Who are these pack sizes for?

Families planning several desserts

You’re looking for a box with enough lollies for everyone, with portions that suit your guests and enough room in the freezer.

Households with different tastes and appetites

You’d rather split the desserts between a few flavours or choose mini lollies than buy a large pack of just one recipe.

Shoppers who check the ingredients

You check the ingredients in each flavour before serving, especially if milk, almonds, soya or wheat are ingredients you need to look out for.

What should you look for?

For a family shop, start by choosing the number and size of the portions, then consider which flavours your guests will enjoy. Make room for the boxes you buy, too, and plan to get them back into the freezer promptly.

What to consider What to check Best for
Number of portions Count the lollies and compare the weight or volume of each one across similar pack sizes. If I’m serving several people, I want to know how many desserts the box will actually provide. Around 31% of consumers would put getting enough portions first.
Flavours and lolly size Check which flavours are in the box and the size of each lolly: mini or full-size. When everyone at home has different tastes, I’d rather have a choice than serve the same-sized portion to everyone. Around 25% of consumers would put variety or portion size first.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging for each recipe. Before buying several flavours, I need to check that each one is suitable for the people who’ll be eating it. Around 25% of consumers would put ingredients first.
Transport and storage Check you have room in the freezer and plan to get the lollies home quickly, preferably in an insulated bag. When doing a big shop, I want to put all the boxes away quickly without keeping them out for longer than necessary. Around 19% of consumers would put storage first.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming the number of lollies equals the number of portions

    A box of mini lollies and a box of full-size lollies won’t provide the same portions, even if they contain a similar number of pieces. Carrefour lists Magnum packs of 8 × 100 mL, while Magnum offers a Mini assortment of 6 × 55 mL.

    Check both the number of lollies and the volume or weight stated for the specific pack size.

  • Relying on a recipe’s name alone

    Ingredients vary by flavour. Carrefour’s product details for a white chocolate and cookie recipe list milk and wheat; those for a Magnum vanilla, chocolate and almond recipe list milk and almonds.

    Check the ingredients list and allergen information on every pack, including recipes described as plant-based.

  • Picking up the ice lollies at the start of your shop

    A large basket and extra stops after you’ve paid can mean frozen food is out of the freezer for longer. The DGCCRF recommends maintaining the cold chain.

    Pick up the ice lollies at the end of your shop, use an insulated bag if possible and put them in the freezer as soon as you get home.

  • Planning your assortment around just one product

    A particular pack size may not always be available: Aldi’s product page for the MUCCI pack of eight lollies says it’s unavailable.

    Check availability when you shop and find another pack size that provides the portions you need.

Brands and ranges to consider

Magnum

The range includes full-size chocolate and vanilla ice lollies as well as assorted mini lollies.

  • Carrefour lists a box of 8 lollies at 100 mL each; Magnum also offers a Mini Classic, Almond and White Chocolate assortment of 6 × 55 mL.
  • Ingredients vary by recipe: check the ingredients in the almond flavour in particular before serving.

Carrefour Sensation et Carrefour Extra

These own-brand ranges offer a variety of ice lolly recipes, including Sensation boxes of four and Extra mini lollies.

  • You can choose between different recipes and portion sizes; Carrefour lists Extra mini lollies in boxes of six, for example.
  • Allergens vary by flavour: Carrefour’s Sensation white chocolate and cookie recipe lists milk and wheat, among other ingredients.

TRIUM (E.Leclerc)

This own-brand range includes vanilla lollies coated in milk chocolate and almonds.

  • E.Leclerc lists this product in a box of four, with a stated weight of 314 g.
  • Check whether four lollies will cover the desserts you have planned, and check the ingredients on the pack you choose.

MUCCI (Aldi)

Aldi has listed a box of eight lollies coated in milk chocolate and almonds, with a stated weight of 656 g.

  • The number of lollies is a useful guide when planning several desserts.
  • Aldi’s product page says this item is unavailable, so check whether it’s in stock before planning your shop around it.

Ice lollies on Joybuy

These boxes of ice lollies can help you plan several portions or mix up the flavours. They also include sorbet lollies, so choose based on the product type, pack size and flavours you’re looking for rather than assuming all recipes are the same.

Image of Magnum Vanilla Almond ice lollies, box of eight

Magnum Vanilla Almond, 8 lollies, 600 g

A box to consider if several people would enjoy the same vanilla and almond combination. It contains eight lollies weighing 600 g in total; check that this recipe is suitable for everyone.

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Magnum White Chocolate Almond, 4 × 100 mL

This box is a good choice if you’re looking for individual portions of a white chocolate and almond recipe. It contains four 100 mL lollies, so check how many people you’re serving before choosing this size.

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Image of Peppa Pig strawberry and vanilla ice lollies

Peppa Pig Strawberry Vanilla, 6 × 60 mL

This pack could work if you want to share six lollies of the same size between several people. Each one is listed as 60 mL, with a strawberry and vanilla flavour combination.

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Image of Pop Fruit lemon and blood orange mini sorbet lollies

Pop Fruit Mini, lemon and blood orange sorbets, 8 pieces, 280 g

These sorbet lollies are worth considering if you’d like to offer two citrus flavours in a smaller size. The box contains eight pieces weighing 280 g in total; these are sorbet lollies, not chocolate-coated ice lollies.

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Image of Magnum mint and chocolate ice lollies

Magnum Mint Chocolate, 3 lollies, 234 g

This mint and chocolate recipe could round out an assortment if some of your guests enjoy this flavour. The box contains three lollies weighing 234 g in total, so bear the number in mind when planning desserts for the family.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you compare two boxes when serving several people?

Count the lollies and check their size before choosing. The 8 × 100 mL packs listed by Carrefour and the 6 × 55 mL packs offered by Magnum don’t provide the same portion sizes.

Is a mini lolly always better for a smaller portion?

A mini lolly is a smaller portion than the full-size one you’re comparing it with, but check the volume stated for the specific product. Magnum’s Mini Classic, Almond and White Chocolate assortment contains six 55 mL lollies.

What should you check if some guests need to avoid certain ingredients?

Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging for each flavour. The recipes mentioned by Carrefour show that milk, wheat or almonds can be found in different products; the range name alone isn’t a substitute for checking.

How should you bring home several boxes of ice lollies after shopping?

Pick up frozen food at the end of your shop, keep transport time to a minimum and put it in the freezer as soon as you get home. If possible, carry it in an insulated bag. The DGCCRF stresses the importance of maintaining the cold chain for food products.