For a solo treat during the match, start by deciding what portion size you want. If you’re serving several people, count the ice lollies before choosing between mini and standard sizes. Then check the flavours and allergens for the specific product: a recipe described as plant-based may also contain nuts or warn that it may contain traces of milk.
If everyone is having an ice lolly during the match, count how many people you’re serving and compare the number of lollies in each box. A mini assortment and a pack of standard-sized lollies won’t necessarily offer the same portion size.
If you fancy a single chocolate-coated lolly or one with inclusions, check the volume per lolly rather than just the number of ice lollies in the box.
Before serving guests, check the ingredients list, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings for the product you’ve chosen. Nutritional information can also help you compare recipes on a like-for-like basis.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions | Count how many people you’re serving, then compare the number of lollies and the volume per lolly. | If everyone wants their own ice lolly, I want to avoid opening a second box during the match. Around 33% of consumers would prioritise the number of portions. |
| Size and flavours | Check which flavours are included and the size of each lolly: a mini lolly isn’t the same as a standard portion. | When tastes differ, I’d rather be able to offer a choice of flavours or smaller portions. Variety and size would come first for around 25% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the highlighted allergens and ‘may contain’ warnings on the exact product. To compare nutritional values, use the figures per 100 g or 100 mL shown on the packaging. | Before serving an ice lolly to someone with dietary restrictions, I need to check its exact ingredients. This would be the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| In-store availability | Check that your preferred size and flavours are available in your store. | If I’m shopping just before the match, I want to be able to find a suitable product without changing what I’d planned to serve. Around 17% of consumers would prioritise this. |
Magnum says its Vegan Almond product contains almonds and may contain milk, soya and other nuts. So, the plant-based label alone doesn’t answer questions about allergies.
Check the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings for the exact product before offering it to a guest with an allergy.
Mini lollies can be a good choice if you want to offer several flavours, but their size may disappoint anyone expecting a more substantial dessert.
Compare the volume per lolly and check which flavours are actually in the box.
The product information for the Auchan vanilla and strawberry multipack says not to refreeze the product after defrosting.
Only take out the portions you’re serving, and follow the storage instructions on the box you buy.
The French range includes standard-sized lollies, assorted mini lollies and a Vegan Almond product.
Its product listings let you check the size, ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for each product.
The retailer stocks products including a pack of 12 vanilla and strawberry lollies.
E.Leclerc lists several ECO+ lolly pack sizes, including packs with a larger number of lollies.
The range featured by ALDI includes ice lollies and mini lollies.
These products offer several ways to serve an individual frozen treat during the match: standard or mini lollies, sorbet on a stick and ice lollies to freeze at home. Check the portion size and what each recipe contains before choosing.
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Ideal as a solo treat during the match or for serving up to four people: the box contains 4 lollies, each 100 mL. This product contains milk and almonds; check for any ‘may contain’ warnings too if you’re serving guests with allergies.
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This pack of 8 is handy for serving several individual portions, each listed as 70 ml. Check the product label for ingredients and allergens before serving to anyone with allergies.
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If you’d rather offer individual portions of sorbet than a coated ice cream lolly, this pack contains 4 sticks and weighs 280 g in total. The product information says it’s made in a facility that also handles milk, nuts, soya, peanuts and gluten; check the packaging for details to suit your guests’ needs. It also states that the product is not suitable for children under 36 months.
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This is a good choice if you’d like to offer smaller individual portions: the box contains 6 lollies, each 55 ml. It may not be the best option for anyone looking for a standard-sized portion. The listed ingredients include milk and soya lecithin, and it may contain almonds.
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For several small, fruity portions, this pack contains 12 ice lollies to freeze at home, weighing 444 g in total. These aren’t creamy ice cream lollies. The product information warns that they may contain traces of gluten, peanuts, soya, milk and nuts; check the label if you’re serving guests with allergies.
Compare the number of lollies and the volume or weight per portion, then compare the nutritional information on a like-for-like basis. The DGCCRF says that nutritional information is given per 100 g or 100 mL; remember to factor in the size of each lolly when working out what you’ll serve.
No. Magnum Vegan Almond contains almonds and says it may contain milk, soya and other nuts. Check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the exact packaging, taking the relevant allergies into account.
Check the ingredients list on the product you’ve bought: the DGCCRF says allergenic ingredients must be highlighted. Also read any ‘may contain’ warnings, rather than relying on the recipe name alone to tell you what’s in it.
Do not refreeze the Auchan vanilla and strawberry pack after defrosting: its product information prohibits this and says to store it at −18 °C. For other products, follow the instructions on the packaging you buy and only take out the portions you’re serving.