Multipack shoppers
You’re planning to share several frozen desserts or enjoy them on different occasions. The number of lollies and the net weight help you compare pack sizes.
Who is this guide for?
People having a quick lunch
You’re looking for a cold dessert after a quick lunch, without relying on an ice lolly to make up the whole meal.
Shoppers who check ingredients
You want to compare recipes and check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ information on the pack you choose.
What should you check before buying?
First decide how the ice lolly will fit into your lunch, then choose a recipe and pack size to suit your needs.
| What to consider | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size | The number of lollies and the net weight; a cone, a bar and an ice lolly are different formats. | If I’m planning several frozen desserts, I want to know how many portions are in the box. Around 36% of consumers prioritise pack size. |
| How it fits into lunch | What else is planned for the meal and the size of the frozen portion. | At lunchtime, I want to enjoy ice cream for dessert without making it my whole meal. This is the top concern for around 29% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | The ingredients list, declared allergens and any ‘may contain’ information on the exact pack. | If certain ingredients matter to me, I need to read the label rather than rely on the flavour. Ingredients are the top priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Recipe and portion | Sugars, fat and the units used in the nutritional information: per 100 g, per 100 ml or per portion. | I prefer to choose my type of ice lolly by considering both its recipe and portion size. Around 14% of consumers put this first. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Having an ice lolly as your entire lunch
An ice lolly can be part of a lunch break, but it can’t provide the variety of a whole meal on its own. Manger Bouger advises considering your lunch as a whole.
Plan your main meal separately and save the ice lolly for dessert or another break.
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Assuming ‘fruit’ means ‘sugar-free’
The fruit ice lolly reviewed by Auchan contains 18 g of sugars per 100 g. The flavour alone also doesn’t tell you whether there may be traces of allergens.
Check the nutritional information, ingredients and any ‘may contain’ information for the product you choose.
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Letting your ice lollies thaw on the way home
Transport and storage should follow the instructions on the packaging. The DGCCRF recommends keeping transport time to a minimum and using an insulated bag where possible.
Pick up frozen food last, put it in the freezer as soon as you get home and don’t refreeze a product once it has thawed.
Brands to know when comparing formats
Carrefour Classic' et Carrefour Sensation
These Carrefour ranges include ice lollies and frozen bars in multipacks.
- The number of lollies makes it easy to spot boxes designed for multiple portions.
- Check the recipe and weight of each product: the ranges aren’t interchangeable.
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The range includes cones and frozen bars, among other products.
- Multipacks offer several individual portions.
- A cone isn’t an ice lolly, so compare formats and recipes like for like.
Auchan
The range includes ice lollies made to different recipes, including fruit-flavoured water ice lollies.
- The product listing for the fruit ice lolly provides nutritional information per 100 g.
- These values apply to this specific product, not all Auchan ice lollies.
Magnum
This brand offers creamy, coated ice lollies, including a mint variety.
- For its Mint variety, Magnum provides nutritional values per 100 ml portion.
- The product listing says this variety contains milk and may contain nuts; check the packaging you buy.
Ice lollies on Joybuy
These multipacks include water ice lollies and individual ice creams. Choose according to the recipe and number of portions, and enjoy them as a dessert or snack rather than a complete lunch.
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Maison de la Glace Water Ice Pops, 5 flavours, 12 pieces, 1 200 g
A pack to consider if you’re planning several water ice desserts. It contains 12 lollies in 5 flavours, with a total weight of 1 200 g. Check the ingredients for your chosen flavour.
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Binggrae Melona Melon Ice Bar, 8 × 70 ml
This pack is ideal for several melon-flavoured frozen desserts, with 8 lollies of 70 ml each. The recipe lists milk and the colour E102, along with a warning about children’s activity and attention: check the label.
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PAW Patrol, vanilla ice lollies with cocoa sauce, 6 pieces, 270 g
This multipack contains six vanilla frozen desserts with cocoa sauce, weighing 270 g in total. It contains milk; if you have an allergy, also check the ‘may contain’ information on the packaging.
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Peppa Pig, strawberry and vanilla ice lollies, 6 × 60 ml
This box gives you six strawberry and vanilla frozen desserts, each 60 ml. It contains milk; check the box for any ‘may contain’ information about nuts and peanuts.
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CAPRI-SUN Orange & Cherry Ice Pops, 12 pieces, 444 g
These orange and cherry ice lollies come in a pack of 12, with a total weight of 444 g. Check the product’s nutritional information and ‘may contain’ details before choosing this recipe.
Frequently asked questions
Can an ice lolly replace a quick lunch?
No, not on its own. Enjoy it as a dessert or snack and plan the other foods for your lunch separately. Manger Bouger’s advice covers the whole meal, not just dessert.
Are a cone and an ice lolly equivalent portions?
No: their format, weight and recipe can differ. Check the number of pieces and the net weight on each box before deciding which pack suits your needs.
What should you read on the label if you have an allergy?
Check the ingredients list, highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ information on the pack you’re buying. The DGCCRF states that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted on the labels of prepacked foods; information may vary between recipes.
How should you bring ice lollies home from the shop or click and collect?
Use an insulated bag where possible, keep the journey short and put the products in the freezer as soon as you can, following the instructions on their packaging. The DGCCRF recommends these precautions when transporting frozen food; don’t refreeze a product once it has thawed.