Who are these options for?

People avoiding added sugars

You’re looking for a product specifically labelled “no added sugars”, while bearing in mind that sugars naturally present in the ingredients may still appear in the nutrition information.

Families planning portions

You’re buying several ice lollies for the week and prefer a smaller individual portion, without assuming that it contains no added sugars.

Chocolate lolly fans who check allergens

You’re looking for a creamy or coated ice lolly, but the presence of milk, nuts or possible traces affects your choice.

What should you check before choosing?

For your weekly shop, start with what matters most to you: no added sugars, portion size, ingredients or how many lollies you’ll need.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Sugar claims Look for “no added sugars” on the specific product, then compare the “of which sugars” figures per 100 g and per lolly. I want to avoid added sugars without taking the packaging claim to mean there are no sugars at all. Around 36% of consumers put this distinction first.
Individual portion Check the size of one lolly and its nutrition information per portion, rather than judging its ingredients by its size alone. To spread ice lollies out over the week, I prefer a smaller individual portion to a box where I can only make sense of the total figures. Portion size is the main consideration for around 29% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and any precautionary allergen labelling on the box you buy; a fruit-based recipe or a “vegan” label isn’t enough to make a decision. If certain ingredients or allergens are a concern, I need to choose a suitable product before considering its flavour or format. This check comes first for around 21% of consumers.
Box size Compare the number and size of the lollies, as well as the storage instructions, with how many you expect to eat. I’m shopping for several days and want a box with the right number of lollies for my household. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this when planning their shop.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Confusing “no added sugars” with “sugar-free”

    Auchan’s product pages for its mango and passion fruit and strawberry lollies carry the first claim, but list 19 g and 17 g of sugars per 100 g respectively.

    Check the exact claim, then look at the “of which sugars” figures per 100 g and per lolly.

  • Assuming the recipe from the size of the lolly

    Carrefour lists 53 kcal per 50 ml Solero mini lolly, whose ingredients also include glucose syrup, fructose and sugar.

    If you’re looking for no added sugars, check the ingredients and labelling even when the individual portion is small.

  • Overlooking allergens in fruit or chocolate recipes

    Auchan flags possible traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts and nuts in both its fruit recipes. Carrefour’s product page for Magnum La Pêche lists milk and possible traces of nuts.

    Check the ingredients and precautionary allergen labelling on the specific box you’re buying.

  • Refreezing lollies that have defrosted

    Auchan’s product pages for both fruit varieties specify storage at −18 °C and say not to refreeze a defrosted product.

    Pick up frozen products at the end of your shop and put them in the freezer as soon as you get home, following the instructions on the packaging.

Brands to consider, depending on what you’re looking for

Auchan

Auchan’s product pages feature two 100% fruit lollies, mango and passion fruit and strawberry, in boxes of four, labelled “no added sugars”.

  • Both products carry the claim you’re looking for, and their product pages also show the sugar content per 100 g.
  • The figures shown are 19 g and 17 g of sugars per 100 g, depending on the flavour. Possible traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts and nuts are also flagged.

Solero

The Exotic and Berry Bliss mini lollies featured by Carrefour suit shoppers looking for smaller portions rather than a recipe with no added sugars.

  • Carrefour lists a 50 ml size and 53 kcal per lolly for this selection.
  • The ingredients list includes glucose syrup, fructose, sugar, milk and lactose.

Magnum

The chocolate-coated products reviewed here are for when you fancy a coated ice cream, rather than lollies with no added sugars.

  • Carrefour’s product page for Magnum La Pêche describes a 90 ml lolly; its nutrition information lets you compare this portion with other products.
  • The page lists 232 kcal and 14 g of fat per lolly, as well as milk and possible traces of nuts. The ingredients list for the Vegan Almond version also includes sugar, glucose syrup and almonds.

Joybuy products

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Frequently asked questions

Is an ice lolly labelled “no added sugars” sugar-free?

No. Auchan’s product pages for the mango and passion fruit and strawberry recipes list 19 g and 17 g of sugars per 100 g respectively, despite the claim. To understand the difference between the recipe and its total sugar content, also check the “of which sugars” figures and the size of one lolly.

How should you store Auchan’s fruit lollies after shopping?

Auchan’s product pages for both varieties say to store them in the freezer at −18 °C and not to refreeze a defrosted product. Follow the instructions on the box you buy while transporting it and once you’re home.

Does a fruit-based recipe mean you don’t need to check for allergens?

No. Auchan’s product pages for the mango and passion fruit and strawberry lollies flag possible traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts and nuts. Check the ingredients and precautionary allergen labelling on the specific box before buying.