For a children’s snack, first choose enough ice lollies for the group and check the allergens in each recipe. The Magnum Mini products reviewed contain milk, while some assortments include almonds. In a group setting, follow the organisation’s guidance and keep the lollies frozen; don’t assume that a sorbet is milk-free.
Before handing out treats to a group of children, check for any known allergies and follow the organisation’s guidance. The Magnum Mini products reviewed contain milk. Depending on the recipe, nuts may be included as an ingredient or mentioned as a possible trace.
Individually wrapped ice lollies save you from having to cut up a dessert, but you’ll need enough for the group. Magnum France and Auchan, for example, list boxes of six 55 ml mini ice lollies.
An assortment lets you offer a choice of flavours, as long as each recipe is suitable for the children attending. The Magnum Mini assortment listed by Auchan includes Classic, Almond and White Chocolate, and must be stored at −18 °C.
Before comparing flavours, check the group’s allergies and make sure you can keep the ice lollies frozen until they’re served.
Best for: a small group where everyone can have the same flavour; Magnum France lists its Mini Classic in a box of six.
Bear in mind: this recipe contains milk and may contain traces of nuts.
Best for: when you’d like a choice of flavours and each recipe is suitable for the children attending.
Bear in mind: the Magnum Mini assortment listed by Auchan includes an almond recipe and contains milk.
Worth considering: if you’re looking for another type of frozen treat in individual portions.
Check: the word ‘sorbet’ doesn’t guarantee that a product is milk-free. Check the label for the exact product you’re buying.
| Factor | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy. If you’re handing out treats in a group setting, ask what guidance applies to the children concerned. | If I’m handing out ice lollies to a group, I want to rule out recipes that aren’t suitable for known allergies; around 31% of consumers put this compatibility first. |
| Portions | Compare the number of ice lollies with the number of children: a box of six mini ice lollies isn’t a large pack for an entire class. | For a small get-together, I want to be able to plan one ice lolly per child without cutting up a dessert; around 25% of consumers put portion-counting first. |
| Storage | Check the temperature shown on the packaging and plan how you’ll transport the ice lollies and keep them in a freezer until serving. | When the snack is away from home, I need to be able to keep the products frozen; around 25% of consumers prioritise this practical consideration. |
| Recipe and flavours | Compare the ingredients, flavours and nutritional information per portion for each product. | I want to choose flavours that suit the group while also checking what’s in the dessert; around 19% of consumers put this first. |
The Magnum Mini boxes listed by Magnum France and Auchan contain six ice lollies, which may not be enough for a larger group.
Count the children before you buy and check how many ice lollies are in each box.
The Magnum Mini assortment listed by Auchan includes an almond recipe and also has allergen information you’ll need to check.
If you know of an allergy, get guidance from the people responsible and check the label on the exact product before handing it out.
The DGCCRF reminds consumers that milk must be listed even in a frozen product they might expect to be milk-free.
If a child has a milk allergy, base your choice on the label for the exact product and flavour, not just the category name.
The DGCCRF reminds consumers that the cold chain also applies during transport. The Magnum Mini assortment listed by Auchan must be stored at −18 °C.
Buy frozen products last, use a suitable insulated bag for the journey and put them in the freezer as soon as you arrive.
Magnum France lists chocolate-coated mini ice lollies, including Mini Classic x6, as well as assortments with several recipes.
Carrefour product listings for some Magnum Mini varieties let you check their ingredients and allergen information.
Auchan lists a six-piece Magnum Mini assortment with Classic, Almond and White Chocolate flavours.
These products include several individual formats for a children’s snack, from chocolate-coated mini ice lollies to fruity ice lollies and sorbets. Before choosing for your group, compare the number of pieces, the allergens in each recipe and the storage instructions.
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An assortment to consider for a small group looking for a choice of flavours.
Make sure the six ice lollies are enough for the number of children attending. This product contains milk and may contain nuts. Check the packaging and the group’s guidance before serving.
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The pack of twelve may make it easier to count portions for a larger group.
According to the product information, traces of milk and nuts may be present. Check the label for any children with allergies and keep the ice lollies frozen until serving.
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Eight ice lollies in two fruity flavours make it easy to plan individual portions.
Traces of milk may be present. If a child has an allergy, don’t assume the product is suitable just because it’s called a sorbet. Check the label and keep the ice lollies in the freezer until serving.
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The six individual ice lollies are a good option for a snack if there are enough for the group.
They contain milk and may contain traces of nuts or peanuts. Check the guidance from those responsible before handing them out in a group setting.
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Four individual portions may suit a very small group, but may not be enough for a larger party.
The product listing says this product is not suitable for children under 36 months and mentions possible traces of milk and nuts. Check this information on the packaging before serving.
No. The word ‘sorbet’ alone doesn’t mean that a product is milk-free. The DGCCRF reminds consumers that milk must be listed if a product contains it. Check the label for the exact product you’re buying.
Ask the organisation for permission and check its guidance before buying or handing out ice lollies. If a child has an individual care plan (PAI) for a food allergy, follow the arrangements agreed with the people responsible and check the allergens in the product you choose.
Keep them at the storage temperature shown on the packaging during the journey and until they’re served. The DGCCRF reminds consumers that the cold chain also applies during transport; the Magnum Mini assortment listed by Auchan must be stored at −18 °C.