When choosing a frozen dessert for Valentine’s Day, don’t assume an ice lolly labelled “no added sugars” is “sugar-free”. According to Auchan’s product information, its mango and passion fruit and strawberry sorbets contain 19 g and 17 g of sugars per 100 g respectively. If you need to meet a strict sugar-free requirement, check the exact claim and the “of which sugars” line. If you’re happy to include sugars from fruit ingredients, compare the portion size, ingredients and any allergen traces listed too.
You need to distinguish between low sugar and no added sugars. Auchan’s product information for its mango and passion fruit and strawberry ice lollies lists 19 g and 17 g of sugars per 100 g respectively, despite the “no added sugars” claim.
You’re happy with the sugars naturally present in fruit ingredients, but want a recipe labelled “no added sugars”. Both Auchan ice lollies fit this type of choice; also check the allergen traces listed for each flavour.
For Valentine’s Day, flavour, format and your guests’ preferences matter more to you than a claim about sugars. Carrefour has a range of ice lollies and ice cream bars, while Magnum offers several product ranges. You’ll still need to check the nutritional profile of the specific product you choose.
Before choosing an ice lolly for Valentine’s Day, decide whether you’re looking for a “sugar-free” claim or simply a recipe with “no added sugars”. Then check the portion size and any storage requirements.
| Criterion | What to check | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar claim | Check the exact claim and the “of which sugars” line per 100 g for your chosen flavour. | If I’m genuinely looking for a sugar-free ice lolly, I don’t want to confuse this with a no added sugars claim. This distinction would be a priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Fruity sorbet with no added sugar | Check the ingredients and sugars per portion. According to Auchan, its 60 g ice lollies contain 11 g of sugars in the mango and passion fruit flavour and 10 g in the strawberry flavour. | I prefer a fruity sorbet with no added sugar, while being happy with sugars from fruit ingredients. Around 40% of consumers would put this compromise at the top of their list of criteria. |
| Sharing and storage | Check the number of ice lollies, any allergen traces listed and the storage instructions. | When serving a dessert to share, I want to consider any guests who may be affected by allergen traces and store the ice lollies according to the label. This would be the main criterion for around 20% of consumers. |
This mix-up could lead you to choose an ice lolly that doesn’t meet a strict requirement. Auchan’s product information lists 19 g of sugars per 100 g for its mango and passion fruit sorbet and 17 g for its strawberry sorbet, both labelled “no added sugars”.
Read the “of which sugars” line and the ingredients list. Don’t rely solely on the claim on the front of the pack.
A retailer’s range or a brand’s product range may include different recipes. The fact that Carrefour stocks ice lollies or Magnum offers several ranges doesn’t tell you how much sugar is in the specific product you’re choosing.
Check the product name, ingredients and nutritional information for the exact flavour and format.
Both Auchan sorbets may contain traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts and nuts. The storage instructions say to keep them at −18 °C and not to refreeze once thawed.
If a guest may be affected by these traces, check the product label before you buy. Make sure you can transport and store the ice lollies as instructed.
Auchan offers two 100% fruit sorbets on a stick, mango and passion fruit and strawberry, labelled “no added sugars” and sold in packs of four 60 g portions.
Carrefour’s range includes ice lollies and ice cream bars, and its search results feature a “no added sugars” filter.
Magnum’s French website features several ranges of ice lollies and tubs, including Mini and Double.
No. A recipe labelled “no added sugars” may contain sugars from its ingredients. According to Auchan’s product information, its mango and passion fruit and strawberry ice lollies contain 19 g and 17 g of sugars per 100 g respectively. Their recipes include fruit ingredients, such as purées and juices.
Compare both figures. The per 100 g value helps you compare products of different sizes, while the per-portion value tells you how much is in the ice lolly you’re serving. Auchan lists 11 g of sugars in a 60 g mango and passion fruit ice lolly and 10 g in a 60 g strawberry ice lolly.
The instructions for both Auchan products say to store them in the freezer at −18 °C and not to refreeze once thawed. Bear this in mind if you’re transporting the ice lollies before serving them.
No. Check the exact wording of the claim, then look at the “of which sugars” line and the ingredients for the product you’ve chosen. Auchan’s ice lollies labelled “no added sugars” still contain sugars according to their nutritional information.