For a TV night, start by choosing the number of sticks to suit your group and the portions you want to serve: the packs featured here range from 6 to 12 pieces. An assortment lets you offer a choice of recipes, while several smaller boxes may work better if preferences vary widely. In either case, check the ingredients and allergens for each product before serving.
If everyone should be able to help themselves to an individual stick, work out how many portions you need before choosing a box. The Carrefour, Auchan, Magnum and Aldi products featured here come in packs of 6 to 12 pieces, depending on the product.
If your guests won’t all want the same recipe, check exactly what’s included in the assortment. Magnum, for example, offers a mini box combining Classic, Almond and White Chocolate.
If a guest needs to pay attention to what’s in their food, check the label on the product you’re serving. The Directorate-General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control says that allergens in prepacked food must be highlighted on the label.
Decide how many portions you need before choosing between one large box and several smaller ones. Then check the recipes and the label on each product.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions | Work out how many sticks you’d like per person, then compare the number of pieces rather than just the box size. | If I’m having a few people over, I want everyone to be able to help themselves without opening another box; around 31% of consumers prioritise the number of portions. |
| Variety of recipes | Check which flavours or coatings are included and, if shown, how they’re distributed in the box. | When people in the group have different tastes, I’d rather offer a choice of recipes; variety comes first for around 31% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, check which allergens are highlighted and look for any warnings about possible traces on the packaging. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I need to check the recipe before serving; around 23% of consumers put this check first. |
| Box size and storage | Consider how many portions will be left and how much freezer space you have; plan how you’ll transport the frozen products. | If it’s a small group, I don’t want to open a box that’s too large if I can’t store the leftovers; around 15% of consumers put finding the right pack size first. |
The total weight doesn’t tell you how many portions you’ll get: the products featured here come in boxes of 6, 8, 10 and 12 mini sticks.
Work out how many portions you need, then check the number of pieces and the stated weight for the product you’re choosing.
According to the Carrefour Extra product information featured here, its assortment contains milk, soya and almonds, and may contain traces of eggs and other nuts. This ingredient list doesn’t apply to every assortment.
Check the label on the pack you’re serving and have a separate option ready if a guest can’t have any of its ingredients.
Anses advises buying frozen products at the end of your shop, using an insulated bag and keeping transport time to a minimum.
Make space in the freezer and put the boxes away as soon as you get home.
Magnum offers a mini assortment of six sticks in Classic, Almond and White Chocolate flavours. Auchan also lists a 10-piece Magnum assortment.
Carrefour offers an assortment of eight mini sticks, weighing 32 g each, with a selection of coatings.
Auchan offers an assortment of eight mini ice cream sticks, with a stated total weight of 258 g.
Aldi offers a 12-piece pack of MUCCI mini sticks, with a stated total weight of 429 g.
These boxes of ice cream sticks and ice lollies offer different numbers of portions for a TV night. Check the product type, flavours and ingredients to make sure they suit your guests’ preferences.
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Worth considering if you’d like to serve individual ice lollies in a choice of flavours. The box contains 12 pieces and has a stated weight of 1 200 g; check the label to make sure the recipes suit your guests.
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Consider this if your group would enjoy individual portions in orange and cherry flavours. The pack contains 12 pieces and weighs 444 g; check the ingredients on the packaging before serving.
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This larger pack could be a good option if you need plenty of portions. Check the packaging for preparation and storage instructions before planning when to serve them.
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This eight-piece pack suits a group looking for banana flavour rather than an assortment of different flavours. Check the label for ingredients and allergens.
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This six-piece pack could suit a small group or complement another dessert. It’s the Classic version, rather than the Magnum assortment with several recipes; check the label for ingredients and allergens.
Start with the number of people and how many portions each might want. The products featured here come in boxes of 6 to 12 mini sticks: six pieces may be enough for a small group, while a larger group may need a bigger box or several boxes.
Yes, but only if you’ve checked the label and confirmed that the ingredients in the product you’re serving are suitable for that guest. The Carrefour Extra assortment featured here lists milk, soya and almonds, as well as possible traces of eggs and other nuts; don’t assume the same list applies to another product.
Buy frozen products at the end of your shop and put them in the freezer as soon as you get home. Anses recommends keeping transport time to a minimum and using an insulated bag to maintain the cold chain.