People hosting guests with different tastes
After pancakes, an assortment lets you offer several varieties in one box. The products described by Magnum, Carrefour and Auchan include different coatings or flavours; check what’s in the box you choose.
Who are these pack sizes for?
People keeping track of portions
If the ice lollies are an extra dessert, the number of sticks in the box helps you choose without automatically planning one for every guest. The MUCCI product described by ALDI contains 12 mini ice lolly sticks.
Households mindful of allergens
If a guest needs to avoid an ingredient, check the ingredients for the exact product before serving. The assortments described by Carrefour and Auchan include ingredients such as milk, soya or almonds, depending on the product. Precautionary statements about traces may also vary.
What should you look for?
For a dessert after pancakes, start by counting the portions you need. Then compare the pack sizes based on your guests’ tastes and the ingredients in each product.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
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| Number of portions | Count the people who’ll have an ice lolly, then check how many sticks are in the box. Magnum, Carrefour, Auchan and ALDI describe products containing 6, 8 or 12 sticks. | If I’m already serving pancakes, I want to have enough ice lollies for those who’ll actually have one, without buying several boxes. Around 57% of consumers would prioritise the number of portions. |
| Choice of flavours | Check which varieties are actually included in the assortment. Magnum describes a mix of Classic, Almond and White Chocolate; other boxes have different contents. | When guests have different tastes, I’d rather be able to offer them a choice of flavours from one box. Around 29% of consumers would prioritise flavour choice. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the box you’ve bought, including any precautionary statements about traces. | If someone needs to avoid an ingredient, I need to know exactly which ice lollies I can serve them. Nearly 14% of consumers would make ingredients their top priority. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Relying on the words ‘large pack’ alone
The weight of the box doesn’t tell you how many people can have an ice lolly. The products featured by Magnum, Carrefour, Auchan and ALDI contain between 6 and 12 sticks, depending on the product.
Count the portions you need and check how many sticks are listed for the product you choose.
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Assuming an assortment will suit everyone
The assortments described by Carrefour and Auchan include ingredients such as milk, soya or almonds, depending on the product. Carrefour also flags possible traces of eggs and other nuts in the assortment it lists.
Read the label on the box you’ve bought before serving guests with dietary restrictions.
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Taking all the ice lollies out while making pancakes
Storage instructions also matter when planning how to serve them. Auchan’s listing for the Magnum Mini assortment says to store it at −18 °C.
Keep the ice lollies in the freezer according to the instructions on their packaging, and only take out the portions you’re about to serve.
Brands to consider
Magnum
Magnum describes a Mini Classic, Almond and White Chocolate assortment containing 6 ice lolly sticks of 55 ml each.
- The product described by the brand brings three varieties together in one box.
- The recipe contains milk, and the Almond variety isn’t suitable for anyone who needs to avoid this ingredient. Check the label on the pack you buy.
Carrefour Extra
Carrefour describes an assortment of 8 mini ice lolly sticks weighing 32 g each, with a choice of chocolate coatings.
- The number of sticks and the ingredients for this product are listed on its product page.
- The assortment described contains milk, soya and almonds, and may contain traces of eggs and other nuts.
Auchan
Auchan describes an assortment of 8 mini ice lolly sticks with a net weight of 258 g.
- The box contains several chocolate-coated varieties, including one with almonds.
- The ingredients listed for the varieties shown include milk, soya and almonds.
MUCCI (ALDI)
ALDI describes a 429 g pack of 12 MUCCI mini ice lolly sticks in several chocolate-coated varieties.
- With 12 sticks, it’s easy to count out portions for your group.
- Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging for the product you choose before serving.
Products for a dessert to share
These packs offer individual portions to share after pancakes. They include frozen ice lolly sticks in different flavours, as well as an assortment of jelly bars. Check what type of product it is and how to prepare it before you choose.
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CAPRI-SUN Orange & Cherry Ice Pops, 12 pieces, 444 g
Worth considering if several guests would like an individual portion after pancakes. The pack contains 12 ice lolly sticks in orange and cherry flavours, weighing 444 g in total.
If a guest needs to avoid an ingredient, check the allergen information and any precautionary statements on the exact product packaging.
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ABC JELLY Fruity Jelly Bar Assorted
An assortment of fruit jelly bars to consider if you’d like to offer something other than traditional ice cream. Before serving, check the packaging for the number of portions, net weight, ingredients and preparation instructions.
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Maison de la Glace Water Ice Pops, 5 flavours, 12 pieces, 1200 g
The 12 ice lolly sticks make it easy to plan individual portions for a group. The pack lists five flavours and weighs 1200 g in total. Check the packaging for ingredients and allergens before offering them to guests who need to avoid particular ingredients.
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Binggrae Melona Coconut Ice Cream Bar, 8 × 70 ml
This pack of eight 70 ml ice lolly sticks is a good fit for a group looking for individual coconut-flavoured portions rather than a mix of flavours. Check the label for ingredients and allergens before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How many ice lollies should I buy for a pancake party?
Count the people who’d also like an ice lolly after their pancakes, then allow one portion for each of them. The products described by Magnum, Carrefour, Auchan and ALDI contain between 6 and 12 sticks. Compare this with the number of guests before choosing your boxes.
How should I store the ice lolly sticks until dessert?
Keep the ice lollies in the freezer until you’re ready to serve them, following the instructions on their packaging. Auchan’s listing for the Magnum Mini assortment specifies storage at −18 °C. Check the instructions separately for any other product, particularly if it needs to be frozen before serving.
Which allergens should I check in an assortment?
Check the ingredients on the exact box you’ve bought. The assortments described by Carrefour and Auchan include ingredients such as milk, soya or almonds. Carrefour also mentions possible traces of eggs and other nuts in the product listed. In France, the Ministry of the Economy states that allergens must be declared and highlighted on the labels of prepacked foods.
How can I check which pack size my local shop has?
Check the product listing for your shop before you go shopping, then check the number of sticks on the box you choose. A brand name alone doesn’t tell you which pack size you’re getting: the Magnum products listed by retailers include boxes of 6 and 10 mini ice lolly sticks.