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The Sun
10-07-2025
- Health
- The Sun
I found 18p Wall's Mini Milk lolly dupe that beats Aldi and Lidl too – and it's MUCH cheaper than the big brand
FINDING a treat for kids that isn't loaded with fat and sugar can be challenging. But the Mini Milk is a firm favourite, especially in hot weather. 7 These classic lollies were first sold in the 1970s and come in vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. Not only are they lower in sugar and fat than many ice creams, they provide a healthy helping of calcium too. But a pack of ten will now set you back £2.60 making them quite an addition to the weekly bill. Many supermarkets have manufactured own brand versions, but how do they measure up? Lynsey Hope finds out: Wall's Mini Milk £2.60 for 10, 26p each Per 35ml choc lolly: 30 calories, 0.7g fat, 4.1g sugar Lovely flavour, especially the vanilla. They are lower in fat and sugar than most own brands so a great option for a kids' treat. My only issue is the price - they cost over 10p more per lolly than Aldi's dupes. Lots of them also snapped as I got them out the packet and the kids then didn't want to eat them so not great value for money. There was a good variety of flavours in the box with four chocolate lollies, three strawberry and three vanilla. No artificial colours, no additives, low calories and high in calcium. Taste: 4/5 Value: 3/5 Total: 7/10 Iconic 80s retro sweet RETURNS to UK supermarket shelves after a decade Sainsbury's 8 Assorted Milk Lollies £1.40 for 8, 17.5p each Per 35ml choc lolly: 35 calories, 0.8g fat, 5g sugar Made with whole milk, these lollies were pretty good value. The chocolate in particular was smooth to eat and gone in minutes. Honestly, there was very little difference between these and the Wall's ice creams. The chocolate ones are slightly higher in sugar and fat, and the ice cream had a slightly creamier flavour - but that only made them better. The amazing price and taste meant these were my winner. Taste: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Total: 10/10 Aldi Gianni's Milk Lollies £1.25, 15.6p each Per 35 ml choc lolly: 30 calories, 0.8g fat, 4.4g sugar Aldi's milk lollies cost 10p less each than the Wall's ice creams. Whilst it might not sound like a huge saving, the pennies add up. Taste wise they were on point. The chocolate ones had a lovely rich texture and the strawberry flavour were sweet and moreish. The box was emptied in seconds. Great taste, great value - and only 30 calories a lolly so they are a relatively safe option for kids health wise, too. Taste: 4/5 Value: 5/5 Total: 9/10 Asda Assorted Milk Lollies £1.40 for 8, 17.5p each Per 35ml lolly: 55 calories, 2g fat, 4.8g sugar Asda's lollies hold their own against the big brand. They had a lovely flavour, if a little solid to eat. But they still had a good saving when compared to the branded Walls' lollies. They do have double the fat content of other brands, but they don't contain any artificial flavours, colours or hydrogenated fats. Taste: 4/5 Value: 4/5 Total: 8/10 Little Jude's Milk Lollies £2.95 for 8, 36.8p each Per choc lolly: 27 calories, 0.8g fat, 2.7g sugar These are a much healthier option with 30% less sugar than other brands. They also have added Vitamin D. Cold, refreshing and full of flavour for a hot day. Pricey at nearly 37p each but a great option for the freezer that won't send the kids hyper. This pack were lighter on the strawberry flavour, with only two in the pack, compared to three chocolate and three vanilla so you may need to bear this in mind if they are a favourite. Taste: 4/5 Value: 4/5 Total: 8/10 Lidl Gelatelli Milk Lollies £1.19 for 8. 14.8p each Per 35ml choc lolly: 30 calories, 0.8g fat, 4.7g sugar An amazing price from Lidl, these milk lollies cost less than 15p a pop. They were quite icy when I took them out of the packet and were a little cold and less creamy than the branded lollies. That said, they are a bargain price for struggling families and my little one, Ivy, who is five, still lapped them up. The perfect, budget-friendly treat for a hot day. Taste: 2/5 Value: 5/5 Total: 7/10 How to save money on your supermarket shop THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop. You can look out for yellow or red stickers on products, which show when they've been reduced. If the food is fresh, you'll have to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time. Making a list should also save you money, as you'll be less likely to make any rash purchases when you get to the supermarket. Going own brand can be one easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your food bills too. This means ditching "finest" or "luxury" products and instead going for "own" or value" type of lines. Plenty of supermarkets run wonky veg and fruit schemes where you can get cheap prices if they're misshapen or imperfect. For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50. If you're on a low income and a parent, you may be able to get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers to use at the supermarket too. Plus, many councils offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund.
