Shoppers who want to confirm the vegan ingredients
You want to check the recipe for each flavour rather than relying on a fruity or plant-based description alone.
Who are these options for?
Fans of coated plant-based lollies
You’re looking for a creamy texture and chocolate, while also checking the ingredients and allergens, particularly soya and nuts.
Shoppers looking for fruity portions
You want a selection of individual fruit or water-based ice lollies, without assuming that every recipe in this category is vegan.
What should you check before buying?
Start by checking the ingredients for the specific product, then compare the textures and pack sizes. The DGCCRF defines veganism as a diet made up of foods from the plant kingdom, so a flavour name alone doesn’t confirm what’s in an ice lolly.
Coated plant-based lolly
Choose this if: you’re looking for a plant-based ice lolly with a chocolate coating, such as the Magnum Vegan Almond presented by the brand.
Bear in mind: depending on the flavour, the recipe may contain soya or almonds; some product listings also warn that traces of milk may be present.
Water ice or fruit lolly
Choose this if: you prefer a fruity recipe, such as the Yeti lollies listed as vegan on the Auchan product page for this item.
Bear in mind: water ice and sorbet aren’t automatically vegan, so check each recipe.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Vegan ingredients | The vegan label and ingredients list for the flavour and pack size you’ve chosen. | I want to confirm that the recipe fits my vegan shopping needs, even if it’s described as fruity; around 38% of shoppers make this their top priority. |
| Allergens | Allergens in the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the packaging. | If I have an allergy, I need to distinguish between the recipe’s ingredients and possible traces. This precaution comes before other criteria for around 23% of shoppers. |
| Texture and portions | The type of recipe, flavour, number of lollies and net weight. | If I’m choosing between a coated lolly and a fruity sorbet, I also want a quantity that suits my household; around 23% of shoppers prioritise this choice of texture and pack size. |
| Local availability | The exact product at your selected shop, click-and-collect location or delivery area. | I’d rather know whether the recipe I want is available where I shop; local availability is the top consideration for around 16% of shoppers. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming a fruit lolly is vegan
A fruity flavour or the description ‘water ice’ doesn’t confirm the ingredients of the product you’ve chosen.
Check for a vegan label and read the ingredients list before you buy.
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Confusing vegan with allergen-free
Some Magnum vegan lollies listed by Magnum or Auchan contain soya or almonds; some product listings also warn that traces of milk may be present.
If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and ‘may contain’ warnings for the flavour you’re buying. Don’t rely on the vegan label alone.
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Comparing boxes without checking the portion sizes
The Magnum vegan products mentioned come in packs of three, while the Yeti product described by Auchan contains six. A box doesn’t always contain the same number of portions.
Compare the number of lollies and the net weight once you’ve confirmed the ingredients of each product.
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Relying on a product listing before selecting your shop
The product available may depend on the shop or delivery area.
Select your shop or enter your postcode, then check the product again before you finish shopping.
Brands and retailers to consider
Magnum
Coated plant-based chocolate lollies to consider if you’re after a creamy recipe.
- Magnum describes Vegan Almond x3 as a vegan vanilla ice cream made with soya, chocolate and almonds.
- Ingredients and ‘may contain’ warnings vary by flavour. Auchan listings for some vegan products warn that they may contain traces of milk or nuts.
Yeti
An option for fruity ice lollies in a box of six.
- Auchan describes the 350 g fruit juice product as vegan and states that it contains six lollies.
- This information applies to the product listed by Auchan, not all Yeti products.
Picard
A retailer to explore for plant-based ice cream and individual fruit portions.
- Picard offers a range of vegan ice creams as well as mini fruit and coconut milk lollies.
- Don’t assume that a sorbet lolly or water ice is vegan without checking the specific product.
Fruit and coconut lollies on Joybuy
These individually portioned sorbet lollies let you compare a coconut flavour with two fruit assortments. For each product, check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging of the item you buy.
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POP FRUIT 100% Coconut sorbet lollies, x4, 280 g
Worth considering if you’re looking for individual coconut portions: the box contains four lollies and weighs 280 g.
Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the packaging. The product description states that this item is not suitable for children under 36 months.
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POP FRUIT Organic lemon and raspberry mini sorbet lollies, x8
A pack of eight mini lollies to consider if you prefer lemon and raspberry flavours.
Check the net weight and the weight per lolly on the packaging to compare portions. If you’re managing an allergy, check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings too.
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Pop Fruit Sicilian Lemon & Sicilian Blood Orange mini sorbet lollies, x8, 280 g
A pack of eight citrus mini lollies to consider if you’re looking for lemon and blood orange flavours; the box is listed as weighing 280 g.
Check the weight of each portion on the packaging, along with the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings if you have an allergy.
Frequently asked questions
Are water ice and sorbet always vegan?
No. The category or flavour alone doesn’t confirm the ingredients. Look for a vegan label or check the ingredients list for the specific product. The DGCCRF defines veganism as a diet made up of foods from the plant kingdom.
Why check the allergens in a vegan ice lolly?
A vegan recipe may contain allergens such as soya or almonds. Some Auchan listings for vegan lollies also warn that they may contain traces of milk or nuts. If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging of the product you buy.
How should you store lollies after shopping?
Follow the storage instructions for the product you’ve bought. The Auchan listing for the Yeti lollies mentioned states −18 °C; for its mango and passion fruit sorbet, Picard advises not to refreeze once thawed.
Is a brand or retailer name enough to help you choose?
No. Choose a specific product and flavour, then check the label. The fact that a brand or retailer offers one vegan product doesn’t confirm the ingredients of its other lollies.