Yes, they’re added sugar free. But they are sweetened with stevia and the sugar alcohols, erythritol and maltitol. Stevia is natural in that it comes from a plant; but so does regular sugar from the cane plant! Stevia is very low in energy but still undergoes chemical processes to extract it. Sugar alcohols aren’t regulary alcohol, they’re carbohydrate that provide much less energy (kilojoules) than table sugar. We get hardly any energy from erythritol but maltitol still effects blood sugar levels. Sugar alcohols can cause tummy problems in some people, especially if you have IBS. It’s great that they have moved from artificial to natural sweeteners, colours and flavours (especially if you have allergies or intolerances to additives in your household). Every year we see more and more products claiming to be healthy on the supermarket shelves. Icy poles are no exception! Finding which icy poles (or any food for that matter) is actually a good choice isn’t as simple as finding the one with the lowest kilojoules (calories). We also need to consider the other ingredients (sugars, additives etc) and the amount of whole food ingredients; as these are the ones that give us nutrients! These ones use only natural flavourings which is a good thing. Coconut milk isn’t nearly as nutritious as the flesh, but you’ll still get some trace minerals. Smooze Fruit Ice are still high in added sugars and the gums can cause gastrointestinal upset in some people (especially those who have allergies to dairy, soy, wheat or corn). I understand why these are popular. Their in a plastic tube that kids lovely and the real fruit juice means they’re an obviously healthier choice over Zooper Doopers. Smooze was first developed in 2007 by a family based team of people who loved Coconut in all its form and wanted to bring the best of this delicious & nutritious fruit to consumers across the world. Coconuts are recognised as one of the richest sources of lauric acid, a medium chain fatty acid that promotes an increase in the metabolic rate, an improvement in digestion & nutrient absorption, and the retention of omega 3 fatty acids. Lauric acid is also highly regarded for anti-bacterial properties, which encourages a strong and healthy Immune System. Are Smooze Fruit Lollies Healthy?

Smooze fruit ice are found on the shelf in the dessert section of the supermarket. The only use natural flavours and have a coconut milk base.Ingredients: Coconut Milk 80%, Natural Cane Sugar, Maltodextrin, Fructose, Stabilisers (Tara Gum, Xanthan Gum), Natural Coconut Flavouring, Salt.

Ingredients: 50% pineapple juice, 38% coconut milk, 12% other ingredients (natural cane sugar, fruit pectin, taro gum, natural flavors, citric acid, ascorbic acid). Ingredients: Water, Sugar, Food Acid (Citric Acid), Flavours, Colours (122, 150d, 110, 102, 123, 133), Preservatives (202, 211, 223) Remember, that when we eat healthy whole foods most of the time, there is room the occasional treat. Treats don’t have to be the healthiest of the bunch. But if your family enjoys icy poles often, it is worth making the switch to something a little more nourishing. Smooze’s dedication to using only natural and high-quality ingredients, commitment to sustainability, has also credited them with many Awards like Australian Healthy Food Magazine Awards, Vegfest UK Awards, Natural & Organic Awards Europe and Free From Food Awards . Smoozeice lollies are 100% natural, Dairy Free and G luten Free.Made with Coconut Milk, Fruit Pureesand real fruit juices, these delcious ice lolliescan be frozen at home and enjoyed as a guilt free treat, time and time again! Who are Smooze UK?it will normalise adding vegetables to things (which is very important for raising healthy eaters!). A single zooper dooper has 2 1/2 vteaspoons of sugar and no fruit or other nutrients. We shouldn’t be having any more than 6 teaspoons of added sugar a day (and non for under 2s) so one of these sweet treats is going to mean you need to be really careful with your intake for the rest of the day. Some of the medium chain fatty acids in coconut milk are identical to those found in human breast milk – they are highly nutritious While Frosty Fruits promote the fact they’re made with real fruit juice, they’re not just fruit juice. They’re a 50/50 mix of fruit juice and sugar water.