Who is this choice for?

People looking for something to spread on toast

If you want something to spread on bread or pair with jam, look for a spread rather than an ice lolly. Carrefour France and Auchan France list the products in question in their ice cream sections.

Fans of indulgent frozen desserts

If you’re choosing a dessert to enjoy separately from your toast, you can pick from recipes with chocolate coatings, sauces or inclusions, then compare the flavours and the number of lollies in each box.

People with dietary requirements

Check the exact recipe before buying: a product described as vegan may contain allergens, and the characteristics of one flavour don’t necessarily apply to an entire brand.

What should you check before buying?

First, decide whether you’re looking for something to spread on bread or a frozen dessert to serve separately. If you’re choosing an ice lolly, look beyond the word ‘premium’ and check the specific recipe and its label.

Criteria What to check Consumers concerned
Intended use Decide whether the product is meant to be spread on bread or served as a frozen dessert. If I’m making toast, I need a spread, not an individual ice lolly; around 44% of consumers put this need first.
Dessert recipe Compare the flavour, coating, sauces and inclusions in the product you’re considering. If I want a frozen dessert to enjoy separately, I look for flavours and textures I like; this would be the priority for around 33% of consumers.
Dietary requirements Read the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ information on the packaging for the exact flavour. Before choosing a recipe, I need to make sure it meets my dietary requirements; around 23% of consumers would prioritise this check.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Buying an ice lolly to spread on toast

    An ice lolly is meant to be eaten as a frozen dessert: it can’t do the job of jam or a spread.

    Choose a spread for your bread separately; only compare ice lollies if you’re also looking for a dessert.

  • Assuming a product is suitable for your diet based on its range name

    Recipes vary from one product to another. Magnum, for example, says that Vegan Almond contains almonds and soya, while NUII states that its ice creams aren’t suitable for vegans.

    Check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ information on the packaging for the specific product.

  • Comparing boxes without checking the portions

    Boxes of ice lollies can differ in both the number of lollies and the net quantity.

    Check both details, as well as the stated serving size, when comparing pack sizes.

Ice lolly brands to consider

Magnum

Magnum France describes Signature as a collection of ice lollies that puts the spotlight on their coatings. Vegan Almond is another product in the range.

  • Worth considering if you’re looking for a frozen dessert with a chocolate coating.
  • Vegan Almond contains almonds and soya; check the ‘may contain’ information on the packaging too.

NUII

NUII makes ice lollies that combine cream, a coating and flavours such as cranberry, depending on the recipe.

  • The ingredients and inclusions make it easy to compare specific flavour combinations.
  • NUII says its ice creams aren’t suitable for vegans; check the allergens in your chosen flavour.

Carrefour Sensation

Carrefour France lists ice lollies in this range in flavours including double chocolate and salted caramel.

  • The range offers several recipes to compare within the same section.
  • Check the ingredients and pack size of each product rather than assuming the whole range has the same characteristics.

Côte d’Or

Auchan France lists a Côte d’Or product combining vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, chocolate and almonds.

  • This combination is worth considering if you’re looking for a recipe with these specific flavours.
  • The characteristics of this product don’t apply to all Côte d’Or products.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a premium ice lolly replace jam on toast?

No. An ice lolly is an individual frozen dessert, not something to spread on toast. Choose jam or a spread separately when you’re making toast.

What should you check on the packaging of an ice lolly?

Read the ingredients, allergens, net quantity and nutritional information for the product you’ve chosen. For relevant food products, the DGCCRF reminds consumers that allergenic ingredients must be clearly highlighted.

Are NUII ice creams suitable for a vegan diet?

No. NUII says that its ice creams aren’t suitable for vegans. If you also need to avoid gluten or other allergens, check the information for your chosen flavour on its packaging.

Is Magnum Vegan Almond free from allergens?

No. Magnum France says that Vegan Almond contains almonds and soya. The vegan label doesn’t mean you can skip checking the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ information.