Fans of rich chocolate
You’re looking for a dark chocolate coating or a double-coated recipe rather than a classic lolly. The ranges from Magnum and the options available at Auchan give you specific recipes to compare.
Who are these options for?
Households planning several desserts
If you’re planning to spread a box over the week, the number of lollies isn’t the only thing to consider: check the size of each one too. Carrefour, for example, offers boxes of eight Magnum Classic lollies, while other recipes are sold in packs of four.
Shoppers who pay close attention to ingredients
If the ingredients or allergens are key to your choice, read the information on the exact box you’re buying, including any ‘may contain’ warnings. These can vary from one recipe to another.
What should you look for?
First decide whether you’re after a particular recipe or enough desserts for the week. Then check the pack size and the label on your chosen product. Words such as ‘indulgent’ or ‘premium’ don’t tell you what the recipe contains.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
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| Chocolate recipe | Type of coating and whether it contains sauce or inclusions; check the exact product if a cocoa percentage is stated. | If I’m mainly looking for a stronger chocolate flavour, the recipe matters more to me than the size of the box. Around 36% of shoppers might put this first. |
| Number in the box | Number of lollies and total weight or volume. Don’t treat grams and millilitres as equivalent. | If I want enough desserts for the week, I need to know how many are in each box. This could be the priority for around 29% of shoppers. |
| Portion size | Weight or volume per lolly, and whether it’s a mini or classic size. | If several people will be helping themselves, I’d rather choose the size of each lolly to suit the portions I have in mind. Around 21% of shoppers might make this their main consideration. |
| Label and storage | Ingredients, allergens and ‘may contain’ warnings, as well as the storage instructions on the pack. | If I need to pay particular attention to certain ingredients, I should read the label before choosing a flavour. This could be the priority for around 14% of shoppers. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Relying on the word ‘premium’ alone
It doesn’t tell you about the coating, inclusions or size of the lollies.
Compare the recipes described on the packaging: double coatings, dark chocolate, sauces and toppings suit different cravings.
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Counting the lollies without checking their size
A box of mini lollies and a box of classic-size lollies won’t give you the same portions.
Check the number of lollies and the weight or volume of each one before choosing your desserts for the week.
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Assuming you know the allergens from the flavour name
A coating or inclusions may contain ingredients that aren’t mentioned in the recipe name.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack, especially if you need to avoid a particular ingredient.
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Leaving your ice cream lollies out during the journey home
The DGCCRF warns that a rise in temperature can compromise food safety, so keeping food cold matters after you’ve paid, too.
Pick up frozen food at the end of your shop, use an insulated bag if possible and put it in the freezer promptly, following the instructions on the packaging.
Brands to know
Magnum
The brand offers several ice cream lolly recipes, including Double, Intense and Mini ranges.
- The recipes and sizes let you choose between a particular chocolate profile and lollies in different sizes.
- Ingredients and allergen information vary by product, so check the pack you choose.
Carrefour Sensation
This range includes lollies in flavours such as double chocolate, salted caramel and macadamia.
- You can compare several flavours within the range.
- Check the size and ingredients of each box rather than assuming the recipes are similar.
Auchan
The retailer’s ice cream lolly range includes Auchan products and brands such as Magnum, Nuii and Côte d’Or.
- The range offers different pack sizes and flavours to compare.
- Check the product and pack size at the store where you shop.
Mucci
ALDI France sells double-coated lollies and mini sizes under this brand.
- Packs of four lollies and boxes of mini lollies suit different portion needs.
- Check what’s available in store before planning a particular recipe for the week.
Ice cream lollies on Joybuy
These Magnum options cover different recipes and pack sizes, from four to eight lollies, including a mini size. Choose according to the flavour you’re after and the portions you have planned, then check the label on the pack.
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Magnum Double Sunlover Mango & Coconut, 4 lollies, 300 g
Worth considering if you’re after the Double Sunlover Mango & Coconut recipe rather than a classic chocolate flavour. The product title states that the box contains four lollies and 300 g in total; check the size of each one on the pack.
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Magnum white chocolate and almond, 4 × 100 mL
An option to consider if you’re looking for a combination of white chocolate and almond. The box contains four 100 mL lollies; check the exact label for ingredients and allergens.
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Magnum Classic, 8 lollies, 600 g
The box of eight could be a good fit if you’re planning several desserts throughout the week. It contains 600 g in total, according to the product title. Choose it for the Classic recipe, not a Double or Intense variation.
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Magnum Mini Classic, 6 × 55 mL
This size is ideal if you’re after smaller portions: the box contains six mini lollies of 55 mL each. If you’d prefer a larger individual portion, compare the volume per lolly before you choose.
Frequently asked questions
How can you choose an indulgent lolly without relying on the word ‘premium’?
Look at the specific recipe: dark chocolate, a double coating, sauce and inclusions all describe different features. For example, Auchan describes a Magnum Intense Dark with a dark chocolate coating that’s stated to contain 70% cocoa. This applies to that specific product, not all Magnum lollies.
How should you compare two boxes for desserts throughout the week?
Compare the number of lollies and the weight or volume per lolly, then choose the pack size that suits the portions you have planned. Grams and millilitres measure different things, so don’t compare totals shown in these two units directly.
Which allergens should you check in a chocolate ice cream lolly?
Read the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the exact product. Carrefour’s listing for Magnum Classic, for example, mentions several nuts as possible allergens; this doesn’t apply to every Magnum recipe. ANSES notes that relevant allergens are highlighted in the ingredients list.
How should you transport ice cream lollies after your shop?
Pick them up at the end of your shop, keep the journey time to a minimum and put them back in the freezer promptly, following the instructions on the packaging. An insulated bag can help on the way home; the DGCCRF stresses the importance of keeping food cold.