’s organic. When shopping for organic products, I want to see certification on the ice lolly I choose. Organic certification would be a priority for around 40% of consumers.
Recipe and ingredients Know the difference between a fruit ice lolly, a sorbet and a coated ice lolly; check the ingredients, any sweeteners and the listed allergens. I care about the type of frozen treat and ingredients that suit my preferences, rather than relying on the product name alone. Around 20% of consumers would make this their priority.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Confusing ‘no added sugar’ with ‘sugar-free’

    Sugars found in fruit and juice are still included in the nutritional information. So a claim on the front of the pack doesn’t tell you how much sugar an ice lolly contains.

    Compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per portion with the ingredients list for the product you’ve chosen.

  • Assuming a fruit ice lolly is organic

    A fruit-based, plant-based or no-added-sugar recipe doesn’t prove that a product is certified organic. Agence Bio says the EU organic logo indicates that European organic production rules have been followed.

    If organic certification is essential to you, look for this indication on the packaging of the product in question.

  • Relying on the nutritional claim alone

    The Mes Petites Folies strawberry sorbet sold by Auchan contains maltitol and erythritol, among other ingredients. A ‘no added sugar’ claim doesn’t replace checking the allergens either.

    Check the full ingredients list and allergen information to make sure they meet your dietary requirements.

  • Assuming it’s available at your local shop

    A product listed online may not be available in store or for your chosen collection option.

    Check availability with your local shop before you complete your shopping.

Brands to consider

These products show how recipes can vary. A brand name alone doesn’t confirm that a particular ice lolly is organic or has no added sugar.

Auchan

Auchan offers a mango and passion fruit ice lolly made from 100% fruit, with no added sugar. Its strawberry sorbet with sweeteners is a different type of product.

  • The mango and passion fruit ice lolly listing states that the pack contains four pieces, weighing 240 g in total, and 19 g of sugars per 100 g.
  • If you want to include it in your organic shop, check the certification of the specific product separately.

Picard

Picard offers a box of six fruit ice lollies with no added sugar, weighing 270 g in total.

  • Picard’s product listing details a recipe made with fruit and juice, as well as the sugar content per portion for each flavour.
  • Check local availability and organic certification if that’s one of your criteria.

Magnum

Magnum Almond is a chocolate-coated ice lolly, so it’s different from fruit ice lollies with no added sugar.

  • This product lets you compare a coated ice lolly with fruit-based options, depending on the type of dessert you’re looking for.
  • The Magnum Almond listing on Joybuy includes sugar, glucose syrup and glucose-fructose syrup; it also lists milk and almonds.

Carrefour

Carrefour’s Solero Exotic Fruits is a fruit-flavoured ice lolly.

  • Its product listing includes an ingredients list, so you can check the recipe rather than relying on the fruit-themed name alone.
  • The list includes glucose syrup, fructose and sugar, among other ingredients, so this product isn’t suitable if you’re looking for one with no added sugar.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘no added sugar’ mean ‘sugar-free’?

No. The no-added-sugar fruit ice lollies offered by Picard and Auchan still contain sugars from their ingredients. Check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g and per portion to compare products.

How can you tell if an ice lolly is organic?

Look for certification on the product you choose. According to Agence Bio, the EU organic logo confirms that European organic production rules have been followed; claims such as ‘fruit-flavoured’ and ‘no added sugar’ are not a substitute.

Can a no-added-sugar product contain sweeteners?

Yes. Auchan’s listing for Mes Petites Folies strawberry sorbet mentions maltitol and erythritol, among other ingredients. If you want to avoid these, check the ingredients list for the specific product you’re thinking of buying.

How should you store ice lollies after buying them?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the product you choose. The Picard and Auchan listings mentioned here say to store the products in the freezer at −18 °C; Auchan also advises against refreezing its product after it has thawed.

Is Magnum Almond suitable if you’re looking for no added sugar?

No. The Magnum Almond product listed on Joybuy contains sugar, glucose syrup and glucose-fructose syrup. Always check the recipe for the specific variant you choose.