Abstract: A frozen confection is provided having a total energy content of from 150 to 350 kcal (628 to 1460 kJ) per 100 g of frozen confection. The frozen confection comprises fat and carbohydrate. The carbohydrate comprises free sugars and the fat comprises saturated fatty acids. Each of the fat, carbohydrate, saturated fat and free sugars contribute specific amounts of energy to the frozen confection. The confection has an improved nutritional balance of dietary factors without loss of palatability. Also provided is a process suitable for manufacturing the frozen confection, the process comprising forming a premix comprising a glucose syrup having a dextrose equivalent in the range 20 to 40 DE and then freezing the premix thereby to form the frozen confection.

Abstract: A low-calorie frozen confection is provided which is substantially free from non-saccharide sweeteners. The frozen confection comprises total sugar in an amount of less than 14.5% by weight and digestible complex saccharides in an amount of from 7 to 30% by weight. The total sugar comprises at least 4% fructose by weight of the frozen confection. Also provided is a process for manufacturing the frozen confection.