Who are these cones for?

Coffee-and-chocolate fans

You’d like your cone to echo the taste of your morning coffee. A recipe that lists coffee among its ingredients is a more direct match for that craving than a simple cocoa decoration.

Fans of a pronounced chocolate flavour

You’re looking for a strong cocoa taste and want to tell the difference between reduced-fat cocoa, cocoa mass and dark chocolate shavings, without using a single ingredient to estimate the product’s total cocoa content.

People mindful of allergens and getting their shopping home

You need to check the ingredients for the flavour you’ve chosen and keep the ice cream cold between the shop and your freezer.

What should you check before choosing?

If you’re planning to enjoy a cone with your morning coffee, first decide between a recipe that contains coffee and one that’s mainly chocolate-flavoured. Then check the ingredients, allergens and pack size of the specific flavour you’re thinking of buying.

What to consider What to check Who is it for?
Chocolate ingredients The type of chocolate and the stated percentages for each cocoa ingredient. No single percentage tells you the cone’s total cocoa content. I want to know what the chocolate flavour contains before choosing. Around 31% of consumers might put this detail about the cocoa first.
Pairing with coffee Whether the recipe contains coffee powder or instant coffee, rather than simply suggesting a coffee pairing in the name. To complement the taste of my morning coffee, I’m looking for coffee among the cone’s ingredients. This could be the main priority for around 25% of consumers.
Allergens The declaration for the exact flavour, including any ‘may contain’ statements, as these can vary by recipe. I need to be able to rule out an ingredient or a stated trace before buying. Around 25% of consumers might prioritise this check.
Pack size The number of cones and the net weight, which can vary from one pack to another. When I’m shopping, I’m looking for a pack with the right quantity for me. Pack size could be the top priority for around 19% of consumers.

Things to watch out for

  • Assuming dark chocolate shavings mean a high cocoa content

    A cone might contain chocolate shavings or a chocolate coating while the ice cream itself has a different main flavour. The percentage of one ingredient doesn’t tell you the product’s total cocoa content.

    Read the product description and ingredients list, and check which component each percentage refers to.

  • Forgetting to check the wafer and inclusions for allergens

    Depending on the recipe, ingredients or statements about traces may include milk, wheat, soya or nuts.

    Check the label for the exact flavour, especially if you’re considering a hazelnut recipe.

  • Letting the cones warm up while you’re shopping

    Getting them home is part of maintaining the cold chain. The DGCCRF recommends storing ice creams, frozen desserts and sorbets at −18 °C and says that thawed food must not be refrozen.

    Pick up your ice cream at the end of your shop, carry it in an insulated bag and put it in the freezer as soon as you can.

  • Comparing packs without checking what’s inside

    The products covered here don’t all contain the same number of cones or the same net weight: a pack of four and a pack of six aren’t the same quantity.

    Check both details on the pack you’re planning to buy.

Brands to consider

These products show different ways to combine coffee and chocolate in an ice cream cone. Their ingredients don’t make it possible to rank them by total cocoa content.

Magnum

According to the Auchan product listing, the Noisette & Chocolat variety combines hazelnut and chocolate ice cream, salted hazelnut sauce and a milk chocolate disc.

  • Worth considering if the hazelnut-and-chocolate combination matters more to you than having coffee in the recipe.
  • The cocoa ingredient percentages shown on the Joybuy listing don’t measure the total cocoa content. This recipe contains milk, wheat and hazelnuts, among other ingredients.

Cornetto

Auchan describes the Vanille & Cacao variety as vanilla ice cream in a wafer cone, with a coating and sauce made with reduced-fat cocoa.

  • An option if you prefer vanilla with cocoa to a recipe containing coffee.
  • The name doesn’t prove that it has an intense dark chocolate flavour. The listing mentions milk and wheat, as well as possible traces of hazelnuts, pistachios and soya.

Carrefour Extra

The Carrefour listing for Café Chocolat cones states that they contain 1% coffee powder, 1.1% dark chocolate shavings and 0.6% reduced-fat cocoa.

  • Coffee is listed in the recipe, so you can make your choice based on a declared ingredient rather than the flavour name alone.
  • These percentages refer to specific ingredients, not the cone’s total cocoa content. Check the allergens on the packaging.

TRIUM (E.Leclerc)

The E.Leclerc listing for Cônes au café x6 describes coffee ice cream with coffee-and-chocolate sauce and dark chocolate shavings.

  • The recipe specifically lists instant coffee and dark chocolate shavings.
  • The presence of these ingredients doesn’t prove a high total cocoa content. Check the ingredients of the product you buy.

EXTREME

The range includes coffee- and chocolate-flavoured cones. The flavour you choose determines which ingredients to check.

  • You can decide whether you fancy a coffee cone or a chocolatey one before comparing products.
  • Don’t assume that one flavour has the same ingredients or cocoa content as another. Check the label on the pack you choose.

A chocolate cone on Joybuy

This pack of six cones is an option if you’re choosing a chocolate ice cream to enjoy with your morning coffee. If you want coffee in the recipe or need a specific total cocoa content, check the ingredients on the pack before choosing.

Pack of EXTRÊME chocolate ice cream cones x6, 426 g

EXTRÊME Chocolate Ice Cream Cones x6, 426 g

Worth considering if you’re after a chocolate cone rather than a coffee one.

Pack of six cones, 426 g. Check the packaging of the product you buy for cocoa ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the word ‘dark’ prove that a cone contains a lot of cocoa?

No. On its own, the word doesn’t tell you the cone’s total cocoa content. Check which ingredient each percentage on the label refers to, and look out for the difference between reduced-fat cocoa, cocoa mass and dark chocolate shavings.

Which cone should I choose if I want a coffee flavour?

Look for a recipe that lists coffee among its ingredients. The Carrefour listing for Carrefour Extra Café Chocolat cones and the E.Leclerc listing for TRIUM coffee cones mention coffee powder and instant coffee respectively. Then check the other ingredients to make sure they suit your preferences.

Which allergens should I check in an ice cream cone?

Check the exact product, as the ice cream, wafer and inclusions may have different ingredients. The product listings mentioned here include milk and wheat in some recipes, as well as nuts or statements about possible traces, depending on the flavour. For your choice, always refer to the packaging of the product you buy.

How should I transport ice cream cones after shopping?

Keep them cold on the way home and put them in the freezer as soon as you can. The DGCCRF recommends storing ice creams, frozen desserts and sorbets at −18 °C and says not to refreeze food that has thawed.

Do all the packs contain the same amount of ice cream?

No. For example, the Auchan and E.Leclerc listings show Magnum Noisette & Chocolat in a pack of four cones weighing 260 g, and TRIUM Cônes au café in a pack of six cones weighing 426 g. Compare the number of cones and the net weight of the pack you’re thinking of buying.