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I tested Fab lolly dupes from Aldi, Asda and Iceland – the winner is cheapest and tastes identical to the big brand
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ICE, ICE, BABY I tested Fab lolly dupes from Aldi, Asda and Iceland – the winner is cheapest and tastes identical to the big brand
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PARENTS up and down the country will be stocking up their freezers with treats guaranteed to keep their kids happy on a hot summers' day.
The Fab's a winner in many households but as the cost of living rises, a box of six will now set you back around £2.50.
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Lynsey Hope has compared Fab dupes to the big brand
Credit: Oliver Dixon
Their popularity has prompted a few supermarkets to create their own dupes.
But do they taste as good as the childhood favourite? Lynsey Hope finds out.
Nestle Fab Strawberry Ice Lollies
£2.50 for 6
41.6p each
Per lolly: 75 calories, 2.5g fat, 10g sugar
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The Fab lollies contain just 75 calories per treat
Credit: Oliver Dixon
A real bit of nostalgia here - these lollies were just as good as I remember from childhood.
I did wonder if the chocolate coating had been reduced - I certainly remember them having more chocolate and sprinkles.
But the pink and white sections tasted fresher and fruitier than some of the dupes.
I particularly liked the strawberry flavour and at just 75 calories per lolly, they're not too indulgent to give the kids as a treat.
Taste: 5/5
Value: 3/5
Total score: 8/10
Iceland Sprinkle Lollies
£1.45 for 6
24.1p each
Per lolly: 51 calories, 1g fat, 9.4g sugar
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Iceland's tasted nearly identical to the real deal
Credit: Oliver Dixon
Smaller than the real deal, but taste wise the Iceland ones were a pretty good copy of the original Fab.
The strawberry and vanilla flavoured parts tasted almost identical.
There was a decent amount of chocolate and sprinkles on top. The kids loved them.
They are also lower in calories, fat and sugar than the branded Fabs so a healthier option for children too.
You'd be mad not to buy these instead.
Taste: 5/5
Value: 5/5
Total score: 10/10
Aldi Gianna's Ice Blitz
£1.45 for 6
24.1p each
Per lolly: 51 calories, 1g fat, 9.4g sugar
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Aldi's lollies weren't as fruity
Credit: Oliver Dixon
Identical in size and price to Iceland's lollies, you'd have a hard job telling them apart.
But taste wise they were a little less fruity than both the Fab and the other dupes, especially the strawberry part of the lolly.
They are shorter, but thicker than the branded lolly.
However, Aldi's lollies were lower in calories, fat and sugar and the best bit - they are 17.5p cheaper per lolly than the Fabs.
Taste: 3/5
Value: 4/5
Total score: 7/10
Asda Strawberry Sprinkle Lollies
£1.90 for 6
31.6p each
Per lolly: 65 calories, less than 0.5g fat, 14g sugar
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Asda's lollies went down a treat with Lynsey's children
Credit: Oliver Dixon
Asda's budget-friendly lollies had a fresh strawberry taste and lashings of chocolate and sprinkles on top.
They are still a little smaller than the Fab with a sweeter taste, but they went down a treat with my children.
Whilst they are not as cheap as Iceland and Aldi's lollies, at 31.6p a lolly, they still offer a good saving on the branded options.
In fact, they are 10p cheaper per lolly and 60p cheaper per box. I'd buy these again.
Taste: 4/5
Value: 5/5
Total score: 9/10
