Fans of individual portions
You want to grab a lolly without taking a tub of ice cream out of the freezer. Mini sizes and the number of lollies in a box can help you choose a portion that suits your film nights.
Who is this choice for?
Fans of chocolate and varied textures
You’re looking for a chocolate coating, a sauce or nut pieces. Compare the recipes and check the allergens: lollies that look similar may have different ingredients.
Readers who check the labels
You want to compare ingredients, allergens and nutritional information before choosing. Check how many lollies are in the box, too, so you can pick one that suits your needs.
What should you look for first?
For a solo film night, start with the size of each lolly and how many you want to keep in the freezer. Then compare the recipes and the information on the packaging to narrow down your options.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
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| Portion size | Compare the weight or volume of each lolly, and distinguish mini sizes from larger ones. | If I want a little treat during the film, the size of each lolly matters more than the size of the box. Around 31% of consumers put individual portions first. |
| Number of lollies | Check how many lollies are in the box and how much space it will take up in your freezer. | When I’m planning several film nights, I want a pack I can use without filling up my freezer. This is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information, including any ‘may contain’ warnings. Compare nutritional information on a like-for-like basis. | If there are ingredients I need to avoid, I must be able to check the exact recipe before choosing a flavour. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this check. |
| Flavour and texture | Look for the recipe described on the pack: vanilla and chocolate, chocolate with pieces, or a fruit-flavoured lolly. | For my film night, I’m mainly looking for a flavour and texture I’ll enjoy. Flavour is the top priority for around 19% of consumers. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming a chocolate lolly is suitable without checking the allergens
Carrefour’s chocolate and vanilla recipes may contain milk; some varieties also contain almonds or pecans. Information for another recipe from the same brand won’t tell you what you need to know about your chosen product.
Read the ingredients and allergen information, including any ‘may contain’ warnings, on the box you’re buying.
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Judging sugar content by the front of the pack alone
The name or packaging of a fruit-flavoured lolly won’t tell you its total sugar content.
Check the sugar content in the nutritional information, both per 100 g and per portion if that information is provided on the pack.
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Letting your ice cream lollies melt on the way home
The DGCCRF points out that a rise in temperature breaks the cold chain. Auchan’s product information also says not to refreeze a product once it has thawed.
Pick up frozen food last, use an insulated bag if possible and put it in the freezer as soon as you get home.
Ice lolly brands to consider
Magnum
Magnum’s range includes chocolate-coated lollies in standard and mini sizes.
- According to Magnum, Mini Classic combines vanilla and milk chocolate in 55 ml lollies, while Double Chocolat has a sauce and two coatings.
- To compare these recipes, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the box you choose.
Carrefour
Carrefour’s range includes vanilla and chocolate lollies, recipes with nuts and boxes in different sizes.
- Carrefour’s product information helps you distinguish an Extra recipe with almonds from a Sensation recipe with pecans.
- Check the ingredients for each product: the range name alone won’t tell you which allergens it contains.
E.Leclerc
E.Leclerc’s ranges include Trium lollies and Eco+ boxes containing several lollies.
- Product descriptions include a 16-piece Eco+ box of vanilla and chocolate lollies, as well as a Trium recipe with milk chocolate and almonds.
- Check the number of lollies and the ingredients for the product you choose, rather than assuming one recipe applies to the whole range.
Auchan
Auchan’s range includes both lollies and mini lollies, with chocolate and fruit flavours.
- Auchan includes a mango and passion fruit lolly, which is different from a chocolate-coated ice cream lolly.
- To compare recipes, check the ingredients list and the total sugar content shown on the packaging.
Aldi / Mucci
Aldi sells Mucci frozen desserts, including a box of 12 mini lollies.
- This size makes it easy to compare several small portions with the other boxes you’re considering.
- Check the recipe, allergens and pack size in store before choosing.
Lidl
Lidl has a product information section you can check for the items you’re interested in.
- When choosing a lolly, start with the information on its packaging.
- Check the flavour, number of lollies, ingredients and allergens for the specific product.
Products for a solo treat
This selection includes chocolate mini lollies, almond lollies and boxes of water ice pops with several pieces. If you specifically want an ice lolly on a stick, check the shape of the water ice pops before choosing.
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Magnum Vanilla Almond, 8 lollies, 600 g
A solo treat with vanilla and almond flavours. The box contains 8 lollies and weighs 600 g. If allergens could affect your choice, check the packaging.
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CAPRI-SUN Orange & Cherry Ice Pops, 12 pieces, 444 g
A great choice if you fancy an orange and cherry ice pop to enjoy on its own during a film. The box contains 12 pieces and weighs 444 g. If it has to be on a stick, check the product shape before ordering.
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Maison de la Glace Water Ice Pops, 5 flavours, 12 pieces, 1 200 g
Mix up the flavours from one film night to the next. The assortment contains 12 water ice pops and weighs 1 200 g. Check the weight of each piece and the allergen information on the packaging.
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Magnum Mini Deluxe Caramel, 6 lollies, 330 g
For when you fancy a little caramel treat. The box contains 6 mini lollies and weighs 330 g. Check the amount per lolly, ingredients and allergens before choosing.
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Magnum Mini Classic, 6 lollies of 55 ml
A mini vanilla and chocolate lolly to enjoy during a film. The box contains 6 lollies, each 55 ml. Check the packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
Frequently asked questions
Are individually wrapped ice cream lollies sold separately?
Not necessarily: a lolly may be individually wrapped but still sold in a box containing several. Products from Magnum, Carrefour and E.Leclerc include boxes of 4, 6 or 16 lollies, for example. Check the pack size of the one you choose.
How do you compare two boxes of ice cream lollies?
Compare the size of each lolly, the number in the box and the recipes, then check the nutritional information on a like-for-like basis, particularly per 100 g. If you’re looking for a specific portion size, check the per-portion figures too, if they’re shown on the packaging.
What should you check if milk or nuts are a concern?
Check the ingredients and allergen information, including any ‘may contain’ warnings, for the exact product. Some Carrefour recipes contain milk and, depending on the variety, almonds or pecans. Don’t assume the same information applies to another lolly.
How can you check the sugar content of a fruit-flavoured lolly?
Check the ‘sugars’ line in the nutritional information: the recipe name won’t tell you the total amount. Compare products per 100 g and, if the figure is provided, per portion.
How should you transport ice cream lollies after shopping?
Pick up frozen food last, transport it in an insulated bag if possible and put it in the freezer as soon as you get home, following the DGCCRF’s advice on maintaining the cold chain. Don’t refreeze a product once it has thawed; this advice is also included on an Auchan lolly product page.