If you’re looking for a clearly stated cocoa content above all else, Magnum Intense Dark gives you a precise figure: according to its Auchan product listing, the dark chocolate coating contains 70% cocoa. This figure doesn’t describe the whole ice lolly and isn’t directly comparable with the percentages given for Ferrero Rondnoir or Nuii, which relate to other parts of their recipes. For a study break, compare the recipes by their ingredients, allergens and the format you’re after.
You want to tell the difference between a stated cocoa content and a simple ‘dark chocolate’ description. Auchan’s listing for Magnum Intense Dark gives a figure for the dark chocolate coating, not for the whole ice lolly.
Ferrero Rondnoir’s cocoa nibs or Nuii’s Brazil nuts could help you decide. Also compare the ingredients and allergens in each recipe.
If you’re setting aside ice lollies for several study sessions, check the number of lollies, net weight and ingredients rather than judging by the box alone. The DGCCRF highlights the importance of stating the quantity by weight for ice cream.
Start by checking what a stated percentage measures, then look at the recipe and pack format: these details answer different questions.
| Criteria | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa content | Check whether the figure refers to the cocoa in the chocolate coating or the proportion of dark chocolate in the recipe: these measurements aren’t interchangeable. | I want precise information before choosing a dark chocolate ice lolly for a break, without guessing what’s in it from its name. Around 50% of consumers put clear information about cocoa first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the box you buy, particularly if the recipe contains inclusions. | If I have a dietary requirement relating to ingredients or allergens, I need to be able to rule out any recipe that isn’t suitable for me. For around 30% of consumers, this comes before other criteria. |
| Pack format | Compare the number of ice lollies, net weight and whether the product is ice cream or sorbet. | When planning several study breaks, I want suitable portions without mistaking chocolate ice cream for a chocolate-coated sorbet. Pack format is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
According to Auchan’s product listings, Magnum Intense Dark’s 70% refers to the cocoa in the dark chocolate coating, while Ferrero Rondnoir’s 32.6% refers to dark chocolate in the recipe and Nuii’s 31% to its coating with Brazil nuts.
Check what each figure refers to before comparing ice lollies.
The recipes mentioned contain different ingredients and may include allergens or traces. You can’t tell whether an ice lolly is suitable for a dietary requirement just by looking at it.
Check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ information on the packaging of the product you buy.
Carrefour Sensation’s product listing shows that its ice lollies contain both milk chocolate and dark chocolate. So, the presence of dark chocolate doesn’t mean it’s the main ingredient.
If you’re mainly looking for dark chocolate, check the product description and ingredients list.
Magnum Intense Dark is worth considering if the cocoa content of the chocolate coating is an important factor in your choice.
Rondnoir combines cocoa ice cream, a dark chocolate shell and cocoa nibs.
The dark chocolate and Brazil nut version combines a nut-piece coating with chocolate ice cream.
The product featured is a pack of four ice lollies combining milk chocolate and dark chocolate.
MUCCI is a range of ice creams and sorbets sold by ALDI France.
These two multipacks offer different ways to enjoy an ice-cold break: dark chocolate ice lollies on the one hand, and mango and passion fruit mini sorbets with dark chocolate on the other. If a specific cocoa content is important to your choice, check it on the packaging.
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Worth considering if you’d like to set aside four dark chocolate ice lollies for your breaks. If cocoa content is your main priority, check the cocoa content of the dark chocolate; also look at the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
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Worth considering if you prefer small, fruity sorbets with dark chocolate rather than chocolate ice cream. The pack contains six pieces; check the cocoa content and allergen information on the packaging to make sure it meets your needs.
Not if the figures measure different things. According to Auchan’s product listings, Magnum Intense Dark’s 70% refers to the cocoa in the dark chocolate coating; Ferrero Rondnoir’s 32.6% refers to dark chocolate among the ingredients, while Nuii’s 31% refers to its coating with Brazil nuts.
Check the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ information on the packaging you buy. The French Ministry of the Economy explains that allergens in prepacked foods must be listed and highlighted. Don’t assume they’re absent based on the stated flavour alone.
Net weight helps you compare the quantity of ice cream in different packs, alongside the number of ice lollies. The DGCCRF highlights the importance of stating the quantity by weight for ice cream; also check whether the products you’re comparing are ice cream or sorbet.
Follow the storage temperature shown on the box: the products featured state −18 °C. Also check the date on the packaging and don’t refreeze a product once it has thawed.