If you want to avoid added sugars at a birthday party, look for the exact wording ‘no added sugars’ rather than ‘sugar-free’: Auchan’s product pages for two fruit ice lollies carrying this claim nevertheless list 17 g and 19 g of sugars per 100 g. When choosing which boxes to serve, also check the number of portions and the allergens listed on each pack; a mini size or plant-based recipe may not meet the same needs.
You’re looking for an ice lolly labelled ‘no added sugars’, while also wanting to know its total sugar content. The product pages for Auchan’s fruit ice lollies show why it’s important to check both pieces of information.
You’re serving several children, whose needs may differ. Check the allergenic ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on every box you plan to serve.
You need to make sure you have enough ice lollies for the group. Compare the number of lollies and the weight of each one, without assuming that a mini size also meets the no-added-sugars criterion.
For your party, first distinguish the ‘no added sugars’ claim from the total sugar content, then check the allergens and portions on the boxes you’re considering.
| Criterion | What to check | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Added sugars | The exact wording on the packaging and the ‘of which sugars’ line in the nutrition information, per 100 g. | If I want to avoid added sugars, I also want to know the total amount of sugars in each ice lolly; around 42% of consumers would make this their top priority. |
| Allergens | Allergenic ingredients highlighted in the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings on each box. | If guests’ children have reported allergies, I need to be able to check what will be served; allergens would be the main concern for around 33% of consumers. |
| Portions | The number of ice lollies in each box and the weight of each one, taking into account any different options you may need. | When dividing the ice lollies between guests, I mainly need to know how many are available; around 25% of consumers would prioritise portion sizes. |
According to Auchan’s product pages, its mango and passion fruit and strawberry ice lollies carry the ‘no added sugars’ claim, but contain 19 g and 17 g of sugars per 100 g respectively.
Check the exact wording on the packaging and compare the ‘of which sugars’ line if total sugar content matters to you.
The CARREFOUR EXTRA mini selection contains eight 32 g ice lollies, but its product page doesn’t present it as a no-added-sugars option.
Check the number of portions and the sugar information separately before choosing a box.
The product page for Magnum Vegan Almond lists almonds and soya, as well as possible traces of milk and nuts. Auchan’s fruit ice lolly product pages, meanwhile, warn that they may contain traces of gluten, peanuts and other nuts.
Check the packaging for each product and the information shared about the children concerned before planning a separate option.
The 100% fruit mango and passion fruit and strawberry ice lollies carry the ‘no added sugars’ claim and are sold in boxes of four.
The CARREFOUR EXTRA mini selection contains eight 32 g ice lollies, making it easy to serve individual portions.
The Vegan Almond product is a plant-based recipe made with soya, distinct from fruit ice lollies carrying the ‘no added sugars’ claim.
No. Auchan’s product pages for its mango and passion fruit and strawberry ice lollies list 19 g and 17 g of sugars per 100 g respectively, despite the ‘no added sugars’ claim. Check the ‘of which sugars’ line as well when comparing products.
The product pages don’t list milk among the ingredients or the possible traces, but that isn’t enough to decide whether they’re suitable for a particular child. Check the packaging of the product you actually buy and any guidance shared for that child; the product pages do, in particular, warn of possible traces of gluten, peanuts and other nuts.
No. Magnum Vegan Almond’s product page lists almonds and soya, as well as possible traces of milk and nuts. Check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the box you choose before serving it.
For prepacked foods, allergenic ingredients are highlighted in the ingredients list, as the DGCCRF points out. Also check the box for any ‘may contain’ warnings before serving the product.
Follow the instructions on each box. The product pages for the two Auchan fruit ice lollies say to store them in the freezer at −18 °C until the date shown, and advise against refreezing a product once it has thawed.