Summer is coming! Can we serve ice cream and ice lollies?
Ice cream and ice lollies are permitted under the food-based standards, with the exception of those containing chocolate or other confectionery. We would suggest that schools choose real dairy ice cream, which contains calcium, or even frozen yoghurt as a healthier alternative. Ice cream cones count as biscuits so these can only be provided at lunchtimes. Schools may need to restrict the provision of products such as ice cream to help them meet the maximum standards for non-milk extrinsic sugar and fat.
