Choose the number of ice lollies based on how many people are actually likely to have one, then make sure you’ll have access to a freezer until serving time. A larger pack works well for sharing if you can store it; mini ice lollies make smaller portions easier to serve, but an ordinary lunch box on its own won’t keep them frozen.
If several guests would like an ice lolly at the same time and you can access a freezer until serving time, compare packs of 12 to 20 with the number of portions you expect to need. Carrefour lists a pack of 12 Classic’ ice lollies, while E.Leclerc offers a 20-stick Smicy assortment.
If you want to serve them without cutting them up, or offer a choice of flavours, look at mini ice lollies. Magnum, for example, has an assortment of six mini Classic, Almond and White Chocolate ice lollies. Like other frozen products, they need to stay frozen until serving time.
The number of pieces isn’t enough to choose between two packs if a guest needs to avoid an ingredient. Check the ingredients list, allergen information and nutritional details for the specific product and flavours you plan to serve.
Before choosing a format for breakfast, check where the ice lollies will be kept frozen. Then compare the portions and labels of packs that are suitable for your group.
| Criterion | What to check | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | Make sure you’ll have access to a freezer and check the storage temperature on the pack. You’ll also need to keep the ice lollies cold during transport. | If I need to take the ice lollies to the breakfast venue, I want to be able to keep them frozen before serving; around 33% of consumers rank this as a priority. |
| Portions and sharing | Check the number of ice lollies, their individual size and the flavours in the specific pack. | To serve a group without ending up with too many leftovers, I start with the number of people likely to have one; around 27% of consumers prioritise getting the portions right. |
| Pack size and availability | Compare the number of pieces in the formats you’re considering. If a product is listed in a catalogue, check that it’s available at your chosen shop. | When I’m planning to serve a group, I want to find enough portions in a format that’s available on the day; around 20% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients and allergen information for each product. To compare nutritional values, use the same basis: per 100 g or per 100 ml. | If someone needs to avoid an ingredient, I check every flavour before offering the pack; around 20% of consumers prioritise dietary suitability. |
The DGCCRF reminds consumers that the cold chain needs to be maintained during transport too. If you can’t keep the ice lollies frozen until serving time, the number of pieces or choice of flavours won’t solve the problem.
Ask the hotel whether you can access a freezer and check the storage instructions on the packaging. An ordinary lunch box without suitable cooling won’t be enough.
If the pack defrosts before serving, you may not be able to use it as intended. In particular, check whether the packaging says not to refreeze it.
Different flavours in the same assortment may have different ingredients. The presence or possible traces of an allergen in one product doesn’t tell you what’s in all the others.
Keep the packaging until serving time and check the allergens for each recipe. The DGCCRF says that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted on the labels of prepacked foods.
Lidl says its offers are available for a limited period and that some smaller shops may not stock every item shown. ALDI also features offers in its weekly catalogue.
Before deciding how many portions to serve, check the offer dates and the product available at the shop you plan to visit.
Magnum offers ice lollies in standard packs and mini assortments. Its Mini Classic, Almond and White Chocolate assortment contains six pieces in three flavours.
Carrefour lists ice lollies in several formats, including a 12-piece Classic’ pack.
E.Leclerc lists a 20-stick Smicy assortment among its own-brand ice creams and frozen desserts.
The Auchan range includes Auchan-brand ice lollies in packs of 8 and 12, as well as assortments from other brands.
If you’re considering a product featured in a Lidl catalogue, check the offer dates and the shop you plan to visit when organising breakfast.
ALDI offers a 12-piece MUCCI® mini ice lolly pack, among other own-brand ice lolly formats.
These frozen ice lolly packs offer between four and twelve portions. First choose based on your guests and the type of product you want, then make sure you can store it as directed until breakfast.
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Worth considering if you need up to twelve portions and orange and cherry flavours suit your group.
The product details mention possible traces of gluten, peanuts, soya, milk and nuts. Check the packaging before serving to anyone with a relevant dietary requirement. Keep the products frozen in accordance with the storage instructions.
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Worth considering for a group looking for twelve ice lollies in a choice of flavours.
The allergy information on the product page means you should check the exact packaging before serving. Store in a freezer in accordance with the instructions.
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This pack of eight melon ice lollies is better suited to a smaller gathering than a large group.
The product details list milk and carry a warning that the colour E102 may affect children’s activity and attention. Check the label and keep the products frozen until serving time.
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This pack of four sorbet ice lollies is worth considering for a small group who would enjoy coconut flavour.
The product details state that it is made in a facility that also handles milk, eggs, nuts, gluten, soya and peanuts. Check the label if anyone has a dietary requirement. The product is also not recommended for children under 36 months. Keep the sorbets frozen until serving time.
Yes, but only if you can keep them frozen during the journey and until serving time. The DGCCRF reminds consumers that the cold chain must also be maintained during transport; an ordinary lunch box without suitable cooling won’t be enough. Check the pack’s instructions too, particularly before considering refreezing a defrosted product.
Start with the number of people likely to have one, then choose at least that many pieces if you can keep the pack frozen. The formats mentioned by Magnum, Auchan, Carrefour and E.Leclerc include packs of 6, 10, 12 and 20 pieces. Check the size of the ice lollies too before choosing a pack.
Read the label on the specific pack and check the information for each flavour. According to the DGCCRF, allergenic ingredients must be highlighted on the labels of prepacked foods. Don’t assume that one ice lolly has the same ingredients as another from the same brand.
Compare values shown on the same basis, per 100 g or per 100 ml, and take the size of each portion into account. The DGCCRF explains that this format makes it easier to compare nutritional declarations. Check sugars and fat in particular, but don’t assume that one value alone means a product is suitable for everyone.
Not necessarily. Lidl gives offer dates and says that some smaller shops may not stock every item in the catalogue. ALDI also runs offers through weekly catalogues. Check the product and shop before planning how many portions you’ll need for breakfast.