First, choose a multipack based on how many portions you plan to serve: a larger pack is ideal for sharing regularly, while a pack of four to eight lollies may be enough for an occasional treat. An ice lolly at breakfast should be an occasional treat, so check the portion size, ingredients and allergens. Only pack one in a lunchbox if you can keep it frozen until it’s eaten.
If several people enjoy them at home, compare the number of lollies and the size of each portion. Packs of x8, x12 and x16 aren’t suited to the same rate of consumption, and they don’t all take up the same amount of freezer space.
If you’re serving a sweet breakfast, check the portion size, sugars, fat and allergens for the product you choose. For children, Manger Bouger recommends a breakfast that includes a grain-based food, a dairy product and a piece of fruit or a fruit purée with no added sugar.
The number of lollies matters less than whether you can keep them frozen until they’re eaten. For transporting frozen food, the DGCCRF recommends limiting journey time and using an insulated bag or container, among other measures.
Start by deciding how you’ll use the pack: sharing at home, enjoying a breakfast treat or taking a portion with you. Then check the details on the specific pack you’re considering.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portions to share | Count the lollies, then compare the net weight and the size of each portion. Also check how much room you have in the freezer. | If several people regularly help themselves at home, I want enough lollies without buying an oversized pack. Around 40% of consumers would prioritise this need for sharing. |
| What’s in a breakfast treat? | Check the nutritional information per portion, especially sugars and fat, as well as the ingredients and allergen list. | If I’m serving a breakfast treat, I want to know the portion size and exactly what’s in the recipe, especially if a child will be eating it. This would be the main consideration for around 40% of consumers. |
| Keeping it cold in transit | Check the storage instructions and make sure you can keep the product cold until it’s eaten. | If I’m preparing a lunchbox or heading out, I need to be able to keep the lolly frozen during the journey. Around 20% of consumers would put this requirement first. |
Two multipacks may contain portions of different sizes, so the number of lollies alone won’t tell you how much you’ll be serving.
Compare the number of lollies, net weight and the weight or volume of each portion together.
An individually wrapped lolly is still a frozen product. The DGCCRF recommends keeping transport time to a minimum and following the storage instructions on the label.
For a lunchbox or a day out, only choose this option if you can keep the product cold until it’s eaten. Otherwise, choose a snack that doesn’t need to stay frozen.
An ice lolly on its own isn’t a substitute for the breakfast Manger Bouger recommends for children, which includes a grain-based food, a dairy product and a piece of fruit or a fruit purée with no added sugar.
If you serve an ice lolly in the morning, keep it as an occasional treat rather than a meal replacement.
Ingredients and possible traces vary from recipe to recipe. For example, the Magnum Classic x4 product information lists milk and mentions possible traces of nuts.
Check the allergen information on the exact pack, especially if it contains an assortment of different recipes.
The Classic x4 gives you a specific recipe to compare in a pack of four lollies.
The range includes an assortment of eight mini lollies, worth considering if you’re looking for smaller portions or a choice of flavours.
This E.Leclerc brand includes vanilla and chocolate lollies in a pack of x16, suitable for sharing at home.
Fruit ice lollies are another category to consider if you’re not looking for a chocolate-coated ice lolly.
This brand, available at ALDI, offers packs of lollies and mini lollies to compare depending on the portion size you want.
The retailer’s catalogues can help you spot the products available when you shop.
This selection includes ice lollies, a sorbet on a stick and an assortment of jelly bars to freeze. Choose according to the portions you want to serve and the ingredients listed for each product. Individually wrapped products still need to be kept frozen during transport.
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This pack of twelve lollies is a good choice if you’re serving several people. For a morning treat, compare the nutritional information and allergens on the pack; if you’re taking them out, make sure you can keep them cold.
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This pack of four sorbet sticks is suited to a smaller number of portions rather than a larger group. Check the allergen information on the exact pack and keep the lollies cold if you’re taking them with you.
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This assortment of twelve lollies lets you share a choice of flavours at home. If portion size or allergens affect your choice, check the details on the pack before serving.
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The eight 70 ml lollies make it easy to plan individual portions. The product information lists milk and includes a warning about the colour E102 and its possible effect on children’s activity and attention. Check the label before serving. When comparing portions, remember that each lolly is 70 ml, while the nutritional values are given per 100 ml.
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This assortment of jelly bars to freeze is ideal if you want to offer a choice of flavours. Before comparing it with lollies that are already frozen, check the pack for the net weight, portion size, nutritional information and freezing instructions.
No. An ice lolly can be an occasional treat, but on its own it doesn’t replace the breakfast Manger Bouger recommends for children, which includes a grain-based food, a dairy product and a piece of fruit or a fruit purée with no added sugar. For this particular recipe only, the Magnum Classic x4 product information lists 20 g of sugars and 10 g of saturated fatty acids per 100 ml portion.
Yes, but only if you can keep it cold until it’s eaten. The DGCCRF recommends using an insulated bag or container, keeping the journey as short as possible and following the storage instructions on the label. If you can’t keep it properly cold, choose a snack that doesn’t need to stay frozen.
Compare the number of lollies, net weight and the weight or volume per portion. A pack of mini lollies and a pack of larger lollies may contain a similar number of pieces without offering the same portion size.
Read the allergen information for each product, as ingredients and possible traces vary from recipe to recipe. As an example for this specific product only, the Magnum Classic x4 product information lists milk and mentions possible traces of several types of nuts.