If you want to keep several evening treats in the freezer, choose a multipack with the right number of ice lollies for your needs and enough room to store them. For the occasional treat, focus on the size of each portion. A Magnum Mini is a specific choice if you fancy vanilla ice cream coated in milk chocolate, but the mini format doesn’t replace checking the recipe, allergens and storage instructions.
You want to keep several portions in the freezer and choose a box based on the number of ice lollies, their weight and the space you have available. The multipacks from Carrefour and E.Leclerc are examples of packs in different sizes.
You’re looking for a mini ice lolly to enjoy now and then in the evening, rather than serving ice cream from a tub. Carrefour offers a mini ice lolly selection, for example, while Magnum describes its Mini Classic as vanilla ice cream coated in milk chocolate.
You check allergens, ingredients or sugars per portion before choosing. The information published by Magnum and Carrefour shows why it’s important to read the label for the exact product and flavour.
When stocking up on frozen treats, start with the number of portions you’ll use, then check their size, the recipe, and the collection and storage requirements.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions | The number of ice lollies, the net weight and the freezer space you’ll need. | I want enough ice lollies for several evenings or to share, without taking up unnecessary freezer space; around 40% of consumers are said to prioritise having a good supply. |
| Individual size | The weight or volume per ice lolly, as well as the flavours in the multipack. | For an occasional treat, I prefer a ready-portioned ice lolly to ice cream served from a tub; nearly 30% of consumers are said to prioritise individual portions. |
| Recipe and allergens | The ingredients, allergens and nutritional information per portion on the exact box. | If I need to avoid an ingredient or keep track of sugars per portion, the recipe matters more than the format; around 20% of consumers are said to make this their main consideration. |
| Collection and storage | Availability at your chosen shop and the storage temperature stated on the packaging. | I want to collect my frozen food at the planned time and get it into the freezer quickly; around 10% of consumers are said to prioritise these practical considerations. |
A multipack of mini ice lollies and a box of larger ones can contain very different numbers of pieces and total weights.
Check the number of ice lollies, net weight and portion size together before deciding how many to stock up on.
Recipes and ‘may contain’ warnings vary between products. The Magnum Mini Classic product information lists milk; the Carrefour Extra mini ice lolly selection lists milk, soya and almonds, among other allergens.
Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging you’re buying, even if you already know the brand.
Some products in shops are available only for a limited time. An ALDI product listing for Mucci cones also showed that they were unavailable.
Check the exact product and its availability at your shop before planning your treats around it.
If the product isn’t available when you collect your order, finding another multipack could mean making an extra trip.
The Directorate-General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control points out that rising temperatures encourage microbial growth.
Pick up frozen food at the end of your shop, keep transport time to a minimum and follow the storage temperature on the box.
The range includes boxes of 12 chocolate and vanilla ice lollies, worth considering if you’re stocking up on several portions.
The ranges featured by E.Leclerc include Trium chocolate-coated ice lollies and a Smicy stick selection.
The range featured by ALDI includes different frozen desserts, including ice lollies and cones.
This ice cream range is sold at Lidl, including as part of time-limited promotions.
Mini Classic is for people specifically looking for a smaller vanilla ice cream coated in milk chocolate.
This selection includes ice lollies, ice cream sticks and sorbet on a stick. Choose based on how many portions you want to keep in the freezer, their size and the recipe you’re looking for.
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A multipack to consider if you want to keep several individual portions in the freezer.
The box contains 12 ice lollies with a total weight of 444 g. Check the allergen information on the exact packaging.
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This multipack is a good choice if you’re looking for several ice lollies in a variety of flavours.
It contains 12 ice lollies with a total weight of 1,200 g. If allergens are a concern, check the information on the exact pack.
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This format is ideal if you fancy individual portions combining vanilla and cocoa.
The multipack contains six ice cream sticks with a total weight of 270 g. Check the allergen information on the box, especially if milk or traces of nuts are a concern.
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This multipack lets you keep several individual melon ice bars in the freezer.
It contains eight 70 ml pieces. The product information lists the colour E102: check the label, particularly if the product is for a child.
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This sorbet on a stick comes in a multipack of four individual portions, rather than a tub of ice cream.
The box weighs 280 g in total. The product description advises against giving it to children under 36 months; also check the allergen information on the packaging.
Check the number of pieces, the total weight and the size of each portion, then consider whether you’ll enjoy all the flavours. A selection of mini ice lollies and a box of larger ones won’t necessarily provide the same number of treats.
Don’t choose a Mini Classic without checking the label on the exact box. Magnum lists milk and possible traces of several types of nuts for this product.
Check that it’s available at your shop on the day you plan to shop before relying on it. Lidl features some products for a limited time, while an ALDI listing for Mucci cones showed that they were unavailable.
Keep them out of the freezer for as little time as possible and follow the temperature stated on the packaging. The Directorate-General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control recommends picking up frozen food at the end of your shop to maintain the cold chain.
No. Size alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar is in each portion. Magnum lists 12 g of sugars per portion for its Mini Classic; check the nutritional information for the exact product, and don’t assume the same figure applies to other flavours or brands.