Choose a pack with one flavour if you know what everyone likes, a selection if people want a choice, or mini ice lollies for smaller portions. Before ordering these frozen treats, check the ingredients for each variety and whether delivery or collection is available in your chosen time slot.
If everyone likes different flavours, a selection lets you offer several in one box. Auchan, for example, lists a Magnum selection of eight ice lollies in four flavours; Magnum also offers a box of six mini ice lollies. Check the ingredients for each variety before serving.
The number of ice lollies and the space in your freezer matter just as much as the pack size you want. Carrefour and Auchan list ice lollies in sections linked to click & collect or delivery; check which options are available for your order.
A product range name alone won’t tell you which allergens a particular flavour contains. Magnum Vegan Amande, for example, lists almonds and soya, and may also contain milk. Check the information on the specific box.
When ordering chocolate ice lollies online, consider your dessert choice separately from how you’ll receive it. The box needs to suit your guests and get into the freezer quickly.
| What to consider | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving frozen food | Check that the product is available with your chosen delivery or collection method and time slot, and make sure you have space to put it in the freezer. | When I order frozen food, I want to be able to receive the box and put it away without delay. Around 36% of consumers make this a priority. |
| Choice of flavours | Check the number of ice lollies and all the flavours in the box, whether it’s a selection or a pack of mini ice lollies. | When serving dessert to a group, I’d rather know which flavours are included than take a chance on just one; around 29% of consumers prioritise choice when sharing. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ information for each variety, including those labelled vegan. | If an ingredient could be an issue at the table, I need to check the exact product before choosing it. Around 21% of consumers put this compatibility first. |
| Quantity and portions | Compare the number of ice lollies, the total pack contents and, where stated, the volume of each one. | To choose a box that fits in my freezer and provides the portions I want to serve, I check the actual quantity; around 14% of consumers prioritise pack size above all else. |
A chocolate-coated ice lolly is still a frozen product, even if it comes in a box for sharing. It’s not a substitute for a box of chocolates that can be stored at room temperature.
If you’re ordering a gift, check that the recipient will be able to receive the ice lollies and put them in the freezer. If you’re after a non-frozen treat, look for a box of chocolates instead.
Magnum Vegan Amande lists almonds and soya, and may also contain milk. So the vegan label alone doesn’t mean it’s suitable for anyone avoiding these ingredients.
Check the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ information for the variety you’re actually choosing.
More flavours also mean more recipes to check. The Magnum selection listed by Auchan includes flavours containing almonds.
Before sharing, check the ingredients for all the ice lollies and make sure the flavours suit everyone who’ll be eating them.
The brand offers classic ice lollies, selections, mini sizes and a Vegan Amande variety.
The retailer lists Magnum ice lollies and its own-brand varieties in a section linked to delivery and click & collect.
Its ice lolly section includes branded products and selections for click & collect or delivery orders.
The retailer offers Drive collection and home delivery for online shopping.
MUCCI® is ALDI’s ice cream brand, which includes chocolate-coated mini ice lollies.
These boxes of chocolate ice lollies come in different flavours and quantities, for a dessert that needs to be kept in the freezer. Before placing your order online, check the delivery or collection method and time slot available.
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Worth considering if you’d like to serve four dark chocolate ice lollies. Check the ingredients and delivery arrangements for frozen products before ordering.
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Choose this if you’re after mint chocolate flavour in a box of three. Check the allergens for this variety and the available time slot for frozen products.
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Consider this if you’d like four ice lollies combining white chocolate and almond. Check the ingredients for this product, especially if you need to avoid nuts, then check the delivery or collection options.
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A box of eight is a good choice if you need several portions of the same flavour. Check that the almonds are suitable for everyone who’ll be eating them, and that you can receive and store this frozen product.
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Worth considering if you prefer Double Chocolate flavour and want a box of four. Check the ingredients for this variety and the delivery or collection options for frozen products with your order.
No, not if you’re looking for chocolates that can be stored at room temperature: ice lollies are frozen products. If you’re giving them as a dessert, make sure the recipient can receive them and put them in the freezer.
Check the ingredients and allergens for the specific product, as well as the pack size and number of ice lollies. In France, the Ministry for the Economy states that allergens in pre-packed food must be listed and highlighted on the label.
No. The vegan label doesn’t mean you can skip checking the allergens. Magnum says its Vegan Amande variety contains almonds and soya and may contain milk; check the information on the box you choose.
Delivery availability depends on your address, the product and the time slots offered when you order. E.Leclerc offers home delivery and Drive collection for online shopping; check which options are available for your frozen-food basket.