If you’re looking for dark chocolate with a stated cocoa content, check which part of the ice lolly the figure refers to: Auchan’s listing for Magnum Intense Dark says its coating contains 70% cocoa, not the whole ice lolly. For a meeting break, the number of portions, allergens and whether you can keep the ice lollies in the freezer matter too. The word “dark” alone doesn’t tell you everything about the recipe.
You want to know the stated cocoa content rather than relying on the word “dark” alone. Check whether the percentage applies to the coating or another part of the ice lolly, as it does on Auchan’s listing for Magnum Intense Dark.
You need to plan how many portions to hand out and take the group’s preferences and allergies into account. The number of ice lollies in each box and the information on the packaging can help you decide.
You compare the number of ice lollies and the net weight, then check that your chosen product is available at the shop or for collection from the store where you plan to pick it up.
Before choosing a recipe, find out whether you need to cater for any allergies. Then compare the chocolate flavour, the number of portions you need and what’s available at your chosen collection point.
| Consideration | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa intensity | The cocoa content, if stated, and which part of the ice lolly it applies to. | I’m looking for dark chocolate with a bold flavour, but the word “dark” isn’t enough to tell me about the recipe. Around 37% of consumers would prioritise a verifiable cocoa intensity. |
| Number of portions | The number of ice lollies and the net weight of the box. | I want to know how many individual portions I’ll need to serve the group without cutting up the ice lollies. Ease of serving would come first for around 27% of consumers. |
| Local availability | Whether the product is available at your chosen shop or for collection at the time you’re planning the meeting. | When the break is scheduled for a specific date, I need to be able to collect the boxes I’ve planned for. Access to the chosen product would be the main consideration for around 18% of consumers. |
| Allergens | The ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the box you’re actually buying. | If someone in the group needs to avoid an allergen, I check the recipe before choosing a flavour. This would be the priority for around 18% of consumers. |
Product listings don’t all describe cocoa in the same way. Auchan says the coating on Magnum Intense Dark contains 70% cocoa; this figure doesn’t describe the whole ice lolly.
If this figure matters to your group, look for a stated cocoa content and check exactly which ingredient it refers to.
Dark chocolate products listed by Auchan and Carrefour include recipes containing milk or soya. Auchan’s listing for NUII dark chocolate and Brazil nut also mentions tree nuts.
Ask which allergies you need to take into account, then check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on each box before buying.
According to Auchan, a box of three Magnum Intense Dark ice lollies weighs 222 g, while E.Leclerc’s four Trium ice lollies weigh 308 g. So the number of items alone doesn’t tell you how much is in the box.
Work out how many portions you need and compare the stated net weights too.
Auchan’s listing for Magnum Intense Dark says to store it at −18 °C. So, if you’re choosing ice lollies for a meeting, you’ll need freezer space until they’re served.
Check the storage instructions on the packaging, make sure you have enough freezer space and plan when you’ll collect your order.
Intense Dark combines ice cream with a dark chocolate coating.
Double Chocolat combines chocolate ice cream, chocolate sauce and a dark chocolate coating in a box of four.
This dark chocolate product from E.Leclerc contains four ice lollies and has a net weight of 308 g.
Auchan’s product is a cocoa ice cream and dark chocolate lolly, sold in a pack of four.
Auchan’s dark chocolate and Brazil nut product combines chocolate ice cream, caramel and tree nuts.
ALDI France includes Mucci ice lollies in its range of frozen desserts.
For a coffee break where everyone can have an individual ice lolly, this selection features a pack of four dark chocolate ice lollies. If these factors will influence your choice, check the cocoa content and allergen information on the box.
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This pack gives you four ice lollies to serve at a break for dark chocolate fans. It contains four pieces, with a total weight of 312 g. Before serving them to the group, check the packaging for the cocoa content and allergen information.
No. Check the exact product and which part of it any stated figure applies to. Auchan says the coating on Magnum Intense Dark contains 70% cocoa, while Carrefour Sensation Double Chocolat’s listing describes a dark chocolate coating without giving a directly comparable cocoa content.
Start with the number of portions you need to serve, then check the number of items and the net weight in each box. Auchan’s and E.Leclerc’s listings respectively state that Magnum Intense Dark comes in a pack of three and Trium dark chocolate in a pack of four.
Not necessarily. Auchan’s listing for Magnum Intense Dark and E.Leclerc’s listing for Trium dark chocolate describe recipes containing milk or milk-based ingredients. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the product you’re considering serving.
Follow the storage temperature on the packaging and keep the ice lollies in the freezer until you’re ready to serve them. Auchan’s listing for Magnum Intense Dark says to store it at −18 °C, so make sure you have enough freezer space before collecting it.