To choose an indulgent vegan ice lolly, first check that the exact recipe is labelled ‘vegan’ or ‘suitable for vegans’, then read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy. Whether you prefer a vanilla, chocolate and almond lolly or a recipe combining biscuit with a blueberry centre comes down to personal taste. The vegan label does not guarantee that a product is allergen-free, and you’ll need to check availability at your chosen shop.
You’re looking for a lolly labelled vegan or suitable for vegans, without confusing it with a standard product from the same brand. The Joybuy listing for a classic Magnum Almond mentions dairy ingredients, unlike the Magnum Vegan recipes featured by Magnum France and Auchan.
You’re choosing between a chocolate coating with almond pieces and a recipe that combines biscuit with a fruity centre. Magnum France describes these two options as Vegan Amande and Vegan Chill. The format matters too if you’d rather have an individual lolly than a tub of dessert.
Check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings, even on a recipe labelled vegan. The Carrefour listing for Magnum Vegan Amande mentions almonds and warns that the product may contain milk, soya and other nuts.
Start by checking the exact vegan recipe and its allergen information. Then compare the textures, format and availability at your chosen shop.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Vegan recipe | The ‘vegan’ or ‘suitable for vegans’ label and the ingredients for the exact version on the pack. | When I’m doing a vegan shop, I want to avoid the risk of choosing a dairy lolly from the same brand. Around 33% of consumers might put this confirmation first. |
| Allergens | The allergens listed and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the pack you buy. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients or take possible traces into account, the product range name isn’t enough. This would be a priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Recipe and textures | The coating, inclusions and whether it has a fruity centre or sauce. | I’m mainly looking for a combination of flavours and textures I enjoy, rather than choosing by flavour name alone. Around 20% of consumers might make this their top priority. |
| Format and availability | Whether it’s a lolly or a tub, the number of pieces and the product stocked by your chosen shop. | To complete my shop, I need the right format at my local shop or in my delivery slot. This would be the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
The brand name alone won’t tell you which recipe you’re looking at: the Joybuy listing for classic Magnum Almond includes several dairy ingredients, while Magnum France describes Vegan Amande as suitable for vegans.
Look for the vegan label on the exact product and check its ingredients, even if the flavour or picture looks similar to another lolly.
The Carrefour listing for Magnum Vegan Amande mentions almonds and warns that the product may contain milk, soya and other nuts. The vegan label and allergen information answer different questions.
Check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the pack you buy.
A product shown on a brand or retailer’s website won’t necessarily be available at the shop where you do your shopping. The Carrefour listing for Magnum Vegan Amande that we checked was marked as unavailable.
Check the exact product and format at your shop, for collection or with your delivery service before you complete your basket.
Ben & Jerry’s offers vegan recipes in tubs, which won’t meet the needs of anyone looking for an individual lolly. Picard also lists mini lollies among its vegan formats.
First decide whether an individual format is essential, then compare the recipes available in that format.
Magnum France describes Vegan Amande x3 and Vegan Chill x3 as two vegan lolly recipes.
Ben & Jerry’s France offers two vegan oat-based recipes with pieces and sauces, sold in tubs.
Picard offers a range of vegan ice creams, including mini lolly formats.
Choose a product labelled vegan or suitable for vegans, then read the ingredients on the pack being sold. Check the exact version and format: another lolly from the same brand may have a different recipe.
No: the vegan label doesn’t guarantee that a product is free from allergens or traces. The Carrefour listing for Magnum Vegan Amande mentions almonds and warns that the product may contain milk, soya and other nuts. Check the labelling on the pack you buy.
No, not if you want to stick to a vegan recipe: the Joybuy listing for classic Magnum Almond mentions skimmed milk, milk fat and lactose, among other ingredients. Check the full product name and ingredients before choosing an alternative.
Not necessarily: what’s in stock depends on the shop and how you’re shopping. Check the exact product with your shop or delivery service before adding it to your basket.