To choose an ice lolly with no added sugars, check that the claim applies to the exact flavour and format, then read the sugars per serving and the ingredients list: ‘no added sugars’ does not mean ‘sugar-free’. Whether you prefer a fruit or vanilla lolly, let your recipe preferences guide your choice, while checking the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions for each product.
You’re looking for a specific claim rather than a vague description such as ‘light’. A lolly with no added sugars may still contain sugars naturally present in fruit. The ‘of which sugars’ line helps you assess the amount per serving.
You prefer a recipe made with fruit purées and juices, in individual portions. Picard’s fruit lolly ingredients let you assess this option without assuming it contains no sugars.
You’re looking for a vanilla flavour with a ‘no added sugars’ claim. Argel lists a box of six lollies that fits this description. Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the exact box before choosing.
| What to check | Look out for | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Claim and sugars | Check for ‘no added sugars’ on the exact product, then compare the ‘of which sugars’ figures per 100 g and per lolly. | I want to distinguish added sugars from those naturally present in a fruit recipe. Around 50% of consumers put this distinction at the top of their list of criteria. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the product you’ve chosen; don’t assume it contains sweeteners based on the ‘no added sugars’ claim alone. | If certain ingredients are a concern, I need to be able to check the ingredients before choosing. For around 30% of consumers, this compatibility is the top priority. |
| Pack size and availability | Check the number and weight of the lollies, whether they’re available to buy or have delivered, and the storage instructions on the packaging. | I’m looking for a box that suits my shopping needs and that I can transport and then store in the freezer. Pack size and availability would be top priorities for around 20% of consumers. |
The claim doesn’t mean the product contains no sugars at all. According to Picard’s product information, its fruit lollies contain between 8.7 and 11 g of sugars per 100 g, depending on the flavour.
Also check the ‘of which sugars’ amount per serving and the ingredients list for your chosen flavour.
The possible presence of sweeteners doesn’t mean a lolly is suitable for a particular health goal. Anses says the data it reviewed do not demonstrate any benefit of high-intensity sweeteners for weight management.
Check the ingredients and nutritional information, without drawing health conclusions from the ‘no added sugars’ claim alone.
The number and weight of the lollies affect whether the pack will suit your shopping needs. You’ll also need to transport them in a way that follows the storage instructions.
Check what’s in the box and plan how you’ll get it home and into the freezer, following the label instructions.
Finding ice lollies in the frozen aisles at Carrefour, Auchan or E.Leclerc doesn’t tell you what’s in a particular flavour.
Open the product page for the format you’ve chosen and check its claim, ingredients and nutritional values.
Picard lists a box of six fruit ice lollies with no added sugars, weighing 270 g in total.
Argel’s frozen range includes a box of six vanilla lollies with no added sugars.
Carrefour’s range includes ice lollies and frozen bars to check individually.
Auchan’s range includes lollies and mini lollies, including Magnum and Auchan products.
The Marque Repère ice cream and frozen dessert range includes a variety of formats, including sticks.
No. According to its product information, Picard’s fruit lolly with no added sugars still contains sugars from fruit. To assess the amount, read the ‘of which sugars’ line per 100 g and for the portion you plan to eat.
No, you can’t draw that conclusion from the presence of sweeteners alone. Anses says the data it reviewed do not demonstrate any benefit of high-intensity sweeteners for weight management. Check the product ingredients, but don’t take this information as personalised medical advice.
Follow the temperature instructions on the packaging and minimise the time the lollies spend out of the freezer. Picard advises storing its fruit lollies at −18 °C, and Anses highlights the importance of maintaining the cold chain.
Yes. European Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 governs nutrition claims on food products. The DGCCRF says that only authorised claims may be used, and only under the conditions laid down. When choosing a lolly, check the ingredients and nutritional values as well as the claim.