Vegan shoppers who check the ingredients
You’re looking for an ice lolly explicitly labelled vegan, and you also check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings before buying.
For vegan shopping, choose a multipack explicitly labelled vegan, then check the number of lollies, ingredients and allergens on the box you buy. Magnum Vegan Amande x3 and Vegan Chill x3 each contain three individual portions, but their recipes and allergen information differ. A vegan label alone isn’t enough to make a choice for someone with an allergy.
You’re looking for an ice lolly explicitly labelled vegan, and you also check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings before buying.
Whether you’re sharing with a small group or serving individual portions, you need to know how many lollies are in the box and the quantity per lolly. If you’re packing a lunchbox, also check the storage instructions on the pack.
You want to choose between a vanilla, chocolate and almond recipe and a biscuit and blueberry recipe, without losing sight of the vegan requirement.
Start by checking the vegan label and allergen information on the pack, then choose the number of portions and the recipe that suits you.
| What to check | Look for | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Vegan label and allergens | Look for a vegan label on the specific product you’re buying, then read the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on its box. | I want to stick to my vegan choice without assuming the lolly is also suitable for someone with an allergy; around 45% of consumers would put this check at the top of their list. |
| Number of portions | Count the lollies in the box and check the quantity per lolly: Magnum France lists 3 × 90 mL for Vegan Amande x3, while Auchan lists Vegan Chill as three pieces weighing 210 g. | If I’m serving a small group, I need to know how many portions to plan for rather than relying on the word ‘multipack’ alone; around 33% of consumers would prioritise the number of lollies. |
| Flavour and nutritional information | Compare the recipes and, if it matters to you, the nutritional values per portion for the product you’ve chosen. Don’t assume the figures are the same for different products. | If I’m choosing between almond and vanilla and biscuit and blueberry, the recipe matters more than the pack size; around 22% of consumers would prioritise flavour or per-portion information. |
An ice lolly labelled vegan may contain ingredients such as almonds or soya, and may carry a warning that it could contain traces of milk or other allergens.
If someone has an allergy, read the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the specific pack. Don’t assume what it contains from the vegan label alone.
Magnum Vegan Amande x3 and Vegan Chill x3 each contain three lollies. So one box won’t provide a portion for more than three people.
Work out how many portions you need before you shop, and check the number of pieces listed on each box.
For Vegan Amande, Carrefour’s listing mentions soya protein, while the Magnum listing we checked mentions pea protein. This difference is particularly important if you’re avoiding a specific ingredient.
Always refer to the ingredients and allergen information on the box you’re buying.
A retailer may sell plant-based products or ice cream multipacks, but that doesn’t mean both descriptions apply to the same product.
For vegan shopping, choose only an ice lolly that is explicitly labelled vegan, then check the packaging.
Magnum offers two different vegan ice lolly multipacks: Vegan Amande x3 and Vegan Chill x3.
Carrefour’s listing shows Magnum Vegan Amande in a box of three lollies.
Auchan’s listing shows Magnum Vegan Chill in a pack of three lollies, weighing 210 g in total.
ALDI presents MUCCI as a range of ice creams and sorbets, and offers ice lollies in multipacks.
No. The Magnum vegan products featured here may contain almonds or soya, and may carry warnings about possible traces of other allergens, depending on the product. If someone has an allergy, check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the box you buy.
Allow one lolly per portion: Magnum Vegan Amande x3 and Vegan Chill x3 are both sold in boxes of three. If you’re preparing more portions, work out how many boxes you’ll need and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Carrefour and Auchan recommend taking these Magnum products out of the freezer for a few minutes before serving. Always follow the storage and serving instructions on the pack you buy.
Check the ingredients list and any warnings about possible traces. France’s Directorate General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control reminds consumers that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted on the labels of prepacked foods.