For festival camping, only take ice lollies if you can keep them at the temperature stated on the packaging during the journey and until you’re ready to eat them. Once you’ve confirmed that’s possible, compare the flavours, allergens and number of portions to share.
You have equipment that can maintain the temperature stated on the packaging during the journey and until you’re ready to eat them. France’s DGCCRF consumer protection agency reminds shoppers that the cold chain must also be maintained during transport.
You’re looking for a particular combination, such as cocoa and orange or white chocolate and almonds. Auchan and Carrefour product listings describe these ingredients in the Ferrero Collection and Magnum products mentioned here.
You want to plan one portion per person without choosing a recipe that isn’t suitable for someone with an allergy. The number of ice lollies, the quantity in the box and its label matter more than a tempting flavour name.
For ice lollies to take to a festival campsite, first check that you can keep them at the right temperature throughout the journey and while you’re there. Then compare the recipes and pack sizes to suit your group’s priorities.
| Criteria | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping them cold | The temperature stated on the box and whether your equipment can maintain it until you’re ready to eat them. | If I’m taking ice lollies to the campsite, I need to be able to keep them at the required temperature throughout the journey. Around 36% of consumers make this their top priority. |
| Flavour and texture | The ingredients, coating and any sauce or pieces listed for the product you’re considering. | For a treat to share with adults, I might prefer a cocoa and orange combination to a vanilla, white chocolate and almond flavour. Around 29% of consumers put the recipe first. |
| Allergens and portions | The allergen list, ‘may contain’ statements, number of ice lollies and quantity per portion. | When I’m sharing a box, I want everyone to be able to check the recipe and have a suitable portion. Around 21% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Multipack size | The number of ice lollies, the stated weight or volume, and how many you need for your group. | If several people are expecting dessert, I first look for a box with enough for everyone. Around 14% of consumers make pack size their top priority. |
A popular coating or flavour doesn’t remove the need to keep the product at the temperature stated on the packaging. The DGCCRF says transport is part of the cold chain.
Check the storage instructions on the box, how long the journey will take and whether your equipment can keep the ice lollies at the right temperature until you’re ready to eat them. If you can’t meet these requirements, don’t take ice lollies with you.
Carrefour’s listing for Magnum White Chocolate Almonds mentions milk and almonds, and says the product may contain other nuts. The Ferrero Collection Dark Chocolate & Orange recipe featured by Auchan contains milk and soya, among other ingredients.
Ask about preferences and allergies before you buy, then check the ingredients and allergen statements on each box you actually choose.
The pack sizes listed here aren’t equivalent: Carrefour says Magnum White Chocolate Almonds comes with four 100 mL ice lollies, while Auchan lists three pieces weighing 138 g for Ferrero Collection Dark Chocolate & Orange. These units aren’t directly comparable.
Count how many people you need to serve, then check the number of pieces and the quantity per box before choosing a pack size.
These products showcase a range of ice lolly flavours and pack sizes. Check the recipe and label of the one you’re planning to buy.
The French Magnum website features ice lolly sticks, mini formats and several ranges of coated products.
The Dark Chocolate & Orange product described by Auchan combines cocoa ice cream, orange sauce, dark chocolate and candied orange peel.
ALDI sells ice lolly sticks under its MUCCI brand, including a double-coated option available in several flavours.
Not if you have no way to keep them at the right temperature until you’re ready to eat them. The DGCCRF says the cold chain must also be maintained during transport. Check the instructions on the box and make sure your equipment is up to the task before you buy.
Ferrero Collection Dark Chocolate & Orange is a good choice if you’re looking for the combination of cocoa, orange sauce, dark chocolate and candied orange peel described by Auchan. If your group prefers vanilla, white chocolate and almonds, Carrefour’s listing for Magnum White Chocolate Almonds describes that alternative. Neither flavour is necessarily suitable for everyone.
Check the ingredients and allergen statements on every box before sharing it. Carrefour’s listing for Magnum White Chocolate Almonds mentions milk and almonds, and says the product may contain other nuts. Auchan’s listing for Ferrero Collection Dark Chocolate & Orange mentions milk and soya, among other ingredients.