Finding genuinely sugar-free ice cream in Barcelona is harder than it sounds. Most options on the market are industrial ice creams with artificial sweeteners that replace sugar but add other processed ingredients. The artisan, natural alternative is far harder to come by.
At La Palau, an Italian gelateria in El Born opposite the Palau de la Música Catalana, we offer the GÜD range of artisan ice lollies — all made with 0% added sugar and natural ingredients. These aren’t display-case gelato: they’re artisan ice lollies, a different format but just as satisfying for anyone looking for something fresh and sweet without the sugar.
The GÜD range: 0% added sugar artisan ice lollies
GÜD is a range of artisan ice lollies made with no added sugar. All flavours available at La Palau are natural, free from artificial colourings, and many are also vegan.
Currently available flavours:
- Mojito — vegan
- Summer Mix · orange — vegan
- Frutti di Bosco — vegan
- Raspberry — vegan
- Passion Fruit — vegan
- Coconut · chia — vegan
- Kiwi · cucumber — vegan
- Piña Colada — vegan
- Orange · Strawberry · Banana — vegan
- Orange · Carrot · Apple — vegan
- Strawberry · choco
- Mango · choco
- Dark Ferrero
- White Ferrero
- Dulce de leche · choco
- Pistachio · choco
- White choco · blueberry
- Coconut · choco
- Bubble Gum
- Coconut · blueberry
As you can see, the range is wide — from pure fruit options to combinations with chocolate, coconut or nuts. All with no added sugar.
What about the gelato? Is that sugar-free too?
Let’s be clear: the artisan Menodiciotto gelato we serve at La Palau is not sugar-free. Gelato contains sugar, as any quality artisan Italian gelato does. If you’re specifically looking for sugar-free gelato in Barcelona, there are very few real options and none we can recommend with any guarantee of artisan quality.
What you can find at La Palau:
- GÜD ice lollies — 0% added sugar, artisan, wide variety
- Fruit sorbets — naturally lower in sugar as they’re made primarily from fruit
- Vegan and gluten-free options — over 60 gluten-free gelato flavours, several vegan
If your restriction is medical (diabetes, for example), GÜD ice lollies are the safest and most honest option you’ll find at an artisan gelateria in El Born.
Why artisan sugar-free ice lollies are a better choice than industrial sugar-free ice cream
Industrial sugar-free ice cream typically replaces sugar with sweeteners such as maltitol, sorbitol or sucralose. These ingredients reduce sugar but aren’t neutral — some have a laxative effect in large amounts and their impact on the glycaemic index varies.
GÜD ice lollies are made with fruit, natural ingredients and no added sugar — no artificial sweeteners. It’s a cleaner, more honest option for anyone wanting to control their sugar intake without giving up something sweet and refreshing.
Sugar-free ice cream in El Born: where to find us
La Palau is at Carrer de Sant Pere Més Alt, 14, in El Born, Barcelona, right opposite the Palau de la Música Catalana. We’re open every day from 12:30 to 23:30h.
The nearest metro stop is Urquinaona (L1 and L4), less than 2 minutes on foot.
Find directions on our location page or head straight to our full menu at la carta.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have sugar-free ice cream at La Palau?
Yes, the GÜD range of artisan ice lollies is 0% added sugar. The display-case gelato does contain sugar, as any artisan Italian gelato does.
Do GÜD ice lollies contain artificial sweeteners?
No. GÜD ice lollies are made with natural ingredients and no added sugar — no artificial sweeteners.
Are they suitable for diabetics?
GÜD ice lollies are a more suitable option than conventional gelato for people with diabetes, as they contain no added sugar. That said, always consult your doctor or dietitian before making food decisions related to your condition.
Are GÜD ice lollies vegan?
Most of them are. Fruit flavours (Mojito, Raspberry, Passion Fruit, Frutti di Bosco, Piña Colada, etc.) are 100% vegan. Those containing chocolate or dairy are not.
Where are you and what are your opening hours?
At Carrer de Sant Pere Més Alt, 14, El Born, Barcelona, opposite the Palau de la Música. Open every day from 12:30 to 23:30h.
Do you also have gluten-free options?
Yes. Over 60 flavours of Menodiciotto artisan gelato are gluten-free. GÜD ice lollies are also mostly gluten-free — ask in the shop if you have severe coeliac disease.