Who is this choice for?

Fans of a pronounced cocoa flavour

You want to tell the cocoa or chocolate in the recipe apart from simple dark chocolate pieces added as decoration.

Students sharing the food shop

You compare the number of cones, the pack size and the price per serving or per kilo, while keeping freezer space in mind.

People who need to check allergens

You need to read the ingredients and may-contain information on the exact pack. The recipes reviewed list allergens such as milk, wheat, soya or nuts, depending on the product.

What should you look for?

When doing a food shop after moving in, first check that you can store the cones, then compare the ingredients, pack size and allergens according to what matters most to you.

Criteria What to check Who is it for?
Cocoa content Check the product description, chocolate ingredients and their percentages, where these are given. I’m looking for a cone where chocolate is central to the recipe, rather than an ice cream simply decorated with dark chocolate pieces. Around 33% of consumers are said to prioritise this distinction.
Pack size Compare the number of cones and the net quantity. To compare costs, check the price per serving or per kilo when you shop. In a shared house, I want enough portions to share without buying a pack that doesn’t suit our food shop. This is said to be the top priority for around 27% of consumers.
Storage Check the temperature stated on the packaging and the space available before buying several packs. If my freezer has just been installed, I need to be able to put the ice creams away as soon as I get back from the shops. Storage is said to be the main concern for around 27% of consumers.
Allergens Read the highlighted ingredients and any ‘may contain’ statements on the specific product. I need to rule out a recipe that doesn’t suit my dietary requirements, even if I like the flavour. Around 13% of consumers are said to put this check ahead of other criteria.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming ‘dark chocolate’ means a recipe rich in cocoa

    The wording may refer to a decoration or a small part of the ingredients. Auchan describes dark chocolate pieces as a decoration on its vanilla Cornetto, while Carrefour states that Carrefour Extra cones contain 0.6% dark chocolate.

    Compare the product descriptions and ingredients on each pack. If a percentage is given, check which ingredient it refers to.

  • Buying a large pack before checking your freezer

    Auchan’s Cornetto product listings and Carrefour’s Carrefour Extra listing specify storage at −18 °C. An extra pack also needs space as soon as you get back from the shops.

    Check the freezer in your accommodation before buying, pick up frozen food towards the end of your shop and put it away promptly. Carrefour advises against refreezing a defrosted product.

  • Guessing the allergens from the flavour alone

    A chocolate cone may include a wafer, dairy ingredients and nut toppings. Ingredients and stated traces vary from one product to another.

    Read the label on the pack you buy, including any trace information, rather than relying on the flavour name.

Ice cream cone brands to consider

Magnum

According to Carrefour and Auchan product listings, the Noisette & Chocolat variety combines hazelnut and chocolate ice cream, hazelnut sauce and a milk chocolate disc.

  • The four-cone pack is a good fit if you’re after this combination of flavours and textures.
  • The milk chocolate and hazelnut mean this variety can’t be described as a cone dominated by dark chocolate. Check the allergens on the pack.

Cornetto

The variety described by Auchan is vanilla ice cream in a wafer cone, with a cocoa coating and sauce.

  • It’s a good choice if you fancy vanilla and cocoa together in an individual 73 g portion.
  • The dark chocolate pieces are part of the decoration; the ice cream itself is still vanilla. The product listing also notes milk, wheat and almonds.

Carrefour Extra

This variety comes in a pack of six chocolate cones, with chocolate ingredients and some percentages listed by Carrefour.

  • The ingredients distinguish between cocoa powder, listed at 7.62%, and dark chocolate, listed at 0.6%.
  • The percentage of dark chocolate alone doesn’t tell you how much cocoa the whole recipe contains. Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack too.

TRIUM

This Marque Repère variety sold by E.Leclerc contains six chocolate cones weighing 423 g in total.

  • The E.Leclerc listing states that chocolate ice cream makes up 29% of the recipe.
  • The dark chocolate listed accounts for 0.5%, which isn’t enough on its own to describe the cone as rich in cocoa. Check the ingredients and availability with the relevant store.

Cones available on Joybuy

For a shared shop, this pack of chocolate cones gives you a six-portion option to compare. If a strong cocoa flavour is a priority, check the ingredients on the packaging before choosing.

EXTRÊME box of six chocolate ice cream cones, 426 g

EXTRÊME Chocolate Ice Cream Cones, x6, 426 g

This pack of six cones weighs 426 g and could work well for a shared shop. To choose according to your preferred cocoa flavour, check the ingredients on the pack. Also check the allergens and storage instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘dark chocolate’ guarantee a pronounced cocoa flavour?

No. It may refer only to a decoration or a small part of the recipe. Auchan describes chocolate pieces as a decoration on its vanilla Cornetto. To help you choose, compare the product description, ingredients and the ingredient each listed percentage refers to.

How should you store ice cream cones after shopping?

Follow the temperature stated on the pack and put the cones away as soon as you get home. Auchan’s Cornetto and Carrefour’s Carrefour Extra product listings specify −18 °C. Carrefour advises against refreezing a defrosted product.

Which allergens should you check in a chocolate cone?

Depending on the recipe, check for milk, wheat, soya and nuts, as well as any statements about possible traces. The French Ministry of the Economy advises that allergenic ingredients must be listed and highlighted on food labels. Read the label on the pack you’re buying.

Is an online product listing enough to check the ingredients?

Use it to compare products, then check the information on the packaging you receive or buy, especially if you need to avoid an ingredient. The ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack are what matter when making your choice.