Fans of vanilla and chocolate ice lollies
If you’re after a standard portion, check the amount per lolly rather than the weight of the box. Carrefour Extra, for example, offers lollies weighing 75 g each, while Magnum Classic comes in a 100 ml size.
Who are these sizes for?
Shoppers who like a variety of smaller portions
A mini selection lets you choose a different flavour each time. However, they’re still sold in a box: Carrefour Extra offers a selection of eight 32 g lollies, while Magnum has a selection of six 55 ml lollies.
People who check the ingredients
If you avoid certain ingredients, check the details for each recipe and flavour. Magnum’s Vegan Almond variety contains 90 ml per portion and includes almonds, so the vegan label alone doesn’t rule out a nut allergy risk.
What should you look for?
Start by deciding how much you want to eat in one sitting, then check the pack size and ingredients of the lolly you’re planning to buy.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
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| Standard portion | Compare the amount per lolly with the total amount in the pack; Carrefour Extra lists 75 g per standard lolly. | If I want a more substantial vanilla and chocolate dessert than a mini, the size of each lolly matters more than the variety. Around 33% of consumers prioritise a standard portion. |
| Mini size and variety | Check the amount per mini lolly and the flavours in the selection; Carrefour Extra lists 32 g per lolly in its mini selection. | For a small treat, I’d rather have a mini lolly and try a different flavour another time; around 25% of consumers prioritise this combination. |
| Managing the pack | Check how many lollies are in the box and whether your chosen product is available at your preferred shop. | For my Easter shopping, I want to be able to save the other lollies for later rather than choose a box based on its flavour alone. Nearly 25% of consumers put managing the pack first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact flavour you’re buying, including for vegan recipes. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, the recipe’s suitability matters more than the size; around 17% of consumers make this their priority. |
Things to bear in mind
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Assuming an individual portion is sold on its own
The products featured by Carrefour, Magnum and Auchan come in boxes containing several lollies, even though each one is a separate portion. So if you only fancy one, think about what you’ll do with the rest of the pack, too.
Check the number of lollies and the amount per lolly before choosing a box.
You’ll need freezer space for any lollies left over.
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Assuming mini or vegan products are allergen-free
Ingredients vary between flavours: Carrefour Extra’s mini selection includes milk, soya and almonds, while Magnum Vegan Almond contains almonds. The DGCCRF reminds shoppers that allergens in frozen products must be stated in writing.
Check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ information on the packaging of the exact product you buy.
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Counting on a particular flavour without checking what’s available locally
A selection or recipe you’ve spotted in advance may not be available at the shop you choose for your Easter shopping.
Check what your chosen shop has in stock and find another product with a size and ingredients that suit your needs.
Brands to know
These examples show the different sizes and recipes available; the features listed don’t apply to every product from each brand.
Magnum
Chocolate-coated ice cream lollies, including Classic, mini and Vegan Almond varieties.
- The products featured include Magnum Classic lollies in 100 ml portions, a mini selection of 6 × 55 ml and Vegan Almond lollies in 90 ml portions.
- Ingredients vary by recipe: the Classic products described contain milk, while Vegan Almond contains almonds.
CARREFOUR EXTRA
A range that includes standard vanilla and chocolate lollies, an almond variety and a mini selection.
- The Carrefour products featured include a box of 4 × 75 g lollies and a selection of 8 mini lollies weighing 32 g each.
- The recipes described contain milk; the almond variety also contains almonds and carries a warning that it may contain traces of other nuts.
MUCCI
A range of ice creams and sorbets sold by ALDI, including mini ice lollies.
- ALDI’s frozen desserts include a box of 12 MUCCI mini lollies.
- Check which product and flavours are available at your chosen shop before planning to buy them.
Ice lollies on Joybuy
These boxes contain lollies to enjoy individually, in mini or standard sizes depending on the product. Compare the amount per lolly and the ingredients before choosing one for your Easter shopping.
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Magnum Mini Classic, Almond and White Chocolate, 6 lollies, 254 g
Choose a mini lolly from a selection of flavours. The box contains six lollies and weighs 254 g in total; check the ingredients for each flavour if you need to avoid milk or nuts.
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POPELINO Madagascar Vanilla, milk chocolate, 4 lollies, 312 g
For separate portions of vanilla and milk chocolate. The box contains four lollies and weighs 312 g in total; check the label if milk or nuts are a concern for you.
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Côte d’Or Vanilla, milk chocolate and hazelnut, 4 lollies, 260 g
For a vanilla and chocolate portion with hazelnut. The box contains four lollies and weighs 260 g in total; check the allergen information for the exact product, particularly for milk, hazelnuts and soya.
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Magnum Mini Classic, 6 × 55 ml
Enjoy the Classic flavour in a mini size. Each lolly contains 55 ml and there are six in the box; check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ information if you avoid milk or almonds.
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Magnum White Chocolate Almond, 4 × 100 ml
Choose a 100 ml white chocolate and almond lolly instead of a mini. The box contains four; check the label if you need to avoid milk or nuts.
Frequently asked questions
Are individual ice lollies sold separately?
Not necessarily: the products featured here come in boxes containing several lollies. If you only want one, check how they’re packaged before you shop.
How do I choose between a mini lolly and a standard size?
Choose based on how much you want to eat at a time: Carrefour Extra lists 32 g for each lolly in its mini selection, compared with 75 g for its standard vanilla and chocolate lolly. When comparing other products, check the amount per lolly rather than just the weight of the box.
Is a vegan lolly always allergen-free?
No: Magnum Vegan Almond contains almonds. Check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ information for the exact recipe, even when it’s labelled vegan.
Where can I check the allergens in a packaged ice cream?
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging of the product you choose. In France, the DGCCRF states that allergens in frozen products must be listed in writing and highlighted in the ingredients list of pre-packed foods.