Discover the French Sorbet Brand Winning Rave Reviews from Consumers!

When temperatures soar above 30°C (86°F), resisting a delicious ice cream or a few scoops of sorbet can be tough. You likely have a stash ready in your freezer, from which you grab chocolate bars, vanilla-strawberry cones, or a scoop of sorbet throughout the week. However, beneath their cool facade, these treats often hide lengthy ingredient lists. Emulsifiers, stabilizers, colorings, flavors… these frozen delights are far more processed than they appear. This is precisely what a new investigation by 60 Million Consumers has revealed. After examining industrial cakes and canned peas and carrots, the organization scrutinized 70 ice creams available in supermarkets. The verdict: many are packed with additives and are excessively sweet. But, there’s good news: one industrial brand stands out. Here’s which one…

The findings from 60 Million Consumers are clear: “a majority of products contain over twenty ingredients, and some even thirty. That’s three to ten times more than in artisanal ice creams.” Among the worst offenders are Nestlé’s Extreme lemon and raspberry cones, with 32 ingredients, including 12 different sweetening agents. Thiriet’s vanilla-strawberry cones aren’t much better, containing 11 additives and 33 ingredients. Not surprisingly, ice cream bars are loaded with sugar, so it’s best to consume them in moderation.

The big winners of this survey? Sorbet sticks. 60 Million Consumers notes that “they stand out for their simple composition, containing only three to four ingredients”. A particular French brand, Naïce, shines through. “With 60% fruit puree and just one additive – carob seed flour – the [red fruit] sorbet from Naïce matches artisanal recipes,” observes the association. Specializing in sticks, this brand prides itself on using high-quality ingredients such as fresh cream and organic fruit from French producers.

Available in organic stores throughout France, you can easily find them in the frozen section of Biocoop. The only drawback: the high price. Expect to pay about 7 euros for a pack of four sorbet sticks, or 1.95 euros each. More fruit, a shorter ingredient list, and fewer additives: these are the strengths of this French brand, worthy of an artisan ice cream maker.