Budget-conscious vegan shoppers
You’re looking for an ice lolly for your vegan shop, and don’t want to judge its value on the price of the pack alone. Compare products with suitable ingredients and similar pack sizes.
Who is this guide for?
Shoppers who check allergens carefully
You need to check more than just the “vegan” label: depending on the variant, the Magnum Vegan product details we reviewed list soya, almonds, traces of milk or other nuts.
Fans of individual chocolate-coated lollies
You’d rather have a plant-based lolly with a chocolate coating than a tub to share. Magnum France and Auchan describe Vegan Almond and Vegan Caramel products in boxes of three; check the flavour and net weight before comparing packs.
What should you compare?
When shopping for vegan treats, start by checking the ingredients of the exact product. You can then compare suitable options by local price, pack size, allergens and nutritional information.
| Criteria | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Vegan ingredients | The description of the exact product and its ingredient list, including any ingredients of animal origin. | I want to include this lolly in my vegan shop without relying on its appearance or price; around 40% of shoppers would put this suitability first. |
| Price and pack size | The price at your chosen shop, the net weight and the price per weight or volume for vegan products in similar pack sizes. | Budget matters most when several lollies are suitable for my shop: I need to know what each pack contains. Around 30% of shoppers would make like-for-like cost their priority. |
| Allergens and traces | Allergens in the ingredients and any “may contain” warnings for the flavour you’re buying. | The “vegan” label isn’t enough if I need to avoid a particular allergen. Around 20% of shoppers would put this check ahead of other selection criteria. |
| Portion and recipe | The number of lollies, their portion size and the nutritional information for that portion. | I’m mainly looking for an individual lolly with a recipe and portion size that suit me; around 10% of shoppers would prioritise this when choosing. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming an inexpensive ice cream is a vegan ice lolly
The tubs and other ice creams sold by E.Leclerc and ALDI aren’t comparable vegan lollies just because they’re inexpensive.
Check the description and ingredients of each product before including it in a comparison for your vegan shop.
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Comparing only the pack price
Magnum France lists Vegan Almond in a 3 × 90 mL pack, while Auchan gives the weight of its box of three as 216 g. The price per pack alone doesn’t tell you how much you’re buying.
Compare vegan products in similar pack sizes using the local price and the same unit of measurement, by weight or volume.
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Assuming “vegan” means allergen-free
Depending on the recipe, Magnum Vegan variants described by the brand and retailers may contain or list traces of milk, soya, almonds or other nuts.
If you need to avoid an allergen, read the ingredients and trace warnings on the pack of the flavour you’re buying.
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Assuming an advertised price applies everywhere
Carrefour notes that the price depends on the shop and collection method; the Auchan product pages we checked ask you to select a shopping option to see the price.
Select your shop and check the flavour, availability and pack price before making a comparison.
Brands and retailers to consider
Magnum
The Vegan Almond and Vegan Caramel products described by Magnum France and Auchan are vegan lollies sold in packs of three.
- These specific products are clearly described as vegan.
- Ingredients and trace warnings vary by flavour; compare prices at your chosen shop.
Carrefour
Carrefour’s product page for Magnum Vegan Almond lets you check the ingredients, allergens, pack size and nutritional information for this product.
- Useful information to check the product before comparing pack sizes.
- The price shown depends on the selected shop and collection method.
E.Leclerc
The retailer sells ice cream tubs, including ESKISS and Bio Village, with prices per kilogram.
- The price per kilogram helps you compare the cost of these tubs at your chosen shop.
- Don’t assume these tubs are comparable to a vegan ice lolly without checking first.
Auchan
Auchan’s product pages describe Magnum Vegan Almond and Vegan Caramel in boxes of three lollies.
- The product pages provide details including the net weight, ingredients and allergens of the products listed.
- You’ll need to select a shopping option to see the price before comparing costs.
Lidl
Lidl France describes Vemondo as a brand specialising in plant-based alternatives.
- If a lolly from this range is available at your shop, check its product details and packaging to find out what’s in it.
- A plant-based range alone doesn’t tell you the price, allergens or availability of a particular ice lolly.
ALDI
ALDI France sells frozen desserts, including MUCCI products with prices per kilogram.
- These details help you compare the price of the frozen products listed.
- Without checking the ingredients, a low-priced conventional ice cream isn’t a vegan alternative to a lolly.
Products to explore on Joybuy
These sorbet lollies and jelly bars to freeze offer different formats to consider for your vegan shop. Before comparing their cost with a chocolate-coated ice lolly, check the ingredients, net weight and price of the exact product.
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POP FRUIT Mini Lemon & Raspberry, organic sorbet lollies, 8 × 280 g
An option to consider if you’re looking for a lemon and raspberry sorbet lolly rather than a chocolate-coated ice lolly.
Check the ingredients, allergens and net weight on the packaging before adding it to your vegan shop or comparing its price per weight.
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POP FRUIT Sorbet Sticks 100% Coconut, 4 × 280 g
Coconut sorbet lollies to consider if you’re looking for individual portions.
The product name indicates four lollies and 280 g; check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the pack before buying.
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ABC JELLY Fruity Jelly Bar Assorted, jelly bars to freeze
These fruit-flavoured jelly bars need to be frozen before eating; they’re not sorbet or chocolate-coated ice lollies.
Check the ingredients, allergens and net weight on the packaging before comparing them with other products for your vegan shop.
Frequently asked questions
How can you check whether an ice lolly is suitable for a vegan shop?
Check that the exact product is described as vegan, then read its ingredient list on the packaging. The DGCCRF reminds shoppers that prepacked foods must list their ingredients and highlight allergens; a sorbet-like appearance or low price is no substitute for checking the label.
Are vegan ice lollies always free from milk, soya and nuts?
No. The vegan label doesn’t mean you can skip checking the allergens and trace warnings for the specific flavour. The product pages for Magnum Vegan Almond and Vegan Caramel reviewed by Carrefour, Magnum France and Auchan list almonds, soya, traces of milk or other nuts, depending on the variant.
Can you compare the price of a vegan Magnum with a supermarket own-brand ice cream?
Yes, as long as both exact products are suitable for your vegan shop and their pack sizes allow a useful comparison. Check the price at your chosen shop and compare the same unit of weight or volume: a cheaper conventional tub isn’t, by itself, an alternative to a vegan lolly.
How should you store a vegan lolly after buying it?
Follow the instructions on the packaging of the product you’ve bought. Auchan’s product page for Magnum Vegan Caramel says to store it at −18 °C; check the instructions separately for any other product.