People looking for a sugar-free product
The difference between “sugar-free” and “no added sugar” will affect your choice. Check the sugars listed in the nutrition information rather than relying on the claim on the front of the pack alone.
Who are these criteria important to?
Fans of fruit ice lollies with no added sugar
You prefer a fruit-based recipe carrying this claim, while accepting that it may contain sugars from its ingredients. The amount per lolly helps you compare products.
People mindful of allergens and storage
If you’re buying for someone with an allergy, or need to transport frozen food after visiting the market, check the information on the packaging and the storage instructions before choosing.
What should you check before choosing?
When shopping at your local market, first decide whether you’re looking for no sugars at all or simply no added sugars. Then compare the amount in the portion you’ll actually eat, and check the allergens and how to transport the frozen product.
| Criteria | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| No sugars | Read the exact claim and check the “of which sugars” line per 100 g and per portion. According to Anses, “no added sugar” does not mean that a product contains no sugars. | If I want to avoid all sugars, a claim on the front of the pack isn’t enough. Around 44% of consumers would make this distinction their priority. |
| Fruit recipe with no added sugar | Compare the ingredients and sugars per lolly. Auchan lists 11 g for its mango-passion fruit lolly and 10 g for its strawberry one; each lolly weighs 60 g. | I want a fruit lolly with no added sugar and am happy to have sugars that occur in its ingredients. This would be the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Allergens and keeping food frozen | Check the precautionary allergen information on the packaging. The product pages for both Auchan lollies say to store them at −18 °C and not to refreeze them once thawed. | If I’m buying for someone with an allergy, or will be travelling with frozen food, I want to be able to check the label and follow the storage instructions. Around 23% of consumers would make this their main concern. |
Common pitfalls to avoid
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Assuming “no added sugar” means “sugar-free”
A fruit lolly can be labelled “no added sugar” and still contain sugars. Auchan’s product pages list 10 to 11 g of sugars per 60 g lolly for the two flavours mentioned.
If you’re looking for a product with no sugars, check the “of which sugars” line before choosing.
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Assuming a plant-based ice lolly is sugar-free or allergen-free
The product page for Magnum Vegan Amande lists 18 g of sugars per 90 ml portion. The product contains almonds and may contain milk, soya and other nuts.
Check separately that it meets your plant-based requirements, the amount of sugars it contains and the allergen information on the packaging.
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Forgetting about transporting frozen food
The product pages for both Auchan lollies say to store them at −18 °C and not to refreeze them once thawed.
Buy frozen products last, use an insulated bag and head straight home to put them in the freezer.
Brands to know when comparing labels
Auchan
The retailer offers fruit sorbet ice lollies in mango-passion fruit and strawberry flavours, labelled “no added sugar”.
- The product pages list the ingredients, nutrition information per 60 g lolly and storage instructions.
- These products contain 11 g and 10 g of sugars per lolly, respectively, so the claim does not meet the needs of anyone looking for a product with no sugars.
Carrefour
The retailer’s ice lolly search includes a “No added sugar” filter.
- Use this filter to find products to look into.
- For each lolly you’re considering, open its product page and check the exact claim and nutrition information before deciding.
Magnum
Magnum Vegan Amande is a plant-based ice lolly coated in chocolate and topped with almond pieces.
- Its product page gives the amount of sugars per portion and the allergen information to check.
- It lists 18 g of sugars per 90 ml portion. The product contains almonds and may contain milk, soya and other nuts.
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Frequently asked questions
Does “no added sugar” mean “sugar-free”?
No. Anses explains that having no added sugars does not rule out sugars that occur naturally in the ingredients. For an ice lolly, check the “of which sugars” line in the nutrition information.
How much sugar do Auchan’s no-added-sugar ice lollies contain?
According to their product pages, the Auchan mango-passion fruit lolly contains 11 g of sugars per 60 g, while the strawberry one contains 10 g per 60 g. These amounts matter if you’re looking for a product with no sugars, even when the recipe is labelled “no added sugar”.
How should you transport ice lollies after shopping locally?
Buy frozen products last, use an insulated bag and put them in the freezer as soon as you get home. The product pages for both Auchan products say to store them at −18 °C and never to refreeze them once thawed.
Is an ice lolly made from 100% fruit automatically suitable for someone with an allergy?
No. The product pages for both Auchan lollies mention possible traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts and other nuts. Check the ingredients and precautionary allergen information on the packaging of the product you actually buy.