To choose a vegan dark chocolate ice lolly, check the same box for a vegan claim, the ingredients list and an explicit ‘dark chocolate’ description or a stated cocoa percentage. Magnum Vegan Almond is presented as vegan by Magnum and listed by Carrefour and Auchan, but the description of its coating isn’t enough to confirm that it’s dark chocolate; it also contains almonds.
If a plant-based recipe matters more to you than the flavour, check how the product is described and read the ingredients on the box you’re buying. Magnum describes its Vegan Almond as vegan, and Carrefour and Auchan also list this version.
If a rich cocoa flavour is what you’re after, don’t mistake a simple ‘chocolate’ description for a ‘dark chocolate’ claim. Picard describes one of its ice lollies as containing 70% cocoa, but doesn’t call it vegan on the relevant page.
Check the ingredients and allergen information before choosing a crunchy coating. Magnum Vegan Almond contains almonds; the Valsoia chocolate and hazelnut product listed by Official Vegan Shop contains hazelnuts.
If you’re looking for both a vegan ice lolly and dark chocolate, confirm that the same product meets both criteria. Then check the ingredients that matter to you and plan how you’ll transport this frozen treat.
| Priority | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Vegan ingredients | The vegan claim for the product and its ingredients list on the box you choose. | When I’m shopping for vegan food, I want to find a recipe described as plant-based before comparing flavours; around 40% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Dark chocolate | A ‘dark chocolate’ description or the stated cocoa percentage for the product in question. | If I’m mainly looking for a rich cocoa flavour, a simple ‘chocolate’ coating doesn’t meet my criteria; around 30% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Nuts | The ingredients, any allergens listed and any ‘may contain traces’ information on the box. | If I need to avoid almonds or hazelnuts, I check whether they’re present before choosing a crunchy texture; around 20% of consumers prioritise avoiding them. |
| Transporting frozen food | Whether you can pick up the ice lollies at the end of your shop and carry them in an insulated bag if needed. | If getting home takes some planning, I want to limit the time the food is out of the freezer; this is the top priority for around 10% of consumers. |
Magnum describes the coating on its Vegan Almond as chocolatey, but this description doesn’t confirm the cocoa content or that it’s ‘dark chocolate’.
If dark chocolate is essential, look for this description or a stated cocoa percentage on the product you’re buying.
Magnum Vegan Almond contains almonds, while the Valsoia chocolate and hazelnut ice lollies listed by Official Vegan Shop contain hazelnuts.
If you have an allergy or need to avoid these nuts, read the ingredients and allergen information on each box.
Ice lollies are frozen products, so you need to consider the cold chain when transporting them.
France’s Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety recommends buying frozen products at the end of your shop. Take an insulated bag if needed and head straight home.
Magnum describes its Vegan Almond as a plant-based vanilla ice lolly with a chocolatey coating and almond pieces.
Official Vegan Shop lists vegan Valsoia ice lollies with chocolate and roasted hazelnuts, made with cashew nuts.
Picard offers a selection of vegan ice creams, including recipes with dark chocolate sauce and pieces.
No. A vegan claim doesn’t tell you what type of chocolate is used or how much cocoa it contains. If you’re looking for dark chocolate, check for an explicit description or a stated cocoa percentage on the product in question.
Read the product name, ingredients list and allergen information. France’s Directorate-General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control notes that pre-packed food labelling includes, among other things, the product name and ingredients list. For the products mentioned here, check specifically for almonds and hazelnuts if you need to avoid them.
Pick up frozen food at the end of your shop and keep the journey home to the freezer as short as possible. An insulated bag can help you plan the journey; France’s Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety recommends maintaining the cold chain.
Carrefour and Auchan list this product, but that doesn’t guarantee it’ll be available in every store. Check the range at the shop or collection service you plan to use, then check the box before you buy.