When shopping for organic products, first check that the specific product you’ve chosen is certified. Then compare water ice lollies, fruit sorbets and ice cream to find the recipe you’re after. A multipack doesn’t necessarily mean each lolly is individually wrapped, so check this, along with the ingredients, allergens and weight per portion.
If organic certification is your top priority, look for the Euroleaf logo on the exact product you’re considering. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the AB logo may appear alongside it; words such as ‘natural’ or ‘fruity’ are no substitute.
If you’re sharing lollies between several people, compare the number of portions and their weight. You can then compare recipes by looking at the ingredients, sugar content and, where stated, the fruit content.
An ice cream lolly offers something different from a fruity sorbet. Check the product name and ingredients for each flavour, particularly if you need to avoid milk or another allergen.
When choosing individually portioned ice lollies as part of an organic shop, check the certification before comparing recipes and pack sizes. The DGCCRF notes that ice cream and sorbet categories have different compositions.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Look for the Euroleaf logo on the product and the specific flavour; the AB logo may also appear on the packaging. | I want to be sure the lolly I choose meets my organic requirements before comparing flavours. Around 42% of consumers reportedly put this certification at the top of their list. |
| Recipe and allergens | Read the product name, ingredients, allergen information and nutritional details. Compare the fruit content if it’s stated. | If I prefer a fruity sorbet or need to avoid an ingredient, the exact recipe guides my choice. It would reportedly be the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Portions and transport | Compare the number and weight of the lollies, then check whether they’re individually wrapped. Plan how to keep frozen foods cold on the way to the freezer. | I need portions that suit my household and are easy to get home without keeping frozen food out for too long. Convenience would reportedly come first for around 25% of consumers. |
Organic certification doesn’t tell you everything about the ingredients in an ice lolly. Ice cream, sorbet and water ice can all have different compositions.
Check the organic logo, product name, ingredients, allergen information and nutritional details separately for the product you’ve chosen.
A box of four or six lollies tells you how many portions it contains, but not necessarily whether each one is individually wrapped.
If individual wrapping matters to you, check the full product description or the packaging in store.
A fruity flavour alone won’t tell you whether something is a water ice or a sorbet. Check the exact recipe to see if it has the ingredients and texture you’re looking for.
Compare the product name and ingredients before choosing a flavour, then check the organic certification of the product you settle on.
Getting frozen food from the freezer aisle to your freezer at home is part of making a practical choice, especially if your shop or journey home takes a while.
Anses recommends buying frozen food at the end of your shop, carrying it in an insulated bag and keeping transport time to a minimum. Follow the storage instructions on the packaging too.
These brands give you a starting point for comparing recipes and pack sizes. Check the organic certification on each product you’re interested in.
DRH Market describes a Carrefour Bio water ice lolly as being made with concentrated fruit juice.
Courses U lists a box of six organic mini apple and strawberry lollies, with each lolly weighing 35 g (6 × 35 g).
Biocoop lists Naice vanilla ice cream lollies in packs of four, made with milk and cream according to its description.
Palitos offers organic sorbet lollies, including boxes listed as 4 × 70 g.
Magnum offers a range of ice lollies with a variety of recipes.
This selection features a pack of lemon and raspberry sorbet lollies. If you’re shopping for organic products, compare its label and pack size with the criteria above.
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A pack of lemon and raspberry sorbet lollies to consider if you’re looking for fruity portions as part of your organic shop.
Check the packaging for the box’s net weight and the weight per lolly, as well as the organic certification, allergens and whether each lolly is individually wrapped.
Look for the European Euroleaf logo on the exact product; the AB logo may also be present. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, these marks identify certified organic products, whereas a fruity flavour or the word ‘natural’ isn’t enough.
Not necessarily: the number of lollies tells you how many portions there are, but not how they’re packaged inside the box. If each one needs to be individually wrapped, check the full product description or the box in store.
Start by checking the product name and ingredients: the DGCCRF distinguishes between ice cream and sorbet categories based on their composition. If you need to avoid an ingredient such as milk, always check the ingredients and allergen information for your chosen flavour rather than judging by its appearance.
Compare the product name, ingredients, allergen information, net quantity and nutritional details. The DGCCRF states that these are among the details required on prepacked food labels, so check them on the exact product and pack size you’re buying.
Buy frozen food at the end of your shop and keep transport time to a minimum on the way to your freezer. Anses recommends using an insulated bag. Once home, follow the storage instructions on the packaging.