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For children’s slush, choose syrups labelled glycerol-free and made with sugar: the Food Standards Agency advises that children under seven should not have slush drinks containing glycerol (E422). Read our safety guide.
Glycerol-free slush syrup
The kind to buy for children’s slush: sugar-based, with no glycerol (E422). Check the label every time — brands change recipes.
Look for
“Glycerol-free” on the label and no E422 in the ingredients
Sugars per 100 ml high enough that the diluted drink stays above 4%
Avoid “zero” or “reduced sugar” syrups for machine slush