If you fancy an ice lolly on your own, start by choosing between an ice lolly, a confectionery-style ice cream bar and a fruity ice pop. They’re not interchangeable portions. A pack of three or four keeps the amount you need to store down, while a larger box is handy if you plan to enjoy them more than once. Before ordering, check the number of pieces, portion size, ingredients and arrangements for receiving frozen products.
‘Individual’ describes the portion, not necessarily how the product is sold. Listings from Carrefour France and Auchan France include both smaller multipacks and boxes of eight or twelve ice lollies.
You’d like to have an ice lolly now and then without giving up much freezer space. Packs of three or four listed by Auchan France and Carrefour France let you choose a smaller quantity, as long as the recipe and portion size suit you.
You’re choosing between a chocolate-coated ice cream and a bar combining several ingredients. The exact recipe matters more than how it looks: check the ingredients and allergen information, especially if it contains almonds or other nuts.
You’re considering a box with several portions to enjoy over time. Compare the number of pieces and the net quantity. Also check the quantity per piece where listed, so you don’t mistake a mini ice lolly for a different size.
Start with the recipe and the amount you’ll realistically use. Then check the listing for the product you’ve chosen and plan how you’ll get it into your freezer.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Number of pieces | Count the ice lollies or bars in the box and make sure you have enough freezer space. | If I only fancy an ice lolly now and then, a large box could sit in the freezer for a long time. Around 31% of shoppers put keeping their freezer stock down first. |
| Portion size | Compare the net quantity and, if shown on the listing, the weight or volume per piece. | If I’m planning several treats, I want to know how many portions are in the box and whether they’re mini or full-size. Portion size is the top priority for around 25% of shoppers. |
| Recipe and allergens | Read the ingredients, declared allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings for the exact product. | If certain ingredients matter to me, I need to choose based on the exact recipe rather than the brand or packaging. Around 25% of shoppers prioritise this check. |
| Receiving frozen products | Choose a collection or delivery slot that lets you put your purchase away quickly, and check the product when it arrives. | If I can’t put the ice lollies away quickly, the collection or delivery slot becomes a deciding factor. This comes first for around 19% of shoppers. |
An ice lolly is an individual portion, but the box may contain several. If you only fancy one now and then, that makes a difference to how much you need to store.
Before placing your order, check the number of pieces, the net quantity and how much room you have in your freezer.
Two chocolate ice creams can have different ingredients and allergen information. A gluten or nut warning on one product doesn’t apply to every recipe from that brand.
Check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the exact listing, then check the packaging when your order arrives.
Transport and storage are part of choosing a frozen product. The DGCCRF recommends keeping transport time to a minimum and following the temperatures shown on the label.
Make sure you can put your ice lollies in the freezer promptly, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
These pointers can help you compare recipes, pack sizes and types of ice cream. The listing for each product remains the best source of information about its ingredients and ordering options.
The range includes ice lollies in different recipes and pack sizes. Carrefour France lists, among others, a box of eight vanilla, chocolate and almond ice lollies; Auchan France lists a dark chocolate recipe in a pack of three.
These ranges include ice lollies and ice cream bars. Carrefour France lists a box of twelve Classic' ice lollies, as well as Extra vanilla, chocolate and almond ice lollies.
Auchan France’s freezer range distinguishes between ice lollies, mini ice lollies and ice cream bars, with chocolate and fruity recipes available.
E.Leclerc lists, among others, a box of four Trium vanilla, milk chocolate and almond ice lollies. E.Leclerc Drive offers collection or delivery options depending on the store and area.
ALDI France lists, among other products, a pack of four MUCCI® ice lollies with a double coating.
Lidl France includes ice cream in its frozen range, including products under the Bon Gelati brand.
These products include a small pack of coated ice lollies, a confectionery-style ice cream bar and a larger box of fruity ice pops. Start by choosing the type of ice cream and number of pieces that suit how you’ll enjoy them, then check the product listing before ordering.
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Worth considering if you prefer orange and cherry ice pops and want several portions, rather than a small pack for a one-off treat.
Box of 12 pieces, 444 g in total. Check the ingredients and allergen information for this product, as well as the arrangements for receiving frozen products.
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This pack of four ice lollies is a good choice if you’re after a white chocolate and almond recipe without buying a large box.
Four 100 mL portions. Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product before ordering.
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A box of three is a good option if you fancy salted caramel and almond ice lollies but want fewer pieces to store.
222 g in total. Check the weight or volume on the packaging to see how large each portion is, and check the allergen information too.
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Compare these with standard ice lollies if you prefer a hazelnut ice cream bar in a smaller pack.
Four bars, 276 g in total. Check the nut information and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
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This box is for anyone looking for a confectionery-style ice cream bar with chocolate, caramel and peanuts, and who’ll use all five portions.
204 g in total. Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product, then make sure you can put it away in the freezer promptly.
Not necessarily: ‘individual’ often refers to each portion in a box. Products listed by Carrefour France and Auchan France include packs of three, four, eight or twelve pieces, so check the number of pieces on the listing you choose.
No. Retailers list them as separate categories, and their recipes can differ. If you’re choosing between a coated ice lolly and a confectionery-style bar, compare the ingredients and portion size for each product, rather than going by the name alone.
Check the ingredients, declared allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings for the exact product, then check the packaging when it arrives. The presence of almonds or a gluten warning on one recipe doesn’t tell you about every ice cream from the same brand.
Choose a time when you can put your order in the freezer promptly and follow the instructions on the packaging. The DGCCRF recommends keeping transport time for frozen products to a minimum and following the temperatures shown on the label.
Don’t assume the same product will be available everywhere. For collection or delivery, select your store or service area and check what’s available for your order. E.Leclerc Drive, for example, asks you to choose a store.