Who is this guide for?

People keeping an eye on quantity

You’re planning to serve several frozen desserts and want to know what’s actually in the box. Net weight and the number of lollies help you distinguish between packs that look similar at first glance.

Households sharing ice lollies

You’re looking for individual portions for several people or occasions. The number of lollies, whether they’re mini or standard size, and the space available in your freezer can all help you decide.

People concerned about allergens

You need to check the ingredients of each product before choosing. A description such as ‘vanilla and chocolate’ doesn’t tell you which ingredients or traces may be listed on the packaging.

What should you look for?

If you’re buying a frozen dessert rather than something for toast, first decide how much you need, then consider the portion size and which ingredients to check.

What to consider What to check Who this matters to
Quantity in the box Compare the net weight and number of lollies, without assuming mini and standard sizes are equivalent. When planning several frozen desserts, I want to know how much each box contains. Around 42 % of consumers would make this their top priority.
Portions to share Check the number of lollies, their size and how much freezer space they’ll need. When sharing ice lollies with several people, I need portions that suit my household. Size would come first for around 25 % of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and allergen information, including ‘may contain’ statements, for the exact product. If I need to avoid an ingredient, what’s in the lolly matters more than its size. This would be the top priority for around 33 % of consumers.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Judging by the box size alone

    A box of four ice lollies and a box of twelve mini lollies don’t necessarily provide the same-sized portions.

    Before choosing, check the net weight, number of lollies and whether the pack is labelled ‘mini’.

  • Assuming allergens from the flavour alone

    Ingredients and possible traces vary between products. Carrefour, for example, lists several possible allergens on the labels of its Classic’ chocolate and vanilla-chocolate lollies.

    Check the packaging of the exact product, even if you’re familiar with another flavour from the same brand.

  • Confusing a frozen dessert with a spread for toast

    An ice lolly isn’t a substitute for jam or a spread at breakfast.

    Choose a spread for your toast separately, and add ice lollies for dessert if you’d like them.

  • Refreezing an ice lolly that has thawed

    Carrefour’s storage guidance says never to refreeze a defrosted product.

    Follow the packaging instructions for transporting the product and storing it in the freezer.

Brands to know

Carrefour Classic’

The range includes a 450 g box of 12 chocolate and vanilla-chocolate lollies, as featured by Carrefour.

  • The number of lollies and net weight help you plan how many portions you’ll have.
  • Carrefour warns that this product may contain traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts, nuts, soya and eggs. Check the label before choosing it.

TRIUM

At E.Leclerc, this brand includes vanilla lollies coated in milk chocolate and almonds, sold in a box of four weighing 314 g.

  • The four-piece pack makes it easy to see how many portions you’ll get.
  • The mention of almonds in this recipe doesn’t replace checking the full ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging.

MUCCI

ALDI’s range includes a 429 g box of 12 MUCCI mini lollies.

  • Mini lollies may be a good choice if you’re looking for smaller individual portions.
  • Check the net weight and the information on the box: the number of lollies alone doesn’t tell you how large each portion is.

Magnum

According to the brand, Magnum Classic x4 combines vanilla ice cream with a milk chocolate coating.

  • The clearly defined recipe makes this a good choice if you’re looking for this particular Magnum lolly.
  • Magnum lists milk and possible traces of several nuts for Classic x4. Check the packaging of the product you buy.

Joybuy products

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Frequently asked questions

Can you put an ice lolly on toast with jam?

No. An ice lolly is a frozen dessert on a stick, not a spread. Choose jam or another spread separately to top your toast.

How do you choose between standard and mini ice lollies?

Choose according to the portion size you want and how many people you’re serving. Compare the number of lollies and the net weight: twelve mini lollies don’t necessarily make the same number of portions as twelve standard-sized ones.

Where can you check the allergens in an ice lolly?

Read the ingredients list and statements such as ‘may contain’ on the packaging of the exact product. The Ministry of the Economy states that allergenic ingredients must be listed and highlighted on food labels.

Can you refreeze an ice lolly that has thawed?

No. The Carrefour storage guidance cited for its ice lollies says never to refreeze a defrosted product. You should also follow the instructions on the packaging of the product in question.

Does Nutri-Score replace reading the ingredients list?

No. The Ministry of Health describes Nutri-Score as information about a product’s overall nutritional quality. If it appears on a product, it doesn’t replace the ingredients list, allergen information or nutritional values per portion.