Fans of rich dark chocolate
You want a clear indication of the cocoa content, rather than just the word ‘dark’. Auchan’s Magnum Intense Dark listing gives a 70% cocoa content for the coating, not the whole lolly.
Who are these options for?
Shoppers who check ingredients
You want to check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the exact product before adding it to your basket.
Households comparing pack sizes
You choose based on the number of lollies and the pack’s net weight, then check that the product is available through your collection service.
What should you check first?
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Dark chocolate profile | Check which part of the lolly any stated cocoa content applies to, then read the descriptions of the ice cream and coating. | I’m looking for a strong cocoa flavour without confusing the shell with the ice cream; around 31% of consumers would put this chocolate profile first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact product, including any warnings about possible traces. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to check the recipe before ordering; around 25% of consumers would prioritise the ingredients. |
| Pack size | Compare the number of lollies and the net weight. Don’t assume you can tell the size of each lolly from the number on the box alone. | If I’m sharing a pack, I want to know how many lollies it contains; around 19% of consumers would prioritise pack size. |
| Collection service availability | Select your collection point and check the exact product on offer before confirming your basket. | I want to order the lolly I’ve chosen, not just see it on a product page; finding it through their collection service would be a priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming ‘dark’ describes all the ice cream
According to Auchan’s listing, Magnum Intense Dark contains milk chocolate ice cream under a dark chocolate coating with 70% cocoa. That percentage doesn’t apply to the whole lolly.
Before comparing two recipes, check which part each cocoa claim refers to.
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Overlooking allergen information
Auchan’s listings for Magnum Intense Dark and Ferrero Rondnoir mention milk and soya, as well as possible traces of other allergens depending on the product.
If you need to avoid an allergen, reread the information for the product you’re ordering and check the packaging when it arrives.
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Confusing a product listing with one you can order
A product page from Carrefour, E.Leclerc or Auchan can help you find ice lollies, but what’s available depends on the collection point you select.
Choose your collection service, then check that the pack and size you want are in your basket.
Brands to look at
Magnum
According to Auchan’s listing, Magnum Intense Dark combines milk chocolate ice cream with a dark chocolate coating containing 70% cocoa. The box contains three lollies and weighs 222 g.
- The stated cocoa content gives you a clear indication of the coating.
- This percentage doesn’t apply to all the ice cream; the listing mentions milk and soya, and possible traces of almonds.
Ferrero Rondnoir
Auchan’s listing describes four lollies, weighing 200 g in total, made with cocoa ice cream, a dark chocolate shell and cocoa pieces.
- The description distinguishes the cocoa ice cream from its coating and cocoa pieces.
- The listing doesn’t give a cocoa content directly comparable with the 70% in Magnum’s coating; check the allergen and trace warnings too.
Trium (Marque Repère E.Leclerc)
E.Leclerc’s category page features Trium dark chocolate ice lollies in a box of four, weighing 308 g.
- The number of lollies and net weight give you useful pack-size details.
- Open the listing for the product available at your store to check its ingredients, cocoa content and allergens.
Carrefour Sensation
Carrefour’s range includes ‘Milk and Dark Chocolate’ and ‘Double Chocolate’ ice lollies.
- These names help you identify different chocolate profiles to explore.
- A name combining milk and dark chocolate doesn’t, by itself, tell you what each part contains or its cocoa content.
Ice lollies to compare on Joybuy
These two pack sizes suit different tastes: a chocolate-led ice lolly and mini fruit sorbet lollies paired with dark chocolate. If you’re mainly after a cocoa flavour, check which part of each product contains chocolate.
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POPELINO Intense Dark dark chocolate ice lollies, x4, 312 g
Worth a look if you’re after a chocolate ice lolly rather than a fruit sorbet.
The box contains four lollies and weighs 312 g. If a specific cocoa content or avoiding an allergen is important to you, check the ingredients for the product you order.
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PopFruit mini mango and passion fruit sorbet lollies with dark chocolate, x6, 282 g
Consider these if you’d like fruit sorbet paired with dark chocolate, rather than an ice cream that’s mainly chocolate.
The box contains six mini lollies and weighs 282 g. If the ingredients or allergen information affect your decision, check the details for the exact product.
Frequently asked questions
Does ‘dark’ mean all the ice cream is dark chocolate?
No. The term may refer only to the coating. Auchan’s Magnum Intense Dark listing describes milk chocolate ice cream covered in dark chocolate containing 70% cocoa. Read the descriptions of the ice cream and shell separately.
What should you check on the listing before adding ice lollies to your basket?
Check the product name, ingredients, allergens, net quantity and nutritional information for the exact product. The Directorate-General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control reminds shoppers that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted. Also check the information on the packaging you receive.
How should you store these ice lollies after collection?
Follow the storage temperature on the packaging for the product you’ve bought, and put the lollies in the freezer after collection. Auchan’s listings for Magnum Intense Dark and Ferrero Rondnoir specify storage at −18 °C.