The Sun
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Iconic 80s retro sweet RETURNS to UK supermarket shelves after a decade – and it's perfect for hot weather
SHOPPERS are in a frenzy after spotting the return of an iconic 80s sweet on supermarket shelves - and it's perfect for hot weather. With temperatures set to soar to 30C again this weekend, many Brits will be doing all we can to try to cool down. 1 And while many will be purchasing fans and making DIY air conditioners, there's nothing more cooling and refreshing than treating yourself to an ice lolly. Eagle-eyed shoppers recently spotted that iconic 80s sweet, the Wham bar has returned to supermarket shelves, in an ice lolly version. Posting to the NewfoodsUK Facebook group, one shopper said: "Wham Ice Cream Lollies are back at Iceland Foods." The sour raspberry flavoured ice cream lolly features "cosmic crystals" and has no artificial colours or flavours. The lollies are available exclusively at Iceland and a pack of four sweet treats costs just £2.50. Shoppers Share Their Excitement Shoppers raced to the comments section of the Facebook post to share their excitement at the new lollies. One person said: "These sound amazing". A second person added: "I wonder if rockets are back too!" On the Iceland website another shopper raved: "These are so good they're literally addictive and a favourite in my house, multiple boxes bought a week and they always get demolished. "They do taste exactly like a wham bar." A second person added: "Taste like a wham bar. "Myself and the kids love these." Wham Bars were first introduced back in the 80s by Scottish confectioners McCowan's, and at their peak sold 30 million bars a year. In 2011, it was announced that McCowan's were going into administration, but the sweet has since been bought by Tangerine Confectionery. More Iconic Sweet Returns Shoppers were recently treated to a burst of nostalgia after another iconic sweet returned to shelves after 27 years. Opal Fruits, which were re-branded as Starburst in 1998, are now available across major UK retailers. The individually wrapped chewy squares will be up for grabs in Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Morrisons stores for shoppers to enjoy a taste of nostalgia. The relaunch has sparked excitement amongst 80s and 90s babies, who grew up with the strawberry, orange, lime and lemon treats. And chocolate fans are convinced that white Malteasers are returning to stores after being axed 11 years ago.
The Sun
31-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
I tried own-brand Twister ice lollies – the supermarket winner impressed my kids and cost £1.29 a pack
A PACK of ice lollies is a must in every parents' freezer over the summer. And the h umble Twister has long been a family favourite, regularly topping polls as one of our top choices. 6 However a pack of six will now set you back around £3, depending on where you shop - and they're tiny! The Walls' lollies are 20ml smaller than most of the supermarket own brands. But how do they stack up on taste? Lynsey Hope investigates... Walls Twister Mini 6 I loved the flavour of these. They are a real unusual mix of strawberry, lemon and pineapple - but it works. They are quite unique and they also have ice cream rather than just pure lolly which elevates them above many of the own brands. They are not too sugary and low in fat so they are a great option for smaller children. But my 10-year-old would huff at this as it's so tiny. Costing nearly 50p each, you really don't get much for your money. Taste: 5/5 Value: 3/5 Overall score: 8/10 Asda Fruit Spiral Lollies £1.38 for 5, Asda (27.6p each) Nutrition per lolly: 46 calories, less than 0.5g fat, 8.5g sugar, less than 0.01g salt Size: 70ml A brilliant size, these look really impressive and they were quite refreshing on a hot day. However, whilst they cooled me down I felt they were a bit lacking in flavour. These need a fruity boost to make them more appealing. Sadly, although a wallet-friendly price, they weren't anything special. Taste: 3/5 Value: 3/5 Overall score: 6/10 Tesco Fruity Helter Skelters £1.29 for 5, Tesco (25.8p each) Nutrition per lolly: 48 calories, 0.2g fat, 9.6g sugar, 0.04g salt Size: 70ml These looked almost identical to the Asda lollies but they contained a tiny bit more juice and tasted a little fruitier. The kids were impressed - they were among the first to be grabbed from the ice cream draw. They are a good size and not too high in sugar. They are slightly better value than Asda too, costing just over 25p each. Plus, they didn't melt too quickly and were really refreshing in the warm weather with a lovely fruity taste. These are a great choice overall and my winner from this