To enjoy an ice lolly on the go, start by considering how long it will be between buying it and eating it: you’ll need to keep it cold or eat it quickly. Then compare the size of each lolly and the number in the box. If the recipe matters to you, check the ingredients and allergens for the product you’ve chosen.
If you’re buying an ice lolly just before eating it, the length of your journey and whether you can use an insulated bag matter more than the flavour. The DGCCRF reminds shoppers that the cold chain also needs to be maintained when transporting food.
If you prefer a standard-sized lolly to a mini, check the amount per lolly rather than the total amount in the box. Magnum France lists Vegan Amande at 90 mL per lolly; Joybuy France’s Magnum Classic listing is for four 100 mL lollies.
If the box is for several snack breaks, check how many lollies it contains, their size and how much freezer space you have. Products listed by Auchan France and ALDI France show that pack sizes vary.
If you’re buying an ice lolly to eat while you’re out, first think about how you’ll keep it cold. Portion size and ingredients are only useful to compare if you can store the product in the conditions stated on its packaging.
| Priority | What to check | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping it cold | Ideally, use an insulated bag, keep the journey as short as possible and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. | If I have to wait before eating my ice lolly, I want to be able to keep it cold on the way. This would be a priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Portion size | Compare the amount per lolly, shown in mL or g depending on the product, and don’t confuse it with the total amount in the box. | For a snack break on my own, I’m looking for a portion that suits me, whether that’s a mini or a standard-sized lolly. Around 30% of consumers would put individual portion size first. |
| Pack size and recipe | Check how many lollies are in the box and how much freezer space you’ll need; read the ingredients and allergen information for the product you’re buying. | If I’m saving some lollies for another time, I want to know what’s in each portion and whether the recipe suits me. Pack size and ingredients would be priorities for around 20% of consumers. |
Time spent out of the freezer adds to the length of your journey. The DGCCRF reminds shoppers that the cold chain needs to be maintained during transport too.
Pick up frozen food at the end of your shop, ideally use an insulated bag, and minimise the time before eating it or putting it back in the freezer.
Each lolly can be a separate portion, even when it’s sold in a multipack. A larger box also means you’ll need somewhere to store the remaining portions.
Check the number of lollies, the amount per lolly and how much freezer space you have.
Ingredients and possible traces vary from product to product. For example, Magnum France says that Vegan Amande contains almonds and may contain milk, soya and other nuts.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the product you’re buying, even if you already know the brand.
Magnum France offers ice cream lollies in standard and mini sizes. Its Vegan Amande product comes in a pack of three, with 90 mL per lolly.
Carrefour France offers several ranges of ice cream lollies, including Classic’, Extra and Simpl, in mini and standard sizes.
Auchan France offers ice cream lollies, mini lollies and ice cream bars. One of its vanilla products contains twelve portions and weighs 450 g.
ALDI France offers MUCCI ice creams, including a 288 g box of four double-coated lollies, as well as mini lollies.
These products are suited to individual ice cream breaks, with different portion sizes and pack quantities. If you’re taking them with you, plan how to keep them cold and check the ingredients for each product if they matter to your choice.
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A 100 mL portion for a solo treat; the box contains four lollies. Keep them cold during your journey. This product contains milk and almonds and may contain other nuts: check the information on the packaging.
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A box of twelve individual ice lollies to choose from. The box contains 444 g in total; keep the portions cold during transport and don’t refreeze them after thawing. Check the packaging for any allergen traces.
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An individual portion of coconut sorbet; the box contains four lollies, weighing 280 g in total. Keep them cold and don’t refreeze them after thawing. Check the packaging for allergen information.
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A 70 mL individual portion; the box contains eight lollies. Plan to keep them cold during your journey and read the label for the ingredients and allergens in the product you’re buying.
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For an individual ice cream break. Keep the product cold while travelling and don’t refreeze it after thawing. Check the packaging for the ingredients, allergens and amount per portion.
Yes, as long as you can keep it cold until you’re ready to eat it. The DGCCRF advises keeping transport time to a minimum and ideally using an insulated bag; you should also follow the storage temperature shown on the packaging.
Yes, each lolly can be a portion even if there are several in the box. To choose the right amount for your snack break, distinguish the volume or weight per lolly from the total amount in the pack.
No. Magnum France says that its Vegan Amande product contains almonds and may contain milk, soya and other nuts. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the specific packaging you’re buying.
Don’t refreeze Auchan’s vanilla product after thawing: its product information specifically says not to. For any other lolly, follow the storage instructions on its own packaging.