Households that often share ice creams
If several people dip into the same box, compare the number of sticks, the net weight and the recipes. A larger multipack isn’t much help if some people in the household can’t eat the flavour it contains.
Who are these formats for?
Parents preparing individual portions
Mini sticks make it easy to serve smaller portions for a snack or dessert. If you’re packing one in a lunchbox, you’ll also need to keep it frozen until it’s time to eat.
Shoppers who check ingredients carefully
Check the ingredients and any may-contain warnings for the variant you’ve chosen, then plan your journey after Click & Collect so you can put the ice creams in the freezer promptly.
What should you check before choosing?
First, work out how many portions you want to serve and what size suits you. Then check the flavours, ingredients and transport requirements before placing your order.
| Criterion | What to check | Who it matters to |
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| Number of portions | Compare the number of sticks and the net weight. Don’t assume the weight of the box tells you how large each portion is. | When several people share a box on different occasions, having enough sticks is what matters most to me. Around 36% of shoppers prioritise the number of portions. |
| Size of the sticks | Look for the word “mini” and, when shown on the product page, the weight per stick. For example, Carrefour lists 8 mini sticks at 32 g each in its Extra assortment. | For smaller portions at snack time or dessert, I prefer a format that doesn’t mean serving a large stick. Size comes first for around 29% of shoppers. |
| Variety of flavours | Check which flavours are included and read the ingredients for each recipe in the assortment. | If people in the household have different tastes, I look for a box with several flavours, as long as everyone can eat their chosen recipe. Around 21% of shoppers prioritise variety. |
| Ingredients and keeping them frozen | Check the allergens and may-contain warnings on the packaging. Plan a journey that lets you get frozen products into the freezer promptly. | If a recipe needs to meet dietary requirements, or the journey home after Click & Collect needs planning, I check these points before considering the format. They’re the priority for around 14% of shoppers. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Choosing the box with the most sticks without checking anything else
A multipack of 12 can make sharing easier, but its flavour and ingredients need to suit the people who’ll be eating it.
Compare the number of sticks, the recipes and the ingredients list for the variant you’ve chosen.
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Assuming a mini assortment suits everyone
Depending on the recipes listed by Carrefour and Auchan, mini sticks may contain milk, soya or nuts, or carry may-contain warnings.
Read the product information, then check the packaging when you collect your order if you need to avoid an ingredient or trace.
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Leaving frozen food out after collection
The DGCCRF recommends keeping the time between buying frozen products and putting them away to a minimum. The packaging for the Auchan sticks mentioned in this article also says not to refreeze them after thawing.
Plan your collection before heading home, use an insulated bag if possible and put the sticks in the freezer promptly.
Brands to know when comparing formats
Magnum
Ice cream sticks and mini sticks, including Classic, Almond and White Chocolate assortments. The products listed by Carrefour and Auchan include boxes of 6 or 10, depending on the variant.
- Some assortments bring several flavours together in one box.
- Ingredients and may-contain warnings vary by recipe. Check the chosen variant for milk and nuts in particular.
Carrefour Extra
Carrefour lists an assortment of 8 mini sticks at 32 g each, coated in milk, dark or white chocolate.
- The number of sticks and the weight per stick make it easier to compare portions.
- The product information for this assortment lists milk, soya and almonds, as well as possible traces of egg and other nuts.
Auchan
Auchan lists, among other options, a multipack of 12 vanilla, cocoa and hazelnut ice cream sticks weighing 450 g.
- The 12 sticks can be shared between several people or saved for different occasions.
- This recipe contains milk, hazelnuts and soya. The packaging says to store at −18 °C and not to refreeze after thawing.
Multipacks of ice cream sticks on Joybuy
These multipacks let you compare mini sticks, boxes of eight and a multipack of 12 ice lollies. CAPRI-SUN Ice Pops are not the same as chocolate-coated ice cream sticks, so start by choosing the type and portion size you’re looking for.
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Magnum Mini Classic, Almond and White Chocolate, x6, 254 g
Serve six mini sticks and enjoy a choice of flavours in one box.
The recipe contains milk and may contain nuts, including almonds and pistachios. Check the packaging if these ingredients are a concern.
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CAPRI-SUN Ice Pops, orange and cherry, x12, 444 g
Share a multipack of 12 orange and cherry ice lollies instead of chocolate-coated ice cream sticks.
The product information warns that it may contain traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts, soya, milk and nuts. Check the packaging if you need to avoid these ingredients.
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Magnum Mini Classic, 6 × 55 ml
Serve six mini portions in the same flavour rather than choosing an assortment.
The description lists milk and possible traces of almonds. Check the storage instructions on the packaging too.
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Binggrae Melona melon, 8 × 70 ml
Share eight melon ice cream sticks if you’re not looking for a mix of flavours in one box.
The product contains milk. Its product information states that the colour E102 may have an adverse effect on children’s activity and attention.
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Binggrae Melona coconut, 8 × 70 ml
Share eight coconut ice cream sticks between several people or save them for different occasions.
If you need to avoid certain ingredients or allergens, check the ingredients list and warnings on the packaging before choosing this multipack.
Frequently asked questions
Which multipack should I choose for sharing ice cream sticks regularly?
A multipack of 12 may work well if several people like the same recipe: Auchan, for example, lists 12 sticks weighing 450 g. If portion size or a choice of flavours matters more, compare the mini assortments of 8 or 10 listed by Carrefour and Auchan too.
Can you put mini ice cream sticks in a lunchbox?
Only if the lunchbox can keep the sticks frozen until they’re ready to eat. The mini format makes it easier to serve smaller portions, but it doesn’t remove the need to transport frozen food safely.
Which allergens should you check in an assortment?
Check the ingredients and may-contain warnings for each variant on the product page and packaging. The products listed by Carrefour and Auchan mention milk, soya or nuts, depending on the recipe. The ingredients in one assortment won’t necessarily be the same as those in another.
How should you transport ice cream sticks after Click & Collect?
Keep the time before putting them in the freezer to a minimum and use an insulated bag if possible, in line with the DGCCRF’s advice on maintaining the cold chain. Follow the packaging instructions: the packaging for Auchan’s multipack of 12 sticks says to store them at −18 °C and not to refreeze them after thawing.