test. Taste: 4/5 Value: 5/5 Overall score: 9/10 M&S Super Loop Lollies £2.50 for 5, Ocado (50p each) Nutrition per lolly: 49 calories, 0.1g fat, 9.5g sugar, 0.01g salt Size: 50ml A delicious mix of orange, pineapple and strawberry flavours, I loved these and they looked really pretty, if a little small. The fruity flavours were delicious and refreshing to eat. Sadly they are a bit pricey at 50p per lolly, which makes them more expensive than Walls and they are the same mini size. I'd have given them a better rating if they were a bit bigger. Nevertheless, they were devoured in seconds. Taste: 4/5 Value: 3/5 Overall score: 7/10 Aldi Gianni's Fruit Spiral Lollies £1.29 for 5, Aldi (25.8p each) Nutrition per lolly: 54 calories, 0.1g fat, 11g sugar, 0.02g salt Size: 70ml Aldi 's spiral lollies tasted a lot fruitier than other options, with delicious notes of orange, pineapple, apple and lemon. The colours were appealing and they were a good size AND an even better price, costing just over 25p each. They did contain some glucose syrup to sweeten them up a bit but I have to say I did like the flavour. Lovely, bargain lollies and a great option for feeding the masses. Taste: 3/5 Value: 5/5 Overall score: 8/10 How to bag a bargain SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain… Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with. Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks. Sales are when you can pick up a real steal. Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on. Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too. When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use and are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer. Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping. Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out. And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Three genius ways to save on ice lollies as prices and temperatures rise
ICE lollies are perfect for cooling off when temperatures rise, but they can be pricey. Here are some ways to keep down the cost of your frozen treats . . . BREAK THE MOULD: Making your own lollies is far cheaper than buying from the shops. You just need to invest in some moulds, which can be used over and over again. Dunelm has a set of four silicone push-up moulds for £5. Simply fill them with juice or squash and pop in the freezer for a quick, low-effort treat. USE IT UP: If you want to get creative, homemade ice cream and lollies are a great way to use up any fruit that is on the turn. It is also a clever way to smuggle fruit into a fussy child's diet. Raid your fridge for items that need to be used and get kids involved for a fun activity that they'll love. For example, when you have some bananas that need using up, simply chop into chunks and freeze for at least an hour. Then blitz them with a little milk to a creamy texture before freezing in moulds. You could add a teaspoon of honey for a sweeter taste. 'survey reveals what your ice cream eating habits could say about your personality' Avocado works well to give a nice creamy texture. Just blend with natural yoghurt, a squeeze of lime and a little honey before freezing in moulds. Or try soft strawberries blitzed with apple juice for an easy delicious combo. CARRY CASE: Kids often want ice lollies when you're at the park or as a treat on a day out. But the price of single lollies from shops or ice cream vans can be really expensive. Instead, you can take homemade or shop-bought lollies with you by popping them inside a travel mug which keeps drinks and food cold. The best cooling travel mugs can be expensive but they are worth the investment if they stop you buying refreshments when out and about. Try the Sainsbury's home travel cup, £12. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability. 7 DEAL OF THE DAY 7 SIT and relax on these deckchairs, perfect for lazy summer days, down from £69 to £54 at George from Asda. SAVE: £15 CHEAP TREAT 7 LIFT your mood with a spritz of Daise Happy body mist, £5.99, from Superdrug. What's new? TRY bangers with a twist – new in at Tesco, a six-pack of Heck chorizo-style sausages are £3.35, or £2.50 with a Clubcard. TOP SWAP CUDDLE up to this cute Odyssey Octopus, £48 from Or try the equally adorable octopus plush toy, £10 from Flying Tiger. Shop & save KIDS will love spending time in this 240cm diameter paddling pool, down from £24.99 to £14.99 at The Range. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 7 JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we're giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers - whether you're saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you'll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!
