Who are these ice lollies for?

Coffee ice cream fans

If you want the ice cream itself to taste of coffee, check the product name and ingredients list. A chocolate coating alone doesn’t mean the lolly is coffee-flavoured.

Anyone after a solo treat

An ice lolly gives you an individual portion without having to serve ice cream from a tub. Compare the number of lollies and the weight per portion, then think about how you’ll store the rest of the box.

Shoppers mindful of ingredients

If certain ingredients or allergens influence your choice, check the label on the variant you’re buying. Nutritional information per portion can also help you compare two recipes with different weights.

Which criteria should you prioritise?

First decide whether you want the ice cream to taste of coffee or would prefer another treat to enjoy alongside it. Then compare the portion sizes and ingredients of the recipe you choose.

Criteria What to check Who is it for?
Coffee flavour Look for coffee in the product name and ingredients, rather than relying on the packaging. I want the ice cream itself to taste of coffee, not just my drink. Around 31 % of consumers would prioritise this flavour.
Individual portions Compare the number of lollies and the weight per lolly; a box of individually portioned lollies doesn’t mean you can buy them one at a time. For a solo break, I’d rather take one lolly and keep the rest in the freezer. Around 31 % of consumers would put portion size first.
Chocolate and biscuit Check the coating, sauce and inclusions to tell a chocolate and hazelnut recipe apart from a speculoos one. I like to have ice cream with my coffee where the chocolate or biscuit matters more than the strength of the coffee flavour. Around 23 % of consumers would prioritise this combination.
Ingredients Check the allergens, ‘may contain’ statements and nutritional information on the exact pack. Before I choose a flavour, I need to know whether the ingredients suit my dietary needs. Around 15 % of consumers would put this check first.

Things to bear in mind

  • Confusing individual portions with buying a single lolly

    The boxes of four lollies listed by Auchan and E.Leclerc contain individually portioned lollies, but that doesn’t mean the shops sell them separately. After a solo break, you’ll still have ice lollies left to store.

    Check how many lollies are in the box and ask the shop if you want to buy just one.

  • Choosing based on the word ‘coffee’ alone

    Coffee ice cream may also contain a coating, biscuits or nuts. The advertised flavour doesn’t tell you whether the recipe is suitable for someone with an allergy.

    Check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and ‘may contain’ statements on the packaging of the variant you choose.

  • Overlooking the journey home from the shops

    Ice lollies need to be kept in the storage conditions stated on the pack. Auchan’s product listing for the Columbus variety specifies storage at −18 °C and says not to refreeze once thawed.

    As Anses advises for frozen foods, pick them up at the end of your shop, use an insulated bag and then follow the packaging instructions.

Brands and ranges to compare

Magnum

An option if you want a chocolate-coated ice lolly to enjoy with your coffee, without necessarily looking for coffee-flavoured ice cream.

  • Magnum’s ice lollies centre on the combination of ice cream and a chocolate coating.
  • Ingredients and allergens vary by product, so check the label for your chosen flavour.

Carrefour EXTRA

A range of boxes of ice lollies to consider if individually portioned treats matter more to you than having coffee in the ice cream.

  • Carrefour offers vanilla, chocolate and almond varieties, among others, as well as boxes of eight lollies.
  • Check the flavour and ingredients of the box you choose: these varieties aren’t necessarily coffee-flavoured.

Trium

E.Leclerc’s Marque Repère range includes a coffee-flavoured Trium product, listed in a box of four lollies weighing 292 g.

  • The product name makes it easy to spot an option that’s explicitly coffee-flavoured.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack before comparing it with other recipes.

Auchan

The retailer lists coffee-flavoured products from Columbus and Côte d’Or, paired with speculoos and chocolate-hazelnut respectively.

  • The product listings make it easy to compare recipes and stated portion sizes.
  • Check the listing and packaging for the exact product you’re considering; flavours and allergens vary.

MUCCI

This ALDI ice cream brand can be a useful point of comparison for boxes of ice lollies and mini formats.

  • ALDI offers boxes of four lollies among its frozen desserts.
  • Check the flavour of each box if you’re specifically looking for coffee ice cream.

Ice lollies to discover on Joybuy

If you want something to enjoy with your coffee but don’t want coffee-flavoured ice cream, this selection features hazelnut and chocolate lollies in a box of individual portions.

Box of POPELINO Piedmont Hazelnut ice lollies with hazelnut and chocolate

POPELINO Piedmont Hazelnut ice lollies, hazelnut and chocolate, x4, 312 g

A hazelnut and chocolate option to enjoy with coffee, rather than a way to get coffee flavour in the ice cream itself.

The box contains four ice lollies with a total weight of 312 g. If you’re concerned about an ingredient, check the allergens and any ‘may contain’ information on the exact packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Does an individually portioned ice lolly have to be bought on its own?

No. An individual portion may be part of a box. Carrefour, Auchan and E.Leclerc list products sold in boxes containing several lollies; if you want to buy just one, check how the shop sells them.

Which allergens should you check in coffee ice cream?

Read the label for the exact product, including any ‘may contain’ statements. The NUII, Columbus and Côte d’Or recipes mentioned by Carrefour and Auchan contain milk, as well as wheat, soya, almonds or hazelnuts, depending on the product.

How can you compare two ice lollies of different sizes?

Start with the weight of each lolly, then compare the nutritional information on a like-for-like basis: per 100 g or per portion, if both packs provide it. Don’t assume the figures for one recipe apply to another.

How should you store ice lollies after shopping?

Pick up frozen foods at the end of your shop and carry them in an insulated bag, following Anses’ advice on maintaining the cold chain. Follow the temperature and instructions on your box; Auchan’s listing for Columbus ice lollies specifies −18 °C and says not to refreeze once thawed.