If you're serving several people with different tastes, an assorted box of ice lollies lets you offer a choice of flavours without buying lots of different products. If the number of portions matters more than variety, compare pack sizes. Either way, check the ingredients for each flavour and make sure you have enough freezer space before buying several boxes.
For an individual dessert served to a group, an assorted box saves you from having to choose just one flavour for everyone. Auchan, for example, lists a box of eight Magnum ice lollies featuring Classic, Almond, White Chocolate and Double Caramel.
If the number of ice lollies matters more than the range, compare pack sizes separately: E.Leclerc lists an assortment of 20 SMICY sticks, while ALDI lists, among other options, boxes of 12 MUCCI mini lollies.
If you're serving several flavours, check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings for each one. Carrefour’s listing for Magnum Classic states that it contains milk and may contain several types of nuts.
When buying for a group, start with the flavours you want to cater for, then count the portions you’ll actually serve before checking dietary requirements and storage needs.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Choice of flavours | Check which flavours are included and how many of each are in the box: an assortment won’t necessarily contain equal numbers of each flavour. | If you’re serving guests with different tastes, you may prefer not to rely on just one flavour; around 40 % of consumers would prioritise variety. |
| Number of portions | Count the ice lollies in each box and distinguish mini sizes from standard ones. ALDI lists boxes of 4 MUCCI ice lollies or 12 MUCCI mini lollies; E.Leclerc lists an assortment of 20 SMICY sticks. | If you’re serving a large group, you’ll want to know how many portions each pack contains; around 40 % of consumers would put this calculation first. |
| Allergens and storage | Read the ingredients for each flavour, including any ‘may contain’ warnings, then follow the storage instructions on the packaging. | If guests have dietary requirements and you need to transport several boxes, you’ll need to check the flavours and keep the products cold; around 20 % of consumers would make this their priority. |
Different flavours may also have different ingredients and allergen warnings. Carrefour’s listing for Magnum Classic states that it contains milk and may contain nuts.
Ask about any dietary requirements in your group, then check the packaging for each flavour before relying on an assorted box as your only option.
A box of mini lollies, a box of four standard lollies and an assortment of 20 sticks won’t meet the needs of a group in the same way.
Count how many lollies you plan to serve and check whether they’re mini or standard size before working out how many boxes to buy.
Several boxes take up space and need to be kept in conditions suitable for frozen food. The DGCCRF warns that breaking the cold chain can make a product unsafe to eat.
Make sure you have enough space before you buy, keep transport time to a minimum and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
The pack size and flavours you want need to match the boxes you can actually get for the day you need them.
Confirm the product options, quantities and collection or delivery arrangements before settling on your choice of flavours.
These ranges offer different flavours and pack sizes, so the brand name alone won’t tell you whether the portions or ingredients are comparable.
An option if you want branded ice lollies in an assorted box or prefer to choose a specific flavour. Auchan, for example, lists an assortment of eight.
Supermarket ranges worth looking at if you want to compare several ice lolly flavours in the same catalogue.
The brand listed by ALDI offers pack sizes that let you choose between standard and mini ice lollies.
Two brands in E.Leclerc’s ice cream range, worth considering when the number of portions is a key factor in your choice.
An ice cream range listed by Lidl, with options depending on what’s available at your chosen store.
These boxes of eight Magnum ice lollies give you the option of serving several portions of one flavour or choosing a pack labelled Classic, Almond and White Chocolate. For the latter, check exactly what’s in the box before counting on it to include several flavours.
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Worth considering if you’re planning to serve several portions of a vanilla and almond flavour. The pack is listed as containing 8 ice lollies and weighing 600 g; check the ingredients on the packaging if any guests have allergies.
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Worth considering if you’d like to serve several portions of a white chocolate flavour. The box is listed as containing 8 ice lollies and weighing 600 g; check the ingredients for this product before serving it to guests with allergies.
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The box of 8 ice lollies may suit a group. Before choosing it for a mix of flavours, check exactly which flavours are included: the product name and description don’t present the contents in the same way. Also check the ingredients for each lolly on the packaging.
First, count the number of people and how many ice lollies you plan to serve each person, then compare the total with the number in each box. Check whether they’re mini or standard size: the total weight of the box won’t tell you how many portions it contains.
No. A choice of flavours doesn’t guarantee that everyone can enjoy every one. The Magnum assortment listed by Auchan includes Classic and Almond, among other flavours; check the ingredients and allergen warnings for each variety before relying on it as your only option.
Read the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings for the exact product, then check every flavour in an assortment. Carrefour’s listing for Magnum Classic states that it contains milk and may contain several types of nuts; don’t assume the same applies to other flavours.
Plan to put them in the freezer as directed on each pack, and keep them out of the cold for as little time as possible while travelling. The DGCCRF warns that breaking the cold chain can make a product unsafe to eat.