Who is this pack size suitable for?

Groups taking a break near a freezer

You’re planning to serve the ice lollies when you arrive, during a short picnic or near accommodation with a freezer, rather than carrying them for several hours on a walk.

People in charge of sharing out portions

You want to serve one ice cream per person and are comparing boxes of six, eight or twelve mini ice lolly sticks to suit the size of your group.

Groups who need to check allergens

Before sharing a selection, you need to check the ingredients in its different recipes, including any warnings about milk, soya and nuts.

What should you check before choosing?

First, work out whether you can keep the ice lollies at the required storage temperature until your break. Then compare the portions and recipes: a higher number of sticks won’t solve the problem of keeping them cold in transit.

Criterion What to check Who it matters to
Keeping them frozen Check the storage temperature specified on the packaging and make sure you can maintain it until you’re ready to eat them. The DGCCRF advises limiting the time frozen foods spend in transit. If I’m having a break after a walk, I need to be able to keep the ice creams at the required temperature until I serve them. This would be the main requirement for around 50% of the consumers concerned.
Number of portions Count the people, then compare the number of ice lollies and the net weight of the boxes. If I’m sharing one ice cream per person, I want enough sticks without carrying extras that need to be kept frozen. Around 30% of consumers would put portion numbers at the top of their list.
Allergens and recipes Check the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact selection, recipe by recipe. When there are several flavours to share around the group, I need to know which ones can be offered to each person. Checking allergens would be a priority for around 20% of consumers.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Confusing individual portions with a snack that’s suitable for a walk

    The sticks are easy to hand out individually, but the multipack is still a frozen product. If its temperature rises, its quality may deteriorate and the risk to food safety may increase.

    Only plan to share them if you can keep them at the stated temperature until a planned break. Otherwise, choose a non-frozen snack.

    You may need an insulated bag and suitable ice packs if you don’t already have them.

  • Choosing the biggest pack without counting the group

    Any leftover portions will still need to be kept frozen. As a guide to the weight you’ll be carrying, ALDI lists the 12-piece MUCCI pack at 429 g, while Auchan lists the six-piece Magnum Mini at 254 g.

    Choose the number of sticks to suit the people coming and the space available to carry the box under the required conditions.

  • Assuming a selection will suit everyone in the group

    Different recipes may contain different ingredients and allergen warnings. A choice of flavours doesn’t mean every ice cream will be suitable for everyone.

    Read the information on the exact box before sharing, and have another option ready for anyone the recipes aren’t suitable for.

Brands and ranges to consider

Magnum

According to Auchan and Joybuy France product listings, the six-stick Magnum Mini selection includes Classic, Almond and White Chocolate flavours.

  • This selection is listed as six individual 55 ml portions.
  • This product must be stored at −18 °C or below. It contains milk and may contain almonds and pistachios, so check the information on the box before sharing.

AUCHAN

Auchan offers a selection of eight mini ice lolly sticks, weighing 258 g.

  • The box contains eight sticks with several chocolate coatings.
  • The recipes include milk and, depending on the version, almonds or soya. Check the label and storage instructions on the pack you buy.

Carrefour Extra

Carrefour lists a Carrefour Extra selection of eight mini ice lolly sticks.

  • With eight sticks, you can serve a group of eight people, with one each.
  • Check the packaging of the exact product for its ingredients, allergens and storage temperature.

MUCCI

ALDI offers a 12-stick MUCCI pack weighing 429 g.

  • Twelve sticks give you enough to share among more people than a box of six.
  • Make sure you can carry this frozen pack at the required temperature until your break.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you take ice lollies on a long hike?

Only if you can keep them at the required storage temperature until you’re ready to eat them; if you can’t, choose a non-frozen snack. The DGCCRF advises limiting the time frozen foods spend in transit, and the Magnum Mini selection featured by Joybuy France must be stored at −18 °C or below.

How many mini ice lolly sticks should you take for a group?

If you’re planning to serve one ice cream per person, start with the number of people and choose a box with roughly the same number of portions. The formats featured by Auchan, Carrefour and ALDI include examples with six, eight or twelve pieces respectively; check the contents of the pack you choose.

Should you check the allergens in each flavour?

Yes. Check the information for the exact selection before handing out the sticks. The Magnum Mini selection described by Auchan contains milk and may contain almonds and pistachios; ingredients can vary from one recipe to another.