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Buying ice creams and frozen desserts seems simple… until you have to choose between a large tub to share, individual portions, a sorbet or a speciality from abroad. A pretty picture and a tempting flavour aren’t always enough to predict the texture, size or ingredients of the product.
To avoid unpleasant surprises, three common pitfalls keep cropping up:
For individual enjoyment, ice cream pots of 80 to 140 ml and 90 g cups avoid leftovers. Ice lollies are perfect for a quick treat or an after-school snack, while multi-pack boxes make sharing with the family easy.
A 394 g to 465 g tub is better suited to a dessert served in several portions. In that case, it’s best to limit the time it spends out of the freezer, use a clean spoon and put the product back in the cold without delay.
Ice creams are generally made with a dairy base and offer a smooth, creamy texture. Sorbets deliver a fresher sensation and can be made with fruit, coconut milk or other plant-based ingredients. Ice lollies are easy to portion, but their texture can be firmer straight out of the freezer.
Mochi ice cream deserves special attention: its rice dough wrapper becomes more pleasant after a few minutes at room temperature. However, it should be eaten with care by young children because of its chewy texture and shape.
The ingredients list is still the best way to check for the presence of milk, eggs, gluten, soya, peanuts or nuts. Caramel, chocolate or vanilla ice creams may contain sauces, biscuits, almonds, hazelnuts or pistachios.
Nutritional values should be compared on the same basis, usually per 100 g or 100 ml. However, the serving size can be more meaningful day to day. A cup of GELATO D'ITALIA chocolate ice cream, for example, weighs 90 g, while some lollies are given per unit, for 70 ml. Also remember to check the label on the product you receive: that is the one that counts if the recipe has changed.
Why this choice suits this profile: This pack contains eight individual 70 ml portions, ideal for trying a Korean speciality without opening a large tub.
The individual format limits leftovers and makes freezer storage easy.
Melon flavour, eight 70 ml lollies and storage at –18 °C or below. The recipe contains milk and colourings, as stated on the label.
Why this choice suits this profile: This tub is for those looking for a caramel ice cream with sauce and inclusions, perfect for serving as a dessert.
The net weight of 400 g is clearly stated, making it easy to tell a sharing tub from an individual portion.
Vanilla ice cream with salted caramel sauce and pieces, with 24.6% cream stated. The presence of milk and eggs should be noted.
Why this choice suits this profile: Fans of Asian ice creams and unusual flavours will find four 70 g lollies here, to be enjoyed frozen or slightly softened.
The product clearly states its size, how to enjoy it and that no alcohol has been added, rather than leaving this information vague.
Sorbet made with Japanese rice, stated as 0.0% alcohol-free, with 93 kcal per 100 g according to the information provided.
Why this choice suits this profile: At 465 g, this tub is made for a dessert to share and offers a generous texture packed with chunks and inclusions.
The net weight and allergens are clearly stated, notably milk, wheat, eggs and soya.
Vanilla ice cream with cookie dough pieces and chocolate inclusions, to be stored at –18 °C or below.
We have put together a comprehensive, real-time updated list of products that meet these demanding selection criteria and European safety regulations.
It all depends on the date on the packaging and whether the recommended temperature is consistently maintained. Keep your freezer at –18 °C or below, close the tub quickly and never refreeze a thawed product. A grainy texture or a significant build-up of ice crystals may indicate a break in the cold chain.
An ice cream usually contains a dairy base, whereas a sorbet is mainly made from water, sugar and a flavouring ingredient, such as fruit or coconut. Check the ingredients list to see if milk, soya or other allergens are present.
You can take them out a few minutes before eating to soften their rice wrapper and frozen centre. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Because of their chewy texture, mochi ice creams are not suitable for very young children and should be eaten under supervision.