To choose an ice cream cone that meets both requirements, check that the specific product you’re buying is labelled both “sugar-free” and “gluten-free”: “no added sugar” isn’t enough. The Magnum cones listed by Carrefour among the products reviewed contain sugar and wheat flour. If you’re happy to choose a different format, you’ll still need to check both criteria for that product.
You want to stick with a cone and require both “sugar-free” and “gluten-free” labelling. Check both criteria for the exact product you’re considering, rather than relying on general information about the brand.
You’re looking to reduce your sugar intake and would consider a tub or sorbet. Make sure you distinguish between “sugar-free”, “no added sugar” and “reduced sugar”: these claims aren’t interchangeable. If gluten-free is still essential, check for that separately.
Check the cone biscuit as well as the ice cream. Carrefour lists wheat flour in the ingredients of Magnum cones, and Magnum says that not all its ice creams are gluten-free.
First decide whether you need a cone and both claims. Choosing a different format gives you more options to consider, but you’ll still need to check any criteria you want to keep.
| Criterion | What to check | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Both claims on a cone | Check that the same product is labelled “sugar-free” and “gluten-free”. Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, “sugar-free” means no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g or 100 ml. Under Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, “gluten-free” means no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. | I want to buy a cone without compromising on either requirement, and I need the labelling to confirm both. Around 50% of shoppers would make checking both claims their top priority. |
| Reduced sugar, with other formats considered | Read the exact claim and check the “of which sugars” figure per 100 g. If needed, check for the “gluten-free” claim too. | I’m happy with a tub or sorbet if it gives me other options to consider for sugar, but I won’t assume they’re gluten-free. Reducing sugar would be the priority for around 30% of shoppers. |
| Sticking with a cone | Check the biscuit ingredients and the “gluten-free” claim for the complete product. The Magnum cones listed by Carrefour among the products reviewed contain wheat flour. | I want a cone, but its biscuit could rule it out if I’m looking for a gluten-free option. I’ll need to check the whole product before choosing this format. Around 20% of shoppers would prioritise sticking with a cone. |
These claims don’t mean the same thing. The Mes Petites Folies sorbet listed by Auchan is labelled “no added sugar”; that doesn’t mean it qualifies as a “sugar-free” product.
If you need a “sugar-free” product, look for that exact claim and check the “of which sugars” figure per 100 g or 100 ml, as shown on the label.
The biscuit is part of the product you’re buying. Carrefour lists wheat flour in the ingredients of its Magnum Vanilla Caramel Chocolate and Almonds and White Chocolate Cookies cones.
Read the ingredients for the whole product and look for the “gluten-free” claim on the one you’re interested in.
Magnum says that most of its ice creams are gluten-free, but not all of them. This doesn’t confirm that a particular cone is gluten-free or that it’s “sugar-free”.
Check the variety and format shown on the packaging of the product you’re actually buying.
Lidl says its gluten-free products are available as part of occasional promotions rather than its permanent range.
Check what’s available at your chosen shop before you go. If you’re considering a different format, check its claims separately.
The range includes ice cream cones as well as other formats.
Its cone selection includes products from Magnum and Carrefour Extra.
The retailer offers ice cream and sorbet in a range of formats.
The retailer’s range includes Eco+ vanilla and vanilla-strawberry cones.
The retailer offers gluten-free products as part of occasional promotions.
No. The first claim doesn’t prove the second. Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, “sugar-free” means no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g or 100 ml. So check the exact wording and the nutritional information.
Look for the “gluten-free” claim on the specific product and check the packaging of the one you’re buying. Under Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, this claim means the product contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. General information about a brand is no substitute for checking the product itself.
Because its ingredients are part of the complete product. Carrefour’s listings for Magnum Vanilla Caramel Chocolate and Almonds and White Chocolate Cookies cones include wheat flour. You can’t judge the whole cone by the ice cream flavour alone.
Yes, if you’re happy to choose a different format, but that doesn’t mean it meets your sugar and gluten requirements. The Mes Petites Folies sorbet listed by Auchan is labelled “no added sugar” and sold in a tub. Check its claims and labelling against the requirements you still have.
Not necessarily. Lidl says its gluten-free products are available as part of occasional promotions, rather than its permanent range. Check what’s on offer at your chosen shop, then read the labelling of the available product before you decide.