If you want to avoid adding sugar to the recipe, look for ice lollies explicitly labelled “no added sugar”. Don’t describe them as “sugar-free”: the fruit-based products featured here contain sugars. For your buffet, also check the portion sizes and allergens, make sure the products are available when you shop, and confirm you have space in the freezer to keep them until serving time.
You want to offer a frozen dessert with no sugar added to the recipe, without suggesting that it contains 0 g of sugars. Compare the exact wording on the label, the ingredients and the “of which sugars” line.
You need to check the ingredients and any “may contain” warnings for every product you buy. A fruit ice lolly with no added sugar is not automatically suitable for every allergy.
You’re looking for individually wrapped portions that are easy to hand out, while making sure you have enough freezer space to keep them until serving time.
| What to check | Check this | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Label and sugars | The “no added sugar” claim, the ingredients and the “of which sugars” line per 100 g and per portion. | If I want to avoid added sugar, I also need to know how much sugar the ice lolly I serve contains. Around 36% of consumers are said to prioritise this distinction. |
| Portions and storage | The number of ice lollies, their weight and the storage instructions on the box you buy. | To serve guests without leaving the ice lollies sitting on the table, I need to be able to keep them in the freezer and take them out as needed. This is said to be the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Allergens | The ingredients, any possible traces and the information for each flavour. | If a guest has an allergy, I want to check the exact product rather than relying on its fruity appearance. This is said to be the top criterion for around 21% of consumers. |
| Availability | Whether the exact product is available at your chosen shop, collection point or delivery slot. | If I’m shopping shortly before the christening, I need to be able to get the box I’ve planned for, rather than relying on a search result alone. Around 14% of consumers are said to prioritise availability. |
The fruit ice lollies featured by Auchan and Picard list sugars in their nutrition information, despite being labelled “no added sugar”.
Check the “of which sugars” line per portion and the ingredients before describing the dessert to your guests. Don’t present it as a product with 0 g of sugars.
The Auchan mango and passion fruit ice lolly listing warns that it may contain traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts and other nuts. Picard says its fruit ice lollies are made in a facility that uses milk.
Ask the families concerned which allergies you need to take into account, then check the label on every box and each flavour you actually buy.
These products must stay in the freezer until serving time. The Auchan product also carries a warning not to refreeze once thawed.
Make sure you have enough freezer space and take out small quantities as needed, following the instructions on the box.
Carrefour’s “No added sugar” search filter can help you find products to look into, but it doesn’t replace checking the listing for the product you choose.
Before you shop, check the exact wording on the label, the pack size and the availability of the product you plan to buy.
Auchan lists a box of four 100% fruit mango and passion fruit ice lollies labelled “no added sugar”.
Picard lists a box of six fruit ice lollies labelled “no added sugar”, with two recipes and 45 g portions.
Carrefour’s search for ice lollies includes a “No added sugar” filter.
No. The fruit ice lollies in question may contain sugars naturally present in their ingredients. The Auchan listing states that a 60 g mango and passion fruit ice lolly contains 11 g of sugars; for its two recipes, Picard lists 8.7 g and 11 g of sugars per 100 g, respectively. Check the “of which sugars” line for the product you choose.
Count the ice lollies rather than relying on the total weight of the box. The Auchan product featured contains four 60 g portions, while Picard’s contains six 45 g portions. Make sure you also have enough freezer space to store them.
Keep them in the freezer until serving time and take them out in small batches. The Auchan and Picard listings say to store them at −18 °C, and Auchan advises not to refreeze its product once thawed.
No. Check the ingredients and any “may contain” warnings on every box. The Auchan mango and passion fruit listing specifically warns of possible traces of peanuts and nuts, while Picard says its products are made in a facility that uses milk.
Not necessarily. Before deciding how many to buy, check that the exact product is available at your chosen shop, collection point or delivery slot. A search filter alone doesn’t confirm that the ice lolly you want is in stock.