Who are these formats for?

For one person

If you fancy an ice lolly in the evening, compare the size of each one and how many you’ll need to store in the freezer afterwards. For example, Magnum offers a box of six Mini Classic lollies, each 55 ml.

For sharing

If there are several of you, the number of lollies and the choice of flavours matter more. Auchan, for example, stocks an assortment of ten Magnum mini lollies in Classic, almond and white chocolate varieties.

For comparing labels

If you need to take particular ingredients into account, check the exact box before buying. The ingredients list helps you identify allergens, while nutritional values per 100 g or 100 ml give you a consistent basis for comparing two products.

What should you look for before buying?

First, choose a format that suits the number of people, then check the exact recipe. Remember to put the lollies back in the freezer as soon as possible after your shopping trip.

What to consider What to check Who is it for?
Individual size The volume or weight of each lolly and the number in the box. If I’m having an ice lolly on my own in the evening, I want to choose the size of each one rather than rely on the size of the box. Around 40% of consumers prioritise individual portions.
Sharing and variety The number of lollies and the flavours actually included in the assortment. If I’m sharing, I want enough lollies and recipes that suit everyone. For around 30% of consumers, sharing or variety is the main priority.
Ingredients Ingredients, allergens and nutritional values compared per 100 g or 100 ml. If a particular ingredient matters to me, I want to check the recipe on the exact box before I take it home. Ingredients and allergens are a priority for around 30% of consumers.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Confusing ice lollies with chocolate gift boxes

    An ice lolly is a frozen dessert; a gift box of chocolates is a confectionery product. Their formats and storage requirements are not the same.

    If you’re looking for an ice lolly to enjoy in the evening, make sure you’re buying frozen lollies and keep them cold on the way home.

  • Choosing a recipe based on its chocolate coating alone

    The coating doesn’t tell you everything about the ingredients. An almond recipe contains almonds, and allergens can vary from one flavour to another.

    Check the ingredients list and highlighted allergens on the exact product packaging, especially if you need to avoid a particular ingredient.

  • Picking up ice lollies too early while shopping

    Ice lollies need to stay frozen. Leaving them for too long while you shop or travel home makes it harder to maintain the cold chain.

    ANSES recommends buying frozen products at the end of your shopping trip. Carry the lollies in an insulated bag and put them back in the freezer as soon as you get home.

Brands and ranges to know

Magnum

Magnum offers mini ice lollies as well as assortments that let you try different recipes.

  • Mini Classic combines vanilla ice cream with a milk chocolate coating; the box contains 6 lollies of 55 ml each.
  • The mini format doesn’t tell you everything about the ingredients, so check the allergens for the product you choose.

Carrefour

The retailer offers chocolate-coated ice lollies under its Carrefour Sensation, Carrefour Extra and Simpl ranges, alongside other brands.

  • The available formats include boxes of four lollies and six mini lollies.
  • Compare the number of lollies and the ingredients in the box you’re considering: these ranges don’t all refer to the same recipe.

TRIUM / Marque Repère E.Leclerc

The range includes vanilla ice lollies coated in chocolate, with separate recipes featuring white chocolate or milk chocolate and almonds.

  • E.Leclerc states that its vanilla, milk chocolate and almond product contains 3,8 % roasted almonds.
  • The almond recipe isn’t suitable for anyone who needs to avoid this ingredient. Always check the label on the exact product.

MUCCI / ALDI

MUCCI is a range of ice creams and frozen desserts from ALDI, including mini lollies and recipes with a double coating.

  • ALDI offers formats including twelve mini lollies and four lollies with a double coating.
  • Check the number of lollies, flavours and ingredients in the box you choose rather than assuming these formats have the same ingredients.

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Frequently asked questions

How can you compare two boxes of chocolate ice lollies?

Compare their nutritional values on a like-for-like basis, per 100 g or 100 ml, including energy, fat and sugars. Also check the net weight, the number of lollies and the size of each one: two boxes may contain different portion sizes.

Which allergens should you check in a chocolate ice lolly?

Read the allergens highlighted in the ingredients list on the packaging of the exact product. The recipes mentioned here may contain milk or almonds; Magnum also states that its Mini Classic may contain certain nuts. Don’t assume one flavour has the same ingredients as another.

Can you buy ice lollies at the start of your shop to eat in the evening?

It’s best to pick them up at the end of your shopping trip to maintain the cold chain, as ANSES recommends for frozen products. Use an insulated bag on the way home and put the lollies in the freezer as soon as you get back.